Fly Girl in Training: Getting the hang of landing the airplane
Another benefit to the 6 a.m. flying lesson–spectacular sunrises. “How’s six?” “In the a.m.?” I sputtered. When I said I was “free …
Fly Girl in Training: Birthday av gas, wind corrections, and faux emergencies
Mr. T taught me how to use ground references to determine wind direction. For one faux emergency prep, we circled farm fields …
Fly Girl in Training: The four fundamentals, death grip optional
Decompressing after my first flying lesson with my fantastic instructor, Stan. We worked on the “four fundamentals” of flying, including turns, take-offs and landings. …
Fly Girl in Training: Flight medical and student pilot certificate acquired!
The third class medical certificate covers private pilot activities. A second class medical is required for commercial pilots, and the first class …
Golden West Regional Fly-in and Airshow in Marysville June 7-9
West Coast Ravens RV formation flying team at the Golden West Regional Fly-in and Airshow in Marysville. Photo by Mark E. Loper. …
Fly Girl in Training: First time flying left seat
Me flying past the Golden Gate Bridge! “CLEAR PROP!” Did I really just say that? *** I’d prepared for a romantic date. …
Photos of the 2012 California Capital Airshow: Thunderbirds, Sean Tucker, West Coast Ravens and more!
The announcer’s voice boomed through the loud speakers, proclaiming to thousands of people that the big bomber formation heading straight over the …
Cool kids visit the California Capital Airshow, ahem!
Waffling on weekend plans, my Sacramento friends? Look no further! I think you should all boogie down to the California Capital Airshow …
EAA Oshkosh 2012: Out and about at AirVenture
When I refer to Mr. T as a “walking aviation encyclopedia,” I mean it. The man can walk up to nearly any aircraft …
EAA Oshkosh 2012: The 40-ship Vans RV arrival
It only takes a brief glimpse of my hobbies to know that I am a risk-averse person. First instance, risks associated with …