Fly Girl in Training: Knocking the rust off
On an extended downwind looking out at downtown Sacramento. I looked at my logbook in horror. No, that can’t be right. Did …
Fly Girl in Training: The first taildragger lesson
First surprise taildragger lesson in the Rans S-7S Courier. “We’re not flying the 182 today,” Stan said as he rolled up next …
Fly Girl in Training: Short cross country practice
Mid-December cross country flight over Lake Berryessa in Northern California. “Fly like I’m not here.” In advance of our short cross country …
Fly Girl in Training: When a simulated engine failure becomes a forced landing
Simulated engine failure turned actual emergency, definitely got my blood pumping! I pushed in the throttle. Instead of the usual roar of …
Fly Girl in Training: Landing on a grass strip
The grass strip runway. It appeared as little more than a plowed dry field because it was little more than a plowed …
To OSH or bust! EAA AirVenture 2013 in photos, part 1
Third time’s a charm, they say. Well, if that references my third trek to EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, then I’d say it’s …
Fly Girl in Training: The ultimate long cross country- Flying to Oshkosh!
The Cessna 182 tied down in Custer, South Dakota. On the first day of my long cross country to Oshkosh, I figured out …
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. …
Flying solo at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter (and other Islands of Adventure snaps)
Walking into the office, I clutched the 652-page tome to my chest. Tears must have been streaming down my face because Mr. …
Hopscotch Honeymoon Part I: Sacramento to Sedona
Waving goodbye to family and friends at Aviators the day after the wedding. First stop Calaveras (home to the frog jumping contests) …