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 …
Thursday 13: Late winter life and times
Let the world rejoice, it’s almost Daylight Saving time! Okay, let those of us who work between California and Arizona rejoice, at …
World record 50-ship formation over NASCAR at Phoenix International Raceway
World record 50-ship formation flight over NASCAR to celebrate Phoenix International Raceway’s 50th anniversary. Every pilot is certified to fly formation (“carded” …
Fly Girl in Training: Insights on taildragger take-offs
Taildragger lesson number three. Allow me to brag that of the 13 landings we did, I made 11 all by myself! And …
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 …
Flying turkeys!
I know I’ve been home alone too long when I start to talk to the dog. It’s one of the perils of …
Fly Girl in Training: Flying a Bonanza over the Golden Gate Bridge
Flying a Beech Bonanza over San Francisco at sunset. Doesn’t get much better than that! “Executive tower, this is Banana 212 Romeo …
A grateful heart: Breathtaking sky views
Breathtaking sky views: Flying over the Rocky Mountains on the way to Denver. In the last 10 days, I’ve traversed the country …