Fly Girl in Training: Interpreting weather data and understanding VFR conditions
Learning how to fly requires a keen understanding of weather and VFR conditions. I learned as much on the way home from …
A Grateful Heart: “I love you more!” and other good communication habits
The only kind of yelling I really want to do. I usually end this exchange with “Well, you can try!” “I said …
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 …
Thursday 13: Summer 2013 snapshot
It’s already started. The pumpkin recipes on Pinterest. The Halloween candy at the grocery store. The first inklings of change in my …
Fly Girl in Training: Visiting Oshkosh as a student pilot
Team Aerodynamix (formerly Team RV) performing aerobatics in Vans RVs during the Oshkosh Airshow. I admit it. In my previous two trips …
Fly Girl in Training: A student pilot landing at Oshkosh
Huge thanks to my husband T and flight instructor, Stan, for spending so much time over the last couple months preparing me …
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 …
10 reasons why you should visit the California State Fair, in photos
The aroma of caramel corn wafting through the morning air. Bleating sheep led by 4-H kids in crisp white uniforms. Food booths …
BLT pasta salad with cucumber, broccoli and avocado
Creamy pasta with bacon, tomato, cucumber, broccoli and avocado. Need a go-to summer BBQ salad that’s a cinch to make? Try this …
Fly Girl in Training: Flying solo for the first time
Flying solo for the first time at Yolo County Airport in a Cessna 172. I still can’t decide which experience was stranger–flying …