Fly Girl in Training: On flying completely solo for the first time
Unlike supervised solos (my very first was at Yolo County Airport in July) around the pattern where an instructor watches from the …
To OSH or bust! EAA AirVenture 2013 in photos, part 2
Greetings from the desert! Literally, I’m writing from Phoenix today, and also from that desperately dry patch between big aviation events where …
Thursday 13: End of Summer snapshot
Cheeks puffed out, lips pursed, I grumped at Mr. T. (Yes, “grumped” is a verb in our house.) “One too many biscuits,” …
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 …
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 …
Flashback Friday #5
I walked back in time this week. Back to the days where lung-searing breezes and melt-your-soul temperatures were a daily experience. Ugh. …
Flashback Friday #4
I would like the record to state that–Christmas decorations aside–my contribution to the Redden family garage mess is now contained in but …
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. …