Thank God for Elevation Correct
Thank God for Elevation Correct July 26, 2020 I was done. Had failed to get 10,000 feet of climbing on my bicycle. Missed by about half. I’m not sure why I clicked on the Strava… Thank God for Elevation Correct
Making Family Memories in North Georgia
July 27, 2020 We are finishing up a trip to Dahlonega, GA and it has definitely been about making family memories. My primary purpose in coming up here was a cycling challenge which you can… Making Family Memories in North Georgia
“Fresh” Instrument Rating
I am going to be posting some articles related to aviation safety. With over 8500 hours total time, I have had some “close calls” now and then. Hopefully others can learn from my experiences. Can’t… “Fresh” Instrument Rating
Loss of Alternator in Marginal VFR
August 14, 1992 I was often flying down to Ft Myers for business. My father and I were working on a real estate project on Sanibel Island. I kept a rental car (long term) at… Loss of Alternator in Marginal VFR
Misconceptions of Success
August 29, 2020 Misconceptions of Success August 29, 2020 I‘ve listed seven and a half of what I see are the most common misconceptions of “success.” (Edit on Aug 29, 2020: I have been blessed… Misconceptions of Success
Don’t Give Me Static
Visiting the Formans in Tallahassee It was November 30, 1990. I had a reason to visit Tallahassee. I rented good old N739SK, a sturdy C-172N, from the CAP Flying Club and flew up fairly early,… Don’t Give Me Static
Low Altitude Survey and Oil Pressure
June 10, 1991 – Discovering that Oil Pressure is just as important as you would think! Every year the Florida HRS* would do a low level survey of nuclear power plants in the state. My… Low Altitude Survey and Oil Pressure
Fresh Instrument Pilot
The ink was still wet on my temporary IFR certificate when I scheduled my first IFR cross country from KORL (Orlando Executive) to KMSL (Muscle Shoals Alabama). Preliminary Skirmishes I had been a flying student… Fresh Instrument Pilot
