The last week has been about 20 degrees warmer than the usual Oklahoma average for this time of year. I haven't worn my heated jacket for the last several days but I don't keep it far from me ( Read more... )

Okay, you all know what this is about. Gripes and links.

Gripe #1: I did not get to solo flight Sunday; the last pilot to fly the plane I was booked for flew it on Friday, then parked it back at the Aero Club on base. He was supposed to park it at the airport in town, because the airfield is/was closed over the weekend and no air traffic is ( Read more... )

I'm kinda tired due to a morning hike in the mountains that lasted a very long time (pictures on the way eventually...much like Minnesota, and Ohio...), so I'll only show what I've already got "on the burner" right now.

( Quick brief about flying progress )

I am back in Alamogordo and have "hit the ground running" so to speak:

( Today's flying lesson, and some teaser pics from my leave )

First off, happy birthday to arosebud918!

(yes, I know- I don't always recognize people's birthdays...if your birthday's not on the day on, before, or after whatever day I make a post, I'll probably forget to look up/mention you...again, sorry; but I wish you all a happy one regardless =D)

( Flying and the Fourth )

I am going to do a brain dump and write down the details of today's lesson before I forget them.

( Unpolished impressions, debrief, and big jumble of thoughts; technical and topic-specific => )