Author Archives: Waner

Lesson 2: Don’t fight the plane.

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Waner

Today’s flying lesson was one chock full of experience. Last week we did the walk around together, this morning he held the book while I did most of the work, prepping myself for when I have to do the preflight … Continue reading →

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Cleared for Takeoff: Flying Lesson 1

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Waner

So. I flew a plane today. I had my first flying lesson with Certificated Flight Instructor (or CFI for short) Skip Bentley. I arrived at Page Field Airport (FMY) in Fort Myers at around 4:45 pm and after a few minutes of a … Continue reading →

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Start Your Engine! Flying Lessons Start Tomorrow

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Waner

Tomorrow, January 28th, 2012, I will be taking my first Flying lesson. That incredible milestone flight will be in the best selling airplane known to man: a Cessna 172, tail number: N3521Q. I’ve been in a non-airliner plane only once before, for my discovery flight in … Continue reading →

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Why do airplanes have headlights?

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Waner

I had a friend over one day who has an intense fear of flying, but a keen interest in technology. He looked at me square in the eye and asked me “Why do planes have headlights? What do they need … Continue reading →

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Youth Group Loses Plane to Mother Nature

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Waner

Among the wreckage caused by the tornado at Sun n’ Fun was a Light Sport Airplane that was built by the Aviation Exploring Post 491 of Birmingham, Alabama. Aviation Exploring is a branch of the Boy Scouts of America that … Continue reading →

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Stormy Weather at SUN ‘n FUN Destroys Planes

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Waner

Every year there is an aviation expo that takes place in March or April at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport. This event is SUN ‘N FUN, Spring Break for Pilots. Thousands of aviation enthusiasts, vendors, acrobatic performers, and of course pilots, … Continue reading →

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2011 Florida International Air Show

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Waner

WHAT:   2011 Florida International Air Show WHERE: Charlotte County Airport in Punta Gorda WHEN:   March 26-27, 2011 10am-3pm PRICE: Adults:$18(online) $20(At the gate) Kids ages 2-12: $5 For more information visit: Floridaairshow.com What are you doing this weekend? … Continue reading →

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Page Field Aviation Day 2010 (the pictures)

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Waner

Here for your viewing pleasures are the pictures I took on November 13, 2010 for the Lee County Port of Authority “Aviation Day 2010″ I’m still getting the hang of exposures, and it was a very bright day in Fort … Continue reading →

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Aviation Day 2010, This Saturday November 13 2010

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Waner

WHAT:   Aviation Day 2010 WHERE: Fort Myers KFMY, Page Field Airport WHEN:   SAT Nov 13 COST: Free* With the winter months approaching and the temperatures finally starting to drop in South West Florida, it’s a sign that flying … Continue reading →

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Ask an Aviation Question, Win a Free Headset

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Waner

Have you ever looked up the sky and wondered how planes fly?

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