Category Archives: Aviation

I was awarded a Flying Scholarship

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Waner

In the Fall of 2012 the Aircraft Owner and Pilot Association (AOPA) awarded 4 scholarships, and they deemed me worthy enough to receive one! Four different organizations sponsored the scholarships through AOPA. My sponsor was the respected aviation supply and … Continue reading →

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Pie from Across the State

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Waner

I flew across the country! Well according to what the FAA considers a cross country trip. I traveled for the first time in a plane that I was flying over 50 natuical miles from my home airport. My trip was … Continue reading →

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First Solo Flight at 13.5 hours!

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Waner

Pre-Solo: Life is about tests, tests that need a pencil, tests of character, tests from God, and of course tests from the FAA. I passed my first test (not counting my medical exam) that stands between me and my pilot … Continue reading →

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Lesson 8: New Airport!

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Waner

Today’s lesson started with the realization that I know next to nothing about the plane that is keeping me in the air. I can tell that skip is prepping me for my Solo. This morning he was asking questions about … Continue reading →

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Lessons 5, 6, 7: Steep Turns, Touch and Goes and mostly not air sick!

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Waner

I owe you a few flight lesson write ups. So grab some popcorn and enjoy: Radio Talk Unlike other Primary student pilots, I’m not scared on the radio. I haven’t been since that first lesson, but boy, I am making … Continue reading →

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Lesson 4: Slow flight and stalls. part 2

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Waner

I took some raw ginger about an hour before my flight and I thought it was helping with my nausea. I felt great up until after a few maneuvers. At that point, just a little bit of queasiness hit me. … Continue reading →

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Lesson 4: Slow flight and stalls. part 1

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Waner

My last flying lesson happened on President’s Day. I arrive at the airport and start inspecting the plane. She flew earlier that day by another Club member who is just about ready to take his Checkride. By the time Skip … Continue reading →

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Weather, Nausea, and a New Runway! Oh, my!

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Waner

Weather A cold front moved into South West Florida precisely when I wanted to fly on Saturday morning. As Skip and I were preflighting N3521Q, some nasty low clouds came in and we thought we might have to cancel our … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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