In the pantheon of happy accidents that have occurred over the course of my life, becoming a certificated flight instructor is easily in the Top Five.
The rain will fall
The more we know, the safer we are. The safer we are, the more enjoyable our flights will be.
The view and the vision from my front porch
What came before is absolutely incredible. What comes next is truly inspirational.
A little correction goes a long way
There were three CFIs in the pattern. Two of us were doing it right. One of us was doing it wrong.
Passing it on
You’re going flying anyway and there’s an empty seat just to your right. Why not fill it with someone who will come to admire you as we admire those who brought us along?
Where the magic happens
There is no downside to this deal. It’s good for the EAA chapter. It’s good for the students. It’s good for the community as a whole.
Roundabouts and runways
Should we meet in the air you can always depend on me to do the prescribed thing. The expected thing. The safe thing. I hope I can count on you to do the same.
Welcome to the cusp of yet another new age
When that day comes, the only question that still bugs me is what will the neighbors complain about then?
A little give and take never hurts
Your grandmother wasn’t wrong: Honey catches more flies than vinegar ever will.