A flight to get inspiration to honor his CFI goes wrong in many ways, but it also reinforces the many lessons learned during flight training.
An Open Door in Flight Almost Killed Me
During his first flight in his flying club’s Cessna 172, Rajeev Pandey experienced a potentially life-changing situation.
Turns Around a Point
For Rajeev Pandey, a solitary tree near a pulp mill isn’t just a landmark, it was a classroom. He reflects on the hard-earned wisdom of his late flight instructor, “Cap’n John,” and the life lessons found during his flight lessons.



