Looking for the perfect gift for the aviator or aviatrix in your life? We’re a rare breed and can be tough to shop for. Don’t fret, here’s my Top 10 gift ideas for this 2020 holiday season. Let’s get this party started! 1. Heated Vest I was never a big vest guy, honestly thought they were kinda silly. Then I started flying and it all made sense. Plenty of warmth for your core without all the extra bulk in the…
It’s all coming together, albeit a bit later than I had hoped. Isn’t that always the way? Here is my most recent update video: Update to the Update Since the video was published, I now have everything I need here in the Left Seat garage to finish this project. Still working out some details with the graphics. It’s actually quite difficult to find someone to make them right now with all this Covid-19 business. My Aero Conversions throttle is still…
Ok, not spring. However it sure felt like it the day I got to give the Sonex a good thorough cleaning. January in the Northeastern US, and it was over 60° F! What an absolutely gorgeous day! The dust and crud added up after several years, even while being hangared. This was the natural first step in getting her ready for her big debut back in the air. And man does she shine! From a distance, still needs a full…
When I set out to buy an airplane, I knew one thing for certain. I only wanted something ready to fly, so I could be in the air ASAP. After all. that is where pilots “long to return.” Not to mention, my wife made it clear that I didn’t have time to build a plane right now with raising our son. What did I get instead? A project. No big deal I thought, I’ve been bringing old cars and motorcycles…
How do you bring an airplane home that hasn’t flown in years? Easy! Take the wings off and stuff it into a box truck. How hard could it be? There, that wasn’t too bad was it? Lessons learned: Take more cushioning materials than you think you’ll need. Wrapping your aircraft in dirty laundry isn’t cool. U-Haul can cancel or change your reservation at any time. Be prepared for it if you schedule a one-way trip. Or go with the flow…
My new You Tube channel is finally launched here. I’ve been learning a lot in the last 2 weeks since launching this blog. For starters, if I’m going to do this, it’s going to take REAL effort to do it right. There just isn’t enough time in the day to do it all, as I’m sure you know. While my wife and child are sleeping, here I am tapping away on this keyboard. I don’t want to lose the quality…