Category: Reflection
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Goodbye Flywyld
As of July 31st my favorite (albeit only) flying club, Flywyld, has ceased operations. It was more than a year and half since I joined Flywyld and almost 50 flight hours in faithful N1935T. July 31st, 2025, a day that will live in my memory as the end of an era in my flying journey.…
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Up There With You
Does the idea of solo flight entice you, or does it send your “oh-shit” meter off the charts? Having a second set of eyes is absolutely great, but does having another pilot in single-pilot operations hurt your pilotage? Recently, I’ve been flying with another member of the club. For anonymity we will refer to this…
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Gusty Crossing
Crosswinds are a fact of life for pilots. We deal with crosswinds on almost every landing. What happens when the AWOS isn’t reporting gusts, pre-flight WX briefing showed a moderate crosswind, but on approach conditions were far from what was expected. Let’s dig in and determine what, if anything, could have been done better on…
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Year in Review
One of the great things about using ForeFlight, is the recap at the end of the year. I enjoy looking back at the flights I’ve made and where I have gone. It’s also a time to reflect on my flights and how I’ve advanced my knowledge and proficiency. As a hobbyist pilot, it’s great to…