Today’s weekly photo challenge theme by Michelle Weber is Achievement. I decided to show some photos of my fist solo cross-country flight that ALL pilots must make in order to move ever closer to their ultimate goal of becoming a … Continue reading Achievement: 1st Solo Cross-Country Flight
A couple of years ago when I was a teacher, I invited my friend over to speak to my class about flying and aviation in general. It was part of a thematic unit my colleague and I had put together … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: In the Background
Shortly after my 21st birthday, I was given a fantastic birthday present by a co-worker: a 20 minute helicopter ride around New York City! I sat up front right next to the pilot as I snapped away a few pictures during the ride. I remember being so enthralled at seeing my neighborhood and high school from so high up. I remember midtown Manhattan and flying over the Hudson and East River. I wanted that flight to never end. The helicopter then started to fly away from Manhattan and towards the Statue of Liberty. I was not expecting that at all! … Continue reading Beyond: A WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge
“When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward.” ~ Leonardo Da Vinci As true as this quote may be, I spend my time much too often looking down to mother Earth as a mere passenger. How different it would be if I was in command and in control again. Alas, my travelling days are never over… Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Down
On a sunny day over Ozark, Alabama in the spring of 1992, I was on final approach to Blackwell Airport (71J) after a long cross-country flight. After going through my final checklist for landing, I was ready to land my tiny Cessna 152. This picture was taken rather quickly as I had to get both hands back on the yoke! Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Ready
Ever since I was a child I’ve always looked up to the sky, dreaming that I would someday be a pilot. When I was in my early 20’s, I made those dreams a reality when I finally went to flight school. I wanted to be a helicopter pilot so I packed my things, gave up my jobs (I had two) and my NYC apartment and went to Alabama to learn how to fly. I attended the now defunct Alabama Aviation & Technical College (now part of Wallace college). In the three years that I lived in Alabama, my flying days … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Celebration
Cyans Skies 