A Few Updates

June 16, 2004 by · Leave a Comment
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It’s been a little quiet here. There are a few reasons.

1. My boss has assigned me a hot project, that is going to require a lot of thinking and take up my daytime.
2. I’ve been burning the candle at both ends a bit. Every weekend for the past few weeks I’ve had either work (data conversion on Sunday – a career hazard) or family on one of the two days. The other day, I’ve been doing my flying lessons and trying to get the chores (cut the lawn, pay the bills, etc) done. No rest time.

A few updates on milestones:

1. I’ve done my first 2 cross-country trips for my flight training – both to Cape May. I have a longer one to do, then the dual long cross country, plus my solo cross countries. This is going well.
2. The solar panels on the roof are complete and fully in use! See my other blog at Smith Electric Company for more info.

I’ll post more when I have something important to say, or I’m not in such a time-crunch.

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The Weekend

March 26, 2004 by · 1 Comment
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The weekend is coming up. The weather is looking pretty good for here – temps around 60-70F with just a little rain overnight tonight and Sunday evening.

I’ll be doing the following:

  • Tonight – Trenton Titans vs. Greensboro Generals in Trenton.
    I have season tickets. The Titans pretty much have to win their remaining 5 games to make the playoffs.
  • Tomorrow – Flying Lesson.
    Probably my second supervised solo at Flying W (N14).
  • Sunday – chores and relaxation.


What are you doing this weekend? Answer in the Comments, or Trackback to your own site.

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First Solo

March 17, 2004 by · Leave a Comment
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I solo’ed an airplane for the first time today!

For those who don’t know, this is a huge step for a student pilot, where your instructor signs your student license allowing you to fly alone for practice and eventually for things like required cross-country trips.

The story of the solo is at this page: My First Solo

This link takes you directly to the pictures: Pictures from Solo

Woo hoo!

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