1st Passenger

Enjoy this video of my flight, carrying my first passenger, from last Sunday. We made it back in time for Football, in case you were worried. Our route was Truckee to Chester, CA back to Truckee, across the North Shore of Lake Tahoe and landing in Truckee.

This was the first time I ventured to fly over my house. I called my wife so she could step outside to see us, and she did. But, just as I was beginning to circle I heard a call from a Hawker jet announcing an arrival in exactly the place I was. The one and only time I decided to maneuver over my house and traffic has me make a quick exit

Enjoy the video...
Matt

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_H2y7Jyt4o

30+ Years and I Did It

Sorry, no pictures and no video. But a big announcement. I did it.

Passed the oral portion of the exam a week ago today, nailed it! However, the weather was poor last Sunday so we discontinued and re-scheduled for yesterday.

Yesterday turned out to be a great day for flying. Calm winds and sunny skies prevailed. I then proceeded to nail all the PTS maneuvers (including being spot on for the Short Field landing).

Once I parked and killed the engine my DPE turned to me, put out his hand and said congratulations. I got my Private Pilot ASEL temporary license. Hurray for me!

Now I will have more time for this neglected blog. I apologize to my 5 regular readers, you all rock.

Talk to you soon,
Matt