Aviation
"If it goes fast, makes noise, and costs a lot of money, I'm interested in it." -- Bob Warfield
Airplanes certainly qualify in this category. My Dad had a pilot's license and Cessna 172, and I've set out on a path to take flying lessons on a couple of occasions. This third time, started Christmas of 2000, looks like it could result in a pilot's license being granted. Below are some pages I've put together reflecting my aviation exploits and interests to date.
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Bob's Adventures as a Pilot |
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Pilot Training Journal, wherein I describe my training to become a pilot blow by blow. |
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The Month of Living Dangerously: Flying to Cuba?!?? My buddies and I spend an entire month bumming around the Caribbean in a Piper Navajo stopping in places like Cozumel, Grand Cayman, the Bahamas, and Cuba. The Aviator's Guide to the Caribbean may also be a useful resource to those wanting a similar experience. |
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Harris Ranch plus, a Wasp in the Cockpit. Two different trips for a tasty $100 Hamburger, one of which had more drama than most flights ought to. |
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Good morning Seattle Center...: An exciting flight to Seattle on my friend's Piper Navajo. Learn what its like for a student pilot to experience instrument flying conditions and icing. |
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General Aviation "Efficiency": General railings about why I'd rather get there in a 140 knot Cessna 182 than a 500 knot jet. |
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Local $100 Hamburger Opportunities: More happy excursions in a private plane in search of a perfect meal near small airports. |
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Airplanes I have flown: Everyone should keep a list... |
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The MiG Ride. Long ago in a galaxy far away, I flew a MiG-29... |
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Top Gun School. Where the best of the best go to get better... |
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Reno Air Races. |
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Watsonville Fly In. Just an all-around fun activity at my local airport. |
| Airplanes I covet... | |
| Cirrus SR22: Current fave! | |
| Cessna 182RG: What I can afford, maybe. | |
| Commander: Plush, flyable, less than an SR22. | |
| Socata TC-21 Trinidad: Much like the Commander. | |
| Lancair Columbia 400: An even faster alternative to the SR22. | |
| Stemme S-10: Very cool motor-glider. | |
| Cessna 337 Skymaster/Riley Skyrocket: A good first twin. | |
| Piper Navajo: A great travelling machine for 2 couples. | |
| TBM 700: A very slick turboprop single. | |
| Piper Cheyenne III: The right turboprop. | |
| Piaggio Avanti: Sophistication, wild looks, and great performance--an updated Beech Starship. | |
| Mitsubishi MU-2: Smokin' kerosine burnin' deal! | |
| L-39 Albatross: Fighter jock for a day. | |
| Citation X: The ultimate personal aircraft. | |
| Airplane Toys | |
| Bose X Aviation Headsets | |
| Garmin 295 Portable GPS | |
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Yaesu Aviator portable transceiver Microsoft Flight Simulator King CDROM Ground School Palm Pilot Exam Review Comm1 Jeppesen FlightStar |
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| Other Useful Links | |
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Kip's FAA Test Page is a great way to review for your written exam wherever you are. I try to stop and answer 10 questions several times a day. |
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Every pilot should belong to the AOPA. They have a good magazine, and many useful things on their web site. |
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All pilots are constantly interested in planes that are for sale. I prefer Aircraft Shopper Online to Trade-A-Plane, but both are good. |
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Mountain Flying is a cool web site written by some corporate pilot types that discusses the ins and outs of mountain flying. There is some excellent information on the Citation X jet as well. |
| My CFI's home site | |
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Saw this guy flying around Scotts Valley one day in 2002... |
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Awards and Web Rings We Belong To
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