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After doing a mock checkride examination (flight proficiency demonstration) with another instructor last weekend (phase 1) and doing very well on it, I went ahead with my written examination last night. This is a computerized test administered under video surveillance … Continue reading →

This time I had my nice new digital camera to take with me, and what a beautiful day it was. Cold, but with clear blue skies, calm winds, and a good 30 miles of visibility. By cold I mean temps … Continue reading →

It was awesome. After a brief familiarization flight out to Galt airport just west of McHenry, I came in for a landing and hit hard on a runway that was a solid sheet of ice. I didn’t have the feel … Continue reading →