Born Without Wings

I was awarded a Flying Scholarship

Waner — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:24:00 +0000

In the Fall of 2012 the Aircraft Owner and Pilot Association (AOPA) awarded 4 scholarships, and they deemed me worthy enough to receive one! Four different organizations sponsored the scholarships through AOPA. My sponsor was the respected aviation supply and … Continue reading →

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Pie from Across the State

Waner — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 01:49:28 +0000

I flew across the country! Well according to what the FAA considers a cross country trip. I traveled for the first time in a plane that I was flying over 50 natuical miles from my home airport. My trip was … Continue reading →

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First Solo Flight at 13.5 hours!

Waner — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:55:21 +0000

Pre-Solo: Life is about tests, tests that need a pencil, tests of character, tests from God, and of course tests from the FAA. I passed my first test (not counting my medical exam) that stands between me and my pilot … Continue reading →

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Lesson 8: New Airport!

Waner — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:26:46 +0000

Today’s lesson started with the realization that I know next to nothing about the plane that is keeping me in the air. I can tell that skip is prepping me for my Solo. This morning he was asking questions about … Continue reading →

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Lessons 5, 6, 7: Steep Turns, Touch and Goes and mostly not air sick!

Waner — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:04:29 +0000

I owe you a few flight lesson write ups. So grab some popcorn and enjoy: Radio Talk Unlike other Primary student pilots, I’m not scared on the radio. I haven’t been since that first lesson, but boy, I am making … Continue reading →

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