I was recently invited to be a guest on the Midlife Pilot Podcast, a pod where they delve into the fascinating stories of individuals who have taken flight in the second chapter of their lives.

This past year the National STOL series hosted its first competition in Tennessee — nowhere other than my home airport! So, with some feelings of trepidation I signed up!

A few years ago I met a similar enthusiast…at the time it seemed like a moonshot for both of us but we were enjoying the journey as much as the destination.

A few months ago I stumbled on videos from a guy rebuilding a Cessna 140 in a barn and I couldn’t stop watching his struggles and progress. I felt like I was part of the story!

When I started my tailwheel adventure I knew I was making mistakes, but the real problem was I didn’t know what the mistakes were.

To celebrate Earth Day 2022 I’m purchasing carbon offsets for all my flying hours. That means when you fly with me you’re flying carbon neutral! In fact you’re flying carbon negative.

My every day recommendations for how to make your aviation gift unique, memorable special!

Imagine your engine quits on takeoff and you make a safe and uneventful turn and landing back at the departure airport. Twice!

I’m convinced flying planes with the little wheel in the back is the best kind of flying.

What does it take to become a pilot? Are there different kinds of pilots? What does it cost? How long does it take? You’re here because you have questions.

If your friend’s flight bag and its contents are a bit curious maybe they’re a motivated and thoughtful pilot.

Nothing else might get me more tripped up, frustrated and ready to blow a gasket than trying to make sense of altimeter errors!

New year. New you. Maybe it’s time for a new Flight Instructor (CFI)? Here’s some tips on finding a great one!

Here’s my very ho-ho-ho wishful wish list for every aviator and dreamer, full of my personal recommendations of extravagant to thoughtful gifts and once-in-a-lifetime experiences that will make this season bright and memorable for your special aviator.

As a kid I dreamed of soaring over the countryside, the sun setting, wind in my face while gently riding the thermals wherever they took me. Who hasn’t dreamed of flying like a bird?

Leaning your aircraft engine is quit possibly the number one most misunderstood aviation topic.

Preflighting an airplane is not fun, for most. But I love it! I can spend an hour peering in every hole, checking this, looking at that…trying to satisfy my wonder.

A million articles have been written about how to evaluate flight instructors, schools and find the right fit for you. I want to focus on one portion of this that I believe is not appropriately emphasized - safety.

It’s ok not to know all the answers, but you absolutely should take the learning opportunity to review and understand and never miss the same question twice.