Complex Aircraft: Piper Arrow

I've enjoyed my commercial training, learning to fly a complex aircraft (meaning it has movable flaps, variable pitch prop, and retractable landing gear), and the long cross country flights are relaxing.  Here's a snapshot of the cockpit in the Arrow.

Summers End

Summer is coming to a close and I'm starting to begin my jobs again (plural because: teacher, coach, hall supervisor), and most likely flying will now only happen on weekends or at night.  This week my role at Concordia University starts back up as students move back onto campus for a new school year.  I supervise a team of 8 fabulous RAs and new beginnings are always fun.   My wife and I will miss the quiet halls and plethora of parking options that summer affords, but looking forward to a new year!

Night Flight & Baseball

Last night I was able to pass through the Minneapolis airspace and get a glimpse of the Twins game from the sky.  Although cellphone cameras have come a long way these photos don't reflect what my eyes actually see but this is such a beautiful city, even at night.