Friday, May 27, 2016

A Normal Flight Until We Saw This

Saving lives?  Well at least some trees.  Today on an IFR cross country flight, after departing Winslow airport, 43 miles south of the Winslow VOR I reported this fire to Phoenix approach control. We were the first to report it, and I was able to share approximate size and location of the fire. 

Listening to NPR recently, I've learned that multiple municipal fire departments are in the negative on their budgets due to the high number of fires already this season.  I can hear an inner voice saying... only YOU can prevent wildfires!  

What's the most unusual thing you've seen from the sky?  Share by commenting below!


Wednesday, May 18, 2016

How to Stack Airplanes in the Sky

Sometimes it still blows my mind that we have the technology to fly without being able to see outside!  This is called instrument flight.  Check out my video to see how planes are "stacked" in the sky as they wait to land at the Casa Grande airport!

Monday, May 9, 2016

How I Became a Pilot: Video



I put together a 60 second video about how I became a pilot.  From starting off as a teacher and coach, to now working as a full-time flight instructor.  Check it out and be sure to subscribe to my blog for more updates!

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

First 100 Degree Day in Phoenix

We just hit triple digits for the first time this year.  Usually they don't dispatch any planes if it's above 105, so guys start to work early at like 0500.  Time to change my sleep patterns I guess!  I usually start at 0700.