My First 1000 Hours

There's an old saying in aviation: “It's better to be on the ground wishing you were flying than to be flying, wishing you were...

Hour 139 There's an old saying in aviation: if you're an aircraft owner, the two happiest days in your life are the day you buy yo...

Hour 19 “So, do you have a special lady friend?” His question was a surprise. I hadn't had many personal conversations with my fligh...

Hour 996 It's not every day I find myself flying over Seattle with a dozen pairs of shoes in the back. It was a clear, quiet night, ju...

Hour 66 "What is that thing?" a disembodied voice asked through my headset.  It took a moment before I realized the voice was c...