Recent content by seattlepilot

I've been given a few gifts back when I was actively instructing... $40 to Red Robin $200 to a fancy steakhouse Wristwatch Mini keg of beer Handmade scarf I've appreciated them all, just like I've appreciated all my students and the thrill of teaching them to fly.

Good stuff. If I had a million to throw around, I'd be in the line to the top as well.

A lot of so-called "celebrities" use facebook or other social media to just further their agenda, or get it out to an audience. I really wouldn't look too deeply into the issue as it may not accurately reflect the person. People I have "liked" on FB, if they get to be really annoying, I just put...

Your welcome and I try... Sometimes all someone needs is a kick in the a$$ in the right direction. I know I've had to get my fair share too, lol!

One can certainly learn to love, or at least tolerate, what they do if the find pourpose for it and there is a future in it. It's also very relative. For a while I hated what I did when compared to flying. It felt like a way to make ends meet, but flat and boring. It was a very narrow-minded...

Most people make mistakes when hot about a career change or doing something "fun" like flying for a career. The trick is to replace the broken concrete, fill in the cracks, and make sure the rest of the sidewalk is paved correctly to continue walking on. Not downplaying what could be serious...

30k of flying loans can be paid off quickly, if you set it as your highest priority. My wife and I paid off 25k in combined credit card and student loan debt in about 2 years on peanuts. Of course during that time we lived in a hovel, but that is the sacrifice we made to not owe our lives to...

I used to do a similar thing for the Univ of Washington over tidal pools near river inlets. It was continuous flying of a grid pattern for 4-5 hours at a specifc altitude. If there is ATC, use it and tell them what you are doing. If there isn't, keep your eyes peeled. Filing a NOTAM for the...

Bingo. One should never presume that pilots who like to go out on fair weather days are only fair weather pilots. Also, in my opinion the title and tone of the original post does absolutely nothing to help advance the cause of recreational aviation. Imagine a new pilot coming here for advice...

Yes. I flew with a couple like that. One was an old timer who just wanted to get up in the air from time to time and the other was a younger guy who did a lot of travelling and couldn't commit the time to finish. He just liked to putt around the area for an hour when he was in town. Honestly...

My problem with the Solar Impulse is that it doesn't break any new ground in any way shape or form. They slapped on solar panels to a ridiculously proportioned glider with severe limitations. Plus, they wasted jet fuel to bring it over for the flight. Something groundbreaking would be an...

I agree with most of this statement except for the bolded part. As a father of two kids, I can can say that kids are interested in whatever is provided to them. Take the games away or limit their times on the gaming systems and you'll be surprised at what they'll pick up instead. My kids even...

I quit flying in summer of 2011 due to financial, mental, and physical issues. I was pushing too hard for a few years and it finally caught up with me I guess. I was a fairly well-known (locally) CFII just over 2500 hours. I haven't been flying since, although I will probably return to it this...

I have a Citizen Skyhawk I'm trying to sell with ecodrive. Things are harder to sell than day old pancakes outside the Pilot groups. I've had it 10 years and it's been in a drawer for 9.9 of those years. Looks and works like the day I got it. PM me for pics and more info if you are interested.

^ This.