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Ron Lee 12-21-2010 05:36 PM

What were your aviation accomplishments in 2010?
 
Since the similar thread for 2011 has no goals for me, I will post my "accomplishments" for 2010. Some do not rate as high as others have responded but I am grasping here.

Flew four flights for Pilots n Paws (about 22 dogs)

Flew to Baja Mexico to go whale watching

Installed a smoke system

Experienced my first corn maze on a trip to Michigan.

May reach 1500 hours in the 6A.

Realized that I was not diligent enough with nose wheel pressure so I upped that to 40 PSI, cut holes in all three wheel pants to allow quick checking/filling and bought a straight inflator/gauge from Mr Farek to stay on top of tire pressures.

Mike S 12-21-2010 05:43 PM

Biggie for me???
 
Getting the plane done, and flown.


Geico266 12-21-2010 07:05 PM

I flew a plane I built (thanks to Vans, VAF, and the Geezer Squad (per Bo)) to SnF and OSH. The feelings of personal accomplishment was a little overwhelming at times. My hat is off to repeat offenders, as I can only hope to accompany you in future offending.

flytoboat 12-21-2010 07:07 PM

Accomplishments
 
Current again after 16 years of not flying. Looked around for a good spam can to rent to regain currency and found a 1/3 partnership in a Cherokee 160 only 9 miles from my home. It sure feels good to go flying again. Now I have Grand kids to take along. (and I have to learn how to use the GPS:cool:)

hydroguy2 12-21-2010 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike S (Post 496286)
Getting the plane done, and flown.

Me, too. Huge accomplishment for both of us.

sbal0906 12-21-2010 07:34 PM

I went to Oshkosh for the first time and it was flying in a friend's C-172. Couldn't land there because of the water but made it to Stevens Point and took a bus to Oshkosh.

At Oshkosh I got a ride in the -9A and learned the basics of riveting. :)

Geico266 12-21-2010 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbal0906 (Post 496318)
I went to Oshkosh for the first time and it was flying in a friend's C-172. Couldn't land there because of the water but made it to Stevens Point and took a bus to Oshkosh.

At Oshkosh I got a ride in the -9A and learned the basics of riveting. :)

That reminds me! I Survived SLOSHKOSH! :D

DakotaHawk 12-21-2010 08:23 PM



I took 44 friends and family for rides in my plane. That's a bunch of people who got to see the world from a different perspective. Most enjoyable flight - taking my dad up for an evening flight over his home. Also the flights with the little kids. Their faces were so fun to watch as we lifted away from the runway. Casey and I got to spend a week flying across the US and seeing places and people that we would never have seen otherwise. Lee giggled as we danced with the clouds (her husband did too)! And lunch dates with my wife - a quick hop to an airport cafe and good conversation.:D

Bavafa 12-21-2010 09:00 PM

Probably biggest accomplishment was to get my IFR ticket and been enjoying it ever since. Had my longest X-country solo from CA to GA and really enjoyed that. Flew for charity, twice and the rest just enjoying the plane. The more I fly it the more I love it.

Kyle Boatright 12-21-2010 09:23 PM

I probably set a new standard for the worst Cuban 8 ever...


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