first solo and checkride moments

Friday Photo: Christmas delivery

The next best thing to Santa's sleigh and nine reindeer is the 172 Cutlass. There was just enough cargo room for my early morning departure to Chicago to spread some Christmas cheer!

Friday Photo: sunset flight

Only a week from Daylight Saving Time, I decided to get out for a night flight before it's more difficult to do after the time change. I love the sunsets, but looking forward for more daytime flying

Friday photo: open flight deck beach flight

The moment: my first open flight deck experience The place:…

Friday photo: Alex Kruetzkamp Commercial pilot certification

The moment: Commercial pilot certification The place:…

Friday photo: rays of sunshine

The moment: enjoying the morning rays of sunshine The…

Friday photo: early morning arrival

The moment: early morning arrival The place: Near Jacksonville…

Friday photo: night flight

The moment: first night flight of the season The place: Cincinnati…

Friday photo: short final on a glassy morning

The moment: short final The place: Lake Cumberland Regional…

Friday photo: prop contrail

The moment: Prop contrails The place: Northeast Florida Regional…

Friday photo: valley fog

The moment: Morning valley fog in Kentucky The pilot: Bret The…