SPREAD YOUR WINGS AND FLY AWAY
Airborne Ignition
Ever since I could first remember, I dreamed of soaring through the clouds. I have always desired the intrinsic relaxation of gliding over ridge lines and hill tops, between canyons and mountains, accompanied by a cool gusting breeze or calm warm sunny air.
1979 Cessna 152 | N 49681
Fixed Wing Single Engine Aircraft
Sun West Terminal
My First Trainer
Ruby Red Idling | San Luis Obispo County Regional Air Port | Sun West Aviation
My First Flight Alone | Leap of Faith
February 5th, 2021
Moment of Truth
Eventualy, all brave explorers must make a decision. Remain stationary for the rest of eternity, or trust your instincts and unlock freedom. I delved off the cliff side into a world of future potential unkowns. I can try to predict the troubles I encounter, ultimately though, I have to rely on my ability to focus and figure out a path forward. Over time, I adapt to the instability and find confidence in myself through not only repitition, but also shear will power, courage, and belief. It is when the arching technical fundamentals: aviate, navigate, and communicate, are conquered that evolution occurs. Flight becomes natural.
Executing The Most Perfectly Smooth Landing & Blowing Away My Flight Instructor
Night Stalker | Red Alert Training
Top Gun Pilots Must Perform In Any Condition
Sparse Visibility Is Counter Attacked By Dead Reckoning Prominent Objects Like Oil Rigs
Trio Whales Swimming Along Coast Line
Stormy Weather
Competence is key. A good pilot has to be able to handle any situation. Whether its a light microburst or a catastrophic hurricane, the standard must be maintained. The pilot in command needs to stay calm, plan adequately, and act quickly. Utilization of instruments and visual reference cues simultaneously grant the aviator precious advantage against the unforgiving forces of nature.
Hovering View
Sometimes, reposition can yield an entirely new perspective. Looking at the same scenario from a different angle can reveal so much more insight than previously known. Elevating sentience and cognition to a higher dimension can free the soul. This can be a daunting endeavour, as the altitude might require painful attributes like sacrifice and discipline. The rewards however, can never be replaced.
Miraculous Horizons Endure Mutations
Marine Layer Cloaks Shore Side
Residing Beside The Inland Town Are Three Iconic Industrial Towers Heighted To The Rock
This Breach Is The Last Peak of The Nine Sisters Volcanic Mountain Range Formation
Deemed Gibraltar of The Pacific
F35 Lightning II Shrieking Through The Sky Guarding Launch From Kennedy Space Center
Intense Training
Surrounding my class delta training environment, is designated military air space. Whenever I soard over the northern mountain frontiers, I could hear super sonic jets screaming through the canyon turns at dangerously low altitudes. Sometimes, a squadron of fearsome assault or expertly agile transport helicopters would escort my flight path.
MH - 60 R Sea Hawk | Active Standby
Unlimited Adventure
Finally, I can almost breathe. Desired dreams are no longer distance thoughts, I can stretch for them, feel them. I can float with the clouds or dive with the hawks. Like a buzzard that never strokes its wing, I can glide and explore until land fall. An ability I am forever thankful. No boundaries. Lost at Last.
Envisioning Future Dream Bearings
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Prodigal Son Returns | Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant | Since Graduation I Have Enjoyed Spring
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Modified 1946 Cessna 140 N 76415 | Sea Plane -> Tail Dragger
Northern California - Oakland, Livermore, Antioch, Napa, Berryessa
Right Seat Refresh
My commendable colleague Mr. Sprinkle invites me to copilot a 1946 tail dragger. He is mechanically inclined and I am optically resound. Together, our unique combination of skills grants us a marvelous advantage in complex air spaces. Bracing challenges with another bold pilot updates my currency and revives my log book. It's fun a team.
Lake Settler
Water ways are some of the most elegant and risky landing sites on Earth. Specialized training is a must in order to utilize these bodies, whether it's a lake, river, or ocean. Upon mastery, an entire realm undiscovered of wilderness becomes embarkable. Snow skis and ice sleds are similar. Only 3 % of pilots achieve this rating, I am one of those daring few.
Kenmore Air Harbor | Sea Plane 1973 Cessna 172 N 89KA | Seattle Washington