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Fly Steve Fly: Made it to Bend and Sunriver
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From first lesson on. Tuesday, June 12, 2012. Made it to Bend and Sunriver. This time, we made the drive to Twin Oaks under some widely scattered clouds and a forecast for clearing and fairly light winds for all points along our planned route. We departed in glass smooth air for the short trip over to Mulino (4S9), where we would meet up with any others from Mulino OPA that would also be flying out to Bend for breakfast. With such a great forecast for the day, we hoped to be joined by a good turnout.
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Fly Steve Fly: March 2012
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From first lesson on. Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Adventure Through Air and Space, The Evergreen Way. Sunday we met up with several others from the Mulino OPA for breakfast in Newberg at Finnigan's (spinach, mushroom, bacon, Swiss, and avocado omelet. very good). After breakfast and hanger talk, we left as a group for the Evergreen Aviation and Space museum in McMinnville - http:/ www.evergreenmuseum.org/. The museum is divided into two buildings (four if you include the water park and IMAX theater).
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Fly Steve Fly: November 2011
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From first lesson on. Thursday, November 3, 2011. Turned out that the fog was going to stick around for a while, so we departed north towards Scappoose (SPB) for a simple out and back. I had been aware from the briefing that morning that Hillsboro (HIO) was closed for runway maintenance. Being the second busiest airport in Oregon, we talked briefly with the seemingly lonely controller at Hillsboro, not hearing another aircraft as we transitioned his airspace in both directions. There are usually flying c...
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Fly Steve Fly: The Courtesy Car
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From first lesson on. Thursday, September 6, 2012. The courtesy car was at one time commonly available at small airports for use by visiting pilots. Due likely to liability, few airports still offer a courtesy car. Still, LebanAir Aviation at Lebanon State airport offers three. Matti and I flew down to Lebanon State (S30) on a nice morning to pick up a courtesy, have breakfast, and look around town a bit. Going to Astoria and TMK though soon. September 6, 2012 at 8:04 PM. View my complete profile.
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Fly Steve Fly: September 2012
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From first lesson on. Thursday, September 6, 2012. The courtesy car was at one time commonly available at small airports for use by visiting pilots. Due likely to liability, few airports still offer a courtesy car. Still, LebanAir Aviation at Lebanon State airport offers three. Matti and I flew down to Lebanon State (S30) on a nice morning to pick up a courtesy, have breakfast, and look around town a bit. There was also a video on a loop documenting the history of Twin Oaks. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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Fly Steve Fly: December 2011
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From first lesson on. Saturday, December 31, 2011. Okay, so it only has a 14in wingspan. Morning fog, and one of the 172’s offline for an upgrade, has made scheduling difficult. Fortunately, ceiling and visibility requirements are considerably less for RC models, and availability means only charged batteries and a mile drive to the park. With Matti home for holiday break, we made a trip over to Coyote Hobby to browse around a little. Before leaving, I got the go ahead to pick something up for myself.
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Fly Steve Fly: Not Quite Bend and Sunriver...
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From first lesson on. Tuesday, May 29, 2012. Not Quite Bend and Sunriver. Nearly a month ago, i had reserved a plane for the entire day. Our plan was to join the Mulino chapter of OPA for a fly-out to Bend for brunch. Audrey, Heatherle, and I would then fly south to Sunriver, returning in the evening. A few sprinkles began as I was pulling an assortment of airplanes out of the hanger to reach 4KU, then rain while prepping the plane, proving the effectiveness of a high wing as shelter. Once airborne we co...
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Fly Steve Fly: January 2012
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From first lesson on. Sunday, January 22, 2012. There are three simple rules for making a smooth landing. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. Http:/ www.twinoaksairpark.com. Aircraft Owners and Pilots Assn. Http:/ www.aopa.org. The Purple Board For Pilots. The Purple Board For Pilots. Http:/ www.oregonpilot.org. Making a Kiwi Fly. So you want to learn to fly? Pilot By The Bay. Taking chances, fulfilling dreams. The girl with the wild ideas .
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Fly Steve Fly: Open Cockpit Day
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From first lesson on. Tuesday, June 5, 2012. The Pearson Air Museum, located at Pearson Field Airport (VUO), hosted its annual Open Cockpit Day. The airfield has an interesting history, dating back to 1905 when Lincoln Beachey flew from Portland in a lighter than air craft, and landed on the polo field at the Vancouver Army Barracks. Http:/ www.fortvan.org/pages/pearson-air-museum. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Http:/ www.twinoaksairpark.com. Aircraft Owners and Pilots Assn.
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Fly Steve Fly: February 2012
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From first lesson on. Wednesday, February 15, 2012. New Panel and More. Sunday morning came early, very early I was reminded by the rest of my crew as I urged them out of bed nearly two hours before the sun. Sunrise is a beautiful time to fly, and if we were going to be off the ground in time, we needed to get a move on. The first lightening in the sky promised perfect weather to fly, as I completed preflighting the plane, happy for the fingerless gloves Heatherle had found for me. Also very quiet. We ma...
