About us

We believe that by sharing personal experiences we gain insight and become better pilots. So we created this website where students, seasoned pilots, and everyone in-between can share their experiences with aviation in an easy to read, beautiful way. Our hope is that you will follow our site, read these heartfelt articles and continue to become the safest, most proficient pilot possible.

Bryan

I am a pilot, photographer, avid outdoorsman, and aircraft owner. I currently have the honor of owning a backcountry Cessna 182 and a Cessna 210. I make a living as a cinematographer and spend that living on aviation. I was given the aviation bug by Jim Hoddenbach and we started this blog together to share our experiences in aviation with like-minded pilots. Not all pilots are Disciples of Flight and not all Disciples of Flight are pilots. If you are one, you know it, and you recognize others like you.

Modified Cessna 182 vs Stock

Ten years ago, I got a Pilot’s Certificate for one reason: to ...

An airplane crash in the desert - Airplane Crash Survival Tips: Finding Water in the Wild

Airplane Crash Survival Tips: Finding Water in the Wild

Techniques for Finding Water in the Wild Flying in the more remote ...

Glider Rating

A Glider Rating was Supposed to Turn me into a Super Pilot

Glider Rating – What I experienced from lesson #1 I began glider ...

Cessna New Interior

1965 Cessna 182H – The New Interior Experience

Getting a new interior was really fun, and stressful, and fun. Today ...

View of the clouds from a small airplane - Making a Go/No Go Decision

El Nino is the Antichrist

Interpreting the Cardinal Rule of Go/No Go Decision On December 1st, I dropped ...

National Airspace Flashcards

Private Pilot Flashcards – National Airspace System

Private Pilot flashcards National Airspace System Flashcards National Airspace System – One ...

aircraft engine oil consumption

Aircraft Engine Oil Consumption

Aircraft Engine Oil Consumption: For New Owners The subject of aircraft engine oil ...

SPAD_XIII - Captain Eddie Rickenbacker

The Life and Accomplishments of Captain Eddie Rickenbacker

Captain Eddie Rickenbacker Consider it luck, skill, or just plain determination: Captain ...

flying with family

Sharing your Aviation Passion: Flying with Family

Sharing your Aviation Passion: Flying with Family and/or Friends Flying with Family ...

is flying safe

Is Flying Small Aircraft Safe?

We take a look at the question: Is Flying Small Aircraft Safe? ...