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Flight to Sioux Falls, SD (KFSD)
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Continue reading →: Flight to Sioux Falls, SD (KFSD)A week after we went to Des Moines, we decided to do another quick hop to Sioux Falls. As I went on more frequent cross country trips, I was gaining more confidence in landing at different airports and navigating different airspaces. We left Crystal around 12:15pm and we landed in…
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Flight to Des Moines, IA (KDSM)
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Continue reading →: Flight to Des Moines, IA (KDSM)In October 2023, I flew a Cherokee Dakota to Des Moines with my wife. The high-performance plane reached our destination in less than 2 hours, with autopilot support. Navigating Class C airspace was a new experience, and we enjoyed Modern Aviation’s hospitality before exploring downtown. The return flight required adapting…
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Flight to Chicago (06C)
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Continue reading →: Flight to Chicago (06C)The first overnight flight I did was with my wife to Chicago on Sep 2nd 2023. We took off in the Archer from Crystal, MN (KMIC) and flew down to Schaumburg, IL (06C). This was a last minute trip as we decided the night before that we didn’t have any…
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Instrument Rating
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Continue reading →: Instrument RatingWhen joining the club, I also discovered that the club has CFIs who are willing to teach students. I wish I had known that earlier and I could have trained with them for my license at a much lower cost. Now, I decided I wanted to get my Instrument Rating…
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Transition from Cessna to Cherokee
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Continue reading →: Transition from Cessna to CherokeeClub Cherokee operates a fleet of 6 airplanes, including Warriors, Archers, Dakotas, and a Saratoga. Pilots need a minimum number of hours to operate specific planes. New rentals require a checkout with a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) for safety. The Cherokee’s low-wing design differs from the high-wing Cessna, necessitating careful…
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Moving on from Inflight to Club Cherokee
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Continue reading →: Moving on from Inflight to Club CherokeeAfter I got my license at Inflight, I wanted to now take trips to different cities. As Inflight is a flight school, their planes are always busy. It is really hard to be able to rent a plane for an entire day, let alone a weekend or longer. While I…
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Transition from Cessna 152 to Cessna 172
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Continue reading →: Transition from Cessna 152 to Cessna 172I had started and completed my PPL in a Cessna 152. After that was completed, I wanted to be able to fly the Cessna 172. The key difference was that the 172 is slightly bigger so it is able to hold more fuel and more passengers. This would give me…
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First flight as a licensed pilot
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Continue reading →: First flight as a licensed pilotFor my first flight after I got my license, I wanted to share the flight with my wife. We went around the area on a sightseeing tour to show her the beauty of Minnesota which I had experienced on my first discovery flight a year ago. This was an exciting…
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Private Pilot License (PPL)
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Continue reading →: Private Pilot License (PPL)The content describes the author’s journey to obtaining a Private Pilot Certificate. Under the guidance of CFI David Brindle, they learned essential skills and completed numerous tasks, including solo flights and a successful checkride with examiner Jacob Fielstra. This led to the author gaining confidence and the ability to fly…
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How it started…
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Continue reading →: How it started…In August 2021, I embarked on a discovery flight to experience the responsibilities of a pilot and explore the beauty of Minnesota from the air. This exhilarating experience inspired me to pursue a pilot license, despite logistical challenges such as TSA security verification and a medical exam. Now, I’m eagerly…
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I’m Zef
Hey there, fellow aviation enthusiasts! I’m thrilled to welcome you to my corner of the internet where the sky is not the limit—it’s just the beginning.
As a skydiver, wingsuiter, and pilot, I’ve made it my mission to live life above the clouds. Whether I’m freefalling, soaring through the air in a wingsuit, or piloting an aircraft, the thrill of flight is my constant companion.
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