Blog — Our Flying Life...

Many of life’s best opportunities are a result of hard work and determination. Some are truly a matter of just being in the right place at the right time.

Stories, Editor's PicksZachary ColescottApril 26, 2019Jump Pilot, Diver Driver Comment

A Childhood Dream, Pt. 2 - Brian's Version

My name is Brian, and I would like to tell you a little story.

Stories, Editor's PicksBrian D. OlsonApril 16, 2019N5762CComment

Fueling Your Own Aircraft

One thing that I find particularly interesting is the sheer number of pilots & aircraft owners that have never fueled their own aircraft before.

In The HangarZachary ColescottMarch 2, 2019DIY, FuelingComment

Riding on a Corporate Jet

As my musical idol Prince once said, “Here we are folks, the dream we all dream of…”

StoriesZachary ColescottDecember 14, 2018Hawker 850XP, bizjet Comments

I Crashed a plane today…

I Crashed a plane today…only on a flight simulator, but still, I crashed.

StoriesWendy ColescottNovember 27, 2018Crash, Flight Simulator, Pinch Hitter Comment

French Lick Resort, IN

Recently, someone asked the question, “How do I get my spouse to want to fly with me?” If you want us to learn to love to fly with you, show us what’s in it for us.

A Childhood Dream

Wendy has said in a previous blog post that she is not a good gift giver. Untrue. In fact, she’s become so good, she blew my socks off and literally brought me to tears yesterday.

Stories, Editor's PicksZachary ColescottOctober 30, 2018N5762C Comments

Oil Change DIY

As an aircraft owner, I like to be as involved as possible with work being done to my plane. As a cheapskate though…

In The HangarZachary ColescottOctober 29, 2018DIY, Oil Change Comment

My Aviation Playlist, Pt. 1

For as long as I can remember, aviation has always been my first love; however, music has definitely been a close second.

StoriesZachary ColescottSeptember 27, 2018Playlist Comments

Scottsboro, AL Daytrip

If you’ve ever wondered what happens to that lost luggage or all the electronics left under airline seats, wonder no more!

DestinationsWendy ColescottSeptember 16, 2018Scottsboro, Unclaimed Baggage, Payne's, Daytrip Comments

Vinyl Decal DIY

If you own an airplane and aren’t constantly doing something to make it better, you’re doing it wrong.

In The HangarZachary ColescottSeptember 14, 2018DIY Comments

John T's BBQ

When you’re in the South there are a few unspoken food rules….the tea is always sweet, everything is better fried, and BBQ is a noun, not a verb!

HomebaseWendy ColescottSeptember 12, 2018John T's BBQBBQ, John T's, KBGFComment

MPOW Streambot Mini Bluetooth Receiver

If you’re anything like me, you love to listen to your favorite music on long trips.

TechZachary ColescottSeptember 11, 2018MPOW, Bluetooth Receiver Comments

My Aviation Bucket List

Each of us has something special that we want to accomplish in aviation, whether it’s an additional rating or something that has a deeper meaning to us.

Stories, Editor's PicksZachary ColescottSeptember 6, 2018Bucket List Comment