tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7943130501761270557.comments2023-04-10T11:04:48.678-04:00From Private to Professional PilotSwayne Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01264468709465838334noreply@blogger.comBlogger647125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7943130501761270557.post-47504912296762802802014-08-05T07:41:15.444-04:002014-08-05T07:41:15.444-04:00Sorry I missed these posts but I had the pleasure ...Sorry I missed these posts but I had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing Earl a while ago for our programme Xtended. It was one of the most amazing yet sobering tales one could imagine. Earl is certainly one of the most gracious individuals I have had the pleasure of meeting in the sector. If you are interested, our programme link is here http://aviation-xtended.co.uk/ep-15-teamwork-and-flight-540/<br /><br />Regards, Pieter Pieterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04974207287573175814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7943130501761270557.post-21860737442151365952014-07-25T06:36:07.553-04:002014-07-25T06:36:07.553-04:00Wow, the salt lake! It looks like a surrealist pai...Wow, the salt lake! It looks like a surrealist painting. Photograph Afficionadohttp://www.point101.com/create-photo-booknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7943130501761270557.post-76936683088804451712014-07-22T07:50:21.058-04:002014-07-22T07:50:21.058-04:00Oh... I've been trying to go professional for ...Oh... I've been trying to go professional for 2 years. Haven't found time yet. GREAT you are starting out early. Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7943130501761270557.post-80091845300393537912014-07-11T13:23:56.725-04:002014-07-11T13:23:56.725-04:00I find it incredibly touching... where the man off...I find it incredibly touching... where the man offered his broken shoes. Sometimes it takes a disaster and strife to bring out the best in humanity in the simplest most unexpected ways. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00680766506322508911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7943130501761270557.post-54693314978010790302014-07-04T16:28:46.021-04:002014-07-04T16:28:46.021-04:00That's an excellent score, aviation need's...That's an excellent score, aviation need's pilots like you. Go on & try making the same for your ATPL. But be sure: it realy wont be easy :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7943130501761270557.post-28839824752155023672014-07-03T07:33:26.339-04:002014-07-03T07:33:26.339-04:00What a remarkable trip and country! I know your tr...What a remarkable trip and country! I know your travels changed you in the best possible way.Alison at The Gracious Possehttp://thegraciousposse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7943130501761270557.post-43498204328957936212014-07-02T10:59:40.316-04:002014-07-02T10:59:40.316-04:00Thanks! And have a great trip! I was in Paris for ...Thanks! And have a great trip! I was in Paris for a 11 hour layover on Saturday. I bought myself a day room at the CitizenM airport hotel... coolest thing ever. The whole room is controlled with an iPad. <br /><br />Thanks again<br />-SwayneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10322581312476755163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7943130501761270557.post-56860500982806062822014-07-02T10:57:15.884-04:002014-07-02T10:57:15.884-04:00Welcome home! Today... off to Paris!
Welcome home! Today... off to Paris! <br />Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7943130501761270557.post-36443019090646492832014-06-25T21:25:17.993-04:002014-06-25T21:25:17.993-04:00i'm really proud of u.. hopefully my son will ...i'm really proud of u.. hopefully my son will do same thing to me...sitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03277806433900198766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7943130501761270557.post-28193796046608193372014-06-23T11:27:37.886-04:002014-06-23T11:27:37.886-04:00Hi Swayne-
Just want to drop you a quick note let...Hi Swayne-<br /><br />Just want to drop you a quick note letting you know how much I enjoy going through your blog. I've always been an aviation enthusiast, but graduated from high school at a time when going into aviation just didn't make sense as an investment (2002) so I went the business route instead. I do plan to get into the general aviation mix as a private pilot at some point (student loans, and babies taking financial priority), but it has been fun to read about your path!<br /><br />Keep writing!<br /><br />DaveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7943130501761270557.post-27065980873502957422014-06-21T13:52:02.472-04:002014-06-21T13:52:02.472-04:00I am a civilian private pilot with commercial, ins...I am a civilian private pilot with commercial, instrument and multi ratings. On on my bucket list is a type rating in a C-130. Where does a civilian go for that training?<br />Nate Simpson<br />simpson1533@bresnan.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7943130501761270557.post-39279807486098923172014-06-17T04:59:00.637-04:002014-06-17T04:59:00.637-04:00That picture of The Great Salt Lake is surreal, it...That picture of The Great Salt Lake is surreal, it's so beautiful!Yoshikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046305732798194189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7943130501761270557.post-62881282829412847482014-06-10T12:50:30.127-04:002014-06-10T12:50:30.127-04:00Cool, thanks for the reply. BTW, I really enjoyed ...Cool, thanks for the reply. BTW, I really enjoyed reading your review.<br />Thank youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7943130501761270557.post-37757216823107227462014-06-10T09:46:57.029-04:002014-06-10T09:46:57.029-04:00Have fun and be safe!!! It's a big world out t...Have fun and be safe!!! It's a big world out there and I am so glad you are enjoying it! Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7943130501761270557.post-88770187130126651912014-06-10T05:53:43.216-04:002014-06-10T05:53:43.216-04:00Godspeed, Swayne! Can’t wait to hear all about it...Godspeed, Swayne! Can’t wait to hear all about it when you return.Alison at The Gracious Possehttp://thegraciousposse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7943130501761270557.post-54800382030131890822014-06-09T14:09:08.178-04:002014-06-09T14:09:08.178-04:00The first thing that went through my head when I s...The first thing that went through my head when I saw the title.<br /><br />"Do you call that a landing? Young, man you're grounded. Go to your room and think about what you've done."<br /><br />;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03898085882774626414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7943130501761270557.post-19256789910441748302014-06-09T13:16:57.843-04:002014-06-09T13:16:57.843-04:00Thanks for the comment, Will! Yep, flying Cessnas ...Thanks for the comment, Will! Yep, flying Cessnas has been pretty fun so far. <br />-SwayneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10322581312476755163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7943130501761270557.post-75983525664060357202014-06-09T13:16:25.980-04:002014-06-09T13:16:25.980-04:00Thanks, Karlene! I know my mom loves that complime...Thanks, Karlene! I know my mom loves that compliment! :) <br />-SwayneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10322581312476755163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7943130501761270557.post-78320649515229661592014-06-09T12:42:49.239-04:002014-06-09T12:42:49.239-04:00Awesome pictures! I love the Google earth tracking...Awesome pictures! I love the Google earth tracking you do. One of my favorite flights I've done was taking my dad up after earning my private. I let him fly a bit and it was fun. You are lucky you get to fly Cessnas! Out here it's all Diamond aircraft and they are a lot smaller.<br /><br />Will Jenkins | <a href="http://www.aircocharters.com/charters.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.aircocharters.com/charters.php</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03149020442323575966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7943130501761270557.post-36816308352293314722014-06-08T15:48:04.256-04:002014-06-08T15:48:04.256-04:00That's just wonderful!!! And so exciting. I li...That's just wonderful!!! And so exciting. I like the part for the first time Mom didn't have advice. I felt the same way when I took my Mom flying. But tell your Mom she really looks like she could be your sister. So glad you had a wonderful day!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7943130501761270557.post-4269864629386923992014-06-08T08:19:15.752-04:002014-06-08T08:19:15.752-04:00Thanks! It was a pretty funny situation, I think s...Thanks! It was a pretty funny situation, I think she did pretty well with it!<br />-SwayneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10322581312476755163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7943130501761270557.post-1885212770320225622014-06-08T08:18:37.141-04:002014-06-08T08:18:37.141-04:00Thanks so much! I'm looking forward to them to...Thanks so much! I'm looking forward to them too! <br />-SwayneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10322581312476755163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7943130501761270557.post-78822336050469850822014-06-08T07:49:33.709-04:002014-06-08T07:49:33.709-04:00I use a GoPro skeleton case which allows me to plu...I use a GoPro skeleton case which allows me to plus in an audio adapter directly into the camera during flight. I bought mine from "The Crazed Pilot." You plug it into your camera and headset. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10322581312476755163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7943130501761270557.post-47454924772293058902014-06-08T07:48:03.941-04:002014-06-08T07:48:03.941-04:00Hello,
Sorry... I do not remember the exact setti...Hello,<br /><br />Sorry... I do not remember the exact setting but do remember I was doing a photo every 2-4 seconds or something like that. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10322581312476755163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7943130501761270557.post-763271805410515182014-06-08T07:46:47.350-04:002014-06-08T07:46:47.350-04:00Seat 92 was great! Being on the upper deck was nic...Seat 92 was great! Being on the upper deck was nice because it was a smaller environment. There are much less people, so less of a chance for a screaming baby or something. Plus, the view from up there is pretty cool. When you're on the ground, you look down and realize how high up you are! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10322581312476755163noreply@blogger.com