Freedom Of Flight, Life In The Fast Lane

Another Shiny Ticket

Early in my posts even before the Las Vegas stent you may remember a guy named Grier Wimmer. We started his training in early 05 towards a Private Pilot rating and since become really good friends. I am pleased to announce that as of OCT 25 2006 Grier is a licensed airplane single engine land rated private pilot. He took his ride in Boyette Aviation's ch2t Alarus out of Mt Airy NC. I cannot say enough about the dedication and persistence this guy has put forward to make this happen , and it could possibly be a record. Grier started his training when he was a teenager and for reasons that plague alot of pilots he was unable to succeed until this week. There is no doubt in my mind that it was worth the wait. Flying is not only a carreer or hobby for most, in fact it is better explained as a way of life. Aviation will get in your blood and it is something that you can never get rid of, we call it the flying bug and many are infected with it. It is the freedom and purity of defying gravity that keeps us coming back for more. In my case i have a chance to share that love with someone else and the feeling is unmatched. Thanks for all your hard work Grier, i dont know another that deserves it more. I will see you in the clouds my friend. If you feel the need to soar Boyette Aviation can be reached at 336 789 5153, tell em you are looking for Mikey.

posted by MIKEY @ 7:38 AM 0 comments

RAT RACE

Does your life ever feel like this? Today i sit back and take a deep breath to unwind from the days events. My residence for the next three weeks is a Suite at the Embassy in Atlanta GA where i will recieve an Initial Course on the Embraer 120 Brasilia. JrMotorsports has decided i am worthy of the training at Flight Safety. That requires 2 weeks of classroom work and 2 weeks of flying the simulator in every emergency condition available. If that isnt enough , i still have to get a 135 charter checkflight too as i will hopefully be flying the Nascar off season for an ATL based charter company called Players Air. I love my life and i am positive that i found my calling but it seems increasingly stressful to juggle working for 4 different operations. 2 days a week i am still instructing in small airplanes to build the time for the ATP airline transport rating. Hopefully the beginning of the year will be a break from the madness but until then i plug along , seeking , searching for the end of the path. Maybe just maybe i can be satisfied one day soon. I could go on for days about what i need to do but that wastes the time I could be accomplishing it. I will end this lil venting session with a thank you for listening and good day. Lets all just take a break from the rat race every now and again. Blue Skies !

posted by MIKEY @ 1:32 PM 0 comments