Achieving the Dream of Flight and Helping Others Do the Same
In 2019, it was daughter Mackenzie’s 10th birthday and she wanted a ride in a private airplane as her present. Crystal Hoffman, mom to Mackenzie and four other children, ...
A Better Way to Learn to Fly
Ramona resident Eric Goforth created a new business model for the Ramona-based Flight Training Center (FTC). As a pilot and a Certificated Flight Instructor Instrument ...
Never Too Young To Scratch That Flying Itch
At age 17, Ramona resident Joel Failla already knows his future will include flying airplanes. “When I was younger, my parents took me to airshows and I grew-up flying ...
Learning to Fly Was the Passport to America
Learning how to fly an airplane has been Jack Yu’s “passport” to a new life in America. In May 2014, at age 24, the native of China relocated to San Diego without ...
Is Renting Your Airplane a Moneymaker?
As an airplane owner, I am often asked if an airplane can be a moneymaker. The question usually arrives as an assumed positive, as in, "Wow, you rent out your ...
Ants in the Pilot's Seat & Other Surprises
Now that the Vixxen is back from its latest maintenance, I thought a quick note as to what work was done, is still upcoming, and what was a surprise, would be of ...
Light Sport Airplanes to Rent, Fly, and Buy
Always dreamt of personal flying? Really fun flying? Soaring and floating like a bird through the air Gorgeous views of San Diego County compliments of huge viewing ...
Empty Beaches in Quarantine City
Here we are in the midst of the new normal "stay-at-home" when I just had to make an "essential" flight and got to checkout the famed San Diego beaches along the way. I ...
Flying Like An Eagle - Another Takes Flight
Ever wondered what it would be like to fly like an eagle? Well, Benjamin Pancarik of Escondido found out yesterday as he discovered light sport flying in the Aeroprakt ...
Why Short Landing Ability Wins the Grinsley
Being able to land on really short runways is a dream for most pilots and their airplanes. To land a typical Cessna 172 the manual will say you’ll need something in the ...
Lucky Me Nearly Ran Out Of Runway To The Left
When learning proper takeoff procedures, one of my instructors always reminded me as we were lining up on the runway to advance the throttle smoothly and to feed in ...
Handshake Leads to a Fun New Aero-Venture
A handshake is said to seal the deal while conveying trust, respect, balance and equality. When the handshake is followed by the handing over of a set of keys to a ...