Learning to fly at 55 – Intro flight – Again!

The Office

In April of 2022, I walked into my local flying club to go for a scheduled introductory flight.  This is a repeat of something that I did about 25 years earlier.  At 55 years old, I had set my goal of becoming a Commercial Pilot.

I had booked the introductory flight about two…

https://northof49tech.com/2022/12/learning-to-fly-at-55-intro-flight-part-2/

Learning to fly at 55 – Intro flight – Again!

The Office

In April of 2022, I walked into my local flying club to go for a scheduled introductory flight.  This is a repeat of something that I did about 25 years earlier.  At 55 years old, I had set my goal of becoming a Commercial Pilot.

I had booked the introductory flight about two…

https://northof49tech.com/2022/12/learning-to-fly-at-55-intro-flight-part-2/

Aircraft Designs That Captivate

René Leduc RL-21 – F-WJDT

If there is any design that captivates my sense of style are the racing aircraft of the french of the 1930’s designs. This particular aircraft by Rene Leduc in 1956. Some records were achieved in light aircraft categories.

Some resources exist for those interested in model aircraft construction. Long fuselage,…

https://northof49tech.com/2023/01/aircraft-designs-that-captivate/