Instagram on Michael Doornbos

What? I only dropped hot metal on the back of my glove a tiny bit. I think I’ll switch to my welding gloves.

Sun, 31 May 2020 08:46:12 +0000

from Instagram: https://instagr.am/p/CA2h0vkpp6u/

Left the house to come to work on this before 6 this morning as usual. Really didn’t feel like it this time but it’s not gonna build itself. Like my patriotic colored air/brake lines? #myzenith750

Sat, 30 May 2020 09:46:12 +0000

from Instagram: https://instagr.am/p/CA0AhZqJfGh/

Talking with the CEO of Masten Aerospace (and SFF Chairman) today in a couple hours on the podcast. Anyone have any questions for him?

Thu, 28 May 2020 11:46:26 +0000

from Instagram: https://instagr.am/p/CAvDQU8pXy6/

Low tech noggin protection. #myzenith750

Mon, 25 May 2020 08:46:16 +0000

from Instagram: https://instagr.am/p/CAnBV-cJlXs/

I spend too much of my week looking at screens. Very few things make me happier than making things with my hands. #myzenith750

Sat, 23 May 2020 09:46:15 +0000

from Instagram: https://instagr.am/p/CAiBkCQJMFT/

Been podcasting with the same equipment since 2009. Today the upgrades arrived. I WILL RECORD ALL THE THINGS.

Thu, 21 May 2020 10:46:21 +0000

from Instagram: https://instagr.am/p/CAdBc-ZpILn/

This airplane has no middle seats to keep open.

Mon, 18 May 2020 13:29:05 +0000

from Instagram: https://instagr.am/p/CAVi-WhppjC/

I’m a HUGE fan of these @isotunesaudio PRO Bluetooth headphones. Sweat and dust-proof with a 27db noise reduction rating. Hard to spend hours in the hangar airplane building without them. #myzenith750

Sat, 16 May 2020 10:02:19 +0000

from Instagram: https://instagr.am/p/CAQAWMQJw76/

This mornings project is adding access panels in places that should probably become standard locations for them on this airplane. I don’t like having areas that are inaccessible without having to drill out rivets. #myzenith750

Sat, 16 May 2020 09:02:18 +0000

from Instagram: https://instagr.am/p/CAP5pgPJSyM/

A little light evening studying.

Mon, 11 May 2020 19:28:23 +0000

from Instagram: https://instagr.am/p/CAELT_epo6o/

Looks like a mess but one foot in front of the other. #myzenith750

Sun, 10 May 2020 08:41:16 +0000

from Instagram: https://instagr.am/p/CAAcgoCpREf/

Finally. Civilization.

Sat, 09 May 2020 14:11:24 +0000

from Instagram: https://instagr.am/p/B_-cjPtJqKB/

Every once in a while something takes way longer than planned. This seat pan took more than two hours to get situated in its final place. #planebuilderproblems #myzenith750

Sun, 03 May 2020 08:23:28 +0000

I left the pilot side top wing skin off to run electrical and pitot lines on this side. All done so it’s wing rivet day. #myzenith750

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 08:31:24 +0000

from Instagram: https://instagr.am/p/B_cYJr6p9OU/

I’ve stuck to the plans for the most part. Every once in a while there’s a thing I want that’s not standard. Like a removable pitot tube. Super happy with the way this came out. #myzenith750

Sat, 25 Apr 2020 10:31:12 +0000

from Instagram: https://instagr.am/p/B_aB84RJUsf/

Needed some work done inside the rear fuselage and I don’t get close to fitting in the access panel. Caleb to the rescue. #myzenith750

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 11:13:14 +0000

from Instagram: https://instagr.am/p/B_KpXElpm5M/

Time to rivet the baggage area #myzenith750

Sat, 18 Apr 2020 15:13:12 +0000

from Instagram: https://instagr.am/p/B_IeiJVpY0U/

I have seen a few flying models of this plane where they left the seats unpadded and uncovered. I don’t care how tough you think you are, nothing says uncomfortable like flying in a plane with lawn chair seating. Fancy memory foam and fine material covering for this guy. Soon. #myzenith750

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 08:59:11 +0000

from Instagram: https://instagr.am/p/B-1zbOopdzx/

I’ve been working on this plane too long to not yet have been able to sit in it and make airplane noises. Seems like a good time to make the seats. Now I just need to relearn how to use a sewing machine. #myzenith750

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 07:59:07 +0000

from Instagram: https://instagr.am/p/B-1u4SlpGTX/

We moved to the North Carolina Mountains 8 years ago and it felt like quite a risky move at the time. I’ve never grown tired of my daily 3 mile walk loop even though I’ve seen some of these scenes a thousand times.

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 20:59:15 +0000

from Instagram: https://instagr.am/p/B-x8MUcJ3nn/

We had to take our Russian Blue cat Valentine to the vet today for a minor issue. This is more complicated than it seems these days. Instructions involved leaving her at the door after calling to announce we had arrived. She was not amused but is now back at home and just knocked my toothpaste tube off the counter while meowing at me for attention. Must be feeling better.

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 21:39:22 +0000

from Instagram: https://instagr.am/p/B-s2t5OJ7xF/

Time to take the tiger for its annual inspection. Will be down for about two weeks. I’ll have to get single engine current :)

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 16:11:31 +0000

from Instagram: https://bit.ly/3bg2ZNQ

Airport is a dead zone today.

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 16:11:25 +0000

from Instagram: https://bit.ly/2J3Q5GN

My daily walk route could be worse.

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:18:16 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/390bMlD

Does this count as social distancing? I believe it does. #tigerbaron

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:22:10 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/39VFBVr

My version of making lemonade. Electric and pitot lines being run. #myzenith750

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:35:07 +0000

Test fitting the seats and baggage floor. Daylight savings only got me so far. #myzenith750

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 20:32:32 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/3aOtTfD

Finally warm enough to get back to work on this thing. #myzenith750

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 19:32:28 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/38Eae0j

Sporting clays in the snowstorm

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:21:09 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/31PAhQj

Sunrise to sunset. Logged 9.7 hours Monday.

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 14:11:04 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Orv6Ax

Time to apologize to my kindergarten teacher for that time I implied that popsicle stick skills would not be needed in my life. #myzenith750

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 10:59:05 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2RLpmDY

Patreon backer reward time! You follow @superaeroflight right?

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 15:59:21 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2RULBpW

Time to start making a cockpit. #myzenith750

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 08:38:38 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/30iEwDq

Slipping in some weekday morning work. Vertical stabilizer almost done. #myzenith750

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 08:31:36 +0000

Oh keto, how I love thee. Monday night homemade prime rib for what it costs to go to Chipotle. Yes please.

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 20:31:28 +0000

Flying airplanes again. #tigerbaron

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 17:03:21 +0000

I’ve made the mistake of falling in love with espresso which means my morning cup of coffee is now a multi step ordeal. Totally worth it.

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 10:11:03 +0000

Ran out of bottles when bottling this batch of mead. Then in remembered we are the south. One thing we definitely have here is mason jars!

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 18:56:13 +0000

You’d think after all these years of hanging around airports it would get old. Nope.

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 09:34:09 +0000

Morning tool warm up. #myzenith750

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 08:34:23 +0000

Been a pair of minutes since I’ve screwed something up on my airplane build. Making 8 of these. They should be cut like the one on the right. The one on the left is an epic fail on my part. #myzenith750

Sat, 21 Dec 2019 09:10:05 +0000

Fun evening at a Christmas party with some new friends and some old ones.

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 23:52:04 +0000

Working in the shop today and Apple is busy protecting my hearing.

Sun, 15 Dec 2019 16:23:07 +0000

It’s time to make the airplanes. #myzenith750

Sat, 14 Dec 2019 09:23:28 +0000

So I was elected President of an old school organization, the Western North Carolina Pilots Association. Old school to the point where the President gets a custom made gavel. I wonder if they’re gonna be ready for the kinds of changes I’m going to be making. Starting with the gavel...

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:14:06 +0000

Been fishing on Douglas Lake several times. #tigerbaron

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 14:44:17 +0000

I have a cat that is bigger than my co pilot today. #tigerbaron

Sun, 08 Dec 2019 22:36:27 +0000

Logging some Cirrus time today. #nottigerbaron

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 15:53:19 +0000

We lived just a few miles from here for a decade and I’ve never been to this airport before. #tigerbaron

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 11:53:19 +0000

Caleb left the airport and took a job making wine at Biltmore to put himself through school. He brings home wine almost every day. Can you tell this week was Merlot?

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 19:43:23 +0000

Apparently I have a roll of about 1000 of these left.

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 13:46:11 +0000

Second star to the right, straight on till morning #tigerbaron

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 23:10:12 +0000

Rain or shine #tigerbaron

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 23:09:23 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2KsGIS5

Apparently Douglas Adams wrote fortune cookie fortunes.

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 18:57:42 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2QbM0Fj

44 degrees INSIDE the hangar but the plane isn’t going to build itself. Suck it up buttercup. #myzenith750

Sat, 02 Nov 2019 08:18:22 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2JHTnjG

Took too long of a break from the airplane build. Back to work! #myzenith750

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 20:25:42 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2PpSxeU

It certainly gets attention. #tigerbaron

Sat, 19 Oct 2019 16:19:32 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2pwG9iz

My copilot is pretty.

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 22:11:14 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2oLkumC

Such and honor and privilege to have spent the last week with the men of the 100th bomb group and their families. Got a little flying in too :). Map credit to #foreflight

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 08:31:19 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/33z3miQ

5 empty seats is weird.

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 17:06:15 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/35sib8q

Incredible weekend with these men. When the weekend started there were 10. Dewey Christopher passed away in his sleep here at the reunion. Blue skies Dewey.

Sun, 13 Oct 2019 10:16:34 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2J1l7zx

War stories with B-17 pilots.

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 17:16:26 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2IDftmT

Oh nothing, just spending the day with WWII veterans at the National Museum of World War II.

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 13:10:34 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2B4T4KU

Just an ordinary day. The guy in the red? He’s a WWII B-17 pilot and I just flew him to Colorado Springs for a reunion.

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 21:10:18 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/325EWNt

Headed to Colorado Springs tomorrow. Apparently they are in for a slight change of weather in the next 18 hours.

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 13:10:36 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2OyXBNy

Blaze pizza keto crust. Michael’s score is about a 4.7 out of 5.

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 12:11:10 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2oZc8Yq

Take your wife to see Orson Scott Card and she sketches him instead of taking pictures. Welcome to my world.

Sat, 28 Sep 2019 17:04:28 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nuEIju

Flew to Mexico MO and back for the Zenith Open House yesterday. Did I take a single picture at the event? Nope. #facepalm

Sat, 21 Sep 2019 08:51:52 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2OfUgTu

Got my multi engine rating today. I didn’t even screw up.

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 17:34:50 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/31t5qIs

Measuring distances on opposite sides of the wings to make sure they are lined up using a digital tape measure with a laser on it. Was hoping for them to be “pretty close”, but exactly the same will do too :)

Sat, 14 Sep 2019 09:48:33 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2LS9OtR

Test fitting the tail. #myzenith750

Sat, 07 Sep 2019 09:40:52 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2ZN0JeT

Feels weird to land in Millington. I was stationed here in 1993.

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 11:38:50 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2LilWFt

Putting the wings on. Feels awesome. #myzenith750

Sun, 01 Sep 2019 13:53:24 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2NIuF5u

Headroom is a problem in almost every light airplane I fly. And I’m not even super tall.

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 17:23:13 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/32gmWQ8

Where we’re going we don’t neeeed roads.

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 20:51:16 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Uhxsnf

Well Lowe’s is doing a few things right

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 12:51:22 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2L4sTKa

I have “hired” help this morning. #myzenith750

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 06:51:39 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2NMPjl9

Quiet afternoon with the best beer in America, a book and a pretty artist. Not too shabby. #makecheatdaycount

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 17:05:50 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/33ETWmA

Light morning. Only 420 holes before the sun came up. #myzenith750

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 07:42:44 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/31NyXwi

Flying a lighter plane today. Although most small planes are lighter than a P Baron.

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 12:02:45 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/33G52Yo

Cool airplane spotting for today: Piaggio 180

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 17:58:47 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/31BLByh

Starting on the dreaded wing root skins. Trying to make aluminum go into shapes it really doesn’t want to go... #myzenith750

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 09:27:42 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/33tR23S

It’s a hard-knock life...

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 23:10:40 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2M4ivUv

It’s time to make the airplane. #myzenith750

Sat, 03 Aug 2019 06:51:39 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2ywxOfY

In the early morning I put one of these in my coffee. I’m currently questioning why we have them next to each other in the pantry. For... reasons.

Sat, 03 Aug 2019 06:51:34 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2ZuKyzz

Made it to Airventure with my favorite person. Only had to warm water in a coffee pot to bathe one time to get here. #campscholler

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 13:50:28 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/32BkhBs

I was never good at offices anyway.

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 13:06:41 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2XKPO5f

One last engine out practice. Hope to never see this unexpectedly.

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 17:06:41 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2lkDfva

My view of Lake Lure is better than yours. #nobodyputsbaroninthecorner

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 17:06:35 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2lpF1eA

Time to stretch the tiger’s legs. #tigerbaron

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 08:59:49 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2YMOE5B

Doing something. Important?? #myzenith750

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 09:45:28 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2YyuU5H

The same thing we do at 6am every day Pinky. #myzenith750

Sat, 06 Jul 2019 07:10:18 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/32e5nAQ

Flying planes. Again.

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 13:49:28 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2LDtjru

Today’s cool airplane spotting of the day: A Rutan Long EZ. This is an airplane I’ve wanted since I was a kid. Unfortunately my Dutch/Norwegian shoulders are too broad to fit comfortably. And no there is nothing wrong with it. The engine is in the tail so when you park it and get out you retract the nose gear and sit it on the nose so it doesn’t tip backwards.

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 09:03:38 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/307mdzL

I hear “I could never build an airplane” a lot. Yes you can. You just have to be willing to spend a couple thousand hours over a couple years paying very careful attention to endless details. This is the only place this jam nut on the linear actuator is mentioned. Check. #myzenith750

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 08:33:44 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/31Yb3io

I couldn’t find this tiny part so I made it from the plans specs from scrap aluminum. As soon as I finished I found it. #myzenith750

Sat, 29 Jun 2019 07:13:33 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2XapXyt

Made 24 of these L angles this morning. I must be slacking, only 384 holes before 8am. And yes, I counted because... well reasons. #myzenith750

Sat, 22 Jun 2019 09:21:29 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2L9u23J

Today’s cool airplane spotting: a brand new Honda jet. Very nice.

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 16:51:20 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2WTncGx

Before the work day even started today I got the nose skin pulled over. Chipping away every day. #myzenith750

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 08:02:29 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2MX7Ig4

Asheville airport cool airplane sighting of the day: Zenith 601 being delivered to a new owner in Norfolk.

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 08:31:56 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2IRxXzc

One of my all time favorite aircraft

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 06:31:10 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Rj0pOt

We only eat bread once or twice a month so when we do we really try to make it special. Tonight it’s a mountain of dinner plate sized homemade garlic naan.

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 18:46:41 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2RjujBS

This morning’s progress beginning at 6am was 340 holes on the bottom skin and main spar each drilled twice to final size. I think I can skip my shoulder workout today. In case you were wondering, a @boschtoolsna drill can easily drill 680 holes on 1 and a half batteries. #myzenith750

Sat, 15 Jun 2019 10:50:22 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2RjfsaY

A lot of people tell me they just don't have time for working out, or learning new things, or long term projects of passion etc. Well what were you doing at 5am this morning? Yeah... #myzenith750

Sat, 08 Jun 2019 09:07:12 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/31kK1kQ

The second wing is going 10 times faster now that I sort of know what I’m doing #myzenith750

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:39:04 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2WiacoV

Never seen a Zenith 801 before and now I’ve seen two in person in one week.

Sat, 01 Jun 2019 16:32:13 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xgs7O0

Busted.

Sun, 26 May 2019 14:36:18 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2JHdxM4

I wonder if I can still score a free breakfast with this...

Tue, 21 May 2019 19:21:15 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2EnObi5

A rare Zenith 801 sighting at KAVL today. Don’t think I’ve ever seen one in person.

Tue, 21 May 2019 13:21:29 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2HIqmCu

Yeah, we live here.

Tue, 21 May 2019 11:21:10 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2HtbuJj

Hey that spinny thing... well it isn’t.... #tigerbaron

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 16:42:45 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2ITQfCf

At the end of the training just for fun I took off from runway 4 at JFK and experienced a double bird strike climbing out. I made it back to runway 13 in a Baron. Take that Sully! #sullyisarealhero

Sat, 20 Apr 2019 13:42:48 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2IvfhHZ

Ran out yesterday to check the tie-downs on the Skyhawk we took down here. No hangars available so I had to watch it try to fly a little while tied down.

Sat, 20 Apr 2019 08:42:52 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2UKsAuE

Back in the Baron simulator again. If classes were like this in grade school, maybe kids would pay attention.

Sat, 20 Apr 2019 08:42:46 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2GBSO8P

The seminar I’m at has my friend Deb in a little bit of a Wile E Coyote predicament

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 21:42:53 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2v7AE9p

Learning to fly a twin engine airplane on one engine makes for some strange flight paths on FlightAware #tigerbaron

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 13:42:58 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2IGxoKl

Birthday present from my wife. Awesomesauce. #myzenith750

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 09:43:03 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2TZHD37

This is odd. In the same hangar as the Baron is a Pilatus painted like a Zebra. Welcome to the zoo hangar. #tigerbaron

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 18:42:44 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2UV77ee

Finally got it home #tigerbaron

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 23:42:40 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2OoS1LU

Welcome to my office #tigerbaron

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 16:43:29 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2U9aWiX

So long Arizona #tigerbaron

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 11:42:45 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2JAjsmX

This is not the best movie choice for a pilot lounge

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 22:45:53 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wo466R

Yeah, today I piloted a Baron on an epic route. #tigerbaron

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 22:42:43 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2IPAQUs

Can actually see the golden gate this time across.

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 18:42:47 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2IRTqeD

Clouds or snow covered tundra?

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 09:42:53 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2NEzKd3

When your friend calls and asks if you want to come check out a brand new Baron...you say yes.

Sat, 02 Mar 2019 21:42:45 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Hh42Bc

If we can get over the drama with the seller my trip across the country in the Baron next week will look something like this. #tigerbaron

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 22:42:40 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2XAgGRV

Yeah these three fluted L angles took an hour. Funny how some parts fly by and others seem to take an afternoon. #myzenith750

Sun, 24 Feb 2019 15:42:49 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2NnQXqQ

It’s top wing skin day. #myzenith750

Sun, 17 Feb 2019 20:42:50 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2TRfvuQ

Full motion simulator training at Executive Flight Training today. Awesome

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 15:42:50 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2If5B51

Didn’t take enough pictures but I put my first couple hours in a multi engine airplane in my logbook today. That body of water would be the Atlantic Ocean.

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 23:42:50 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2UZHPLA

Been a strange couple months

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 19:42:56 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2WLQjYM

This says I’m ready for the actual Instrument written. But I don’t feel ready.

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 19:42:54 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2MVZ2Df

He’s a pretty calm pilot

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 13:42:50 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2SokJ3G

Traffic

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 17:43:04 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2FQLEiO

GMUs Runway Cafe is where pilots go to tell lies.

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 17:42:57 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2G2Dm6U

Yes!!!!

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 09:42:54 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2CCSDrx

Controller: “03G can you give me a condition report at your current location and altitude?” Me: “Approach, I can almost see half of a wing”

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 15:42:46 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2ROLkXD

Shop heater isn’t even close to keeping up with the cold temperatures but the work goes on. #myzenith750

Sat, 12 Jan 2019 17:42:57 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2H6QV7r

Took out CEO flying for the first time today. Yeah we live here...

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 17:42:52 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2slbfrx

How to tell from your track log which of your flights today was instrument training. I don’t remember doing any loops... #foreflight

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 16:42:52 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2FdZlr3

Lazy time is over. #myzenith750

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 20:42:43 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2C0RFFh

Yeah, the airplane we are buying is painted like a Tiger

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 14:42:49 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2RitATZ

My office today

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 20:42:43 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2SUjIwQ

Got some news to be revealed next week. This is your clue. Special prize for anyone who guesses correctly. My parents and JMo clan are not eligible for guessing :)

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 12:42:44 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2GsUBjp

Found this in a used bookstore. Copyright 1979.

Sat, 15 Dec 2018 14:42:41 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2A0r8I5

Today was a new day and a new adventure with my favorite person

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:42:43 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Lg9q7G

She thought a mason jar salad meant regular people sized mason jar...

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:42:38 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Cc20zq

Just had dinner with SR 71 pilot Col Richard Graham. Now on to him telling us stories of the worlds fastest aircraft.

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 20:42:48 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2rkWXqj

Hey, if you guys could just hold this parade until we get a pic, that’d be grrreeeaattt.

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 13:43:38 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2KzbiIF

Traffic jam on Splash Mountain.

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 21:42:59 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2qZSfhD

Disney is way easier when your kids are adults.

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 10:42:49 +0000

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Another evening, another couple hundred holes. #myzenith750

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 21:42:35 +0000

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Our mail carrier’s latest trick is to leave our stuff on a garbage can.

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 15:42:53 +0000

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Doesn’t seem like proper Halloween weather here.

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 09:42:53 +0000

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One of the million things to do before the plane flies sometime next year is to come up with a flight test plan. It’s fairly daunting but turns out that EAA just released a guide book and flight test card set. Still seems super daunting but at least now I have an example framework to use. #myzenith750

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 14:42:41 +0000

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What? Like your plane doesn’t need a night light. Don’t judge. #myzenith750

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 10:43:08 +0000

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The most commonly asked question from experienced builders is how well the “match drilled holes” work out. The answer is “pretty good” with the exception of the skins. I had to deal with this on the fuselage in many areas and now the wing skins. #myzenith750

Sun, 14 Oct 2018 17:42:39 +0000

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I’m like a commercial for the ball jar company. This is not an unusual number of homemade things in the works at any given time for me. Any guesses?

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 15:42:45 +0000

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It’s a rough life.

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 17:42:55 +0000

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Business meeting in Gatlinburg today. Always fun to be able to fly myself for work

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 10:42:50 +0000

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Passenger side bottom wing skin day. #myzenith750

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 19:42:35 +0000

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Found out it’s extremely difficult to photograph a heads up display but I took a shot. Kinda see though. One of my side projects :)

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 14:42:41 +0000

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Started using Strides (app) to encourage new habits. My Sept report for 30 mins of moderate to vigorous exercise isn’t too shabby. There are 12 other habits I’m working on with similar success. Sept was a good month.

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 08:42:47 +0000

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Been probably 20 years since I burned myself with a soldering iron so I made sure this was a good one.

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 21:42:44 +0000

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Rear spar complete. That was more rivets than I thought. But the night is cool, the tunes are awesome. Next up is skinning the wing! #myzenith750

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 20:42:37 +0000

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I’m ready to put the skin on this wing. I guess this means I have to stop using the space between the ribs as an excuse for not putting all of these parts and tools away. #myzenith750

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 20:42:44 +0000

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Been chasing an electrical problem in my fuel system on my old Jeep for couple days. Found you you little bastard. Broken green wire no fuel.

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 18:42:47 +0000

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Lunch?

Sat, 22 Sep 2018 12:42:45 +0000

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Good eatin size

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 10:42:45 +0000

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Graduated Navy boot camp 25 years ago today.

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 08:42:39 +0000

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Airplanes and lies

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 20:42:35 +0000

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Caleb took Ellie swimming at Hooker Falls. Kind of hard to tell who was having more fun.

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 15:42:41 +0000

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Julie and I are going to have to alter our workout route. We’ve seen a bear in this location every day we been gone this way for about a week. He just ran from right to left 150 meters ahead. Going to start going the other way instead. #mountianlivingproblems

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 20:42:40 +0000

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Come visit Lisa and Randy at Tin Cat downtown Asheville today and tomorrow. Awesome art.

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 12:42:38 +0000

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Even after hiking Julie has amazing hair. Great time with family we rarely get to see today.

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 21:42:34 +0000

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Inside from the shop for 20 minutes before I noticed I’ve got a rivet stuck to my magnetic Fitbit band. #myzenith750

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 21:42:50 +0000

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Random scene from my workout “loop”.

Sun, 26 Aug 2018 21:42:49 +0000

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At GMU there’s a fantastic restaurant and playground right on the airfield. Anthony always pulls his Grumman Cheetah right up to the playground so kids can get a first hand experience.

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 15:42:43 +0000

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Hazy as I turned over Greenville SC

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 14:42:38 +0000

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Kinda wondering if they are doing sailing lessons at Lake Julian as I flew over.

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 12:42:38 +0000

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I’ve gotten in the habit of working with sheet-metal with gloves on. Because when I don’t…

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 19:42:39 +0000

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Today in adventures in (late) keto lunches: keto pizza. Came out great.

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 18:42:47 +0000

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Seems silly to work inside on a day like today. Covered porch for the win. Elli thinks computers are boring though.

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 13:42:42 +0000

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Was only two weeks ago but seems like longer #myzenith750

Sun, 19 Aug 2018 18:42:53 +0000

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There’s actually more room in the garage with the Jeep (which needs some TLC) and lawn mower (and wing) than there was when the fuselage was in there.

Sat, 18 Aug 2018 12:42:35 +0000

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With the fuselage at the hangar it’s now weeknight wings work at home. #myzenith750

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 19:42:40 +0000

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6 planes came over and 30 or more people including several new/curious at our EAA cookout.

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 23:42:46 +0000

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Nosewheel. Almost. Sigh. #myzenith750

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 23:42:41 +0000

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Nosewheel and strut are done. Painted the strut a metallic black for now. It’ll go on the plane Tuesday when I swing by the hangar. #myzenith750

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 17:42:41 +0000

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Today in adventures in keto lunches… Strawberry post workout shake

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 14:42:39 +0000

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On my bucket list is to fly an airplane I built myself to AirVenture in Oshkosh. If 2019 is the year for this, the clock is ticking. #myzenith750 #eaa #osh19

Sat, 11 Aug 2018 13:42:51 +0000

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Didn’t even over engineer the hole template for this. I have a CMC and could have made a jig but this was faster #myzenith750

Sat, 11 Aug 2018 13:42:44 +0000

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I died by Zombie. #betrayal

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 19:42:44 +0000

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Today in adventures in keto lunches... everything “bagels”

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 13:42:45 +0000

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Much more room in the hangar than my garage :) #myzenith750

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 15:42:53 +0000

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Today in experiments in new Keto lunches we have Egg Loaf with Caramel flavored oil

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 13:42:58 +0000

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Keto blueberry mug cake turned out really well.

Sun, 05 Aug 2018 13:43:00 +0000

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Firewall is almost done. Mr Metal man on the angle drill. #myzenith750

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 20:42:44 +0000

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Need to put the nose gear on it to move to the hangar so firewall is next. #myzenith750

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 17:42:36 +0000

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If you’ve been here you know.

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 12:42:47 +0000

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Current state of affairs: Sitting behind a DC-3 with Julie, the moon is trying to peek through the clouds and a Sonex Microjet is doing aerobatics.

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 22:42:58 +0000

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That’s a lotta LEDs

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 22:42:53 +0000

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Attempt at the night airshow round two.

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 21:42:53 +0000

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Aaannnddd night airshow cancelled

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 22:42:38 +0000

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Night air show time.

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 21:42:47 +0000

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Zenith Aircraft is now apparently doing a camper kit. I looked for wings. Nadda. Maybe it’s supposed to be a lifting body. Hoist it to 35k feet on the belly of a B-52 with the family on board and the let the screamcation begin.

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 13:42:55 +0000

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Good morning Airventure

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 10:42:52 +0000

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Fitbit says this is not my all time high step day.

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 22:42:56 +0000

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Boop-Oop-a-Doop #airventure2018

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 21:42:42 +0000

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Uhhh

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 18:43:06 +0000

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Anyone need a bike?

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 15:42:49 +0000

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Gary Sinise Foundation

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 11:43:03 +0000

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Super excited Ford is bringing the Ranger back.

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 11:42:57 +0000

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You can’t question my coffee commitment. The entire purpose of this setup is camping coffee.

Sun, 22 Jul 2018 08:42:49 +0000

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It’s time. #airventure2018

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 17:42:57 +0000

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Raining.

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 17:42:50 +0000

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We set up base camp in record time. Even beat the rain. #airventure2018

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 13:42:57 +0000

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Current state of my life.

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 22:42:36 +0000

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Planning lunch with Caleb to go over his new business ideas. Pho and sailboat restoration much?

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 13:42:51 +0000

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I’m good at getting the interns when donating blood.

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 16:42:38 +0000

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Exactly 25 years ago I embarked on what seemed like a crazy adventure to a suburban kid from Chicago. I had absolutely no idea how it would build on the foundation my parents instilled in me and became core to who I am as an adult.

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 11:42:48 +0000

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On a new training program. Julie is strength training, Caleb is just starting Budo Taijutsu. I don’t want to be left behind in our family fitness quest.

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 11:42:42 +0000

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I pick three to five new Japanese words to learn every day at random (yes I wrote an app for it). Sometimes it makes for strange combinations...

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 13:43:43 +0000

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Gary gives a play by play as Mike G washes his plane. Mike G is the guy who says with pride “I’ve not washed this plane in 10 years”. We think he may have been switched with a clone by Aliens.

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 13:43:37 +0000

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Hendersonville airport grass runway last night.

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 10:42:52 +0000

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Hard to tell until we move the table under it but it’s on it’s own landing gear for the first time. #myzenith750

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 18:42:36 +0000

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He looks good working hard. Just happened to pass by him on the way to my hangar.

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 14:42:42 +0000

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Got to fly a terrific new airplane and made a new friend. Over the Mount Mitchell visitors center, around Mountain Air Airport and back in about 1/2 the time it usually takes. RV-10s are fast :)

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 13:42:52 +0000

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New RV-10 in Asheville is my chariot today. It’s a rough life.

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 11:42:45 +0000

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Managed to snag a way too short lunch with family visiting from Norway.

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 13:42:55 +0000

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Making scale paper models to see if we can get a Zenith 750 and an RV-6A in a 48 foot T hanger together. #myzenith750

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 20:42:44 +0000

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Channeling my inner JJ Abrams. #lensflare

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 21:42:46 +0000

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I found a pretty lady.

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 20:42:52 +0000

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Adventure happens to adventurers.

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 20:42:47 +0000

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Last task before weight on wheels. Trying to hurry now because a hangar opened at AVL at the end of the month and we want to roll it onto the trailer rather than carry it. #myzenith750

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 17:42:45 +0000

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New glasses from Zeni are 35 bucks. Sheesh that’s a good deal.

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 10:42:58 +0000

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My planner has themes for the week. Some are better than others. Some are worth sharing.

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 10:42:40 +0000

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Will they be friends? Maybe. Will they mildly tolerate each other? More likely.

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 08:42:40 +0000

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It’s very difficult to be unhappy if you’re grateful. This is one of the LESS scenic parts of my workout loop.

Sat, 30 Jun 2018 21:42:48 +0000

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Wheels! #myzenith750

Sat, 30 Jun 2018 11:42:52 +0000

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Wheel hubs. Check. Brake calipers. Check. Rotors. Check. Tools. Check. Baby powder... sigh. Check. Imma have fresh smelling wheels. #myzenith750

Sat, 30 Jun 2018 09:42:47 +0000

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One of my favorite things about small town living is the little things. A real barber shop with men talking about manly things on a Friday morning is one of them.

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 09:42:51 +0000

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In 1986 or so I asked for a Dremel for Christmas. This old thing helped me build model railroads, model planes and any number of projects over the years as an adult. I was a free range kid before there was a name for it. It shaped who I am. My parents bought power tools for their 10 year old and I still have all of my original fingers. Anyway it finally died. I feel kinda sad about it. So I bought another one. Here’s to another 32 years of making crap with Dremel tools.

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 20:42:40 +0000

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A VERY gusty crosswind landing to a completely empty airport. #notmyprettiestlanding

Sat, 23 Jun 2018 14:42:41 +0000

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Through Aviation I’ve become friends with so many people of all ages and backgrounds. Dave smiles like this every second he’s flying.

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 22:42:42 +0000

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Landing gear minus the wheels. I’ll tighten the bolts down when I am done measuring to make sure it’s aligned correctly #myzenith750

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 21:42:41 +0000

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Couple of my favorite people are helping Grandpa build garden steps today.

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 14:42:53 +0000

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Now THIS is an office.

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 09:42:35 +0000

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My chariot for the afternoon. Not too shabby.

Sun, 10 Jun 2018 15:42:41 +0000

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Was really on a roll on the landing gear until I overheated my compressor motor. Apparently I have a better duty cycle than an 8 gallon compressor. #myzenith750

Sat, 09 Jun 2018 20:42:38 +0000

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I’m always surprised by how nice but underutilized the Rutherfordton airport is. I’m thinking that my Zenith flight testing will be here if they have an available hangar.

Sat, 09 Jun 2018 11:42:42 +0000

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Had to divert on my flight home. Someone blew a tire and “exited” the end of the runway. Landing at another airport sounded cheaper than holding in the air for a hour.

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 13:42:44 +0000

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Been thinking about my NEXT plane build. This is high on the list. Maybe in a different color though.

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 11:42:37 +0000

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The flying club airplanes and civil air patrol are lined up like little soldiers this morning

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 10:42:54 +0000

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Flipped a coin on which wing to start first. Heads was the call so the right wing it is. #myzenith750

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 20:42:31 +0000

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Did some repairs on Marc’s GPS unit. The backup battery was buried and soldered to the board. Sheesh.

Sat, 02 Jun 2018 17:42:35 +0000

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Building airplanes is hard on my hands. My knuckles are finally healed from the last thing and now I skip a cutoff wheel across a longeron and nick it again. #itsjustafleshwound #myzenith750

Wed, 30 May 2018 20:42:33 +0000

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My Rosie the riveter pose. She did it better but I’m having fun anyway. #myzenith750

Fri, 18 May 2018 17:42:50 +0000

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NOW it’s really looking like an airplane. #myzenith750

Fri, 18 May 2018 17:42:44 +0000

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Tonight I arranged for three men who were T-38 Instructors to give a talk about some of their experiences. It was much much funnier than I expected. What a great privilege it is to not only know these guys but to get to call them my friends.

Tue, 15 May 2018 21:24:07 +0000

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My co pilot is hotter than yours.

Sat, 12 May 2018 11:10:45 +0000

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Hmm, that looks like a runway...

Sat, 12 May 2018 11:10:14 +0000

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Spent the afternoon watching my friend Simon do his Private Pilot Exam at Rutherford airport. The newest pilot in the US at this very moment is a Brit! Congratulations buddy!

Tue, 01 May 2018 17:02:21 +0000

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When you have a CNC in your shop making things like stands for your sprout jars takes 5 minutes.

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 17:41:23 +0000

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When we moved to the mountains 6 years ago we dreamed of no commute, quiet evenings with a book on the covered porch together, tea or bourbon and a view of nature. Do yourself a favor and jump off a cliff. It’s worth it.

Sat, 28 Apr 2018 18:53:10 +0000

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Pretty girl in an airplane. Life is good.

Sat, 28 Apr 2018 12:29:42 +0000

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Hopped over to Greenville for lunch in the Skylane.

Sat, 21 Apr 2018 13:47:50 +0000

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Flying Young eagles again today. Jeff has a plane full of female Civil Air Patrol cadets.

Sat, 21 Apr 2018 10:27:58 +0000

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These guys have a new definition of “some assembly required”. This is like step 420... and that’s coming from someone building an airplane. #inventables

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 17:39:43 +0000

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Tonight I'm giving a seminar called "So, you want to build an airplane?". 7pm at 21 Aviation Way at the Asheville Airport. All of the cool kids are coming.

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 16:46:50 +0000

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I’ve always considered myself a dog person. I like cats, but somewhat indifferent. Valentine has decided that I’m her person. She follows me around and is almost frantic to get into my lap sometimes. It’s easier on my ego if I think of her as a stealthy murder machine rather than a fluffy lap cat.

Sat, 14 Apr 2018 12:53:06 +0000

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Fort Sumter boat and tour. No too shabby.

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 12:09:18 +0000

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Caleb can no longer say “I’ve never been on a submarine before”. Museum ships totally count.

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 20:28:03 +0000

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One of the things I find most odd about the 1950s refit of the Yorktown was the addition of a Westinghouse escalator. It seems really out of place.

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 16:54:22 +0000

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Caleb on his sit in all of the Captain chairs quest. This one is the USS Laffey

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 16:52:38 +0000

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Caleb in the Captain’s chair of the USS Yorktown

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 13:05:18 +0000

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From fuselage/cockpit base is done and getting riveted. #myzenith750

Sat, 07 Apr 2018 20:00:26 +0000

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Today was the first time I’ve flown without any passengers in more than two years. Here are some random picture since I couldn’t look at what I was taking pictures of.

Sat, 31 Mar 2018 17:02:39 +0000

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Flying 25 kids today. It’s a rough life.

Sat, 31 Mar 2018 11:58:50 +0000

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Setting up my instrument unpanel back in the CNC. #myzenith750

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 12:49:07 +0000

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Grandpa’s concrete drilling crew.

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 10:51:56 +0000

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Instrument approaches in Wes’s Lancair. Yes please.

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 14:57:40 +0000

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Challenge accepted

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 17:43:00 +0000

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My grandfather served in the 38 Bomber Group in the Pacific in WWII. Turns out someone is still making replica patches and I picked one up for my flight jacket.

Sat, 17 Mar 2018 15:23:39 +0000

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Rudder pedal install time. Loving this nicer weather. #myzenith750

Sat, 17 Mar 2018 10:19:44 +0000

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A light dusting they said

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 07:28:40 +0000

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I love seeing people do things that scare them.

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 12:42:49 +0000

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I asked Miss Shaina (@glitter_supergirl96) if she had any dinner ideas. “Captn Crunch breaded chicken” she said. Ask and you shall receive. It’s wrong how awesome it turned out.

Sat, 10 Mar 2018 19:16:52 +0000

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The dog helped with the chicken breading. Can you tell?

Sat, 10 Mar 2018 19:14:02 +0000

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Just when you thought it was feeling like spring. #mountainlife

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 11:35:52 +0000

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Lake Jocassee

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 19:27:47 +0000

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Well that’s an interesting camping location. By looking at our flyover altitude I’d say that tent is at 6000 feet.

Sun, 04 Mar 2018 18:03:53 +0000

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I’ll take bumps climbing over the mountains to keeping my feet on the ground any day. #pilotproblems

Sun, 04 Mar 2018 18:00:05 +0000

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Freezing garage/shop doesn’t stop me from drilling cockpit floor holes. #myzenith750

Sat, 03 Mar 2018 09:50:30 +0000

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Been on a spy novel kick lately. Rainy day kitchen shenanigans.

Sun, 25 Feb 2018 17:11:16 +0000

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She has wings! Makes me really look forward to getting to this point with my Zenith. Only took 5 people to get them on.

Sat, 24 Feb 2018 13:27:01 +0000

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Putting wings on an RV-8. What else would we be doing? #pilotthuglife

Sat, 24 Feb 2018 11:50:04 +0000

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Someone was giving away an older PFD by Grand Rapids. It powers on (after I found a pinout diagram) and seems to be working. Will make a good test platform or secondary instrument system.

Sat, 17 Feb 2018 11:47:32 +0000

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Back to plane building #myzenith750

Sat, 17 Feb 2018 10:13:03 +0000

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How’s this for an eBay find? My 209 patch is on my very very old flight jacket and I was hoping to find one. Boom.

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 13:28:36 +0000

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Taking a look at a 1954 Piper Tri Pacer that’s for sale. Fabric covered magic carpet.

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 19:07:44 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2EtLqKo

I don’t know exactly what this is but it seems like something I probably need

Sun, 11 Feb 2018 16:56:23 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2H7O5Lo

Actually the first time I’ve seen Pocari in the US

Sun, 11 Feb 2018 14:48:13 +0000

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Doing that one was actually sort of a relief.

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 09:25:14 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nOk0sj

SpaceX. Is. Awesome.

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 16:58:20 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2EqTSgz

We all need many quvality in our lives

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 09:29:34 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2DJp2MF

Pretty sure I have the very first customer delivery of the @zenithaircraft Unpanel mount. It’s a little heavier than I expected. #myzenith750

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 12:18:41 +0000

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I have always loved the airport and much prefer boarding this way. #lovethesmellofjetfuel

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 21:35:56 +0000

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They started making snow and it’s blowing up onto my balcony.

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 18:12:04 +0000

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I wonder if this fireplace will fit in my suitcase...

Tue, 23 Jan 2018 23:29:06 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2DwVJgh

Space heater on an arrow target on a ladder to thaw an exterior bathroom sink pipe. So thankful to whatever engineer invented PEX piping and it’s anti burst properties.

Sat, 06 Jan 2018 13:23:53 +0000

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#2017bestnine

Sun, 31 Dec 2017 20:57:41 +0000

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OMG so much this

Fri, 29 Dec 2017 20:52:51 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2lrZRpW

My Fing network security system detected an intruder last night.

Mon, 25 Dec 2017 09:03:14 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2BOoGYg

Getting in the Holiday Spirit with Mike from Able Septic.

Fri, 22 Dec 2017 12:52:55 +0000

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It took 5 people 6 hours to find the septic tank on our property today. #goodtimes

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 19:42:14 +0000

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Family selfie while Pnut is home. My wife is a very stoic person.

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 12:51:04 +0000

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Seems like I was having Bitcoin 10k discussions two weeks ago. Oh wait, that’s exactly when. #woot

Sat, 16 Dec 2017 17:26:51 +0000

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Sometimes I have to pinch myself when I’m sitting on my front porch that we actually live here.

Sat, 09 Dec 2017 13:02:07 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2BPq7kw

If you were a student at Highland Elementary between 1983 and 1986 you would not have been able to check this book out. The checkout card had my name on every line for three years.

Fri, 08 Dec 2017 17:26:21 +0000

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Ahh the good ol days when engine instruments and fuel gauges were outside the aircraft.

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 22:15:14 +0000

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I moved away from DC and took a huge cut in pay to get away from exactly this.

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 08:58:58 +0000

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Feels like when you catch your odometer a mile before the 100k mark

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 22:25:48 +0000

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Oh it’s gonna be a good day...

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 08:53:11 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2hu5dz8

I am both fascinated and intimidated by this book

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 13:00:32 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2AHcZOC

That’s a lot of love right there. It goes on for a while.

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 09:49:43 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2hhWZhn

We’ve had two solos in our EAA Chapter this month. So awesome.

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 08:12:41 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2ydD0nj

Deliveries from @zenithaircraft are my favorite #myzenith750

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 15:58:07 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2ziHWe8

For a flight in a plane with no auto pilot my track was pretty straight. Could have done without the 25 knot headwind, but the freedom beats flying commercial any day.

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 20:14:50 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2iI7drp

My co pilot is creepier than yours. #pilotthuglife

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 19:40:40 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2iao9TF

Headed to DC for a @simply_home meeting with the VA. I brought my own autopilot who flew probably 80% of the trip

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 18:22:23 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2zEkk00

Julie and I are at the Asheville symphony dragging down the age curve.

Sat, 21 Oct 2017 21:00:55 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2zFyA9A

First time flying a Just Aircraft Highlander. Pretty sure the airplane is even still usable after my landing. #pilotthuglife

Sat, 21 Oct 2017 12:18:43 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2z0bYn6

Flying 37 young eagles this morning. @eaachapter1016 @eaa

Sat, 21 Oct 2017 09:19:45 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2l5jXcF

Forward fuselage work this morning now on hold until I find a bandsaw to trim the longerons #myzenith750

Sun, 15 Oct 2017 12:24:29 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2xGWI9B

This word must be clearly displayed to passengers in my airplane. Very few airplane words make me more excited even if it freaks a lot of people out #myzenith750

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 18:11:54 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2ymE3n3

Windy and rainy today so I’m working on the @zenithaircraft model wireframes for @xplaneofficial #myzenith750

Sun, 08 Oct 2017 11:03:12 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2y8SpYP

Pretty sure when this airplane was built there was absolutely nothing right here.

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 20:24:43 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2xZBxDW

Late afternoon flight to practice Instrument approaches with a great friend #pilotthuglife

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 17:01:15 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2z5Mxxs

No shenanigans going on over here. All serious all the time

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 12:02:37 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2ggQE1Z

1920s Ford Tri Motor is here. Come take a ride with us.

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 12:00:50 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2fX3WU7

Betrayal expansion pack time.

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 19:52:37 +0000

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I’ve been doing keto for a while now. My resting heart rate is down to 54, I’ve lost 27 pounds and this is the highest my blood sugar has been about a week. #eatalltheavocados

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 20:34:54 +0000

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Join us at the Asheville airport to take a ride in the Ford Tri Motor Fri, Sat and Sun. Only 199 were ever produced.

Sun, 01 Oct 2017 19:27:11 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2xQUpV7

Found a cool frame for my B-29 by @philschmidtco

Sat, 30 Sep 2017 16:05:01 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2yO9BRb

Dennis asked me to help with some soldering and avionics work on his RV-8. We even managed to get successfully call the tower. #eaa #eaa1016 #pilotthuglife

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 17:22:53 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2x3yMNk

While I am in Missouri at Zenith, my good friends Jerry and Nancy went to a Quickie fly in in Iowa. That’s a lot of Q’s

Sat, 23 Sep 2017 18:47:56 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2xnCFkt

I don’t have the patience to do a polish finish on my airplane. But it’s pretty gorgeous.

Sat, 23 Sep 2017 12:41:54 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2yy1xDO

Roger’s 701. Sweet.

Sat, 23 Sep 2017 11:42:41 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2xqJDmF

More airplanes today. It’s a tough life

Sat, 23 Sep 2017 10:33:42 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2y02oAq

This is the second time I’ve met Jack Pelton and heard him speak in two months. @eaa @eaachapter1016

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 20:29:53 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2xpM7Se

Ever been in an Elk lodge? Yeah me either.

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 19:26:18 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2xYRfQm

I’m at Zenith Aircraft for the next two days to network, be inspired, and make airplane noises. #manitshothere

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 09:57:31 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2xtbeVH

We are hosting one of the first real commercial airliners in Asheville in a few weeks. Come on down to see it and take a ride.

Fri, 15 Sep 2017 10:45:45 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2foWU7r

Sigh

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 09:04:04 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2wWSWg0

My head is always in the clouds these days.

Sun, 10 Sep 2017 18:46:43 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2gWvEwL

This book took the slow boat from Japan. I ordered it in May and it came today.

Fri, 08 Sep 2017 22:04:14 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2gQhBZK

Thinking about flying to Hangar Days in Mexico MO if the weather cooperates. #pilotthuglife

Sat, 02 Sep 2017 18:06:35 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2eQlmOK

I randomly stumbled on this podcast. I worked for Dr Achacoso for several years at a startup. He's as interesting in real life as he sounds on this podcast and is a dear friend. Funny how small the world is sometimes.

Sat, 02 Sep 2017 08:13:42 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2grWlJu

I now have a business reason to work on this rating. I've heard the written part of the exam is a doosey

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 16:54:40 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2wqy3J8

I need this sticker. Also one that says "There's no crying in my airplane"

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 13:36:12 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2v5MjrO

In the path of totality and the clouds rolled in 6 minutes ago. Oh well.

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 13:38:53 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2il09kb

Building myself a standing desk today. Julie had some leftover black stain from a previous project that worked out pretty well for this.

Sun, 20 Aug 2017 14:40:33 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2vexoXr

Looks like my ride is here.

Tue, 15 Aug 2017 18:43:52 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2vZLy3g

A friend of mine just got to log some time in a Honda Jet. #pilotthuglife #girlsflythehondatoday

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:47:52 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2umawJU

My ledger came a month early

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 17:01:08 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2vfCqEC

My breakfast company this morning is amazing

Sat, 05 Aug 2017 08:54:02 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2v8E373

When you drive an old truck sometimes you got to spend Wednesday night giving it a little love

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 19:44:06 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2hpiITx

It cracks me up that Jim Lovell is wearing the same weekly Airventure admission bracelet as Julie and me. Like someone is going to stop him at the gate for not paying or something.

Fri, 28 Jul 2017 22:22:52 +0000

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Theater in the woods tonight: Walt Cunningham, Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, Buzz Aldrin, Dick Gordon, Fred Haise, Al Worden, Jack Schmitt, Joe Engle and flight director Gene Kranz. BOOM

Fri, 28 Jul 2017 21:13:50 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2tRAcOx

Waiting on the Apollo Astronauts, listening to a Q&A with the Blue Angels pilots. Good thing they put up a jumbo tron because this place is packed.

Fri, 28 Jul 2017 20:47:59 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2u6bFQN

Breakfast outside is my favorite. Even if it's 54 degrees

Fri, 28 Jul 2017 07:57:58 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2uECCij

The great nose art hunt of 2017 continues

Thu, 27 Jul 2017 19:58:52 +0000

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More nose art for @julie_thorn

Thu, 27 Jul 2017 19:51:39 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2tHoP7w

A beaver? I'll take two.

Thu, 27 Jul 2017 14:18:17 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2tMVc9b

Julie and I are collecting all kinds of nose art to get ideas for what we want to do on our plane. Just stumbled on these.

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 16:52:17 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2uy64pP

I'm building this. Only in red. Or yellow. Can't decide. #pilotthuglife #myzenith750

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 11:51:06 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2tDp1Vf

I'm building an airplane that I've never seen or been in. In person at least. Achievement unlocked. #myzenith750

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 10:51:28 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2w0nw4w

We fit! #myzenith750

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 10:51:21 +0000

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Oh look, a pretty

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 10:05:45 +0000

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Look what I found #pilotthuglife #airventure2017

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 10:05:02 +0000

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Hey look, Jack Pelton at the Chapter Presidents event

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 19:29:34 +0000

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Base camp for the week. I've never seen so many people camping in one place in my life.

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 15:42:23 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2tHAhUR

Looks weird. Tastes amazing.

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 19:41:07 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2tV1Oxe

It's Portillo's time

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 19:40:42 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2vD2V6O

Mike and Simon are setting up at our chapter campsite. Getting excited. #airventure2017 #pilotthuglife

Sat, 22 Jul 2017 21:41:00 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2vMto1b

Outbound to Martinsville VA was clear and calm. On the way back we dodged thunderstorms for more than an hour #pilotthuglife

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 16:41:25 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2trp5eR

Preflighting to Martinsville on the ramp with a 53. #pilotthuglife

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 10:05:52 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2uII4Sj

The sous vide makes it almost too easy

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 17:41:21 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2uGlXMv

There's a good chance my steak is bigger than your steak tonight. #ahhthesousvidetogrillmethod

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 17:32:58 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2uArlQ6

Caleb and Shaina are off on the first long road trip for both of them. #michiganorbust

Mon, 17 Jul 2017 06:19:09 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2t6W4AY

My parents brought peaches back from South Carolina so I turned it into health food

Sun, 16 Jul 2017 09:34:33 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2uwWll1

I promise I did not run into any docks right after this. #toosmoothforthat

Thu, 13 Jul 2017 10:27:11 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2vgxlut

EAA meeting always includes airplanes

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 19:42:50 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2sNNzuh

That 2x4 isn't just blocking my view. It's a project I forgot to finish and now it's mocking me. But there's beer so...

Sun, 09 Jul 2017 19:09:28 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2t2VFyB

Realized this afternoon that I've never made Coquilles St-Jacques. Since it's a special occasion (Thursday) I took a crack at it.

Thu, 06 Jul 2017 18:31:01 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2sLLHXc

Finally found a solution to have both English and Japanese keyboard layouts on my laptop.

Wed, 05 Jul 2017 13:16:16 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2thD8BO

It's not even pouring rain up here. Yet.

Tue, 04 Jul 2017 20:07:51 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2tePZVC

Our annual July 4th hike doesn't include fireworks or... horses. But thunderstorms when the car is a couple miles down a trail...

Tue, 04 Jul 2017 19:41:22 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2unbphH

My Grandmother collected elephants. Every time we're in a shop Julie has to go look at them

Fri, 30 Jun 2017 17:51:10 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2u8ediI

An epic battle begins

Fri, 30 Jun 2017 17:38:06 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2ttzDJv

Amazon echo show came today.

Wed, 28 Jun 2017 10:24:26 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2shFBh0

I'm doing a mostly self designed custom instrument panel in my plane. The very first component arrived today. AHRS number 1 #myzenith750

Mon, 26 Jun 2017 17:37:58 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2tfuuoU

Ahhh, the warm glow of row after row of passive income

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 20:26:09 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2s1ijXA

Spent a few minutes during our lunch scoping out a possible place to build a hangar

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 14:01:39 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2rRGjMX

Ahh the soothing C64 blue on blue. On my PocketChip. Awesome.

Sun, 18 Jun 2017 12:35:57 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2rtmXOD

Cancelled a lunch flight to Columbia SC at a famous BBQ place. Pfft, I don't even see any red storms. Whatever weather dude.

Sat, 17 Jun 2017 14:33:42 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2tzwcNW

This just throw it in the basement and we will sort it out later policy might have gotten a little out of hand #atleastitscooldownhere

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 13:15:13 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2rEevvf

Pretty good for a Tuesday considering I worked all day

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 20:01:11 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2sdXoEJ

Build a new garden bed after dinner... sure I can do that

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 19:50:18 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2se5JZl

Caleb rejects the libation menu at Grove Park

Sat, 03 Jun 2017 19:45:04 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2qMjIBG

Leo's Corby Starlet

Sat, 03 Jun 2017 12:00:43 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2rDdHua

One of my favorite airplanes

Sat, 03 Jun 2017 11:58:53 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2qMXwva

Five years ago today some space nerds ran through the D.C. rain to get burgers. #glxp #goodoldaysofglxp

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 07:39:52 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2rexAad

My first ever windows 10 blue screen. Oh blue screen of death how I've missed thee

Fri, 26 May 2017 13:52:46 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2r609Hk

Back to working hard on Evadot again (finally). That's an encouraging graph. #thesamethingwedoeverynightpinky

Tue, 23 May 2017 07:36:11 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2rOMjGF

There are a lot of rivets on this thing.

Sun, 21 May 2017 19:36:39 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2q7qDVF

My breakfast always looks more appealing before I turn this thing on....

Sat, 20 May 2017 09:45:05 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2qELl2g

Flight review is done. No photos for obvious reasons but it's good to know another qualified person still thinks I can fly.

Tue, 16 May 2017 16:15:39 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2qOq1YU

Two years ago today Mr Jones grilled me for hours both on the ground and in the air. At the end he gave me a pilots license. Don't wait to chase your dreams. #pilotthuglife

Mon, 15 May 2017 08:41:20 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2rivi8f

Shaky camera because of mountain turbulence today. Was bad enough that Julie skipped lunch. #pilotthuglife

Sun, 14 May 2017 18:20:35 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2qkm2QI

Turns out sprouts are really easy to grow in your kitchen for pennies.

Thu, 11 May 2017 16:48:47 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2qYDld6

I learned to solder as a kid but got really good in the Navy Avionics school. But for some reason I started whistling when I solder and I still do that. Hmmm. Anyway, my EAA Innovation Prize hardware is coming along nicely.

Thu, 11 May 2017 15:48:58 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2q7QwqG

As if you could kill time without injuring eternity. -Thoreau

Wed, 10 May 2017 19:56:59 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2qV0c9b

It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see. -Henry David Thoreau

Wed, 10 May 2017 19:51:00 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2pyK0pr

Formula SAE presentation? Yes please.

Tue, 09 May 2017 19:27:24 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2qZwrBd

My buddy bought an LS4

Mon, 08 May 2017 20:46:33 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2pVICkd

Compact low power LIDAR just arrived. Woot!

Sun, 07 May 2017 10:49:14 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2qP7bxy

Parts from Adafruit arrived. Can you guess what I'm making? #thesamethingwedoeverynightpinky

Thu, 04 May 2017 15:16:54 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2qwmA8O

Using sketchup to play around with some instrument panel designs #myzenith750

Wed, 03 May 2017 20:06:41 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2pa7z8O

Pilot thug life.

Sun, 30 Apr 2017 21:06:39 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2py0thi

I really wish Grumman still made these. I love flying them.

Sun, 30 Apr 2017 19:23:39 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2qiK7Kr

Ahh, the 70s. When they thought ash trays in small planes was a good idea.

Sun, 30 Apr 2017 16:49:16 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2pkFUEN

I like the panel layout and color in this Cheetah.

Sun, 30 Apr 2017 16:01:56 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2pkn8NK

I'll bet your whiskey doesn't have Darth Vader ice cubes.

Sat, 29 Apr 2017 17:52:50 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2phun8R

Took my Dad flying. I never hit my head on airplane wings. Not this guy.

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 19:10:23 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2oGQ3g8

Starting to look like something now. #myzenith750

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 20:20:05 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2q30oQt

Pro tip: if you're going to mount cameras in a plane... actually put them in all of the mounts you set up. Duh.

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 15:44:47 +0000

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2qbCeCS

Sending the cabin frame off to get powder coated

Fri, 21 Apr 2017 08:56:37 +0000

Probably a light gray.