Flying for Fun and for Money

One of the most satisfying things I’ve found about flying is the feeling I get after a well-executed flight during which I faced obstacles, came up with creative solutions, and “worked the system” in order to accomplish my mission.
Such a flight happened to me a few days ago.
A new student signed on to my schedule […]

I’d like to share a story that I’m not especially proud of, but hopefully it will give you some insight into the small-scale ethical temptations that professional pilots can be faced with on a regular basis.
First, the background…
A few weeks ago I went to work at the dropzone. Frigid winter weather prevailed that day–about […]