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  1. mhoneck

    Who does the preflight?

    When my husband and I fly, one is Pilot in command and one is Parent in command. Who ever is not flying closes the hangar door and (used to) get the kids out of the car and in the plane (now they are grown up). The pilot in command calls for the weather briefing, makes the go/no go decision...
  2. mhoneck

    EAA, whats the allure?

    If all the EAA ever did was throw the best aviation celebration in the world, every year in Oshkosh, that would be enough for me. I start dreaming about going to Oshkosh about March (might not make it this year after 28 years in a row). They also promote aviation in an affordable, grass roots...
  3. mhoneck

    I don't feel normal; I feel like a pilot!

    Only a pilot, who has gone through all the rigamarole to get their ticket, truly understands what you are feeling. (That's what's so great about this group) Congrats!!
  4. mhoneck

    Your Summer Flying Plans

    If you are going to Mackinac Island, consider staying in St. Ignace and flying out for the day, because... 1. The hotels are wayyyy cheaper on the mainland 2. The cancellation policy on the mainland is much more flexible (esp. important for us VFR only folks) 3. It's a way cool flight over...
  5. mhoneck

    What is essential in a hangar?

    What do you consider to be essential/ must have/ really want to have/ can't live without in your hangar?
  6. mhoneck

    Breaking the Accident Chain

    Decided to wait it out one more day in Victoria. When it takes 15 minutes to get a flight briefing for a 45 minute flight, it's probably best to keep it on the ground.
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