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A “Golden” Retriever Rescue: A Fantastic Flight with Rainer
A Pilot’s Weekend Adventure: Rescuing Rainer the Golden Retriever The day starts early, as it always seems to on retriever rescue days. My daughter and I pull the trusty Piper Warrior out of the hangar at Yuba County Airport. It’s barely dawn, and the first rays of sunshine are announcing their arrival, like an overenthusiastic…
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Flying With Johnny! An Intro To The Blue Skies
A Day for Flying: Johnny’s First Aviation Adventure The sun is shining, the air is warm and I’m flying with Johnny today. He’s my neighbor’s son, a bright-eyed boy with a passion for aviation. He talks about joining the Air Force someday. Today, I’m taking him up in the Piper Warrior for his first flight.…
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From Wings to Happy Tail Wags: A Flight Adventure
The Dawn of a Rescue Mission The day began just as the first rays of sunlight peeked over the horizon, casting a soft, golden glow on our Piper Warrior. My daughter and I, still half-asleep but fueled by excitement (and caffeine), pulled the aircraft out of the hangar at Yuba County Airport. The morning air…
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Do You Love Puppies And Kittens? How Shopping Saves Animals
Did you know that your everyday online shopping can help save puppies and kittens? It’s true! By using the special link “https://amzn.to/3YKvZcA” when you shop on Amazon, you can make a real difference in the lives of animals in need. Shop Online, Save Lives: How You Can Help I’m a passionate animal rescuer, and I…
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How to Budget for General Aviation: Real-Life Piper Warrior Expenses
Owning a Piper Warrior is like holding onto a slice of the sky. Every time I buckle into that cockpit, I feel an inexplicable mix of excitement and responsibility. But let’s not sugarcoat it—owning an aircraft isn’t all about cloud-hopping and tailwinds. It’s about managing costs that can spiral out of control if you’re not…
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Soaring Over the Valley: A Pilot’s Perfect Morning in the Sacramento Skies
A Perfect Morning for Flight in the Sacramento Valley The morning is crisp and cool as I step out of my car at Yuba County Airport. It’s one of those August mornings in the Valley where the sky is flawless blue; the air is filled with promise. The visibility is unlimited today, a pilot’s dream.…
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Our Sky-High Kitten Rescue: A Perfect California Animal Adventure
When I bought my first plane and started flying our Piper Warrior, my wife and I had visions of leisurely flights over vineyards and impromptu picnics in picturesque fields. Little did we know how many times we’d be called upon to take on a sky-high kitten rescue. It all starts on a sunny Saturday morning,…
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Wings of Hope: Mamma Belle’s Great Escape
With wings of hope, it’s time for a canine savior to spring into action and plot Mamma Belle’s great escape.
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Come Fly With Me! It’s An Airborne-Tour Over SF Bay
A Pilot’s Perspective As a pilot, there are few things that rival the thrill of taking to the skies. And for someone like me, who calls the Sacramento Valley home, each flight is an opportunity to explore the breathtaking landscapes that California has to offer. Come fly with me as we take off for a…
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Is It Weird I’m Excited to Change My Piper’s Oil?
As the sun rises this crisp morning, I find myself standing at the hangar, facing my beloved Piper Warrior II. She’s a faithful companion that loves adventure, but today, she needs a little tender loving care – an oil change. With determination in my heart and a wrench in hand, I set out on my…
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CJ Saves The Kittens! A New Beginning For 18 Babies
I love animals! Don’t you? One of my favorite past times is supporting the Pilots N Paws animal rescue charity. This week I got a call from Kim asking if I can save kittens and help her find a new beginning for 18 babies. A Phone Call “Hey Chris, can you fly tomorrow? I need…
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From Panic To Poise: How Pilots Handle Emergencies
Ah, the infamous Master Caution light—a pilot’s version of a roller coaster ride without the thrill of loops and corkscrews. It’s the ultimate test of nerve, the moment when all eyes turn to the cockpit with bated breath. Do you have what it takes to face the blinking AMBER and RED light, or will you…
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Navigating the Skies: How to Decode Flight Clearances and Radio Instructions
It’s very important to be clear and concise with our communications when participating in aviation operations. Airtime is valuable, and depending on the airport, very congested. Pilots and controllers rely upon each other to share important information in order to maintain safe operations. This includes flight clearances, operations on the ground at the airport and…
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Who Doesn’t Love a Happy Ending? Dakota Finds A Home!
Some days just end on the right note. Today, I had the opportunity to be in a story that starts out sad, but miraculously finds a happy ending. Our story is about a young puppy named Dakota who was moments away from being put down, but found life. I’m on the road anywhere from 6-8…
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I Get Paid To Fly! It’s Every Pilot’s Dream
I’m living every pilot’s dream, I get paid to fly. I’ve got to say, it beats shelling out my own cold hard cash just to soar the skies. From starting out with the U.S. Air Force and wrangling mighty machines like the KC-135 Stratotanker and RQ-4 Global Hawk, to accidentally rediscovering my love for flying…
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He Made Me Do it! I Bought A Plane
The Beginning Have you ever had a buddy that was just a bad influence? My buddy is the reason I bought a plane. It’s his fault, I swear! I want to fly more and he knows it. The aero club is having a hard time keeping its aircraft available for member use, and he reminds…
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