More progress every day.

As both of you who read this blog know, I will be the captain of a 787 one day. I keep tabs on the progress that Boeing is making towards getting FAA certification for the new aircraft. If you would like to see what recent achievements Boeing has made with the Dreamliner you can check their 787 Flight Test Website.

It is impossible for me to comprehend how anyone can not get excited about this new plane. It will be faster, more efficient and it looks FABULOUS! I have put a few pictures here for everyone's enjoyment. Okay, so it's mostly for MY enjoyment.

The Dream is Alive, Baby!

I am as excited as ever to fulfill my dream of becoming the Captain of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. I have dreams about it (day & night) and can hardly contain myself once I get on the subject. Those who know me (both of you reading this) know that I'm a very passionate person. I thought that music was my only passion until my lovely wife suggested the idea of becoming a professional pilot. Well, I've "come out of the closet" with my passion for flying.

I'm excited to finish my commercial certificate this summer. I'll also be pursuing my CFI, CFII and MEI. When I first started flying I didn't think that I would ever enjoy teaching flight lessons. Having come from the profession of teaching I felt a great deal of hesitancy to enter a new realm of education. Teaching is HARD WORK. However, I've come to my senses. Having discovered my passion for flying, I can easily see myself teaching others to do it. Teaching is also the best way to learn. Having to stay on top of flight students with basic flight principles, techniques, procedures and FARs is the perfect way for me to keep my knowledge current.

I will fly the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. I have no doubt that I will be able to accomplish that goal.

AOPA Sweepstakes Plane

OK everybody, I've been meditating for several months now and feel that I have been sufficiently prepared for the life-changing event of being the winner of the 2009 AOPA Sweepstakes plane, a beautiful Cirrus SR22. I have spent many months preparing a mental list of all the accomplishments that will be made available to me after winning the plane. One of those on the list of course is finishing my commercial and CFI, CFII ratings.

So, now would be the time for anyone on the fringes of my friendship to start sidling back in this direction if you want a close look or maybe even a FLIGHT in the beautiful aircraft. I, of course, will NOT accept bribe money. However, generous cash donations will be graciously accepted.