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Last Night I had a Dream…

Last Night I had a Dream…

Okay, this is just too weird.

Yesterday at work somebody asked me about my airplane and blah, blah, blah I mentioned that I would like to re-cover and paint it because presently it’s just... read more

Author DorianPosted on Wednesday, Dec 28, 2016Thursday, Apr 5, 2018Categories StuffLeave a comment on Last Night I had a Dream…

iOS 8.4 Update and Bad Elf GPS

iOS 8.4 Update and Bad Elf GPS

FINALLY! Two and a half months after Apple eft over thousands of pilots that relied on external GPS units for their aviation apps, the release of iOS 8.4 has arrived and I can say with... read more

Author DorianPosted on Tuesday, Jun 30, 2015Tuesday, Jun 30, 2015Categories StuffTags bad elf, iOS 8.4Leave a comment on iOS 8.4 Update and Bad Elf GPS

2015 Tailwind and Buttercup Fly In

2015 Tailwind and Buttercup Fly In

I just opened a letter in the mail from Jim Stanton (the guy that wrote the Wittman Tailwind W10 Builder’s Manual) with an invitation to the 2015 Tailwind and Buttercup Fly In taking place at... read more

Author DorianPosted on Thursday, Jun 25, 2015Saturday, Jul 11, 2015Categories StuffTags fly in, hartford, khxfLeave a comment on 2015 Tailwind and Buttercup Fly In

iOS 8.3 Wrecked My Bad Elf GPS!

iOS 8.3 Wrecked My Bad Elf GPS!

The boss needed someone to pick up a customer from Baker City, Oregon so I volunteered. I’ve been to Baker City several times and it’s an easy, direct flight, but for today’s flight... read more

Author DorianPosted on Friday, May 8, 2015Wednesday, Jul 8, 2015Categories Flights, StuffTags bad elf, iOS 8.3, pdt, pendleton1 Comment on iOS 8.3 Wrecked My Bad Elf GPS!

Harold Passow Passes Away

Harold Passow Passes Away

The gentleman that built N11018, Harold Passow, passed away on January 15, 2015 at the age of 92. He built my Tailwind at his home near Oshkosh, Wisconsin, completing it in 1965.

I wish you the... read more

Author DorianPosted on Sunday, Jan 25, 2015Saturday, Mar 31, 2018Categories StuffTags harold passowLeave a comment on Harold Passow Passes Away

My New Year’s Resolution: 150 Hours of Flight

My New Year’s Resolution: 150 Hours of Flight

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Author DorianPosted on Tuesday, Jan 1, 2013Tuesday, Jun 11, 2013Categories StuffTags ethanol free gasLeave a comment on My New Year’s Resolution: 150 Hours of Flight

Sim-Outhouse Updated Wittman Tailwind Models

Sim-Outhouse Updated Wittman Tailwind Models

I’ve been quite busy with life’s activities for the past few months. Unfortunately that hasn’t involved any flying nor working on the Tailwind, so my apologies to those who have found... read more

Author DorianPosted on Saturday, May 19, 2012Friday, Jun 7, 2013Categories StuffTags flight simulator, sim outhouseLeave a comment on Sim-Outhouse Updated Wittman Tailwind Models

Happy Birthday to Aviation

Happy Birthday to Aviation

The weather’s been as low as single digits and topping out in the 20’s during the day. It’s just too cold to work on the Tailwind in an unheated hangar so I haven’t got anything... read more

Author DorianPosted on Saturday, Dec 17, 2011Friday, Jun 7, 2013Categories StuffTags kitty hawk, wright brothers, wright flyerLeave a comment on Happy Birthday to Aviation

Harold Passow, Where Are You?

I’ve been trying to track down N11018’s builder, Harold Passow, for a few months now. I mailed a letter to his last known airport — KARV... read more

Author DorianPosted on Tuesday, Dec 13, 2011Monday, Mar 26, 2012Categories StuffTags harold passow, karv, lakeland, Noble F. Lee Memorial FieldLeave a comment on Harold Passow, Where Are You?

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