Memories

10/28/1974 51 years ago

I soloed my first student Myron Barrett at New Smyrna Airport, C-172 N13571.

10/26/1974 51 years ago

Received my Certified Flight Instructor-Instruments from in St. Petersburg, FL. in C-172 N21289. FAA examiner was Alton Josephs. Total Time=661.9

9/4/1974 51 years ago

First flight as CFI for ERAU. C-172, student "McGarity"

8/23/1974 51 years ago

Was evaluated in a C-172 N19650 for the job as CFI at ERAU. Was accepted. Trained on 8/26, 27 and got checkride by the Chief CFI Russ Lewis on 8/28.

7/17/1974 51 years ago

I received my Certified Flight Instructor certificate in Piper Cherokee N7029R. Examiner was FAA Inspector Fred Faffley. Total Time=527.4 Later that day I gave Linda her first flight instruction. She says I was "really hard" on her.

6/9/1974 51 years ago

Received my AA Degree from Catonsville Community College at age 18.

4/25/1974 51 years ago

Received my Multi-engine rating in Twin Comanche N7574Y. Examiner was FAA inspector Russ Craig. Total Time=412.5

4/6/1974 51 years ago

Flew in N7973N to the Bahamas 04/06-15 with Jim Mianelli, Mike Kortises and Marilyn McFadden. Overnights in PBI, Bimini, Nassau, and Freeport.

2/15/1974 52 years ago

I flew my first flight for pay ferrying a Cherokee 140 N16304 from DCA-BAL for Phil Gardner Aircraft Sales. I did a lot of ferry flying for him which was great fun and experience.

1/7/1974 52 years ago

Received my Commercial Pilot certificate in Piper Cherokee N6337W. Total Time= 274.1.