by Matthew Jones | Mar 10, 2021 | Aviation
It Begins… Going After my Private Pilot Certificate If you’ve been following my blog for some amount of time, you may recall a few aviation and private pilot related posts. Well, my lovely wife booked a discovery flight for my birthday. Every single time I...
by Matthew Jones | Jan 29, 2019 | Aviation
5 Most Affordable Private Planes In The World Recently I’ve been daydreaming of flying, and just browsing the web searching for the cheapest way possible to get in the air. Here are the fruits of my labor. 5. Vans RV-3 Vans RV-3 completed in 2015 Kit aircraft...
by Matthew Jones | Jan 22, 2019 | Aviation, General Computing
Wait, How Old? Yes, Thrustmster released the T-Flight HOTAS X Joystick way back in 2008, over 10 years ago. By technology’s standards, this thing is a relic! But can the HOTAS X stand up to the true test of time? Well… it seems it can. The fact that this...
by Matthew Jones | Jan 15, 2019 | Aviation, General Computing, Lifestyle
I recently came across the opportunity to make my first decision toward my sport aviation journey. I had about $100 to spend, so I had a choice: I could book a discovery flight at my local airport, or I could get a flight simulator and a joystick. One experience would...
by Matthew Jones | Jan 1, 2019 | Aviation
Something I’ve always had an interest in, but always have never hand anything close to the amount of cash required to pursue, is sport aviation. But you’ve only got one life, right? Might as well start toward those bucket list items sooner rather than...