3 years ago almost to the day I took my first flight, today I am an ATP rated pilot!1mo ⋅ thisistherubberduck ⋅ r/flying
I gained my first pair of wings as a flight attendant and fell in love with aviation. This week I earned a new pair of wings and became a private pilot. My dreams are becoming reality.1yr ⋅ Roller_bag ⋅ r/flying
Got checked out in my first jet, and earned my first aviation paycheck!1yr ⋅ TheSi11iestGoose ⋅ r/flying
Recently flew these two rescue pups as part of a relay from Mexico to Seattle to their forever homes. Probably my best passengers to date!9mo ⋅ lurking-constantly ⋅ r/flying
I used to love reading peoples 'first solo' posts back when I used to dream of doing it myself. I finally get to make my own 'first solo' post today. Thanks for all the encouragement!1yr ⋅ Assorted-Fruit ⋅ r/flying
Here's a PIREP for the hall of fame from last night's windstorm in California10mo ⋅ jcepiano ⋅ r/flying
My Grandad is 81 today. He was a career Military officer and instructed on the DH Vampire. Thought r/flying would appreciate this!8mo ⋅ Akephalos95 ⋅ r/flying
Small airplane makes an emergency landing in Chicago's southwest suburbs2mo ⋅ Lil-BobbyTables ⋅ r/flying
This is a story, all about how, I flew a plane without landing it upside-down. (my first solo!)1yr ⋅ I_Has_A_Camera ⋅ r/flying
I finally finished making a live metar map (with a lcd screen to display certain airport weather conditions)6mo ⋅ Knights-of-Ni ⋅ r/flying
Just got checked out in a SOCATA Tobago. It's unique yet familiar- I love it.3wk ⋅ avgaskoolaid ⋅ r/flying
The genuine smile of her first flight, and knowing she's dad's first passenger ever.1yr ⋅ ryane67 ⋅ r/flying
End of November, I decided to pursue a second career. Never thought I’d have to wear a suit to work.2yr ⋅ ltdoof ⋅ r/flying
Last fall I decided to stash a small table and chairs in the backcountry. Paying dividends now for some socially distanced dinners.1yr ⋅ iamkokonutz ⋅ r/flying
Flew from the US to Australia last year with my dad in our Cessna 185. Here’s us at Yekaterinburg, Russia.1yr ⋅ berger321 ⋅ r/flying
Even though the morning started off with scraping frost off the wings for an hour and a half, the trip to NYC was ultimately worth it7mo ⋅ EragonShade98 ⋅ r/flying
Never thought a lowly Cessna would have an entire Class Bravo all to itself (KCVG)1yr ⋅ KaJuNator ⋅ r/flying
A very cool/informative graph I found on the FAA safety briefing twitter page regarding ADM. (discussion in comments)10mo ⋅ tacojimbobby ⋅ r/flying
I can't tell anyone I know yet...so I have to tell y'all. I bought an airplane yesterday!! I've had this dream for 25 years and I finally made it happen. Hard to believe just 5 years ago I was homeless. I'm so happy (and scared). Tundra tires coming soon! Aircraft: Aerotrek A240 (Aeropro Eurofox)1yr ⋅ airplanesandass ⋅ r/flying
These darn kids and their loud, low flying jet airplanes caused me to be denied a takeoff clearance today1yr ⋅ TheCattyWompus ⋅ r/flying
ATP check ride passed - boyhood dream of being an airline pilot complete!1yr ⋅ ingroundeffect ⋅ r/flying
I broke my personal groundspeed record the other day. Not bad for a helicopter. The best part was the approach controller responding to my check-in with, verify type aircraft.9mo ⋅ KaHOnas ⋅ r/flying
Days when you break out of the clouds and they move below you like an ocean make the hard work of getting an instrument rating worthwhile.1yr ⋅ thisistherubberduck ⋅ r/flying
170nm over water was a bit scary... a whole lotta blue on those displays.1yr ⋅ airbuspilot2436 ⋅ r/flying
Took delivery of our new plane! Due to being in a high-risk category, I had to have a stand-in for my dad...1yr ⋅ PattyChuck ⋅ r/flying
Bought my first plane as a birthday gift to myself, been a goal of mine for as long as I can remember. Goodbye to renting a cirrus for $250/hour, hello PA-28 :)1yr ⋅ PvtRyan710 ⋅ r/flying
After 2 years in the making, I finally PPL yesterday! Writeup in the comments!3mo ⋅ Zshredder31 ⋅ r/flying
I bought a 150 and the engine died. Overhauled the engine and just got it back. We’ve all heard of the $100 cheeseburger. Now admire my $20,000 cheeseburger!1yr ⋅ vermen12 ⋅ r/flying
I posted about mountain flying a bit ago, I guess this is the natural follow up1yr ⋅ taycoug ⋅ r/flying
Hey Reddit! 👋🏻 After a break of a mere 6494 days since my last lesson, it was so great to be back in the air today!1yr ⋅ Jett0rz ⋅ r/flying
After 14 weather cancellations due to fires along the East coast of Australia, I finally passed my PPL flight test!1yr ⋅ Sheepzor ⋅ r/flying
Crater outside Winslow, AZ - How far are you willing to go for a breakfast/Lunch - 150 miles for me today!!4mo ⋅ gsamelon ⋅ r/flying
Excellent career advices from a respected Chief Pilot/Director of Operations I know.5mo ⋅ Pilot0160 ⋅ r/flying
Little Cheat Sheet for Cessena 172 Pattern Work for Calm Winds - any other tips are appreciated! Just passed my written PPL exam!!!9mo ⋅ gsamelon ⋅ r/flying
Delivering your presents this evening. Enjoy your families if you get to be home. Feliz Navidad.1yr ⋅ Cal-Goat ⋅ r/flying
