by Rich Pickett | Dec 25, 2013 | Featured, Flight Training and Instruction, Flying
I enjoy flight training, whether as a CFI for over 35 years or as a student. I always learn from the experiences, and believe we can always improve our piloting skills. After obtaining 5 jet ratings, I thought what the heck, time to add another one. My Aero Vodochody...
by Rich Pickett | May 29, 2013 | Featured, Flying
After flying a number of aircraft over the years, my son Rick, and I had a unique opportunity to fly a Boeing 747-400 flight simulator at United Airlines in Denver, Colorado. To keep my type ratings current, I fly a number of flight simulators which are integral...
by Rich Pickett | Apr 22, 2013 | Featured, Flying
My son sent me this fun bed-and-breakfast crafted out of a decommissioned 727 fuselage. The Boeing aircraft saw service for South African Air, but now lives in the tropical canopy 50-feet above the ground. Located in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, the views alone are...
by Rich Pickett | Apr 20, 2013 | Featured, Flying
Among the best areas to fly are the Bahamas and Caribean. Flying provides the best way to truly tour the islands and experience lesser known spots. Even after making dozens of trips to the islands over the years, each visit is a unique experience not to be missed....
by Rich Pickett | Feb 10, 2013 | Flying
Sometimes Mammoth gets packed. Not from skiers, but cloud cover. Recently, to take advantage of Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort’s significant snowfall, my son, Rick, and I piloted a Piper Malibu from Montgomery (MYF) to Mammoth Lakes (MMH). Flying round-trip for two...
by Rich Pickett | Jan 17, 2013 | Featured, Flying
If you have ever wanted to experience your own ranch, without the work, the Crystal Ranch Lodge within the Angela National Forest in Utah is an adventure. We had an opportunity to have the ranch to ourselves, just the six of us. The ranch is 500 acres surrounded by...
