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Heart-Shaped Box

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 Blake

“Hey! Wait! I got a new complaint. Forever in debt to your priceless advice.” Screams Kurt Cobain of Nirvana. Here is some priceless advice on

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Aircraft Ownership

So what about that bird strike?

December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 Blake

The Civil Aviation Daily Occurrence Reporting System is a database of events that happen to aircraft. The database contains any safety related incident or accident

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Aircraft Ownership

Ten Years in the Making

November 22, 2020November 23, 2020 Blake

Looking back at a post from over ten years ago has me reporting that my dream aircraft to buy was the Grumman Cheetah. A great

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Interesting Things

Touch and Go’s at Hawyard Airport

June 7, 2015June 7, 2015 Blake

It’s great being back in the pilot’s seat again. I’ve started flying in San Francisco, and boy-oh-boy, it’s nothing like back in Toronto. Today’s flight

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Oregon’s Only Public Use Heliport

September 23, 2014September 23, 2014 Blake

During a bike tour of Portland, OR I noticed a helicopter landing on top of a nearby building. Our tour guide mentioned that this was

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Interesting Things

Laser Pointers are Dangerous!

August 8, 2014August 7, 2014 Blake

Last Friday the Police caught someone shining a laser pointer at a police helicopter: On Friday, August 1, 2014, shortly after midnight, Air2 was in

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SFO Airspace

August 2, 2014August 1, 2014 Blake

Oh, I don’t use paper maps anymore. – Coworker. One of the advantages of flying the USA I guess! A co-worker recommended that I fly

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Interesting Things

Back In The Left Seat

July 28, 2014July 28, 2014 Blake

I’ve started blogging again! This time from the west coast of San Francisco, California. I’m in the process of converting my TCCA licence to an

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Crissy Field

April 6, 2014July 28, 2014 Blake

9:44pm, June 22, 1924. Three minutes before dusk and still no sign of Pilot Russell Maughan. 50,000 people waited at Crissy Field outside of San

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Busiest Airport In Canada for 2012

June 26, 2013July 28, 2014 Blake

Stats Canada released their aircraft movement report last week. Some highlights: There were 5.2 Million take-offs and landings at the top 93 airports. The peak

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Soon we will all be able to say 'Jetlag made me do Soon we will all be able to say 'Jetlag made me do it'. Can't wait to return to travel. Now, where should my first stop be? Thanks @beccakicz for the 👕! ❤️✈️ #jetlag #flying #globetrotter #adventure #travelholic #nomad #traveller #toronto #yyz #nomadlife #wanderer #travelbug  #canwetravelyet #ontheroad #instapassport @airportag
There hasn't been much jetlag this year. It's tou There hasn't been much jetlag this year. It's  tough being told you can't do the thing you love. But we adapt, change, and find a way to fill that want. Looking in the rearview mirror the worst is behind us. Hang in there, we'll be travelling again sooner than you think. 📸:@beccakicz ❤️✈️ #solong2020 #toronto #yyz #merrychristmas #wellbeok #wheresmypassport
With my copilot at my side we headed eastbound to With my copilot at my side we headed eastbound to Ottawa, Canada's capital. On the way, dodging rainbows and rain showers. No matter how high you view a rainbow from, it will always form an arc intersecting the earth. Is it any coincidence that angle at which light forms a rainbow through water droplets is 42°? ❤️✈️ #flying #rainbow #ottawa #pilot #ontario  #exploretheworld #globetrotter #adventure  #traveller #wanderer #travelbug #instatravel #traveltheworld  #explore #ontheroad #instapassport #yow #yro #piper #leftseat
This past week I was able to see Canada from a uni This past week I was able to see Canada from a unique perspective. Piloting my new Piper Cherokee Six home allowed me to cover over 3000 km of landscape from Calgary to Toronto. A glimpse of the rockies, the mundane plains of the prairies, and the intimidating rocks of the Canadian shield all from 2.7km (9000 feet) in the air. Thank you to @dbrobert for selling this beauty to me and @flightchops for sharing this amazing learning experience. I can't wait to see what adventures lie ahead (a la @socalflyingmonkey). ❤️✈️#pilot #flying #aircraft #canada #runway #cherokeesix #exploretheworld  #adventure #travelholic  #traveller #wanderlust  #nomadlife #wanderer  #instatravel #traveltheworld  #explore #intheair #instapassport #travelmore #piper
Had my first tail wheel lesson in the Citabria. A Had my first tail wheel lesson in the Citabria.  An acrobatic airplane that is used as a trainer for pilots to learn how to fly upside down. How did it get it's name? Citabria is "airbatic" spelt backwards. Thanks @harvsairinverted and @flightchops for this amazing experience. Can't wait to see the video! ❤️✈️ #flying #acrobatics #manitoba #invertedflight #citabria #loops #barrelroll #exploretheworld #globetrotter #adventure #nomad #traveller #wanderlust  #wanderer  #traveltheworld  #explore #ontheroad #upsidedown #canada
Saying goodbye to the summer less traveled. This s Saying goodbye to the summer less traveled. This season has been amazing in Toronto. Especially the weather, which saw me soaking in the sun on a beach at home more so than any other year! Spending time with people who make me happy and meeting new friends was totally unexpected. Who would have thought that a pandemic and the self-isolation would actually bring me closer to those around me?❤️✈️ #beachlife #toronto #beach #bubbles #sand #sun #seetorontonow #discoveron #sunglasses #sunscreen #summer #yyz #canada
This summer has been about connecting to those who This summer has been about connecting to those who I hold special. Spending that quality time at home or outdoors with my 'social bubble' has reminded me how important  friends are. I miss traveling and experiencing new challenges while on the road. I can wait though. Staying home and building new friendships is totally worth being grounded. ❤️✈️ #thailand #elephant #reachout #bkk #exploretheworld #globetrotter #adventure #travelholic #nomad #traveller #wanderlust #travelblogger #nomadlife #wanderer #travelbug #instatravel #traveltheworld  #explore #ontheroad #instapassport #travelmore
Always a good time dressing up in white. Thanks @m Always a good time dressing up in white. Thanks @my_r_and_r for organizing the best party of the summer so far. ❤️✈️ #ladanseenblanc2020 #whiteparty #summer #toronto #ontario #dancing
Thanks to this pandemic, I've been able to see sid Thanks to this pandemic, I've been able to see sides of my hometown I've never seen before. Tonight was no exception. Having a sunset picnic while enjoying the last vestiges of summer was the perfect antidote.📸: @mvrieelizabeth ❤️✈️ #toronto #sunset #picnic #yyz #ontario #water #exploretheworld #globetrotter #adventure #travelholic #nomad #traveller #wanderlust #travelblogger #nomadlife #wanderer #travelbug #instatravel #traveltheworld  #explore #ontheroad #instapassport #travelmore
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