Fun Flying Fact Friday: Yes, I’m Actually a Pilot
Yes, I really am a pilot. Since we’re doing Fun Flying Fact Friday, it’s probably time I properly introduce myself.
Fun Flying Fact Friday: Consistency Is Everything
You don’t decide one day to become a pilot and make it happen. Anything worth doing rewards consistency far more than motivation.
Fun Flying Fact Friday: The IMSAFE Checklist
Before every flight, pilots check more than the airplane. IMSAFE is the personal checklist that decides whether the flight happens at all.
Fun Flying Fact Friday: Against The Wind
Some days planes take off north. Other days south. It’s not random, and it’s not a mood thing. Turns out, the answer’s been blowing in the wind.
Fun Flying Fact Friday: How I Got My Start in Aviation
I didn’t make it into the cockpit of an A-10, but flying still found its way back to me. Some dreams circle until they line up with your life again.
Fun Flying Fact Friday: Why Pilots Don’t Say “Nine”
Aviation has a very specific way of handling radio numbers, and “nine” is treated differently from the rest. There’s a practical reason pilots avoid saying it.
Fun Flying Fact Friday: Landing Blind
During a landing, the pilot can’t see straight ahead, the nose completely blocks the runway. You rely on feel, peripheral vision, and practice to land safely.
Reflections on The Biggest Loser and Moving Forward
Sharing some personal reflections on my experience as a former Biggest Loser contestant after the release of Netflix’s Fit for TV documentary.
Say the Thing, You Never Know Who Needs to Hear It
I was just lifting for fun, until someone asked when I compete. Changing everything. Here’s how I stumbled into Strongman at 40 and never looked back.