Hello, my human friends and fellow four-legged aviators! It’s Jasper, your loyal, tail-wagging pilot-in-training! Today, I'm taking you on a pawsome adventure from my point of view. With all the sniffs, wags, and window-staring you could ever dream of, you’ll get to see what it’s like to be part of the “Bonanza Boys” crew—where I, the top dog, get to ... [READ MORE]

Shawn and I were thrilled after being grounded for several months due to maintenance issues, our airplane, Big Boy, was back in our hands. With the initial flights behind me and the rust shaken off, we were eager to embrace the open skies and kick off the summer with a grand adventure. True to his impeccable style, Shawn crafted a perfect ... [READ MORE]

It seemed like an intriguing plan to explore the New York City/Hudson River Class Bravo Exclusion during the stay-at-home period. With the world pausing and air traffic reduced to a mere whisper, the opportunity presented itself to view New York City's grandeur from an altitude that few experience so serenely. The Hudson River Class Bravo Exclusion offers a rare vantage point ... [READ MORE]

The end of November is a big time of year - our anniversary, birthdays and Thanksgiving all occur within a three week span. This year was also a milestone birthday for me, so we hopped into 'Big Boy' and flew to places we had never flown to before. Day One:Luray Caverns, Luray, Virginia We decided to head to Luray, Virginia ... [READ MORE]

The Precision of Flight Pilots live by the clock. Every minute matters—cross-country hours, solo hours, night flying hours, instrument conditions, and beyond. Each flight is logged with exactitude, as the capricious nature of wind can profoundly impact the journey's duration. In March 2019, I embarked on a significant milestone: flying Big Boy to Dayton, Ohio, for its annual inspection. As I noted ... [READ MORE]