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Aerodynamics of Stalls
Aerodynamics of Stalls
I presented this topic to the Houston Aviation Study Group on 4/7/26 to understand stalls. A lot of pilots know HOW a stall occurs, but now WHY.
Houston DPE - Pat Brown!
Houston DPE - Pat Brown!
For the longest time, I have heard stories about Houston's aviation legend, Pat Brown. He is a representative of AOPA, and pilot examiner with thousands of hours worth of experience. He also has a podcast called "Mad Props Aero" which I love to learn from. I finally had a chance to meet and learn from him at the DPE Q&A at Pour Le Merite!
Tips to Save Money in Flight Training
Tips to Save Money in Flight Training
I presented this topic to the Houston Aviation Study Group on 3/23/26 to help fellow pilots save money on flight training. Check it out if you also want to save thousands on flight training...
Study Tips and Checkride Preparation
Study Tips and Checkride Preparation
I presented this topic to the Houston Aviation Study Group on 3/9/26 to help pilots in training study and prepare for an upcoming checkride. Check it out if you have an upcoming checkride... Good Luck!
Pilots N Paws
Pilots N Paws
I had the lovely opportunity of transporting Ella, a rescue pup from Houston to Dallas on 9/2/25 in a Piper Cherokee 140! She was a better passenger than most (didn't whine or throw up lol), and I am glad that I was able to make time building purposeful.
First J3 Cub Flight!
First J3 Cub Flight!
The Piper J3 Cub... what a simple, yet iconic airplane. Many people even call it "The Big Teddy Bear!" I asked the instructors over at Airborne Aero Club (KDWH) to give me a discovery flight for fun on 10/5/24. The J3 Cub is one of my dream airplanes, and I hope to own it one day.
Co-workers to Co-pilots!
Co-workers to Co-pilots!
I'm on the right, and to my left is Seth. He and I, worked together at a retail pharmacy and was my pharmacist. He also loves airplanes, so I had the fantastic idea to take him flying down to Sugarland from Hooks airport on 11/14/26. We had some tasty Pakistani food, and flew back as we enjoyed the sunset...
"Flying Lawn Chair"
"Flying Lawn Chair"
I had the honour of flying a Quicksilver (Experimental) on 1/18/24. My friend / instructor / mentor, Landen Smith welcomed me to fly to lunch at Lake Conroe as a gift for my first solo. Many have called this tiny airplane a "lawnchair on floats!"
First Time in a Jet Cockpit!
First Time in a Jet Cockpit!
I was flying from Houston to Washinghton DC with my mom for a wedding we had to attend. While boarding, I decided to shoot my shot and ask one of the flight attendants if I could visit the cockpit. Contrary to my expectation, she agreed! I got to sit in the captain's seat, talk to the pilots, and flash my private pilot's certificate at them. Hopefully I can be sitting there one day!
My PAVE Checklist
My PAVE Checklist
We all do a preflight assessment before a flight, but I felt like there is no "checklist" to follow and be standardized, resulting in me missing many important factors. To fix this issue, I decided to write-up my own PAVE checklist, which mentions the most important factors I must review prior to flight, as an instructor in a single engine trainer... (Last updated 3/1/26)
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