Of course, I've also been spending time guiding the great team we've built to publish Eastside Business newspaper. EB is really growing in popularity and reach, despite the usual slow down in the summer months. It's kind of strange that since I started EB in March of 2005, there have been two other "competitors" start up in business news on the Eastside, but despite having multiple businesses on the Eastside, I never see them anywhere - and don't receive them in the mail..... Hmm.... maybe Eastside Business does have the best business to business exposure on the entire Eastside. At least our subscription and advertising rates are affordable for everyone - and people read and love our rag.
Although it has been very tough to squeeze in, I have decided to finally follow through on getting my private pilot's license. It's been a long time goal, that has been stalled a number of times for various reasons, but I'm finally committed to getting it done. I've got a great instructor and aircraft to train in through Acuwings down at Renton Airport. During my first flight on Wednesday morning with my very patient teacher Charlie Culver, he showed me how to take off, land and do a touch and go - and then he had me do a couple touch and gos (take off and landings) myself. It was a little unsettling, not being totally sure of what I was supposed to do, but I was definitely having fun and ready for more. I'm really looking forward to my lesson in the morning and hope that my landings keep getting a little smoother each time ...
Here is a photo of a Piper Tomahawk, the plane that I've learning in ...
For anyone who has always wanted to learn to fly, I fully recommend Acuwings and Charlie - they make it easy to learn and get licensed - and are the most affordable flight school around. For experienced pilots, they have many different aircraft available for renting - and the best rates around.
