Aviation Preflight Indoctrination

API is generally broken down into two phases: academics and "fun." I am done with the academics, so here's a report on that, plus a little about what's still to come in the next two weeks. Also, advice for students getting ready to start API.

IFS Complete

I completed Introductory Flight Screening, earned my Gray Belt, and got to take leave to spend time with Robin.

Introductory Flight Screening

Quick report on my first step in flight school, Introductory Flight Screening (IFS). What is it? How's my progress? And how can students succeed in it?

Ready to Graduate!

Eight days until graduation from The Basic School. Whew! How's it been, and what's next?

Range Report

Caleb sent the following email message to his brother and I yesterday. I thought you all would be interested in his report of his first day on the firing range.

I'm Seeing Stars: Silver Stars

A couple notable Silver Star Medal citations.

Fair Warning

I have the distinct impression that I will not be updating this blog much as I go through the BOC.

The Basic School Period of Instruction

The Basic School has gone electronic! All our publications ("pubs") will be available online. This short post contains some information about that, including a link to the documents for your own curiosity. And I've obtained a tentative schedule for the POI.