Those of you that know me are probably, by this point, aware that I own an airplane. Furthermore, you’ve probably also figured out that I own an airplane is because my dad and I built one. This is a process that took nearly four years and, while it a great experience, was one that I do not recommend for the faint of heart or for those that are easily distracted. The last couple Christmases have been relaxing because dad and I have agreed to designated as an airplane day of rest – a day where not only do we not have to work on the airplane, but we also don’t have to feel badly about not working on it.
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Flying on Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008Watching a Shuttle Launch
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008And now, in a bit of a departure from the normal ruminations on theology and culture . . .
As many of you probably already know, I’m an aspiring aviator. Actually, I guess I’m technically an aviator, however, I’m not entirely comfortable with using the term to describe myself. For me, any use of the word “aviator” conjures up images of Ernest Gann or Saint Exupery, beside which I rank only as the basest of beginners – in aeronautical ability as well as literary prowess. I’ve had my pilot’s license for a few years now and have built a plane, which so far has not flown, but it’s done now and will fly in a couple weeks, barring any unforeseen complications.