Author Archives: david donovan

Dave’s Aerial Photos of Zion National Park

Posted on April 17, 2005 by david donovan

I did a lot of traveling around the country in 2002 on what I called an “early semi-retirement”. Of all the places I’ve been in this great country (and a few others), Zion National Park in southwest Utah is, in … Continue reading →

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It’s Official – Pilot’s License Finished!

Posted on November 11, 2004 by david donovan

After two years of arduous and costly training and the last several months of fighting with weather, schedule coordination, finances, instructors, and paperwork, I finally completed my checkride Tuesday and am now a licensed private pilot. After putting in a half … Continue reading →

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Pilot License Phase 2 of 4 complete – Written Exam

Posted on March 11, 2004 by david donovan

After doing a mock checkride examination (flight proficiency demonstration) with another instructor last weekend (phase 1) and doing very well on it, I went ahead with my written examination last night. This is a computerized test administered under video surveillance … Continue reading →

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Long-distance Solo Flight to Oshkosh

Posted on February 15, 2004 by david donovan

This time I had my nice new digital camera to take with me, and what a beautiful day it was. Cold, but with clear blue skies, calm winds, and a good 30 miles of visibility. By cold I mean temps … Continue reading →

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