Category Archives: Defying Gravity

Green Crude (Gas) Made From….Algae?

As a SCUBA diver, and former marine aquarium junkie, I know a fair share about algae…you know, the nasty green or brown tiny plants that grow on the glass of an aquarium, or that turn ponds and unkept pools green?  … Continue reading

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My Student Pilot Cast Audio Cast

I don’t think I’ve mentioned this here yet, but I wanted to make anyone following this blog aware of one of my other endeavors.  I’m currently learning to fly (getting a private pilot license), and before starting, I decided to … Continue reading

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Mis-communication

Funny ad that demonstrates how mis-communication can really get you in trouble.

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Trent Takes the Controls

Here is a quick video from Trent’s and my flight.  My favorite part…”Do the brakes work up here?” You can hear the ATIS for Chandler (CHD) about halfway through the clip, if you are interested.  This is the first time … Continue reading

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Trent and I Go Flying

Trent and I went over to Chandler Airport today and jumped in a Cherokee 160 (with a CFI), and took a quick trip down to Casa Grande. We didn’t do this to go to Casa Grande, mind you, but for … Continue reading

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