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  • My PPG Backyard

    My friend Ryan and I were flying in my “PPG backyard” so to speak. This area is very close to where I live and is incredibly scenic- I consider it a privilege to live here. Ryan had just purchased a…

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  • And a good morning it is..

    Shot early in the morning from 300ft or so back in 2013 with the Sony Nex-6 (APS-C). It was a predecessor to their full frame MILC’s (Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Cameras) of today; cameras that revolutionized photography. The lens was a…

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  • Merry Christmas

    Warmest holiday greetings my friends – May you all have wonderful flights on this Christmas day. ~ Chris

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  • The World Waits for PPG Pilots

    It’s been a long time.. A long time since I lost my love, but the world waits for PPG pilots. PPG for me has always been about adventure but even more so about managing the risk involved which, like all…

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  • Minisode #35 – Easy Strobe Light Solution

    Today’s Minisode: An easy strobe light solution from Leland. Link: $21 bucks at Amazon.Com Welcome to the new (temporary) minisode format of the show, where I do short shows with a handheld recorder from different locations about the latest news…

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  • Minisode #36 – Easy RPM and CHT Gauges

    Today’s Minisode: Easy RPM and CHT gauge solutions from TrailTech Link: TrailTech.Net Digital Gauges Page Welcome to the new (temporary) minisode format of the show, where I do short shows with a handheld recorder from different locations with tips, tricks,…

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  • Minisode #33 – How to find out who the landowner is

    Today’s Minisode: How to find out who owns the beautiful piece of wide open land you want to fly on. Links ~ Google Earth Pro: http://www.google.com/earth/download/gep/agree.html App – Chart Explorer: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flightwise-chart-explorer/id364909735?mt=8 USPPA Land Owner Brochure & Waiver: http://www.usppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Brochure-Landowner.pdf Welcome to…

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  • Minisode #34 – What to do if you get questioned by the FAA

    Today’s Minisode: What to do if and when you ever get questioned by the FAA. Believe me, I know from personal experience. Link: FAR/AIM, Apple App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/far-aim/id361784690?mt=8 FAR/AIM, Google App Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asa2fly.faraimandroid&hl=en Welcome to the new (temporary) minisode format…

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  • Minisode #32 – Icarus Trophy Consternation

    Welcome to the new (temporary) minisode format of the show, where I do short shows with a handheld recorder from different locations about the latest news from within the industry. Today’s Minisode: Icarus Trophy Consternation and my thoughts about it.…

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  • Minisode #30 – The New Minisode Format

    Welcome to the new (temporary) minisode format of the show, where I do short shows with a handheld recorder from different locations about the latest news from within the industry. New! Online Store Help support this website/podcast by helping to…

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