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27/05/2026

There are a lot of people in this world who become defined by what they can’t do.

And sometimes, other people will try to define you by it too.

They’ll focus on your deficits, lower your ceiling, and tell you what they think you’re capable of.

Don’t let them.

Growth doesn’t happen by obsessing over weaknesses. Growth happens when you recognize where you struggle while also learning to use your strengths to keep moving forward.

That’s what builds confidence.

I never want my kids to believe frustration means they aren’t capable. I want them to understand that struggle is part of becoming who they want to be.

No one gets to set the ceiling for you.

The sky is the limit!






15/05/2026

This year, I’ve watched something really special happen in Torrey.

Not just in flying, but in who he’s becoming.

More confidence. More composure. More trust in his own ability.

Little by little, I’ve stepped back more each flight, and he’s continued to rise to the moment.

This roll was another one of those moments.

Not because it was flashy, but because of the growth behind it.

What’s been really cool to watch is how the skills he’s learning in the cockpit seem to be carrying over into every part of his life. His grades, sports, relationships, and the way he carries himself overall.

Flying teaches discipline, decision-making, composure under pressure, and confidence. And I truly believe those lessons are shaping the person he’s becoming far beyond aviation.

More than anything, though, what makes us proudest is his grit. Watching him keep showing up, keep learning, and keep pushing through hard things even when they don’t come easy right away.






07/05/2026

She may have shown up dressed like a kitty… but she took her co-pilot duties very seriously.






28/04/2026

As a dad, my job isn’t to remove fear for him. It’s to show him he can move through it. This wasn’t about flying. It was about building confidence.






23/04/2026

Letting your kid do hard things starts long before the moment everyone sees.

This is where it begins.

I’m PIC at all times. He’s learning every step.






06/04/2026

He’s 12. We know this time is limited. So we make the most of it, showing up, being present, building something that lasts. More than flying, this is about raising him, loving him, and teaching him what it means to be a man and a father. Kids want to be seen, heard, and given your time. It doesn’t matter what that looks like, flying, biking, hiking, building, whatever your passions are, your kids want to be a part of them. One day he’ll look back on these moments. I just hope he remembers how deeply he was loved.






20/03/2026

Right before touchdown, he asked me to take the stick. I didn’t. I stayed on the controls with him, but let him bring it in.

Letting your kids do hard things doesn’t mean stepping back completely. It means staying close enough to support them when they ask, and trusting them enough to let them finish.

That’s how confidence is built. Proud of my son!






10/03/2026

Layla says flying is her favorite thing!

She’s only 5, but she already loves sitting in the right seat and learning the basics.

Future female pilot in the making?

Pilots, how old were you when you fell in love with flying? ✈️






05/03/2026

Torrey is 12 and has been learning to fly our RV-7 with me.

Recently, for the first time, he told me he wants to become a professional pilot someday. Hearing him say that out loud stopped me for a moment.

Up until now, it’s just been time in the air with my kids, sharing something I love and watching them experience it for themselves.

But hearing that… it changed something.

From this point on, every flight carries a little more weight. A little more purpose.

Now we’re not just flying. We’re building the skills that might one day carry him into the life he’s dreaming about.

And if I get to be the one helping him take those first steps toward that dream, that’s an incredible honor.






24/02/2026

At 11 years old, he took the controls for his first takeoff in our RV-7.

There’s preparation.
There’s guidance.
There’s trust.

And yes, there’s a little fear too.

“That was fun… and it was a little scary.”
That’s what courage sounds like.






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