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Weather still pants - I don't need IIR I need a miracle, but I still managed to drag wife to the....

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Weather still pants - I don't need IIR I need a miracle, but I still managed to drag wife to the FLT Easter egg hunt, where she won a prize for the best decorated Cookie!!
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Clouds come down, Mountains go up? Flying to #aerofriedrichshafen is interesting #aero #aerofri....

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Clouds come down, Mountains go up? Flying to #aerofriedrichshafen is interesting
#aero #aerofriedrichshafen #c172 #euroga #pilotsofinstagram #pilotslife #aeroexpo #aviation #generalaviation #cessna #cessna172 #wearega #fredrichshafen #whiskeyalphapilot 2 Likes

It's the start of Aero Fredrichshaven in southern Germany. I didn't manage to make it there this....

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It's the start of Aero Fredrichshaven in southern Germany. I didn't manage to make it there this year, but it is worth going, we took KK across Europe in 2023 and had a blast.
https://youtu.be/Ls47QVu3eCg
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It's so boring
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Actually managed to hit the skies at the weekend, it was busy but fun - video now on the editing....

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Actually managed to hit the skies at the weekend, it was busy but fun - video now on the editing list
#whiskeyalphapilot #flying #pilotlife #learningtofly #cessna #cessna172 #aeroplane #aircraft #flight #C172 #TeamHighWing #avgeek #pilot #aviation #aviationphotography #aviationlovers #plane #airplane #instagramaviation Read More 18 Likes

Well KK is back from her annual, weather is good, so time for a flight… wifey said don’t for....

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Well KK is back from her annual, weather is good, so time for a flight… wifey said don’t forget to bring a camera!!!
#whiskeyalphapilot #flying #pilotlife #learningtofly #cessna #cessna172 #aeroplane #aircraft #flight #C172 #TeamHighWing #avgeek #pilot #aviation #aviationphotography #aviationlovers #plane Read More 1 Comments

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My latest Video is OUT - The Boys are back in Town and we go FLYING!!!
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The Bible of Flying, read the POH!!
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So what are the hidden costs?
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Will we make it? The Stakes are high
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I Confess. I do it for you.
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With all the fun of Heathrow being closed due to a substation fire, we missed an opportunity, as....

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With all the fun of Heathrow being closed due to a substation fire, we missed an opportunity, as KK is in for her annual, but we did do a Heathrow Zone crossing a couple of weeks ago. It is not Read More 1 Comments

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The Real Downside of Flight School Aircraft
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Ready for a Max (MATZ) penetration?
#whiskeyalphapilot #flying #pilotlife #learningtofly #cessna #cessna172 #aeroplane #aircraft #flight #C172 #TeamHighWing #avgeek #pilot #aviation #aviationphotography #aviationlovers #plane #airplane #instagramaviation #instaaviation #pilotsofinstagram 8 Likes

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Why Two Pilots Are Essential for Airline Safety!
#whiskeyalphapilot #learningtofly #pilotlife
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I listen to my critics. Look No Instructor & I Do the Radio!!Full Video on my YouTube Channel ::....

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I listen to my critics. Look No Instructor & I Do the Radio!!
Full Video on my YouTube Channel :: WhiskeyAlphaPilot
#whiskeyalphapilot #flying #pilotlife #learningtofly #cessna #cessna172 #aeroplane #aircraft #flight #C172 #TeamHighWing #avgeek #pilot #aviation #aviationphotography #aviationlovers #plane #airplane #instagramaviation #instaaviation Read More 6 Likes

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Why Owning your own aircraft can be a game changer
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Navigating the Wackly Elstree Circuit
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Not everyday you get to fly a C172 this area - can you guess where we are?
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Crew resource management - with the odd joke
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Why Flying at Elstree Keeps You on Your Toes!
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Finally back in the air, but with new toys in the cockpit, I try to unflatten my rusty landings ....

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Finally back in the air, but with new toys in the cockpit, I try to unflatten my rusty landings and master the glideless flapless approach - does it all go to plan?
Vidoe on My YouTube Channel
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Todays view…#generalaviation #c172 #pilotlife #teamhighwing

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Todays view…
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Flying to blow off the cobwebs. Someone was NOT happy to see us. something about 'get off my gra....

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Flying to blow off the cobwebs. Someone was NOT happy to see us. something about 'get off my grass/astroturf'
#whiskeyalphapilot #flying #pilotlife #learningtofly #cessna #cessna172 #aeroplane #aircraft #flight #C172 #TeamHighWing #avgeek #pilot #aviation #aviationphotography #aviationlovers #plane #airplane #instagramaviation #instaaviation Read More 20 Likes

Flying season has started. Can you guess where I went? Ed, one of my fellow owners flew there, I....

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Flying season has started. Can you guess where I went? Ed, one of my fellow owners flew there, I flew back - and yes I used the radio too!!! Video might be coming soon, assuming all the cameras worked.
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I let you into the secret as to how aircraft crash - and it is all down to Cheese.Latest Video o....

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I let you into the secret as to how aircraft crash - and it is all down to Cheese.
Latest Video on my YouTube Channel - WhiskeyAlphaPilot
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The question no pilot wants to hear - do you wish to declare an emergency?
#whiskeyalphapilot #flying #pilotlife #learningtofly #cessna #cessna172 #aeroplane #aircraft #flight #C172 #TeamHighWing #avgeek #pilot #aviation #aviationphotography #aviationlovers #plane #airplane #instagramaviation #instaaviation #pilotsofinstagram #generalaviation 21 Likes

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Even in a share the Costs will keep rising
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The Shocking reasons Pilots are not taught to spin
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Cessna v Extra, which is better?
#whiskeyalphapilot #flying #pilotlife #learningtofly #cessna #cessna172 #aeroplane #aircraft #flight #C172 #TeamHighWing #avgeek #pilot #aviation #aviationphotography #aviationlovers #plane #airplane #instagramaviation #instaaviation #pilotsofinstagram #pilotsoftiktok #generalaviation 17 Likes

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