While I appreciate the need for the sun for life on this planet, I would like to also point out some objections. For example, returning to the Bismarck airport at the end of tonight’s solo flight should have been a concern about the gusting winds, but instead, was a concern about that plus the sun [...]

Today I took the FAA private pilot written test. I guess I did OK. I passed, which is the main thing. Anyway, just a little bit more to go before I finish… I’m glad to put away the DVDs and the study guide book that I’ve been marking up in preparation for the test I [...]