A Quick Hop From Chandler to Casa Grande
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A Quick Hop From Chandler to Casa Grande

After sharing aviation with Young Eagles all morning, I launched from a busy Chandler Tower for a short flight home to Casa Grande. Join me in the Ranger R7 for plenty of authentic radio work, smooth desert flying, and a relaxing end to a great day.

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Giving Kids Their First Airplane Rides
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Giving Kids Their First Airplane Rides

Up before sunrise and ready to share the joy of flight! Today I flew two Young Eagles and gave them their first hands-on experience in a light sport airplane. They each took the controls, listened to real world radio calls, and experienced the thrill of flying from the front seat. Watching their excitement build and their confidence grow in the cockpit is what makes flying so rewarding.

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I Flew 100 Miles For The Perfect Meal!
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I Flew 100 Miles For The Perfect Meal!

We flew to Wickenburg for breakfast at Spurs Café, enjoyed a scenic desert flight in the Ranger R7, and spent the morning exploring this charming Western town with good food, great coffee, and small-town Arizona vibes.

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Flying to Kingman Airport Cafe and Exploring the Boneyard
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Flying to Kingman Airport Cafe and Exploring the Boneyard

Join me as I fly the Vashon Ranger R7 from Casa Grande to Kingman, Arizona for a real world Light Sport adventure. After a smooth flight across the desert, I touch down at Kingman Airport to explore the historic Boneyard, an aviation time capsule filled with retired aircraft and desert history. Sometimes the best destinations are found where the runways end.

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Departing the #1 Most Beautiful Airport in Arizona
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Departing the #1 Most Beautiful Airport in Arizona

Join us on a scenic return flight from Sedona back to Casa Grande in the Vashon Ranger R7. Departing from one of Arizona’s most stunning airports, we enjoy breathtaking red rock views, smooth cruising air, and real Light Sport flying across the desert landscape.

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Departing the #1 Most Beautiful Airport in Arizona

Join us on a scenic return flight from Sedona back to Casa Grande in the Vashon Ranger R7. Departing from one of Arizona’s most stunning airports, we enjoy breathtaking red rock views, smooth cruising air, and real Light Sport flying across the desert landscape.

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