I was going through some old photos and found this from 2018. We were over the Pacific, 1000’ below a FedEx MD11. 1 nm offset for SLOP (Strategic Lateral Offset Procedure) gave us a nice view.

I’m supposed to be building a 2 meter RC Cub. I’ve been sidetracked since November building a wood fired oven. Mostly completed. First pizza a couple nights ago. Baked bread late last night

I need to post more. I’m still working on the RC Cub… slowly. A few other hobbies (and recovery from knee surgery) are intruding on my Cub construction. Here’s my fuselage build video. And Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! youtu.be/mb1KHAWmYX4?...

Poster from a past UPS Fleet Week . #UPS #Airplanes #CargoPlanes #B757 #Cargo #a300 #md11 #b767 #b747 #avgeek @aircargohowitworks.bsky.social @aerosavvy.com

Back on that other platform, I followed @aerosavvy.com for years— and today I got to have lunch with him! We had great chats about life, the state of the world, and of course the mighty 767. Thanks for a great afternoon, Ken! (Hopefully we can wrangle @ryanhoke.bsky.social to nerd out with us!)

Damn. Bad Bunny put on one HELL of an amazing show. Just wow.

So, I had this crazy idea of making some YouTube videos documenting my build of the 2 meter RC Cub. If you’re interested, here’s the playlist. First 2 episodes finished. I’m awkward in front of a camera. Be nice! 😆 youtube.com/playlist?lis...

40 years ago today, we lost seven heroes aboard Challenger. As an astronaut who commanded the space shuttle after this tragedy, I think about them often. Their courage pushed the boundaries of exploration. Today, we remember their sacrifice and the legacy they left behind.

Started building my Christmas present. It’s a Dancing Wings 2 meter wingspan J-3 Cub RC (electric motor).

But you don't want too much! ❄️🏠 #HokeyWx: tinyurl.com/waveweatherv...

Who wants a scale model Walt Disney World Resort’s Disney Skyliner in their backyard? 🙋🏼‍♂️ youtu.be/xGJl1Igv4NY

We had our family holiday cookie decorating party and dinner tonight. A little late but we got it done!

Finally completed my 1/144 scale UPS fleet. I built the DC-8 about 20 years ago. It started life as a Revell United DC-8-61. The 767-300 is an Aeroflot model by Russian maker Zvezda. 757-200 is a Minicraft NASA aircraft. The Zvezda kit was by far the best quality and easiest build. F**k ICE

One of my favorite Christmas gifts. Make dirty toilets great again!

Our Elf on a Shelf is extra creepy this year. Don’t stare into his eyes, and… Don’t BLINK. 🎄

You serious, Clark? 🎄🎅🏽

This video of me was shot somewhere over the Pacific a few years back on Christmas Eve. I’m not saying that’s Santa. But I’m not saying it isn’t! 🎅🏽

I’m getting a head start on Christmas morning cookery. Just finished 4 loaves of my mom’s Nizua: It’s a Finnish sweet bread flavored with cardamom, lots of butter, and topped with sliced almonds and turbinado sugar. It’s the best.

Time to watch this Christmas classic: Linus Sings the Police. 🎄 youtu.be/6AvBL2Mx2xA

I got to fly as safety pilot in my friend’s Mooney Bravo yesterday. He shot 2 RNAV approaches wearing foggles while I watched for traffic. Coolest approach was the RNAV 24 down to mins with a circle to land on 15. Fun!

Do you remember the big winter storm of December 2004? Hard to believe it’s been 21 years! ❄️

I scored 19 because I never had an AOL address. I did have an account with Quantum Link (Q-Link) which was the AOL predecessor for the Commodore 64/128. So, I’m awarding myself 2 bonus points for being extra old. Final score: 21 🤣

I installed iOS 26.1 on my phone. Ugly 🤢. Safari browser tab navigation is awkward. Does anyone like this?

I’m having a “Getting out of flying Hangar Sale” tomorrow. If you happen to live in Louisville and have access to the KLOU T-Hangars, I’m at the West-Ts, hangar 14. 9-Noon. Snow or shine!

Congratulation bud, really amazing to read. A gift for you - 4 postcards

I watched our Cherokee Six takeoff Monday with its new owner at the controls. 😢 As I was recording, it dawned on me that I had never watched or heard our plane take off. Odd feeling. My last flight as a pilot was Nov 22 when I test flew her after the annual (good thing I made a nice landing 😁).

Caught the last of the fall colors south of Louisville today.

This model has been sitting in my closet for over a decade. Figured it was time to put it together. Any guesses what it is? The balsa flyer in the background is a Guillow’s Cessna 180 my daughter started in grade school (8 yrs ago?). I finally covered it for her. Flies great.

First solo in the books! What an exhilarating experience. I am genuinely so proud! #studentpilot

I’m really happy with how Soarin’ turned out. I planned to 3D print a sign from Thingiverse. But it would be small & I didn’t like the existing designs. So I went big with foam board. Sign is 46”w x 14”h. Letters, swoosh, & glider are 3D printed. #Dissky #WDW #Disneyworld #Epcot #Disney

When you need an indoor ride during the afternoon #Epcot thunderstorm. #WDW #Dissky #Disney

Seems more like "Southeast America", right? 🌎 #HokeyWx: tinyurl.com/waveweatherv...

Working on a Disney thing for our basement wall. Styrofoam, 3D printer, LED strip lights, oh my! #Epcot #Dissky #WDW #Disneyworld

Just a heads up. I was able to schedule my COVID vaccine appointment. Online it will ask “do you have a condition that puts you at high risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19 virus.” Click yes and it will allow you to schedule an appointment. No questions asked. No proof required. Pass it on.

FOR OBVIOUS REASONS, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE UP TO DATE ON YOUR VACCINATIONS NOW.

I survived Oshkosh! Not sure if I gained weight from all the food; or lost it from all the walking. Either way, OSH was AMAZING. 🛩️ Here’s my review of 2025 #AirVenture from the point of view of a 1st timer. Aerosavvy.com/oshkosh2025

Yesterday I got to meet and hang out with @aerosavvy.com! He was so kind and funny and encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone a bit. 10/10 would hang out again. Pictured on the right is my friend Frosty who spent the day with us as well!

Oh, hello there, FiFi! B-29A Superfortress #AirVenture

Our P&W 747SP Test Bed departed to make room for another Boeing (really a McDonell Douglas), the C-17 Globemaster III

Titan Texans doing their thing at the nighttime #AirVenture airshow.

I’m no meteorologist, but I have a hunch this can’t be good. #AirVenture

The Mooney Anomaly at the #AirVenture Lycoming pavilion. Cool to see her in person!

National Park Service booth has cool badges.

My favorite toy store!

#AirVenture Exhibit Hangar D. Think state fair exhibit hall but ALL aviation… Except for the Gutter Guard lady. I can’t imagine she’ll sell a lot of gutters here, but good luck to her!

Free coffee ☕️ at Textron Aviation (Cessna/Beechcraft) pavilion!

A little moderate rain doesn’t stop the Titan AT-6 Texans and helicopter rides at #AirVenture

The (McDonnell Douglas) Boeing C-17 Globemaster III crew performed a nice reverse thrust demo after landing at #AirVenture