by Mike Stephens

I suppose it’s okay to write about this now. There must be a statute of limitations on such stupidity, so I’m gambling that my telling this story will do more good than harm. Some of the particulars have been changed, though, just in case.

It was great, having that new Private pilot’s license in my pocket. I used every excuse to fly, and to fly new types, and it was getting to be fun, now that every single flight wasn’t just preparation for some kind of test. …