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Author: Nick Leghorn

Nick Leghorn is an instrument rated private pilot (ASEL), writer, and general techy nerd living in Austin, Texas.
February 26, 2015 Nick Leghorn

Private Pilot Certificate: How Much Does It Cost?

I’ve seen a couple posts recently over on Reddit asking about the costs involved with a private pilot certificate. Its a

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February 22, 2015 Nick Leghorn

Review: Dual Electronics XGPS150A Bluetooth GPS

I love high-wing airplanes. They give a great view of the outside world, and are very easy to fly and

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February 21, 2015 Nick Leghorn

Flying Through the New York City Hudson River SFRA

I grew up in the New York City area. I’ve been to the city many times, and even held a few

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February 15, 2015 Nick Leghorn

Review: Garmin Pilot for Android

NOTE: This review features Garmin Pilot prior to version 4.3. I have been tracking the updates as they happen and

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February 14, 2015 Nick Leghorn

An Unexpected Visitor On The Ramp

I’m getting ready to start the flight portion of my instrument training, and while I’m waiting for the weather to

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February 11, 2015 Nick Leghorn

FlightPro App Stops Updating Charts Amid Apparent Internal Scuffle

For the latest information, check the newer article at this link. FlightPro was the very first aviation app I tried

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February 7, 2015 Nick Leghorn

Pre Flight: New York City Hudson River SFRA

In my (freshly started) flying career, I have only a few items that are really on my bucket list in

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February 4, 2015 Nick Leghorn

Alternator Failure at Night Over San Antonio

Mechanical failures in flight are something that is taught from day one during primary flight training, but rarely do students

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January 29, 2015 Nick Leghorn

When Airplanes Aren’t Where You Expect Them to Be

Since finishing my private pilot certificate, flying hours have been few and far between. That’s mainly due to the fact

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January 27, 2015 Nick Leghorn

How Long Between Passing your Check Ride and Getting your Printed Pilot’s Certificate?

After passing my check ride, I Googled around for a bit trying to find out how long it would take

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About the Author


Nick Leghorn is an instrument rated private pilot, writer, and tech nerd living in Austin, Texas.

He also maintains Thirty-One Whiskey (named in honor of his first plane) where he writes about whiskey, cigars, woodworking, and other miscellaneous hobbies.

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