Fly With A Bose Aviation Headset Swayne Martin June 16, 2021 Original Clear communication is critical as a pilot, and so is protecting your hearing. I've been flying with a Bose Aviation headset since I was a student pilot, and can't recommend it enough. Whether you're a...
How To Get Your Seaplane Rating Swayne Martin September 12, 2020 Fun Flying, Original, Pinned, Professional Experience, Training 1 Comment Flying seaplanes fundamentally changes the way you fly as a pilot. You're no longer held back by paved runways and can fly directly into some of the most beautiful parts of the world. I had the opportunity to...
Instrument Training, Mountain Flying, and College Swayne Martin March 24, 2016 Fun Flying, Original, Private Pilot, Trips, UND Aerospace 1 Comment For the past few months, I've been completing my instrument flight training in Aviation 222 at UND. The course has been awesome so far and I've come to really enjoy the challenges of instrument flying....
The Ultimate Chipotle Delivery – Pilot Style Swayne Martin February 2, 2016 Fun Flying, Original, Private Pilot, Trips, UND Aerospace, Video 4 Comments Two of my best friends and pilots at UND, Madeline Lilley and Corey Komarec, planned a pretty fun trip this past weekend with me. While we love going to school and flying at the University of North Dakota,...
Summer Update Swayne Martin July 13, 2014 Original, Private Pilot, Trips Hey everyone! I just got back from a trip out to Boulder, Colorado to work with the guys at Boldmethod. It was a great time! We did some preparation for Air Venture 2014 and even got to do a little flying....
My First Solo Flight in a Cessna 172 (N9525V) Swayne Martin March 19, 2014 Original, Private Pilot, Training, Video 2 Comments The real fun in being a Private Pilot is having the opportunity to experience and learn on a variety of aircraft. After having done my PPL training in a Light Sport Aircraft (LSA), I knew I would want to bump...
Merry Christmas! Swayne Martin December 25, 2013 Original 1 Comment I hope everyone has a great Christmas and is able to spend some good time with friends and family. For my flight crew friends out there who might be traveling away from home, I hope you have a safe flight, and...
100,000 Views! (From Over 174 Countries!) Swayne Martin December 15, 2013 Original 2 Comments A huge milestone and personal goal of mine was just reached... the 100,000th view to this site! It has been a little under 1 year since I created this blog to document my flight training, showing what...
Happy Thanksgiving! Swayne Martin November 28, 2013 Original 2 Comments Hope everyone out there has a very happy Thanksgiving Day! All us of pilots should be especially thankful for the ability to fly freely in a world that just recently took to the skies. It's only been a...
Happy Father’s Day Swayne Martin June 17, 2013 Original 1 Comment Happy father's day to the greatest dad in the world who's supported me from the beginning. From the time I was a little guy, I was fortunate to be surrounded by supporting parents who always encouraged me to...
The School Year Ends and Summer Begins! Swayne Martin June 6, 2013 Original 2 Comments Today is my first real day of summer after having finished my last exam, Geometry, yesterday. I still can't really believe I'm finally on break. I've put so much effort in this year; I keep wondering "what's...
Happy Mother’s Day! Swayne Martin May 12, 2013 Original 3 Comments Happy Mother's Day to the greatest mom in the world who helped me begin to love aviation from an early age. You been with me from the beginning, I couldn't do it without you mom! You've been there with me...