Though this is a little unusual, I want to say farewell to all fellow pilots I have gotten the pleasure of knowing since I moved to Oregon two years ago. I especially wanted to give shout outs to Bill Briskey and Dave Blizzard, two individuals that spent time mentoring me to become a better pilot. I was really lucky to end up in Oregon, where the flying is really phenomenal. From the coast, to Woodrat, to Pine Mountain, I really could not have imagined better conditions for an emerging intermediate pilot.
As I write this, I am on my way moving to the Big Island of Hawaii. I've contacted a few locals about flying opportunities, but haven't heard anything too solid about what lays in wait. If anyone knows someone in the flying community out there, I would sure use that contact information. If any of you find your way out there, be sure to look me up, my email and cell won't be changing. I'll be living on the south side of the island, near Volcano.
There's a chance I'll be returning to Oregon in a year or two's time. If that happens, you will see me in the air again.
Best wishes and farewell,