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=K.C.'s Aviation Page=
I've been an aviation enthusiast for as long as I can remember, starting with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2.0 on the IBM PCjr when I was ten years old.  I obtained my FAA Private Pilot Certificate in October, 2001 after training at [https://www.theflightschool.com/ Flight School of Gwinnett] at [https://www.airnav.com/airport/KLZU KLZU], and my Instrument Rating in 2015 with [https://www.iflyifr.com/ PIC Schools].
I've been an aviation enthusiast for as long as I can remember, starting with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2.0 on the IBM PCjr when I was ten years old.  I obtained my FAA Private Pilot Certificate in October, 2001 after training at [https://www.theflightschool.com/ Flight School of Gwinnett] at [https://www.airnav.com/airport/KLZU KLZU], and my Instrument Rating in 2015 with [https://www.iflyifr.com/ PIC Schools].


[[File:FS20.png|alt=Microsoft Flight Simulator 2.0|thumb|How it started]]
[[File:FS20.png|alt=Microsoft Flight Simulator 2.0|thumb|How it started]]
[[File:Cockpit2.jpg|thumb|How it's going]]
[[File:Cockpit2.jpg|thumb|How it's going]]
As of January 2023 I have about 1100 hours as Pilot-in-Command.
As of January 2025 I have about 1300 hours as Pilot-in-Command.


=== My Aircraft ===
== My Aircraft ==
I previously owned a Cessna 172 Skyhawk and currently own a Cessna T210 Centurion.
I previously owned a Cessna 172 Skyhawk and currently own a Cessna T210 Centurion.


 
==== '''N2720L''' (Owned September 11, 2002 - October, 2018) ====
'''N2720L'''
 
1967 Cessna 172H
1967 Cessna 172H


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* Seats: 4
* Seats: 4
* Useful load: ~950 lbs.
* Useful load: ~950 lbs.
[[File:N2720L.jpg|thumb|N2720L]]
[[File:79B.jpg|alt=Cessna T210|thumb|N6779B]]


 
==== '''N6779B''' (Owned June 2018 - present) ====
'''N6779B'''
1978 Cessna T210M  
 
1978 Cessna T210M


* Engine: Continental Turbo TSIO-520-R
* Engine: Continental Turbo TSIO-520-R
* Seats: 6
* Seats: 6
* Useful Load: ~1500 lbs.
* Useful Load: ~1500 lbs.
== Online Resources ==
I plan most of my flights using [https://skyvector.com/ SkyVector]

Latest revision as of 13:45, 25 January 2025

I've been an aviation enthusiast for as long as I can remember, starting with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2.0 on the IBM PCjr when I was ten years old. I obtained my FAA Private Pilot Certificate in October, 2001 after training at Flight School of Gwinnett at KLZU, and my Instrument Rating in 2015 with PIC Schools.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2.0
How it started
How it's going

As of January 2025 I have about 1300 hours as Pilot-in-Command.

My Aircraft

I previously owned a Cessna 172 Skyhawk and currently own a Cessna T210 Centurion.

N2720L (Owned September 11, 2002 - October, 2018)

1967 Cessna 172H

  • Engine: Continental O-300-D
  • Seats: 4
  • Useful load: ~950 lbs.
N2720L
Cessna T210
N6779B

N6779B (Owned June 2018 - present)

1978 Cessna T210M

  • Engine: Continental Turbo TSIO-520-R
  • Seats: 6
  • Useful Load: ~1500 lbs.

Online Resources

I plan most of my flights using SkyVector