FLY WITH OCM
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Life as a student pilot
Sharing the wins, turbulence, and everything in between from life as a student pilot.
Stories from the air
The adventures and interesting discoveries from the air .
Other “stuff”
Pilots also do stuff on the side, not just aviation content.
What I do.
I’m a recreational pilot who loves sharing the thrill and freedom of flying. Through my stories and experiences, I hope to inspire others to chase their own adventures in the sky. Join me as I explore the world one flight at a time.
Recent Posts
Lessons from the sky: What my Recreational Pilots License has taught me about life (so far)
When I started “really” learning to fly, I had visions of soaring through the clouds, the kind of scenes you see on inspirational posters or on movies. I certainly didn’t expect flying to quietly unravel a few life lessons along the way. But, as it turns out, a little aeroplane and a whole lot of open sky can teach you things you didn’t even know you needed to learn.
I’m flying this
11 years ago, I sat in the cockpit for the very first time on a Trial Instructional Flight.
I still remember the nervous excitement, the way my small hands held the controls, and that incredible moment when the wheels left the ground.
I walked away from that flight wide-eyed and completely in love with aviation — but I also had no idea when, or even if, I’d get to fly again.
Steep turns
Learning to fly is full of moments that burn themselves into your memory—the first time you take off solo, the concentration of a precision circuit, the quiet pride of nailing a smooth landing. But few things compare to the raw thrill of learning steep turns.