Meandering Crandall

I've been watching, reading, and listening to piloting content to study for the private pilot written exam. Figuring out which formats help information stick to my brain best has been interesting:  Videos are good for base engine and weather concepts Charts and infographics help with relationships Listening while driving or walking helps me consolidate previously learned information Much of the content I'm able to understand from first principles, but some of it requires mnemonics (procedural limits especially). There are enough that I've decided I'll work on a memory palace as one of my last steps in study. Recently though, I've been running through practice quizzes with Brian's help. I'm enjoying sorting out what I already know, and what I have left to learn (e.g., chart reading, dial instruments, and knowing what type of engine conditions affect which instruments). Figuring out which words are important in test questions isn't hard, but that level...

After working as a content professional for over 35 years, I’m on to new adventures. It’s exhilarating and terrifying. For decades when I’ve introduced myself, I’ve talked about work and family. Now, I’m a student and traveler again, and working on getting comfortable floating in even more ambiguity. Upcoming adventures, in no particular order   Working toward my Private Pilot’s license - This is somewhat familiar ground, mostly because Brian got his Private Pilot and Instrument Flight Rating (IFR) licenses within the past year. I’ll be training in the Puget Sound area, as well as  doing lots of Flight Sim (although finding controls while wearing virtual reality goggles is still a struggle).  Traveling -  We’ve already got trips to Germany and Belize planned. Our goal is to get comfortable with only buying one-way tickets. Finding ways to give back - I plan to continue to deliver Meals on Wheels in West Seattle, but am open to other less-structured opportunit...