So, you've got a new job, and you're placed on assignment that you think is, well, beneath you. It's not that the gig isn't good enough for you on some ego-tripping, own-back-patting, Beverly-Hills-living, bmw-driving, kneel-before-me kind of level. It's just that it's not very challenging on a technical proficiency level. Now, you want to make a great impression with the new boss, and part of your pay can be derived from bonuses tied to contract extensions. The question, how do you ever get out of it?

I flew my first instrument approach this weekend. It was the VOR 18 approach into Shelbyville, TN (SYI). It took me a while to make it back to the outbound course after crossing the VOR, but the procedure turn and step downs went well. Most importantly, when the foggles came off, there was the runway. Very cool. I need to get the 5 T's down so that I'm not as scattered when I need to time things.

I can't wait until El can look at me and say "Daddy, I want to go flying".