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Gary @172mpilot.bsky.social · 1d

So humbled for this unique gift from the GT School of Aerospace Engineering commemorating my time on & chairing the advisory board. It was a labor of love and I look fwd to continuing to support the school in other ways.

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Gary @172mpilot.bsky.social · 7d

I flew for another HR this night and got in my official 3 night landings, so refreshed my night currency for another 90 days.

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Gary @172mpilot.bsky.social · 7d

Landing during that golden few minutes between sunset and full night. A bit of a gusting x-wind but love these views.... #FlightDeckMonday

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Gary @172mpilot.bsky.social · 7d

I did a thing today and it was a blast! Just a couple of more hours and gonna get this rating

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Gary @172mpilot.bsky.social · 10d

I couldn't agree more with the article. Pax need to take accountability for their actions, including endangering others due to their own selfishness to take their bags in an emergency evac. Criminal and/or financial penalties on pax is the ONLY way this will be fixed...

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Gary @172mpilot.bsky.social · 10d

Landing during that "golden hour", orange sky, glittering runway lights, calm winds, quiet frequencies.... a perfect evening for a flight.

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Gary @172mpilot.bsky.social · 15d

Don't stop me last night...😜

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Gary @172mpilot.bsky.social · 16d

Something extra peaceful about night flying. Gorgeous sunset views, usually light winds, calm skies and quiet radio frequencies....

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Gary @172mpilot.bsky.social · 18d

My ride home this afternoon, the venerable (and now somewhat rare with only ~100 still in operation) 717...

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Gary @172mpilot.bsky.social · 23d

I was honored to present on 2 panels at this week's All Wheels Up 2025 Global Forum on Accessible Air Travel. Important work making the entire flying experience safer and more comfortable for everyone, not just those with disabilities.

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Gary @172mpilot.bsky.social · 24d

Hello Mt Rainier.... Enjoyed my few days up in SEA for a work conference. Got the classic welcoming view on descent into SEA-TAC

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Gary @172mpilot.bsky.social · 29d

Trifecta late summer day. Morning starts with practice approaches in the RV14. Then 1st run since Achilles injury July 4, finished off with likely last trip on the lake for the season.

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Gary @172mpilot.bsky.social · Sep 20

Gorgeous morning for some mountain flying up in the N Georgia Mountains.

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Gary @172mpilot.bsky.social · Sep 15

Was finally able to get back in the AC after 2+ wks away (#FlightDeckMonday content). A family wedding in Boston and then vacation with the wife in Norway. I wish I had the 172 in Norway to see it from the air. It was breathtaking. Bucket list trip completed....

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Gary @172mpilot.bsky.social · Aug 23

Low IFR day with mild summer temps is a good day for a wash and wax. Definitely needed it after spending all that time this summer on mtc....

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Gary @172mpilot.bsky.social · Aug 22

Some backyard aerial acrobatics and dogfighting this week. They've been pretty scarce all summer but have returned in the last week or so.

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Gary @172mpilot.bsky.social · Aug 20

Happy #NationalAviationDay Aviation has been my passion and career since heading off to university for my AE degree.

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Gary @172mpilot.bsky.social · Aug 3

So relieved to FINALLY have her back home where she belongs after 9 weeks at annual! Now just waiting on Garmin for my replacement AP servos that failed. But at least those are under warranty... hand flying for a bit until then👍