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Flights in 2011

09-Jul-11
Scott AFB Flight Training Center Annual Flying Clinic
403 02-Jul-11 Y Cessna T182T
N6329T
Mexico, MO (MYJ)
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Flight to practice various touch and gos at Mexico and back to Spirit
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402 30-May-11 Y Cessna T182T
N6329T
Poplar Bluff, MO (POF)
Perryville, MO (K02)
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Cross country flight, touch and gos, and normal flight.
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23-Apr-11
FAA 2011 National Safety Stand Down - Air Associates - Chesterfield, MO
401 17-Apr-11 Y Cessna T182T
N6329T
Hermann, MO (63M)
Sullivan, MO (UUV)
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Practice flight to do some touch and gos and just get back in the air.
400 12-Apr-11 Y Cessna 172S
N128RM
Alton, IL (ALN)
Sightseeing flight with Tea
02-Apr-11
FAA Smartt Field (St Charles County) Airport Super Seminar - Rules of the Airport, Runway Safety, Avoidance of Pilot Deviations & Sport Aviation
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29-Mar-11
Air Associates - Perpetual IFR Ground School - IFR Arrival and Approach (2 of 2) - Bob Kelly [Excellent]
24-Mar-11
AOPA Air Safety Seminar - Close Calls, Lessons Learned - Wings of Hope/St Louis, MO
15-Mar-11
Air Associates - Perpetual IFR Ground School - IFR Enroute - Jenny Fosdick
08-Mar-11
Air Associates - Perpetual IFR Ground School - IFR Departure - Jeremy Heimlich
399 02-Mar-11 Y Cirrus SR20
N2578B
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Safety pilot for instrument pilot practicing 3 ILS Instrument Approaches (2 hand flown, 1 autopilot coupled)
398 02-Mar-11 Y Cessna T182T
N6329T
Cahokia/St Louis, IL (CPS)
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Practiced touch and gos at Spirit (SUS) and Downtown (CPS) Airports
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15-Feb-11
Air Associates - Perpetual IFR Ground School - Flight Instruments - Tim Voithofer
11-Feb-11
Air Associates - Transitioning to Multi-Engines
08-Feb-11
Air Associates - Perpetual IFR Ground School - Graphical Weather Products 1 - Will Wobbe
03-Feb-11
Air Associates - Perpetual IFR Ground School - Textual Weather 1 - Will Wobbe
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397 26-Jan-11 Y Cessna 172S
N128RM
Highland, IL (H07)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Sightseeing the back to Alton to practice some touch and gos
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Flights in 2010

396 08-Dec-10 Y Cessna T182T
N6329T
Hermann, MO (63M)
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Night flight and 4 stop and go landings to get Night Passenger Current
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395 28-Nov-10 Y Cessna T182T
N6329T
Winamac, IN (RWN)
Rochester, IN (RCR)
Peru, IN (I76)
Logansport, IN (GGP)
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Cross country flight to Indiana to add 4 new airports
394 20-Nov-10 Y Cessna 172S
N128RM
St Jacob, IL (3K6)
Belleville, IL (BLV)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Sightseeing flight and practice touch and gos at Shafer Field, Mid-America, and Alton
393 09-Nov-10 Y Cessna 172R
N907MA
Cahokia/St Louis, IL (CPS)
Alton, IL (ALN)
St Charles, MO (SET)
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Flight around St Louis to get some pictures of Anderson Hospital
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392 09-Oct-10 Y Cessna T182T
N6329T
Jonesboro, AR (JBR)
Manila, AR (MXA)
Osceola, AR (7M4)
Blytheville, AR (BYH)
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Cross country flight to Arkansas to get new pictures of airports I have been to before
391 03-Oct-10 Y Cessna 172S
N128RM
Alton, IL (ALN)
Insurance Checkout to be able to rent from Aaero Aviation Services at ALN
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27-Sep-10
AOPA Safety Seminar: Real World IFR
25-Sep-10 Y
2010 St Louis Regional FlyIn
24-Sep-10 Y
Flyabout Movie
390 18-Sep-10 Y Cessna T182T
N6329T
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Return cross country flight from Sikeston, MO and Lamberts for lunch.
389 18-Sep-10 Y Cessna T182T
N6329T
Marked Tree, AR (6M8)
West Memphis, AR (AWM)
Memphis, TN (M01)
Millington, TN (2M8)
Millington, TN (NQA)
Sikeston, MO (SIK)
Cross country flight to Memphis, TN area, 5 new airports, then on to Sikeston, MO for lunch at Lamberts. Ben went along with me.
388 05-Sep-10 Y Cessna 172S
N895MC
Mexico, MO (MYJ)
Bowling Green, MO (H19)
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Cross country flight to Mexico and Bowling Green, MO to get new pictures.
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387 25-Aug-10 Y Cessna T182T
N6329T
Dearborn, MO (0C1)
Liberty, MO (0N0)
Mosby, MO (GPH)
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Cross country flight back from Kansas City Area
386 25-Aug-10 Y Cessna T182T
N6329T
Tarkio, MO (K57)
St Joseph, MO (STJ)
Cross country flight to Tarkio, MO and Kansas City area to add some new airports
21-Aug-10 Y
Fly-In Seminar, Lunch, and Landing Clinic
385 15-Aug-10 Y Cessna T182T
N6329T
Cahokia/St Louis, IL (CPS)
Alton, IL (ALN)
St Charles, MO (SET)
St Louis, MO (1H0)
St Louis, MO (SUS)
A little sightseeing and practice touch and gos without anyone else in the plane.
384 08-Aug-10 Y Cessna T182T
N6329T
Point Lookout, MO (PLK)
Branson, MO (BBG)
Harrison, AR (HRO)
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Cross country flight around Springfield, MO area, Harrison, AR, back to St Louis, MO and Flight Review
383 08-Aug-10 Y Cessna T182T
N6329T
Lamar, MO (LLU)
Aurora, MO (2H2)
Cassville, MO (94K)
Branson West, MO (FWB)
Cross country flight to Springfield, MO area and Flight Review
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382 11-Jul-10 Y Cessna T182T
N6329T
Hannibal, MO (HAE)
Columbia, IL (H49)
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Cross country to Hannibal along the river, back to home, look around Edwardsville, down past CPS and back to Spirit
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30-Jun-10
Air Associates - Perpetual Ground School -
Airspace and ATC
381 30-Jun-10 Y Cessna 172RG
N6464R
Fulton, MO (FTT)
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Cross Country flight in a 172RG, just for practice
380 19-Jun-10 Y Cessna T182T
N6329T
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Return flight from Louisville after a diversion to Vandalia and Litchfield due to weather
379 19-Jun-10 Y Cessna T182T
N6329T
Litchfield, IL (3LF)
Return flight from Louisville after a diversion from Vandalia to Litchfield due to weather
378 19-Jun-10 Y Cessna T182T
N6329T
Vandalia, IL (VLA)
Return flight from Louisville with a diversion to Vandalia, IL to avoid weather
377 19-Jun-10 Y Cessna T182T
N6329T
Salem, IN (I83)
Scottsburg, IN (3R8)
Madison, IN (IMS)
Hanover, IN (64I)
Frankfort, KY (FFT)
Louisville, KY (LOU)
Cross Country flight to Frankfort and Louisville, KY area
16-Jun-10
Air Associates - Perpetual Ground School -
Aerodynamics and Aircraft Performance
376 13-Jun-10 Y Cessna T182T
N6329T
Salem, MO (K33)
Houston, MO (M48)
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Cross country flight to get some new pictures of old airports
09-Jun-10
Air Associates - Perpetual Ground School -
G1000/GFC 700 Autopilot & Flight Director
08-Jun-10
FAA Safety Program - What Just Happened? & Spirit of St Louis Airport @ Air Associates
375 06-Jun-10 Y Cessna 172R
N907MA
Cahokia/St Louis, IL (CPS)
Alton, IL (ALN)
St Louis, MO (1H0)
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Visiting airports I hadn't been to in a while.
01-Jun-10
Air Associates - Perpetual Ground School -
G1000 Flight Plans and Navigation
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374 30-May-10 Y Cessna T182T
N6329T
Keokuk, IA (EOK)
Bowling Green, MO (H19)
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Return Cross country flight from Iowa to get new pictures of airports I have been to before.
373 30-May-10 Y Cessna T182T
N6329T
Bloomfield, IA (4K6)
Albia, IA (4C8)
Knoxville, IA (OXV)
Pella, IA (PEA)
Ottumwa, IA (OTM)
Cross country flight to Iowa to get new pictures of airports I have been to before.
372 23-May-10 Y Cessna 172S
N5331K
Malden, MO (MAW)
New Madrid, MO (EIW)
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Cross Country flight to get new pictures from some airports I have been to before
18-May-10
Air Associates - Perpetual Ground School -
Cross Country Operations
15-May-10
National Learn To Fly Day
at Air Associates of Missouri
11-May-10
Air Associates - Perpetual Ground School -
Airport Operations & Runway Incursions
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371 28-Apr-10 Y Cessna 182T
N2173E
Camdenton, MO (H21)
Salem, MO (K33)
Piedmont, MO (PYN)
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Flight to get some new pictures of airports I have been to before.
24-Apr-10
Safety Seminar-What Does It Mean To Be Pilot-In-Command (PIC)
20-Apr-10
Air Associates - Perpetual Ground School -
Understanding Instruments
17-Apr-10 Y
2010 FAASTeam National Safety Stand Down at KSUS
13-Apr-10
Air Associates - Perpetual Ground School -
Aircraft Systems
370 11-Apr-10 Y Cessna T182T
N6329T
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Return Cross Country Flight to Wisconsin and Schaumburg, IL for food and fuel
369 11-Apr-10 Y Cessna T182T
N6329T
Janesville, WI (JVL)
Delavan, WI (C59)
East Troy, WI (57C)
Burlington, WI (BUU)
Wilmot, WI (5K6)
Chicago/Schaumburg, IL (06C)
Cross Country Flight to Wisconsin, added 5 new airports then on to Schaumburg, IL for food and fuel
02-Apr-10 Y
Aaero Aviation Services
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30-Mar-10
Air Associates - Perpetual Ground School -
Air Space and ATC
368 30-Mar-10 Y Cessna T182T
N6213L
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Stalls, Slow Flight, Soft Field and Short Field Landings
27-Mar-10 Y
Air Associates of Missouri Grand Open House
367 26-Mar-10 Y Cessna T182T
N6329T
Rogers, AR (ROG)
Neosho, MO (EOS)
Monett, MO (HFJ)
Mount Vernon, MO (2MO)
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Return Cross Country flight from Oklahoma and Arkansas for food and fuel
366 26-Mar-10 Y Cessna T182T
N6329T
Joplin, MO (JLN)
Oswego, KS (K67)
Miami, OK (MIO)
Afton, OK (3O9)
Springdale, AR (ASG)
Cross Country flight to SW Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and stopping in Arkansas for food and fuel
16-Mar-10
Air Associates - Perpetual Ground School -
Aerodynamics and Aircraft Performance
365 05-Mar-10 Y Cessna T182T
N6329T
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Return cross country flight from Terre Haute, IN after going to Cincinnati area
364 05-Mar-10 Y Cessna T182T
N6329T
Covington/Cincinnati, KY (CVG)
Harrison, OH (I67)
Oxford, OH (OXD)
Richmond, IN (RID)
Connersville, IN (CEV)
New Castle, IN (UWL)
Terre Haute, IN (HUF)
Cross country flight to Cincinnati area, 6 new airports then back to Terre Haute for fuel.
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363 28-Feb-10 Y Cessna 182T
N2173E
Columbia, MO (COU)
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Introductory flight in C182T with Garmin G1000 / Flight to Columbia, MO (KCOU), 3 touch and gos, and back to Spirit of St Louis (KSUS)
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Flights in 2009

362 12-Dec-09 Y Diamond DA40
N578KS
St Charles, MO (SET)
St Charles, MO (3SQ)
Check out flight in Diamond DA40. Preflight, ? , Slow flight, Stalls, Touch and gos, landing.
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361 31-Oct-09 Y Cessna R182RG
N6056C
Maryville, MO (EVU)
Mount Ayr, IA (1Y3)
Lamoni, IA (LWD)
St Charles, MO (3SQ)
Return cross country flight from St. Joseph, MO Added 1 new airport in NW Missouri and 2 in Iowa on the way home.
360 31-Oct-09 Y Cessna R182RG
N6056C
St Joseph, MO (STJ)
Cross country flight to St Joseph, MO for food and fuel.
359 11-Oct-09 Y Cessna R182RG
N6056C
St Charles, MO (3SQ)
Return cross country flight from WI and northern IL.
358 11-Oct-09 Y Cessna R182RG
N6056C
Mineral Point, WI (MRJ)
Platteville, WI (PVB)
Lancaster, WI (73C)
Cassville, WI (C74)
Dubuque, IA (DBQ)
Cross country flight to WI and northern IL. Touch and gos at 5 airports, then stop for food and fuel.
357 04-Oct-09 Y Cessna R182RG
N6056C
St Charles, MO (SET)
Springfield, IL (SPI)
St Charles, MO (3SQ)
Normal Takeoffs and Landings, Slow Flight, Steep Turns, Power Off Stalls, cross country flight to Springfield, IL.
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356 30-Sep-09 Y Cessna 172N
N6343D
St Charles, MO (3SQ)
Flight around Alton to check out pipeline behind my property.
355 12-Sep-09 Y Cessna 172N
N6343D
St Charles, MO (3SQ)
Steep turns, slow flight, power off stall, VOR orientation, Emergency Descent, Normal Takeoff/Landings, Zero Flap Landings.
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354 29-Aug-09 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Stilwell, KS (63K)
Lee'S Summit, MO (LXT)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight from Kansas. Touch and gos at Stillwell, KS and Lee's Summit, MO, then back to Alton.
353 29-Aug-09 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Harrisonville, MO (LRY)
Paola, KS (K81)
Cross country flight to Harrisonville, MO and Paola, KA. Touch and gos at each, then stop at Paola for food and fuel.
352 22-Aug-09 Y Cessna 172S
N364MA
St Charles, MO (3SQ)
Moscow Mills, MO (M71)
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Cahokia/St Louis, IL (CPS)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Flight around St Louis. St Charles, Moscow Mills, Chesterfield, Downtown. Touch and gos at each, then back to Alton.
351 15-Aug-09 Y Cessna 172S
N297SP
Kankakee, IL (IKK)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country return flight from Indiana and Michigan, food and fuel.
350 15-Aug-09 Y Cessna 172S
N297SP
Michigan City, IN (MGC)
Benton Harbor, MI (BEH)
Griffith, IN (05C)
Cross country flight to Indiana and Michigan. Touch and gos at 2 new airports then on to Griffith, IN for food and fuel.
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349 31-Jul-09 Y Cessna 172R
N24338
Vandalia, IL (VLA)
Springfield, IL (SPI)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Vandalia and Springfield, IL using VORs and no GPS. Touch and gos at each, then back to Alton.
348 24-Jul-09 Y Cessna 172R
N28811
Shelbyville, IL (2H0)
Mattoon/ Charleston, IL (MTO)
Tuscola, IL (K96)
Taylorville, IL (TAZ)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Shelbyville, Mattoon, Tuscola, and Taylorville. Touch and gos and Pictures at each, then back to Alton.
347 18-Jul-09 Y Cessna 172R
N9577F
Cairo, IL (CIR)
Metropolis, IL (M30)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Southern IL for more pictures. Touch and gos at Cairo and Metropolis, then back to Alton.
346 10-Jul-09 Y Cessna 172R
N24338
Litchfield, IL (3LF)
St Jacob, IL (3K6)
Belleville, IL (BLV)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Practice Flight. Medical has expired again. Have to fly with CFI, thought I would do some practice and some touch and gos.
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345 28-Jun-09 Y Cessna 172S
N128RM
Sabetha, KS (K83)
Falls City, NE (FNB)
Maryville, MO (EVU)
Maryville, MO (78Y)
Albany, MO (K19)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Touch and Gos and pictures in Kansas and Nebraska before heading back to Alton.
344 28-Jun-09 Y Cessna 172S
N128RM
St Joseph, MO (STJ)
Cross country flight to St Joseph, MO for pictures and lunch before continuing on to Kansas and Nebraska for more touch and gos.
343 21-Jun-09 Y Cessna 172S
N297SP
Cahokia/St Louis, IL (CPS)
Sparta, IL (SAR)
Belleville, IL (BLV)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Sightseeing trip with Lucas. Flew past Downtown St Louis and the Arch to the JB Bridge, then on to Sparta for touch and gos and new pictures. North to home, around Edwardsville/Glen Carbon then back to Alton.
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342 23-May-09 Y Cessna 172S
N128RM
Delphi, IN (1I9)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Continuing cross country flight to Delphi, IN. Getting new pictures and doing touch and gos then back to Alton.
341 23-May-09 Y Cessna 172S
N128RM
Shelbyville, IN (GEZ)
Indianapolis, IN (HFY)
Indianapolis, IN (7L8)
Indianapolis, IN (MQJ)
Cross country flight to Indianapolis area. Touch and gos at 4 airports then stopping for food and fuel.
16-May-09 Y
FAA Safety Seminar - Scott A.F.B. Flight Training Center and Aero Club Super Safety Seminar
340 15-May-09 Y Cessna 172S
N128RM
Alton, IL (ALN)
Flight around Fox Creek Golf Course for Pictures, on to Anderson Hospital, my house, Rich's house, Leslie's House and Linda's house. Then back to Alton for touch and gos.
339 09-May-09 Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Alton, IL (ALN)
Return Cross country flight from Mosby, MO where I stopped for fuel.
338 09-May-09 Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Dearborn, MO (0C1)
Mosby, MO (GPH)
Flight from Atchison, KS to Mosby, MO with an over flight of Triple R Airport at Dearborn, MO. Touch and gos and landing at Mosby.
337 09-May-09 Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Cameron, MO (EZZ)
St Joseph, MO (STJ)
Atchison, KS (K59)
Cross country flight to Cameron and St Joseph, MO and Atchison, KS. Touch and gos at each, and stop for fuel.
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25-Apr-09
FAA Safety Seminar - Pilot Hazardous Attitudes
14-Apr-09
AOPA Safety Seminar - GPS from the Ground Up
336 11-Apr-09 Y Cessna 172R
N5172J
Lacon, IL (C75)
Peoria, IL (3MY)
Palmyra, IL (5K1)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Lacon, Peoria, and Palmyra, IL. Touch and gos at each, then back to Alton.
335 01-Apr-09 Y Cessna 172R
N2725A
Vandalia, IL (VLA)
Litchfield, IL (3LF)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Fun local flight. Around Edwardsville the to Vandalia and Litchfield. Touch and gos at each, then back to Alton. No GPS, just piloage and VORs
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334 14-Mar-09 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Alton, IL (ALN)
Return flight from Bloomington, IL after doing touch and gos in Sterling, Dixon, and Rochelle, IL.
333 14-Mar-09 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Sterling/Rockfalls, IL (SQI)
Dixon, IL (C73)
Rochelle, IL (RPJ)
Bloomington-Normal, IL (BMI)
Cross country flight to Sterling, Dixon, and Rochelle, IL. Touch and gos at each, then on to Bloomington for fuel and food.
332 01-Mar-09 Y Cessna 172R
N9532K
Litchfield, IL (3LF)
Highland, IL (H07)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Flight to get some night flight and at least 3 night landings.
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331 22-Feb-09 Y Cessna 172R
N24338
Alton, IL (ALN)
Helping Langa reposition 192MC to Chesterfield (SUS) and 24338 back to Alton (ALN).
330 22-Feb-09 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Bloomington-Normal, IL (BMI)
Peoria, IL (PIA)
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Cross country flight to Bloomington and Peoria, IL. Touch and gos at each, then on to Chesterfield, MO to switch out planes.
329 06-Feb-09 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Cahokia/St Louis, IL (CPS)
Belleville, IL (BLV)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Local flight to Downtown and Belleville. Touch and gos at each, then back to Alton.
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328 24-Jan-09 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Lewisport, KY (KY8)
Huntingburg, IN (HNB)
Flora, IL (FOA)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to KY, IN and IL. Touch and gos at 3 airports (1 New, 2 repeats), then back to Alton.
327 11-Jan-09 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Nevada, MO (NVD)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Return Cross country flight from KS. Touch and gos at another airport, then back to Alton.
326 11-Jan-09 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Butler, MO (BUM)
Pleasanton, KS (57K)
Fort Scott, KS (FSK)
Cross country flight to Kansas. Touch and gos at 2 airports, on to another for fuel.
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Flights in 2008

325 28-Dec-08 Y Cessna 172R
N9577F
Brazil, IN (0I2)
Clinton, IN (1I7)
Terre Haute, IN (3I3)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Indiana. Touch and gos at 3 airports, then back to Alton.
324 07-Dec-08 Cessna 172R
N24338
Brazil, IN (0I2)
Clinton, IN (1I7)
Terre Haute, IN (3I3)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Planned on a cross country flight to Indiana. It didn't work out that way.
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323 29-Nov-08 Y Cessna 172R
N24338
Alton, IL (ALN)
Sightseeing Trip north along the river, across the fields, past my house and back to Alton.
322 29-Nov-08 Y Cessna 172R
N24338
Alton, IL (ALN)
Sightseeing Trip along the riverfront, past the Arch, around past Ketchup Bottle, past Lisa's house, and back to Alton. Second trip of the day.
321 29-Nov-08 Y Cessna 172R
N24338
Alton, IL (ALN)
Sightseeing Trip along the riverfront, past the Arch, around past Ketchup Bottle, past Lisa's house, and back to Alton.
320 16-Nov-08 Y Cessna 172R
N361SA
Sturgis, KY (TWT)
Henderson, KY (EHR)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Sturgis and Henderson City, KY. Touch and gos at each, then back to Alton.
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319 31-Oct-08 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Huntingdon, TN (HZD)
Paris, TN (PHT)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Biennial Flight Review - Cross country flight to Huntingdon and Paris, TN. Touch and gos at each, then back to Alton
318 12-Oct-08 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Alton, IL (ALN)
Return Cross country flight from Sikeston, MO and lunch at Lamberts after doing touch and gos at 4 airports in Arkansas & Tennessee.
317 12-Oct-08 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Blytheville, AR (HKA)
Covington, TN (M04)
Halls, TN (M31)
Trenton, TN (TGC)
Sikeston, MO (SIK)
Cross country flight to Arkansas & Tennessee. Touch and gos at 4 airports, then on to Sikeston, MO for lunch at Lamberts.
11-Oct-08 Y
FAA Education Program - Takeoffs, Approaches & Landings
316 04-Oct-08 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Fairfield, IA (FFL)
Muscatine, IA (MUT)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Fairfield and Muscatine, IA. Touch and gos at each, then back to Alton.
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27-Sep-08 Y
2008 St Louis Regional FlyIn
315 21-Sep-08 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
St Charles, MO (SET)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Flight to St Charles County (SET), 3 Touch and gos, sightseeing up the MS river, Down the IL river, over towards Litchfield and home, then back to Alton for 10 touch and gos.
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314 30-Aug-08 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
North Vernon, IN (OVO)
Seymour, IN (SER)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Return cross country flight from Indiana. Stopped for lunch and fuel, then did touch and gos at 2 more airports on the way home.
313 30-Aug-08 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Franklin, IN (3FK)
Greensburg, IN (I34)
Columbus, IN (BAK)
Cross country flight to Indiana. Touch and gos at 3 airports, stop for lunch and fuel.
312 23-Aug-08 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Hardinsburg, KY (I93)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Return from cross country flight to KY. Lunch, Fuel, 1 more new airport for touch and gos then head home.
311 23-Aug-08 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Leitchfield, KY (M20)
Elizabethtown, KY (EKX)
Continuation of Cross country flight in KY. Had lunch, 3 more airports, touch and gos, fuel, and head home.
310 23-Aug-08 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Falls-Of-Rough, KY (2I3)
Cross country flight to KY. Lunch at Rough River State Park Lodge, then on to 3 more new airports for Touch and gos, get some fuel, and head home.
309 10-Aug-08 Y Cessna 172R
N24338
Alton, IL (ALN)
Practice Touch and Gos. Landings getting sloppy.
308 02-Aug-08 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
St Louis, MO (STL)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Night Flight to Lambert-St Louis International Airport (STL). My 300th new airport.
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307 29-Jul-08 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Mountain View, AR (7M2)
Calico Rock, AR (37T)
Mountain Home, AR (BPK)
Flippin, AR (FLP)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Return Cross country flight from Arkansas. 3 New airports. Lunch. 4 more new airprots, then back to Alton.
306 29-Jul-08 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Melbourne, AR (42A)
Batesville, AR (BVX)
Heber Springs, AR (HBZ)
Cross country flight to Arkansas. 3 New airports. Lunch. 4 more new airprots, then back to Alton.
305 26-Jul-08 Y Cessna 172S
N128RM
Champaign/Urbana, IL (CMI)
Springfield, IL (SPI)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Champaign and Springfield, IL. Touch and gos at each, then back to Alton.
304 20-Jul-08 Y Cessna 172RG
N9626B
Greenville, IL (GRE)
Litchfield, IL (3LF)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Flight in RG, just for fun.
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303 29-Jun-08 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Alton, IL (ALN)
Return flight after cross country flight to Southwestern MO and a stop in Jeff City for food and fuel.
302 29-Jun-08 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
El Dorado Springs, MO (87K)
Jefferson City, MO (JEF)
Continuation cross country flight to Southwestern MO. Added 1 more new airport then on to Jeff City for food and fuel.
301 29-Jun-08 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Springfield, MO (3DW)
Cross country flight to Springfield MO. 2 Touch and gos then land for bathroom break
300 08-Jun-08 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Alton, IL (ALN)
Return from cross country flight to Kentucky & Tennessee. Touch and gos at 2 airports, on to another for fuel, on to another for dinner.
299 08-Jun-08 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Clarksville, TN (CKV)
Gilbertsville, KY (M34)
Cross country flight in Tennessee. Touch and gos then on to another airport for fuel, on to another for dinner, then back to Alton.
298 08-Jun-08 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Russellville, KY (4M7)
Springfield, TN (M91)
Cross country flight to Kentucky & Tennessee. Touch and gos at 2 airports, on to another for fuel, on to another for dinner, then back to Alton.
297 01-Jun-08 Y Cessna 172R
N28811
Alton, IL (ALN)
Return flight from Jefferson City, MO.
296 01-Jun-08 Y Cessna 172R
N28811
Cameron, MO (EZZ)
Albany, MO (K19)
Bethany, MO (75K)
Trenton, MO (TRX)
Jefferson City, MO (JEF)
Cross country flight to Northwestern Missouri. Touch and gos or landings at 4 airports, then on to Jeff City for Fuel and Food.
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24-May-08 Y
2008 MidWest Regional Fly In at St Louis Downtown Airport (CPS)
21-May-08 Y
Langa Safety Seminar - Thunderstorms and Convection Connection
295 17-May-08 N Cessna 172R
N5172J
Alton, IL (ALN)
Return flight from Sikeston for dinner.
294 17-May-08 N Cessna 172R
N5172J
Blytheville, AR (HKA)
Covington, TN (M04)
Halls, TN (M31)
Trenton, TN (TGC)
Sikeston, MO (SIK)
Cross country flight to AR and TN. Touch and gos, then on to Sikeston for dinner.
293 10-May-08 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Hannibal, MO (HAE)
Quincy, IL (UIN)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Flew up the river looking at flooding, did touch & gos at Hannibal and Quincy, back down the river, past the Riverfront, around and back to Alton.
292 04-May-08 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Litchfield, IL (3LF)
Taylorville, IL (TAZ)
Springfield, IL (SPI)
Jacksonville, IL (IJX)
Alton, IL (ALN)
A signseeing trip to Staunton, IL to see RP Lumber, the on to Litchfield, Taylorville, Springfield, and Jacksonville. Touch and gos at each, then back to Alton.
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291 01-Mar-08 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Alton, IL (ALN)
Sightseeing flight around area and practice Touch and Gos at Alton.
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Flights in 2007

290 30-Dec-07 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Alton, IL (ALN)
Return flight after adding 4 new airports in TN then Diner in Marion, IL.
289 30-Dec-07 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Camden, TN (0M4)
Waverly, TN (0M5)
Dickson, TN (M02)
Mc Kinnon, TN (M93)
Marion, IL (MWA)
Cross country flight to TN. Touch and gos at 4 new airports then on to Marion for Diner.
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288 24-Nov-07 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Cedar Rapids, IA (CID)
Belle Plaine, IA (TZT)
Quincy, IL (UIN)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Iowa. Added 2 more airports, headed back to Quincy but didn't stop. Continued back to Alton.
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287 28-Oct-07 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Chariton, IA (CNC)
Knoxville, IA (OXV)
Pella, IA (PEA)
Oskaloosa, IA (OOA)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Iowa. Touch and gos at 4 new airports, then back to Alton.
286 13-Oct-07 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Indianapolis, IN (2R2)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Return flight from Indiana. Flew out, added 4 new airports, had lunch, now headed home.
285 13-Oct-07 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Monticello, IN (MCX)
Delphi, IN (1I9)
Sheridan, IN (5I4)
Indianapolis, IN (EYE)
Cross country flight to Indiana. Added 4 new airports, stopped for lunch at Rick's Cafe Boatyard.
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284 30-Sep-07 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Litchfield, IL (3LF)
Belleville, IL (BLV)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Practice Flight - Signseeing around Edwardsville, flew to Litchfield, 4 touch & gos, 1 go around, on to Belleville for 4 more T&Gs, then back to Alton for 4 more T&Gs.
29-Sep-07 Y
2007 Wings and Wheels at St Louis Regional Airport
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283 11-Aug-07 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Griffith, IN (05C)
Lake Village, IN (C98)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Returning cross country flight from Valparaiso, IN and 2 more new airports. Flew out over Lake Michigan
282 11-Aug-07 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Kentland, IN (50I)
Rensselaer, IN (RZL)
Valparaiso, IN (VPZ)
Cross country flight to Indiana. 3 new airports and lunch in Valparaiso, IN.
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281 31-Jul-07 Y Cirrus SR20
N365DP
Flight around Seattle Area.
280 27-Jul-07 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Alton, IL (ALN)
Return cross country flight from Iowa and dinner.
279 27-Jul-07 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Clinton, IA (CWI)
Maquoketa, IA (OQW)
Monticello, IA (MXO)
Marion, IA (C17)
Tipton, IA (8C4)
Iowa City, IA (IOW)
Cross country flight to Iowa. Touch and gos at 5 new airports then landing at Iowa City for dinner.
278 20-Jul-07 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
St Charles, MO (SET)
Moberly, MO (MBY)
Macon, MO (K89)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Quick flight to St Charles then a Cross country flight to Moberly and Macon, MO. Touch and gos at each, then back to Alton.
277 15-Jul-07 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Alton, IL (ALN)
Return Cross country flight from Walnut Ridge.
276 15-Jul-07 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Thayer, MO (42M)
Salem, AR (7M9)
Horseshoe Bend, AR (6M2)
Ash Flat, AR (CVK)
Pocahontas, AR (M70)
Walnut Ridge, AR (ARG)
Cross country flight to Arkansas. Touch and gos at 5 new airports, then on to Walnut Ridge.
275 08-Jul-07 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Alton, IL (ALN)
Return flight from Schaumburg and Lunch at Pilot Pete's
274 08-Jul-07 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Poplar Grove, IL (C77)
Beloit, WI (44C)
Chicago/Prospect Hgts/Wheeling, IL (PWK)
Chicago/Schaumburg, IL (06C)
Adding more airports. The last 2 in IL (excluding O'Hare and Midway) and 1 in Wisconson then on to lunch at Pilot Pete's
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273 16-Jun-07 Y Cessna 172S
N364MA
Paoli, IN (I42)
Salem, IN (I83)
Orleans, IN (7I4)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Indiana. Touch and gos 3 new airports, then back to Alton.
272 02-Jun-07 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Alton, IL (ALN)
Practice Flight. Did steep turns, power on/off stalls, S-Turns, Turns about a point, Emergency procedures, Soft field landings and takeoffs, floated down the runway.
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271 18-May-07 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Washington, IA (AWG)
Davenport, IA (DVN)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Washington and Davenport, IA. Touch and gos at each, then back to Alton.
270 13-May-07 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Marion, KY (5M9)
Fulton, KY (1M7)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Marion and Fulton, Kentucky. Touch and gos at each, then back to Alton.
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269 27-Apr-07 Y Cessna 172R
N361SA
Centralia, IL (ENL)
Effingham, IL (1H2)
Vandalia, IL (VLA)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Refresher flight to Centralia, Effingham & Vandalia. Touch and gos at each, then back to Alton.
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268 16-Mar-07 Y Cessna 172S
N297SP
Brookfield, MO (MO8)
Moscow Mills, MO (M71)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Brookfield, MO. 3 Touch and gos back to Greensfield for pictures, then back to Alton.
267 11-Mar-07 Y Cessna 172R
N5172J
Moscow Mills, MO (M71)
Washington, MO (FYG)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Flew low below St Louis Class B to Moscow Mills (M71), 3 touch and gos, on to Washington (Mo6) for 3 more, then out towards Sparta, back to the River, up past the Arch and back to Alton.
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266 16-Feb-07 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Moscow Mills, MO (M71)
Jefferson City, MO (JEF)
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Greensfield then on to Jeff City and Spirit of St Louis. Touch and gos at each, then back to Alton.
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Flights in 2006

265 15-Dec-06 Y Piper PA-44-180
N212CK
Jonesboro, AR (JBR)
Manila, AR (MXA)
Osceola, AR (7M4)
Blytheville, AR (BYH)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Arkansas. Touch and gos, then back to Alton.
264 10-Dec-06 Y Cessna 172RG
N4726V
Mattoon/ Charleston, IL (MTO)
Decatur, IL (DEC)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Mattoon and Decatur using only VORs, no GPS. Touch and gos at each, then back to Alton.
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263 24-Nov-06 Y Piper PA-44-180
N212CK
Murray, KY (CEY)
Cadiz, KY (1M9)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to KY. Touch and gos, then back to Alton.
262 03-Nov-06 Y Piper PA-44-180
N212CK
Humboldt, TN (M53)
Huntingdon, TN (HZD)
Paris, TN (PHT)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Tennessee. Touch and gos at 3 airports, then back to Alton.
Lost left alternator 107 miles from Alton
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261 29-Oct-06 Y Piper PA-44-180
N212CK
Centerville, IA (TVK)
Albia, IA (4C8)
Ottumwa, IA (OTM)
Bloomfield, IA (4K6)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Iowa. Touch and gos at 4 airports, then back to Alton.
260 20-Oct-06 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Vandalia, IL (VLA)
Mattoon/ Charleston, IL (MTO)
Taylorville, IL (TAZ)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Familiarization cross country flight in new 172 with G1000 instrument panel.
259 13-Oct-06 Y Piper PA-44-180
N212CK
Indianapolis, IN (IND)
Frankfort, IN (FKR)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Indianapolis and Frankfort, IN. Touch and gos at each, then back to Alton.
258 08-Oct-06 Y Sting 2000XS
N912TL
Greenville, IL (GRE)
Light Sport Aircraft Flight at Greenville AIRstravaganza
257 08-Oct-06 Y Schleicher ASK21
N315KS
Greenville, IL (GRE)
Glider Flight at Greenville AIRstravaganza
08-Oct-06 Y
2006 AIRstravaganza - Greenville, IL
256 06-Oct-06 Y Piper PA-44-180
N212CK
Hartford, KY (7K4)
Greenville, KY (M21)
Hopkinsville, KY (HVC)
Madisonville, KY (2I0)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to 4 new airports in Kentucky. Touch and gos at each, then back to Alton.
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30-Sep-06 Y
2006 Wings and Wheels at St Louis Regional Airport
255 29-Sep-06 Y Piper PA-44-180
N212CK
Bedford, IN (BFR)
French Lick, IN (FRH)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Planned Cross country flight to Hendricks County, Bedford, Orleans and French Lick, Indiana. Didn't work out that way, weather diversions due to rail.
254 15-Sep-06 Y Piper PA-44-180
N212CK
Alton, IL (ALN)
Return Cross country flight from Schaumberg (06C) after Dinner.
253 15-Sep-06 Y Piper PA-44-180
N212CK
Ottawa, IL (8N2)
Chicago/Waukegan, IL (UGN)
Grayslake, IL (C81)
Chicago/Schaumburg, IL (06C)
Cross country flight to SkyDive Chicago (8N2), Waukegan (UGN) and GraysLake, IL (C81) then on to Schaumberg (06C) for Dinner. Touch and gos at each, except Schaumberg.
252 08-Sep-06 Y Piper PA-44-180
N212CK
Vandalia, IL (VLA)
Salem, IL (SLO)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Simulated Instrument flight to Vandalia and Salem, then back to Alton.
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251 18-Aug-06 Piper PA-44-180
N212CK
Alton, IL (ALN)
Flew to the northwest. Alternators showing spikes, finally landing gear warning, headed back to Alton, breaker popped on landing gear
250 11-Aug-06 Cessna 172S
N364MA
Alton, IL (ALN)
Some sightseeing then touch and gos with various flaps, more sightseeing, climbed up to 8,000 feet then back to Alton
249 04-Aug-06 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Decatur, IL (DEC)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Decatur, IL. Touch and gos then back to Alton via DEC and VLA VORs.
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248 28-Jul-06 Piper PA-44-180
N212CK
Litchfield, IL (3LF)
Springfield, IL (SPI)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Goof off flight. Flew around, did some steep turns, slow flight, engine out practice, touch and gos at Litchfield and Springfield, then back to Alton
247 23-Jul-06 Y Boeing Stearman A75N1 PT17
N1942P
Alton, IL (ALN)
Flew around in Joe's Stearman
246 16-Jul-06 Piper PA-44-180
N212CK
Centralia, IL (ENL)
Greenville, IL (GRE)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Flight to Centralia then Greenville and back to Alton. Practiced steep turns and slow flight.
245 09-Jul-06 Y Cessna 172S G1000
N192MC
Springfield, IL (SPI)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Introduction flight to 172 with G1000 instrument panel. Cross country flight to Springfield, 2 touch and gos, then back to Alton.
244 07-Jul-06 Piper PA-44-180
N212CK
Mount Vernon, IL (MVN)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Refresher flight, over Edwardsville, then to Mt Vernon, and back to Alton for 3 landings
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24-Jun-06
FAA Education Program - Best Practices for Safe Airport Operations
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06-May-06 Y
Greater St Louis Air & Space Museum Fly-In
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243 23-Apr-06 Piper PA-44-180
N212CK
Alton, IL (ALN)
Practice flight with new instructor in Seminole Twin.
242 14-Apr-06 Y Cessna 172R
N158RA
Sullivan, MO (UUV)
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Sullivan, MO, back to Spirit of St Louis, touch and gos at each, up to STL VOR then back to Alton.
241 09-Apr-06 Cessna 172RG
N377PW
Greenville, IL (GRE)
Belleville, IL (BLV)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Fun flight to Greenville, Beleville, then back to Alton, Touch & Gos at each.
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240 29-Mar-06 Piper PA-44-180
N212CK
Alton, IL (ALN)
Just a fun flight. Flew around looking at things.
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239 10-Feb-06 Piper PA-44-180
N212CK
Alton, IL (ALN)
Short flight, climbed above clouds, looked around and practiced emergency procedures on way back to ALN
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238 08-Jan-06 Y Piper PA-44-180
N212CK
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight back from Columbia, MO.
237 08-Jan-06 Y Piper PA-44-180
N212CK
Columbia, MO (COU)
Cross country flight to Columbia, MO. Filed Instrument Flight Plan and flew under ATC control.
236 06-Jan-06 Y Piper PA-44-180
N212CK
Belleville, IL (BLV)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Practice flight, flew to Mid-America, did 2 touch and gos and 1 low approach, then back to Alton.
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Flights in 2005

235 23-Dec-05 Piper PA-44-180
N212CK
Muscatine, IA (MUT)
Fairfield, IA (FFL)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Muscataine, and Fairfield, IA. Touch and gos, then back to Alton.
234 16-Dec-05 Cessna 172R
N9532K
Centralia, IL (ENL)
Mount Vernon, IL (MVN)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Centralia and Mount Vernon for fun with Mike Thevel.
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233 07-Oct-05 Piper PA-44-180
N212CK
Litchfield, IL (3LF)
Palmyra, IL (5K1)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Slow flight, power On/Off stall, Single Engine Ops, Landsings, Emergency Procedures, Crosswind Landings, Short Field Takeoffs and Landings
01-Oct-05
FAA Education Program - Speak No Evil
01-Oct-05
2005 Fall Fly-In at St Louis Downtown Airport
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232 30-Sep-05 Piper PA-44-180
N212CK
Alton, IL (ALN)
Steep Turns, Single Engine Operations, Air Start, Vmc, Touch and Gos
24-Sep-05
2005 Wings and Wheels at Bethalto Regional Airport
231 04-Sep-05 Y Cessna 172R
N361SA
Indianapolis, IN (TYQ)
Lebanon, IN (6I4)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Return flight from Indianapolis and flying with Doug.
230 04-Sep-05 Cessna 172R
N361SA
Indianapolis, IN (UMP)
Flight with Doug-Stayed in the pattern, I did one touch and go, he did 1 landing
229 04-Sep-05 Y Cessna 172R
N361SA
Indianapolis, IN (UMP)
Cross country flight to Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport to meet Doug.
228 02-Sep-05 Y Cessna 172R
N9577F
Piggott, AR (7M7)
Rector, AR (7M8)
Paragould, AR (PGR)
Corning, AR (4M9)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Arkansas. Touch and gos, then back to Alton.
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227 21-Aug-05 Y Cessna 172R
N5172J
Owensboro, KY (OWB)
Tell City, IN (TEL)
Huntingburg, IN (HNB)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Owensboro, KY and Tel City & Huntingburg, IN. Touch and gos at each, then back to Alton.
226 11-Aug-05 Y Cessna 182S
N51759
Half Moon Bay, CA (HAF)
Palo Alto, CA (PAO)
San Carlos, CA (SQL)
Sightseeing flight with instructor from San Carlos, Bay Tour, Half Moon Bay, Palo Alto and back to San Carlos
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225 29-Jul-05 Y Cessna 172S
N364MA
Stockton, MO (MO3)
Bolivar, MO (M17)
Buffalo, MO (H17)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Stockton, Bolivar, and Buffalo, MO. Did touch and gos at each, then back to Alton.
224 16-Jul-05 Piper PA-44-180
N212CK
Alton, IL (ALN)
Slow Flight, Power On/Off Stall, Touch and Gos
223 10-Jul-05 Y Piper PA-44-180
N212CK
Alton, IL (ALN)
Introduction to the Piper Seminole - Preflight, Normal Takeoffs & Landings, Climb, Normal Turns, Descents, Pattern Work.
222 08-Jul-05 Y Cessna 172R
N2725A
Houston, MO (M48)
Mountain Grove, MO (1MO)
Ava, MO (AOV)
Mansfield, MO (03B)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight back to Houston, Mountain Grove, Ava Bill Martin, and Mansfield, MO. Touch and gos at each, then back to Alton.
221 02-Jul-05 Cessna 182S
N2724R
Alton, IL (ALN)
Return from from taking Ben and Lucas to Grandad's, and airplane engine problems.
220 02-Jul-05 Piper PA-28R-180
N3293R
Houston, MO (M48)
Flight around Houston (M48) in Joe's 1969 PA28R - SuperBee.
219 01-Jul-05 Cessna 182S
N2724R
Houston, MO (M48)
Cross country flight to Houston, MO to take Ben and Lucas to their Grandad's.
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218 24-Jun-05 Y Cessna 172RG
N377PW
Greenville, IL (GRE)
Salem, IL (SLO)
Centralia, IL (ENL)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Meandering flight around Edwardsville/Glen Carbon, out to Greenvile, down to Salem and Centralia then back to Alton.
217 17-Jun-05 Y Cessna 172RG
N377PW
Greencastle, IN (4I7)
Crawfordsville, IN (CFJ)
Danville, IL (DNV)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Greencastle and Crawfordsvil, IN, Danville, IL and back to Alton via VORs. Touch and gos at each.
216 15-Jun-05 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Alton, IL (ALN)
Return Cross country flight to Alton after landing at Jefferson City for fuel.
215 15-Jun-05 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Unionville, MO (K43)
Higginsville, MO (HIG)
Clinton, MO (GLY)
Warsaw, MO (RAW)
Jefferson City, MO (JEF)
Cross country flight to Unionville, Higginsville, Clinton, and Warsaw, MO. Touch and gos at each, then on to Jefferson City for fuel.
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214 29-May-05 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Steele, MO (M12)
Kennett, MO (TKX)
Hornersville, MO (37M)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Steele, Kennett, and Hornersville, MO. Touch & gos at each, then back to Alton.
213 27-May-05 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Alton, IL (ALN)
Headed south, when FS said thunderstorms across my route of flight, turned east and climbed up to 10,500 feet, turned about a bit, descended back to 3,000 feet, flew around a while then back to Alton for 15 Touch and Gos.
212 21-May-05 Y Cessna 172R
N9577F
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country return flight from Romeoville, IL.
211 21-May-05 Y Cessna 172R
N9577F
Chicago/Lake In The Hills, IL (3CK)
Chicago/West Chicago, IL (DPA)
Bolingbrook, IL (1C5)
Chicago/Romeoville, IL (LOT)
Cross country flight to Lake in the Hills, DuPage, Bolingbrook, and Romeoville, IL. Touch and gos at each, and stopped for fuel at Romeoville
210 15-May-05 Y Cessna 172RG
N377PW
Mattoon/ Charleston, IL (MTO)
Effingham, IL (1H2)
Salem, IL (SLO)
Centralia, IL (ENL)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Mattoon, Effingham, Salem and Centralia, IL using VORs. Touch and gos at each. 1 Go around at Effingham.
07-May-05
FAA Education Program - New Technology and Technically Advanced Aircraft
209 06-May-05 Y Cessna 172R
N24338
Litchfield, IL (3LF)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Wings flight with Matt Harris. Practiced flying from the right seat, steep turns, ground ref maneuvers, Power On/Off Stalls, Hood work, Engine out procedures, and T&Gs at Litchfield.
208 01-May-05 Y Cessna 172R
N361SA
Litchfield, IL (3LF)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Wings Flight with Jason Lebold. Practiced flying from the right seat, instrument work, steep turns, and touch and gos (from the right).
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207 24-Apr-05 Y Cessna 172RG
N377PW
Springfield, IL (SPI)
Vandalia, IL (VLA)
Litchfield, IL (3LF)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Springfield, Vandalia, and Litchfield, IL. 3 touch and gos at each, then down past Linda and Leslie, then back to Alton.
17-Apr-05 Y Beach Bonanza F33A
N186RL
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Indianapolis, IN to take Angela home. Rode in the back with Angela on the way and up front on the way back with Allen.
17-Apr-05 Y Beach Bonanza F33A
N186RL
Indianapolis, IN (IND)
Cross country flight to Indianapolis, IN to take Angela home. Rode in the back with Angela on the way.
206 15-Apr-05 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Carrollton, MO (K26)
Excelsior Springs, MO (3EX)
Bates City, MO (2M1)
Higginsville, MO (HIG)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Carrollton, Excelsior Springs, Bates City, and Higginsville, MO. 3 touch and gos at each, then back to Alton.
205 08-Apr-05 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Savanna, IL (SFY)
Apple River, IL (7A4)
Monroe, WI (EFT)
Freeport, IL (FEP)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Savanna, and Apple Grove, IL, Monroe, WI, and Freeport, IL. 2 touch and gos at each, then back to Alton.
204 03-Apr-05 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Dwight, IL (DTG)
Chicago, IL (IGQ)
Monee, IL (C56)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Dwight, Howel, Frankfort, Lansing, and Sanger, IL. 2 touch and gos at each, then back to Alton.
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203 29-Mar-05 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Washington, IN (DCY)
Terre Haute, IN (HUF)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Daviess Co and Terre Haute, IN 3 touch and gos at Daviess County, 4 at Terre Haute, then back to Alton following Highway 70 and Rte 140.
202 19-Mar-05 Cessna 172RG
N377PW
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight back from Columbia, MO. Had to stop for more fuel after cross country flight to Lexington and E Kansas City, MO
201 19-Mar-05 Y Cessna 172RG
N377PW
Lexington, MO (4K3)
Grain Valley, MO (3GV)
Higginsville, MO (HIG)
Columbia, MO (COU)
Cross country flight to Lexington, E KC, and Higginsville, MO. 2 T&Gs and 1 Go Around at Lexington and 2 T&Gs at East Kansas City. Couldnt find Higginsville. Landed at Columbia for more fuel. First time in RG by myself.
200 12-Mar-05 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Caruthersville, MO (M05)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight back from Dyersburg and lunch at Patsy's Sky Grill with 3 touch and gos at Caruthersville, MO.
199 12-Mar-05 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Union City, TN (UCY)
Dyersburg, TN (DYR)
Cross country flight to Union City and Dyersburg, TN. 3 touch and gos at Union City, then on to Dyersburg for Lunch at Patsy's Sky Grill.
198 06-Mar-05 Y Cessna 172R
N158RA
Mount Vernon, IL (MVN)
Vandalia, IL (VLA)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Mt. Vernon and Vandalia. 5 touch and gos at each, then back to Alton and 5 more.
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197 25-Feb-05 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Chillicothe, MO (CHT)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Chillicothe and Warrensburg, MO. 3 touch and gos at each, then back to Alton.
196 11-Feb-05 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Rochelle, IL (RPJ)
Dixon, IL (C73)
Sterling/Rockfalls, IL (SQI)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Rochelle, IL. 2 Touch and gos, then to Dixon for 3 more and to Sterling, IL for 3 more then back to Alton.
195 04-Feb-05 Cessna 182S
N2724R
Alton, IL (ALN)
Return cross country flight with Ben from Marion after dinner.
194 04-Feb-05 Cessna 182S
N2724R
Marion, IL (MWA)
Cross country flight to Marion for dinner with Ben at Sergio's.
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193 23-Jan-05 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
De Kalb, IL (DKB)
Peru, IL (VYS)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Return Cross Country flight from Schaumberg, IL and lunch at Pilot Pete's. 3 touch and gos at De Kalb and Peru, IL, then back to Alton.
192 23-Jan-05 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Chicago/Schaumburg, IL (06C)
Cross country flight to Schaumberg, IL for Lunch at Pilot Pete's.
08-Jan-05
FAA Education Program - 2005 Super Safety Seminar
06-Jan-05
FAA Education Program - Light Sport Aircraft and Errors of Complacency
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Flights in 2004

191 31-Dec-04 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Lake Geneva, WI (C02)
Alton, IL (ALN)
2 Touch and gos at Galt Field, short hop to Grand Geneva Resort, 3 touch and gos, then over to Belvidere to look at the Terminal, then Cross country flight back to Alton.
190 31-Dec-04 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Greenwood/Wonder Lake, IL (10C)
Cross country flight to Galt Field Greenwood/Wonder Lake, IL. Did a go around on first attempted landing.
189 29-Dec-04 Cessna 172RG
N377PW
Mount Vernon, IL (MVN)
Vandalia, IL (VLA)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to MVN and VLA. 2 touch and gos at Mount Vernon, 3 at Vandalia, then back to Alton.
188 26-Dec-04 Y Cessna 172R
N9532K
Kankakee, IL (IKK)
Morris, IL (C09)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Kankakee and Morris, IL. 3 stop and gos at each, then back to Alton for 3 more.
11-Dec-04
FAA Education Program - IFR/VFR Refresher, Flying Companion and Airworthiness Seminar
04-Dec-04
FAA Education Program - Midair Collision Avoidance
187 02-Dec-04 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Walnut Ridge, AR (ARG)
Pocahontas, AR (M70)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Walnut Ridge, AR (ARG) and Pocahontas, AR (M70). 3 touch and gos at Walnut Ridge. Flew to Pocahontas but couldn't find the airport. Then back to Alton. Mostly night flight.
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186 28-Nov-04 Y Cessna 172R
N5172J
Alton, IL (ALN)
Return Cross country flight from Casey, IL after brunch at Richard's Farm.
185 28-Nov-04 Y Cessna 172R
N5172J
Casey, IL (1H8)
Cross country flight to Casey, IL for brunch at Richard's Farm.
184 05-Nov-04 Y Cessna 172R
N361SA
Greenville, IL (GRE)
Vandalia, IL (VLA)
Litchfield, IL (3LF)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Flew to Troy VOR, then to Greenville, did 2 stop and gos, flew to Vandalia VOR then to Litchfield. Overflew the airport the back to Alton for 3 stop and gos. Refreshed my Night Currency.
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183 24-Oct-04 Y Cessna 172RG
N4726V
Centralia, IL (ENL)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country return flight using VORs from Marion, IL, 2 touch and gos, then back to Alton
182 24-Oct-04 Y Cessna 172RG
N4726V
Farmington, MO (FAM)
Cape Girardeau, MO (CGI)
Marion, IL (MWA)
Cross country flight using VORs to Carbondale and Marion, IL, 3 touch and gos at CGI, then land at Marion
181 17-Oct-04 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Camdenton, MO (H21)
Osage Beach, MO (K15)
Kaiser Lake Ozark, MO (AIZ)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Camdenton, Grand Glaize, and Lee C. Fine, around Lake of the Ozarks, 3 touch and gos at each, then back to Alton
180 03-Oct-04 Y Cessna 172R
N5172J
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight back from Mattoon to Alton after Lunch.
179 03-Oct-04 Y Cessna 172R
N5172J
Mattoon/ Charleston, IL (MTO)
Cross country flight to Mattoon, IL for Lunch.
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178 26-Sep-04 Y Cessna 172RG
N377PW
Springfield, IL (SPI)
Decatur, IL (DEC)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Springfield, and Decatur, IL. 3 touch and gos at each, then back to Alton.
25-Sep-04
2004 Wings and Wheels at Bethalto Regional Airport
177 12-Sep-04 Y Cessna 172R
N158RA
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight back from Sikeston, MO after lunch at Lambert's for my birthday.
176 12-Sep-04 Y Cessna 172R
N158RA
Sikeston, MO (SIK)
Cross country flight to Sikeston, MO for Lunch at Lambert's for my birthday.
175 10-Sep-04 Y Cessna 172RG
N377PW
Litchfield, IL (3LF)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Continued training in C172RG. Practiced Gear Emergencies, Touch and Gos at Litchfield and back at Alton
174 03-Sep-04 Y Cessna 172RG
N4726V
Alton, IL (ALN)
Introduction to Cessna 172RG-Cutlass
Complex training, Power On/Off Stalls, Slow Flight, Steep Turns, Emergency Procedures, Pattern Work, and Power Off Landing
173 01-Sep-04 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Richland, MO (MO1)
Lebanon, MO (LBO)
Fort Leonard Wood, MO (TBN)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Richland and Lebanon, MO and Fort Leonard Wood. 2 landings at Richland, 3 touch and gos at Lebanon and Waynesville, then back to Alton.
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22-Aug-04
I have done 1,000 landings (Touch & Gos, Stop & Gos, and full stop landings) 1,009 actually.
172 22-Aug-04 Y Cessna 172R
N5172J
Houston, MO (M48)
Cabool, MO (TVB)
Willow Springs, MO (1H5)
West Plains, MO (UNO)
Mountain View, MO (MNF)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross Country flight to Houston, Cabool, Willow Springs, West Plains, and Mountain View, MO. Did 15 touch and gos then back to Alton
171 15-Aug-04 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Greenville, IL (GRE)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Refamiliarization flight in Cessna 182.
170 13-Aug-04 Y Cessna 172R
N158RA
Versailles, MO (3VS)
Eldon, MO (H79)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross Country flight to Versailles, Eldon, and Gravois Mills, MO. Did 8 touch and gos and 2 go arounds then back to Alton
169 08-Aug-04 Y Cessna 172R
N9532K
Litchfield, IL (3LF)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Sighseeing flight with Derek.
168 06-Aug-04 Y Cessna 172R
N361SA
Marshall, MO (MHL)
Sedalia, MO (DMO)
Boonville, MO (VER)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Marshall, Sedalia, and Boonville, MO. 3 touch and gos at each, then back to Alton.
167 01-Aug-04 Y Cessna 172R
N158RA
Dexter, MO (DXE)
Malden, MO (MAW)
Campbell, MO (34M)
Doniphan, MO (X33)
Van Buren, MO (MO5)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Dexter, Malden, Campbell, Doniphan, & VanBuren, MO. 3 touch and gos at each, then back to Alton.
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166 18-Jul-04 Y Cessna 172R
N9532K
Kewanee, IL (EZI)
Aledo, IL (C00)
Monmouth, IL (C66)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Kewanee, Mercer County, & Monmouth. 3 touch and gos at each, then back to Alton.
165 16-Jul-04 Cessna 172R
N9577F
Terre Haute, IN (3I3)
Clinton, IN (1I7)
Brazil, IN (0I2)
Washington, IN (DCY)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to 3 airports near Terre Haute, IN, Skyking, Clinton, & Brazil/Clay County. 2 touch and gos at each, 1 go around at Skyking, then down to Daviess County for 2 more T&Gs then back to Alton.
164 11-Jul-04 Y Cessna 172R
N9532K
Alton, IL (ALN)
Passenger flight over Edwardsville, out 270 to canal, past St. Louis riverfront, over JB Bridge, around and up Hwy 159, out around my house and back to Alton for 4 touch and gos and 1 landing
163 09-Jul-04 Y Cessna 172R
N2725A
Monticello, MO (6M6)
Memphis, MO (03D)
Kirksville, MO (IRK)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Montecello, MO. 3 touch and gos, up to Memphis, MO, 3 more touch and gos, 3 more at Kirksville, then back to Alton.
162 04-Jul-04 Y Cessna 172S
N364MA
Poplar Bluff, MO (POF)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Poplar Bluff, MO. 2 touch and gos, started to go to Doniphan, MO, low clouds and gusting winds changed my mind, headed towards Greenville (to stay outside TFR), had to fly around a lot of storm clouds.
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161 25-Jun-04 Y Cessna 172R
N158RA
Burlington, IA (BRL)
Mount Pleasant, IA (MPZ)
Fort Madison, IA (FSW)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Burlington, IA. 3 touch and gos, over to Mt Pleasant, IA, 3 more touch and gos, back to Fort Madison, IA for 3 more touch and gos, then back to Alton.
160 19-Jun-04 Y Cessna 172R
N24338
Tiptonville, TN (0M2)
New Madrid, MO (EIW)
Gideon, MO (M85)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Reelfoot Lake (Tiptonville), TN. 3 touch and gos, over to New Madrid, MO, 3 more touch and gos, over to Gideon, MO for 3 more touch and gos, then back towards Alton, kill some time, do 3 night landings at Alton.
159 13-Jun-04 Cessna 172S
N364MA
Greenville, IL (GRE)
St Jacob, IL (3K6)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Short flight to Greenville, 3 touch and gos, over to Shaffer, 3 more touch and gos, back to Alton for 6 more.
03-Jun-04
3rd Class Medical Renewed
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25-May-04
FAA Education Program - Operation Raincheck held at St. Louis Tracon in St. Charles, MO
158 07-May-04 Y Cessna 172R
N361SA
Piedmont, MO (PYN)
Van Buren, MO (MO5)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Piedmont and Van Buren, MO, 1 landing and departure at Piedmont, overflight of Van Buren, then back to Alton.
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157 17-Apr-04 Y Cessna 172R
N9532K
Centralia, IL (ENL)
Vandalia, IL (VLA)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Centralia and Vandalia and back to Alton. Ryan along because of my expired Medical.
10-Apr-04
Received letter from FAA requesting additional information from my doctor. It was mailed on 07 April 04, 88 days after they report receiving my initial information.
Still can't fly.
03-Apr-04
Aviation Safety Program - The Successful Cross Country
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31-Mar-04
3rd Class Medical Expired.
Waiting on FAA.
FAA received information 01/09/04
156 19-Mar-04 Y Cessna 172R
N158RA
Paducah, KY (FIO)
Mayfield, KY (M25)
Princeton, KY (2M0)
Providence, KY (8M9)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Paducah, Mayfield, Princeton, and Providence, KY. Over flight only at West Kentucky (Paducah), Airport went private; 3 touch and gos at Mayfield; 2 at Princeton; 3 at Providnce; then back to Alton for 3 night landings
155 12-Mar-04 Y Cessna 172R
N9577F
Pontiac, IL (PNT)
Lacon, IL (C75)
Peoria, IL (3MY)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Pontiac, Lacon, and Mt Hawley, IL, 3 touch at Pontiac, 2 at Lacon and Mt. Hawly, then back to Alton for 1 touch and go, 2 stop and gos, and 1 full stop landing.
154 06-Mar-04 Cessna 172S
N5216U
Moberly, MO (MBY)
Brookfield, MO (MO8)
Macon, MO (K89)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Moberly, Brookfield and Macon, Missouri, 3 touch and gos each, then back to Alton. Flight following both ways
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153 27-Feb-04 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight back from Madison, MS taking PJ to the Canton Terminal
27-Feb-04
I have landed at 100 different airports.
152 27-Feb-04 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Madison, MS (MBO)
Cross country flight to Madison, MS to take PJ to the Canton Terminal
151 22-Feb-04 Y Cessna 172R
N2725A
Sikeston, MO (SIK)
Charleston, MO (CHQ)
Cairo, IL (CIR)
Metropolis, IL (M30)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Sikeston and Charleston, MO, Cairo and Metropolis, IL. Flight following on way down, but not home
150 13-Feb-04 Y Cessna 172R
N24338
Urbana, IL (C16)
Rantoul, IL (TIP)
Paxton, IL (1C1)
Danville, IL (DNV)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Urbana, Rantoul, Paxton, and Danville IL, 3 touch and gos each, then back to Alton, Danville and return were all at night. Flight following part way there and most of the way back.
149 08-Feb-04 Y Cessna 172R
N24338
Peoria, IL (PIA)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Peoria, IL, 3 Touch and gos, then back to Alton for 7 more. Used Flight Following both directions
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24-Jan-04 Y
Aviation Safety Program - 29th Annual, St. Louis and Southern Illinois Super Safety Seminar
148 23-Jan-04 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Sturgis, KY (TWT)
Henderson, KY (EHR)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Sturgis and Henderson, KY. 3 Touch and goes at each, then back to Alton, night flight and 1 night landing.
147 10-Jan-04 Y Cessna 172R
N9532K
Canton, IL (CTK)
Macomb, IL (MQB)
Carthage, IL (I48)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Canton, Macomb, and Carthage, IL with touch and gos at Canton and Macomb, then back to Alton. Flight Following most of both ways.
146 09-Jan-04 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Alton, IL (ALN)
Power off/on stalls, slow flight, steep turns, emergency descent, soft/short field touch and gos, normal crosswind touch and gos, go around, emergency approach/landing, simulated instrument - 2nd part of Wings flying
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Flights in 2003

145 31-Dec-03 Cessna 172R
N9532K
Litchfield, IL (3LF)
Greenville, IL (GRE)
Cahokia/St Louis, IL (CPS)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Practiced Steep Turns, slow flight, stall, touch and gos at Litchfield, Greenville, Downtown, 3 full stop night landings at Alton
144 24-Dec-03 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Moline, IL (MLI)
Galesburg, IL (GBG)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Moline, IL. 4 Touch and gos, back to Galesburg, IL, 3 touch and gos, back to Alton, Flight Following all the way there and most of the way back.
143 12-Dec-03 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country return flight from Marion, IL after dinner with Bill
142 12-Dec-03 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Belleville, IL (BLV)
Marion, IL (MWA)
Cross country flight with Bill to Belleville, 2 Touch and Gos, then on to Marion, IL for dinner.
141 06-Dec-03 Cessna 172S
N364MA
Litchfield, IL (3LF)
Alton, IL (ALN)
WINGs Flight Review with Ryan Brown. Did Power off/Power On stalls, Steep Turns, Slow Flight, Turns, Climbs, Descents under Foggles, Used St. Louis Approach to do instrument approach back to Alton due to haze and sun, Touch and gos and pattern work
140 06-Dec-03 Cessna 172S
N364MA
Alton, IL (ALN)
Practice flight. Did Power Off/Power On stalls, S-Turns, Turns around a Point, Steep Turns, and slow flight. One T&G on 29, turn to downwind for landing on 35.
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139 30-Nov-03 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Rockford, IL (RFD)
Chicago/Aurora, IL (ARR)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross Country flight to Rockford Airport in Rockford, IL for 3 Touch and Gos, then to Aurora, IL for 3 more touch and gos, over and down to Elwood Rail Yard, then back to Alton for landing. Used Flight Following there and back.
138 21-Nov-03 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Bloomington, IN (BMG)
Terre Haute, IN (HUF)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross Country flight to Monroe County Airport in Indiana for 3 Touch and Gos, then to Terre Haute, IN for 3 more, night landings, back to Alton for 4 Stop and Go landings. Used Flight Following there and back.
137 16-Nov-03 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Springfield, MO (SGF)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross Country flight to Springfield, MO for 3 Touch and Gos, then back through St. Louis Class Bravo Airspace to Alton, Flight Following to SGF
136 07-Nov-03 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Alton, IL (ALN)
Night flight from Marion, IL back to Alton with some sightseeing along the way and 3 full stop landings
135 07-Nov-03 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Marion, IL (MWA)
Cross country flight to Marion for Dinner at Sergio's Mexican Resturant
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30-Oct-03
AOPA Expo - Philadelphia
134 24-Oct-03 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Greenville, IL (GRE)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Sightseeing flight around Edwardsville, then over to Greenville, 6 touch and gos, back to Alton for 5 more
21-Oct-03
Aviation Safety Program - Flying and Surviving in Winter Weather
133 17-Oct-03 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Sullivan, IN (SIV)
Robinson, IL (RSV)
Lawrenceville, IL (LWV)
Mount Carmel, IL (AJG)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross Country flight to Sulivan County, IN, 3 T&Gs, on to Robinson, IL, for 3 more T&Gs, on to Lawrenceville, IL for 3 more T&Gs, on to Mt. Carmel, IL for 3 more T&Gs, then back to Alton for 2 T&Gs and 1 landing.
11-Oct-03
Aviation Safety Program - IFR Review
132 10-Oct-03 Y Cessna 172R
N158RA
Champaign/Urbana, IL (CMI)
Paris, IL (PRG)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross Country flight to Champaign, IL. 4 T&Gs, on to Paris, IL, for 3 more T&Gs, then back to Alton
131 05-Oct-03 Y Cessna 172R
N2725A
Carmi, IL (CUL)
Evansville, IN (EVV)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross Country flight to Carmi, IL. 3 T&Gs, on to Evansville, IN Class C, Towered airspace for 3 more T&Gs, then back to Alton
130 02-Oct-03 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Columbia, MO (COU)
Jefferson City, MO (JEF)
Salem, MO (K33)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross Country flight to Columbia, MO, 3 T&Gs, Jefferson City, MO, 3 T&Gs, down to Salem, MO for 3 T&Gs, back to STL Class B airspace, around to the south, past Downtown Airport and back to Alton
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129 28-Sep-03 Y Cessna 172R
N158RA
Springfield, IL (SPI)
Palmyra, IL (5K1)
Greenville, IL (GRE)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross Country flight to Springfield, IL, 4 T&Gs, Palmyra, IL, 1 T&G, over to Forestell VOR, back through STL Class B airspace, to Greenville, 2 T&G, back to land at Alton
25-Sep-03
Aviation Safety Program - Causal Factors of Accidents & Facts you should know before you leave the ground
128 19-Sep-03 Y Cessna 172S
N5216U
Gilbertsville, KY (M34)
Paducah, KY (PAH)
Cape Girardeau, MO (CGI)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross Country flight to Kentucky State Dam Airport-Gilbertsville, over to Paducah, then to Cape Girardeau, touch and gos at each, then back to Alton
15-Sep-03
3rd Class Medical Certificate Renewed
127 14-Sep-03 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Keokuk, IA (EOK)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross Country flight to Mississippi River then up to Keokuk, IA, 3 touchNgos, then back along river the to Alton
126 13-Sep-03 Y Boeing Stearman A75N1 PT17
N57250
Alton, IL (ALN)
Flew with Allen in his Steerman. He took off; I took the controls; flew to my house; Allen took controls, did steep turns and banks and flew back to Alton
125 07-Sep-03 Y Cessna 172S
N364MA
Decatur, IL (DEC)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross Country Flight to Decatur, 3 TouchNGos, 1 StopNGo, then back to Alton
124 05-Sep-03 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Joliet, IL (JOT)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross Country Flight to Elwood Rail Yard and Joliet Airport, for touch and go, night flight back to Alton for 3 stop and go landings to regain night currency
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123 22-Aug-03 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Bloomington-Normal, IL (BMI)
Peoria, IL (PIA)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross Country Flight to Bloomington, 2 Touch and Gos, over Normal Terminal and Assembly plant, to Peoria for touch and go, past Springfield and back to Alton
122 15-Aug-03 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Mount Vernon, IL (MVN)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Fly over Edwardsville and Main Street Extension, then Cross Country Flight to Mt Vernon, Touch and Gos, then back to Alton for some more
121 08-Aug-03 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Evansville, IN (EVV)
Alton, IL (ALN)
182 Cross Country Flight, Class C Operations, ATC Procedures, Touch and Gos
120 04-Aug-03 Cessna 182S
N2724R
Greenville, IL (GRE)
St Jacob, IL (3K6)
Alton, IL (ALN)
182 Training - Short/Soft Field Takeoff/Landings. Engine Out landing. Go Arounds. Pattern Work
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119 25-Jul-03 Y Cessna 182S
N2724R
Litchfield, IL (3LF)
Alton, IL (ALN)
182 Systems Review, Airspeeds, Power Setting, Touch and Gos, Crosswind Landings
118 04-Jul-03 Y Cessna 172S
N5216U
Quincy, IL (UIN)
Mount Sterling, IL (I63)
Pittsfield, IL (PPQ)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross Country flight to Quincy, Mt. Sterling and Pittsfield, IL with touch and gos then back to Alton
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117 28-Jun-03 Y Cessna 172R
N9577F
Alton, IL (ALN)
Sightseeing flight with Lisa, over Edwardsville/ Glen Carbon /Maryville, past St. Louis Riverfront, past Fenton Terminal and Six Flags, up Highway 159 and back to Alton
116 27-Jun-03 Y Cessna 172R
N24338
Belleville, IL (BLV)
Tuscola, IL (K96)
Taylorville, IL (TAZ)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Belleville, then Tuscola, then Taylorville, touch and gos at each then back to Alton
21-Jun-03
FAA Aviation Safety Program - Giving and Getting a Good Flight Review / Aircraft Incursions Airport Safety / OASIS-The Newest AFSS Tool
115 20-Jun-03 Y Cessna 172R
N24338
St Louis, MO (1H0)
Sullivan, MO (UUV)
Cuba, MO (UBX)
Rolla, MO (K07)
Rolla/Vichy, MO (VIH)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Creve Coeur, Sullivan, Cuba, Rolla Downtown, and Rolla National, with touch and gos at each then back to Alton via STL VOR
114 15-Jun-03 Y Cessna 172S
N5216U
Fulton, MO (FTT)
Hermann, MO (63M)
St Louis, MO (SUS)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Fulton and Hermann, MO then on to Spirit of St. Louis, with touch and gos at all. Past the Fenton Terminal then by the Ketchup Bottle and back to Alton
09-Jun-03 Y Beach Bonanza F33A
N186RL
Gilbertsville, KY (M34)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Rode along with Linda to Kentucky Dam State Park Airport, had lunch at Patti's Resturant in Grand Rivers, then back to Alton
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113 30-May-03 Y Cessna 172P
N127FR
Leadville, CO (LXV)
Sightseeing around Leadville, Colorado
112 26-May-03 Y Cessna 172R
N5172J
Bowling Green, MO (H19)
Monroe City, MO (K52)
Hannibal, MO (HAE)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross Country flight to Monroe City (past Bowling Green) and on to Hannibal - Touch and Gos at both, then back along river to Alton
111 23-May-03 Y Cessna 172R
N361SA
Pinckneyville, IL (PJY)
Carbondale/Murphysboro, IL (MDH)
Perryville, MO (K02)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross Country flight to Pinckneyville/Carbondale/Perryville with touch and goes then flight by Fenton Terminal and back to Alton
10-May-03
FAA Aviation Safety Program - Safe Operating Procedures in the Metro-East Area
110 09-May-03 Y Cessna 172R
N5172J
Greenville, IL (GRE)
Cahokia/St Louis, IL (CPS)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Flight to Greenville, 3 Touch and Gos, down and past Okawville past Bill's House, over to Downtown Airport, 5 T&Gs, back to ALN for 5 more
109 02-May-03 Y Cessna 172R
N24338
Pekin, IL (C15)
Manito, IL (C45)
Lincoln, IL (AAA)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross Country flight through Springfield Class C, Touch and Gos at Pekin, Manito, and Logan County, then back to Alton
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108 26-Apr-03 Y Cessna 172R
N2725A
Benton, IL (H96)
Marion, IL (MWA)
Harrisburg, IL (HSB)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight to Benton, Williamson (Marion), and Harrisburg, IL, touch and gos at each, then back to Alton to land.
107 14-Apr-03 Y Cessna 172S
N364MA
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight back from to Lafayette, IN for Business 101 Meeting at Lafayette Terminal
106 14-Apr-03 Y Cessna 172S
N364MA
Lafayette, IN (LAF)
Cross country flight to Lafayette, IN for Business 101 Meeting at Lafayette Terminal
105 11-Apr-03 Y Cessna 172S
N5216U
Fredericktown, MO (H88)
Farmington, MO (FAM)
Bismarck, MO (H57)
Potosi, MO (8WC)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country flight with Touch & Gos at Fredricktown, Farmington, Bismarck, and Washington County (Potosi), MO then back to Alton
104 05-Apr-03 Y Cessna 172S
N5216U
St Jacob, IL (3K6)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Flight to Shafer to practice Touch & Gos then back to Alton for more Touch & Gos
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103 30-Mar-03 Y Cessna 172R
N2725A
Washington, MO (FYG)
Linn, MO (1H3)
St Clair, MO (K39)
Festus, MO (FES)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross Country flight with Touch and Gos at Washington, Linn, St. Clair, and Festus, MO, past Downtown St. Louis, then back to Alton
102 23-Mar-03 Y Cessna 172R
N361SA
Vandalia, IL (VLA)
Olney-Noble, IL (OLY)
Fairfield, IL (FWC)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross Country flight with Touch and Gos at Vandalia, Olney, Fairfield and then back to Alton
101 21-Mar-03 Y Cessna 172R
N24338
Mexico, MO (MYJ)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross Country flight to Mexico and Bowling Green Missouri. 3 Touch and Gos at each then back to Alton for 2 more landings.
100 14-Mar-03 Y Cessna 172R
N5172J
Jacksonville, IL (IJX)
Beardstown, IL (K06)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross country using VOR radials as waypoints, Crosswind and regular Touch & Gos
099 08-Mar-03 Y Cessna 172R
N5172J
Alton, IL (ALN)
Sightseeing flight with Denise, over Edwardsville, past St. Louis and the Arch, down to Jefferson Barrack Bridge, back around Belleville and over my house then back to Alton. Had to use Special VFR to get back into airport. Ceiling at 1700 and 2.5 mile vi
097 07-Mar-03 Y Cessna 172S
N364MA
Casey, IL (1H8)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross Country flight to Casey, 4 Touch & Gos, then back to Alton
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098 21-Feb-03 Cessna 172R
N24338
St Jacob, IL (3K6)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Crosswind Takeoffs/Landings - Soft field, Short field, and normal Landings at Shafer and Alton
096 14-Feb-03 Y Cessna 172R
N5172J
Alton, IL (ALN)
Intro to IMC Conditions, Instrument Procedures, and Instrument Approaches
095 07-Feb-03 Y Cessna 172S
N364MA
Mattoon/ Charleston, IL (MTO)
Casey, IL (1H8)
Effingham, IL (1H2)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Flight to Matoon and Casey, IL then back to Alton via Effingham, Highway 70 and Route 140
05-Feb-03
FAA Aviation Safety Program - Night Operations - Spatial Disorientation and Vertigo
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094 27-Jan-03 Y Cessna 172R
N9532K
St Jacob, IL (3K6)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Practiced Steep Turns, Power On/Off Stalls, Turns Around a Point, and Touch & Gos at Shaffer and Alton
24-Jan-03
Didn't get to fly, to cold. New policy at Langa, no flying if temperature below 10F/-6C
093 17-Jan-03 Y Cessna 172S
N364MA
Centralia, IL (ENL)
Mount Vernon, IL (MVN)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross Country flight to Centralia and Mt. Vernon then back to Alton - Touch & Gos at all 3 airports
11-Jan-03
2003 Super Safety Seminar in Springfield, IL
092 10-Jan-03 Y Cessna 172S
N364MA
St Charles, MO (SET)
St Charles, MO (3SQ)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Take offs and landings and Touch & Gos
091 03-Jan-03 Y Cessna 172R
N9577F
Alton, IL (ALN)
Return trip from Centralia after Electrical Problem
090 03-Jan-03 Y Cessna 172R
N9577F
Flora, IL (FOA)
Centralia, IL (ENL)
Flight to Flora then Centralia using VORs and Instruments, NOT GPS. Electrical Problem near Centralia.
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Flights in 2002

089 27-Dec-02 Y Cessna 172R
N5172J
Alton, IL (ALN)
Basic skills, Power On/Off Stalls, Turns around a point, S-Turns, Touch and Gos.
20-Dec-02
Flight cancelled due to high gusty winds - reviewed POH and avionics
088 06-Dec-02 Y Cessna 172S
N364MA
St Charles, MO (SET)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Took Jon up and flew to St. Charles, MO, did one Touch and Go, then flew along the river past Downtown St. Louis, MO, over my house and back to Alton.
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087 29-Nov-02 Y Cessna 172R
N5172J
St Charles, MO (SET)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Took Ben up and took some pictures and then went to Smartt Field and practiced Touch and Gos and then back to Alton
086 22-Nov-02 Y Cessna 172S
N5216U
Alton, IL (ALN)
Siteseeing flight around Edwardsville, Riverfront, and Okawville with Bill (My first non-family passenger).
085 08-Nov-02 Y Cessna 172S
N5216U
Greenville, IL (GRE)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Flight to Greenville, IL to practice some Touch and Gos, some siteseeing and then back to ALN to do 3 night landings.
084 01-Nov-02 Cessna 172R
N361SA
St Charles, MO (SET)
St Jacob, IL (3K6)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Touch and Gos, Power on/off Stalls, sightseeing
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083 18-Oct-02 Y Cessna 172R
N361SA
Palmyra, IL (5K1)
Greenville, IL (GRE)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Flight to Palmyra and Greenville - practice Go Arounds and Touch and Gos
12-Oct-02
Received my license.
It says "Date of Issue 12 Aug 2002", but I received it 2 months to the day later.
082 11-Oct-02 Y Cessna 172S
N5216U
Litchfield, IL (3LF)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Flight to Litchfield to practice some Touch and Gos then back to ALN via Pilotage, could hardly see due to haze.
04-Oct-02
Flight cancelled due to high winds
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081 27-Sep-02 Y Cessna 172R
N2725A
Shelbyville, IL (2H0)
Alton, IL (ALN)
VOR Navigation and Pilotage there and GPS back to ALN
080 22-Sep-02 Y Cessna 172R
N361SA
Alton, IL (ALN)
Third Passenger Flight with Derek - Scenic flight around Edwardsville Area and StL Riverfront
20-Sep-02
Flight cancelled due to bad weather
079 06-Sep-02 Y Cessna 172R
N361SA
Salem, IL (SLO)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Flight to Salem, IL - 2 Touch and Gos, Back to Alton and 2 more Touch and Gos
078 02-Sep-02 Cessna 172R
N9577F
Alton, IL (ALN)
Second Passenger Flight with Ben - Scenic flight around Edwardsville area and StL Riverfront
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077 30-Aug-02 Cessna 172R
N2725A
Vandalia, IL (VLA)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Solo flight to Vandalia, IL
076 24-Aug-02 Y Cessna 172R
N361SA
Alton, IL (ALN)
First Passenger Flight - Scenic flight around Edwardsville area and St. Louis Riverfront
075 23-Aug-02 Y Cessna 172R
N361SA
Sparta, IL (SAR)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Pilotage and VOR Van Practice to Sparta, IL - Touch & Gos then back to ALN for 3 more Touch and Gos
074 16-Aug-02 Cessna 172R
N5172J
Alton, IL (ALN)
Scenic flight and Touch and Go practice
073 12-Aug-02 Cessna 172R
N361SA
Alton, IL (ALN)
Flight back from Centralia, IL - First as Certified Private Pilot
072 12-Aug-02 Cessna 172R
N361SA
Centralia, IL (ENL)
Checkride with Les Erb
071 12-Aug-02 Cessna 172R
N361SA
Centralia, IL (ENL)
Flight to Centralia for Checkride
070 09-Aug-02 Cessna 172R
N9577F
Alton, IL (ALN)
Final Progress Check with Chad
05-Aug-02
Pre-Checkride work with Kirk, didn't get to do any flying
069 02-Aug-02 Cessna 172R
N9532K
Litchfield, IL (3LF)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Practice with Kirk - Slow Flight, Stalls Power On/Off, Steep Turns, Emergency Decent, Soft Field Takeoffs & Landing, Short Field and Normal Landing
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068 29-Jul-02 Y Cessna 172R
N24338
Alton, IL (ALN)
Solo Practice - S-Turns, Turns Around A Point, Crosswind Takeoffs and Landings
067 26-Jul-02 Y Cessna 172R
N9577F
Litchfield, IL (3LF)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Solo Practice - Sightseeing and Takeoffs & Landings - Regular, Soft Field, Short Field over an Obstacle
066 22-Jul-02 Cessna 172R
N9532K
Litchfield, IL (3LF)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Solo Practice - Steep Turns, Power On/Off Stalls, Cross Wind Takeoffs and Landings.
065 19-Jul-02 Cessna 172R
N9532K
Alton, IL (ALN)
Solo Practice - Takeoffs and Landings - Short Field Takeoff, Short Field Landings over Obstacle, No Flaps Landings, Soft Field Landings straight into a Soft Field Takeoffs, Normal and Crosswind Takeoffs and Landings.
064 15-Jul-02 Cessna 172R
N9577F
Alton, IL (ALN)
Solo Practice - Steep Turns, Power On/Off Stalls, Sightseeing, Takeoffs and Landings, Go Around
12-Jul-02
Flight cancelled due to low ceilings
063 08-Jul-02 Cessna 172R
N2725A
Alton, IL (ALN)
Practice with Kirk - Steep Turns, Slow Flight, Power On/Off Stalls, S-Turns, Turns Around A Point, Soft, Short Field Takeoffs and Landings
062 05-Jul-02 Cessna 172R
N5172J
Alton, IL (ALN)
Solo Practice - Steep Turns, Power On/Off Stalls, sightseeing, Takeoffs and Landings
061 01-Jul-02 Cessna 172R
N9577F
Alton, IL (ALN)
Progress check with Keith. Steep Turns, Slow Flight, Power On/Off Stalls, Emergency decent, Takeoffs and Landings, Soft field Takeoff, Short field landing, Turns around a point, Pattern Work
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060 28-Jun-02 Cessna 172R
N361SA
Alton, IL (ALN)
Solo Practice - Flew along river, then to Greenville, IL, Power On/Off Stalls, Slow flight, and Takeoffs and Landings.
059 24-Jun-02 Cessna 172R
N2725A
Alton, IL (ALN)
S-Turns, Turns Around A Point, and Sightseeing
058 21-Jun-02 Cessna 172R
N5172J
Litchfield, IL (3LF)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Solo Practice - Steep Turns, Stalls, Takeoffs and Landings
057 17-Jun-02 Cessna 172R
N361SA
Litchfield, IL (3LF)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Solo Practice - Steep Turns, Stalls, Takeoffs and Landings
14-Jun-02
Flight cancelled due to high winds
056 10-Jun-02 Cessna 172R
N361SA
St Jacob, IL (3K6)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Progress check with Chief Flight Instructor
07-Jun-02
Flight cancelled due to extreme haze
055 03-Jun-02 Y Cessna 172R
N9577F
St Charles, MO (SET)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Sightseeing and Crosswind Takeoffs and Landings at St. Charles County, MO (SET) and Alton, IL (ALN)
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054 31-May-02 Y Cessna 172R
N5172J
Alton, IL (ALN)
Stalls, Steep Turns, Sight seeing, Crosswind Takeoffs and Landings
053 27-May-02 Cessna 172R
N5172J
Alton, IL (ALN)
Steep Turns, Power On/Off Stalls, S-Turns, Turns Around a point, slow flight, Takeoffs and Landings.
24-May-02
Flight cancelled due to bad weather
052 20-May-02 Cessna 172R
N9532K
Centralia, IL (ENL)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross Country flight to Centralia, IL. Practiced Takeoffs and Landings there then returned to Alton and practiced some more.
17-May-02
Flight cancelled due to bad weather
051 13-May-02 Y Cessna 172R
N361SA
Alton, IL (ALN)
Steep Turns, Stalls, Pilotage, Takeoffs and Landings, and Go Arounds
050 08-May-02 Cessna 172R
N2725A
Alton, IL (ALN)
Takeoffs and Landings with strong winds.
06-May-02
Flight cancelled due to high winds and forecast storms
049 03-May-02 Cessna 172S
N364MA
Litchfield, IL (3LF)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Power On/Off Stalls, Steep Turns, Crosswind Takeoffs and Landings, Pilotage
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048 29-Apr-02 Cessna 172R
N2725A
Alton, IL (ALN)
Third leg of Long Solo Cross Country Flight to Jacksonville, IL, Taylorville, IL and back to Alton, IL
047 29-Apr-02 Cessna 172R
N2725A
Taylorville, IL (TAZ)
Second leg of Long Solo Cross Country Flight to Jacksonville, IL, Taylorville, IL and back to Alton, IL
046 29-Apr-02 Cessna 172R
N2725A
Jacksonville, IL (IJX)
First leg of Long Solo Cross Country Flight to Jacksonville, IL, Taylorville, IL and back to Alton, IL
045 26-Apr-02 Cessna 172R
N24338
Alton, IL (ALN)
Takeoffs and Landings
044 22-Apr-02 Y Cessna 172R
N361SA
Alton, IL (ALN)
Solo Cross Country Flight from MNV back to ALN
043 22-Apr-02 Y Cessna 172R
N361SA
Centralia, IL (ENL)
Mount Vernon, IL (MVN)
Solo Cross Country flight from ALN to ENL and MVN
042 19-Apr-02 Y Cessna 172R
N2725A
Alton, IL (ALN)
Sight seeing, Steep turns, S-Turns, Turns around a point, pilotage, Takeoffs and Landings
041 17-Apr-02 Cessna 172R
N9577F
Alton, IL (ALN)
Pre-Solo Progress Check, Take Offs and Landings, Climbs, Decents, Power On/Off Stalls, Slow Flight, Steep Turns, Emergency Procedures/Decents, Traffic Patterns, Radio Communications
040 12-Apr-02 Y Cessna 172R
N361SA
Alton, IL (ALN)
My first Solo landings
039 12-Apr-02 Y Cessna 172R
N361SA
Alton, IL (ALN)
3 practice landings with Kirk, 3 SOLO landings.
09-Apr-02
Medical Certificate Received
08-Apr-02
Flight cancelled due to high winds
038 04-Apr-02 Cessna 172S
N364MA
Alton, IL (ALN)
This was a diner flight. Had dinner and flew back. Did two night landings at ALN to get my night currancy back.
037 04-Apr-02 Cessna 172S
N364MA
Decatur, IL (DEC)
This was a diner flight. Flew my course and did a night landing at Decatur, IL. Had dinner and flew back.
036 01-Apr-02 Cessna 172R
N9532K
Greenville, IL (GRE)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Radio Navigation and Instrument Practice
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035 29-Mar-02 Cessna 172R
N2725A
Alton, IL (ALN)
Pattern work and differing Takeoffs and Landings
25-Mar-02
Flight cancelled due to bad weather
034 22-Mar-02 Cessna 172R
N2725A
Litchfield, IL (3LF)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Power On/Off Stalls, Steep Turns, Turns Around a Point, Emergency Landings, Practice Landings
033 11-Mar-02 Cessna 172R
N2725A
St Jacob, IL (3K6)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Crosswind Takeoffs and Landings at a short narrow field.
08-Mar-02
Flight cancelled due to high winds
04-Mar-02
Flight cancelled due to high winds and icy runway *
032 01-Mar-02 Cessna 172R
N361SA
Alton, IL (ALN)
VOR and NDB Navigation and Touch and Gos & Landing without flaps
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031 22-Feb-02 Y Cessna 172R
N2725A
Festus, MO (FES)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Trip to Festus, Mo with landing at small field
030 18-Feb-02 Cessna 172R
N9577F
Greenville, IL (GRE)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Straight and level flight, Steep Turns, S-Turns, Landing and Taking off from a grass runway. Touch and gos.
029 15-Feb-02 Cessna 172R
N361SA
St Jacob, IL (3K6)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Crosswind Takeoffs and Landings, and Instrument approach
028 11-Feb-02 Cessna 172R
N9577F
St Charles, MO (SET)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Checkride prep, Touch & Gos, Normal and Softfield Takeoff/Landings, Radio work at Controlled and Uncontrolled fields
027 08-Feb-02 Cessna 172R
N361SA
Litchfield, IL (3LF)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Soft field Takeoff, Unusual Attitudes, Power Off Stalls with and without foggles, Instrument work with foggles
026 04-Feb-02 Cessna 172R
N2725A
Effingham, IL (1H2)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Pilotage, Smooth Climbs, Smooth Decents, Radio at Uncontrolled Field, Cross Country Flight
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025 28-Jan-02 Cessna 172R
N2725A
Alton, IL (ALN)
Steep turns, Power Off Stalls, S Turns, Touch and Go Landings
024 21-Jan-02 Cessna 172R
N2725A
Alton, IL (ALN)
S-Turns, Turns around a point, and Landings
023 17-Jan-02 Cessna 172R
N361SA
Greenville, IL (GRE)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Did a normal takeoff, flew to the East to Greenville, did some pattern work, and flew back to Alton. It was a nice evening flight.
14-Jan-02
Flight cancelled due to high winds, gusting to 39 knots
022 11-Jan-02 Cessna 172R
N2725A
Litchfield, IL (3LF)
Alton, IL (ALN)
I flew from Alton to Litchfield (3LF) and did 5 touch and go landings. On the way there I worked on steep turns to both the left and the right. On the way back, I worked on Unusual attitude recovery.
021 07-Jan-02 Cessna 172R
N24338
Alton, IL (ALN)
I did pattern work today. I did one go around.
020 04-Jan-02 Cessna 172R
N9577F
Springfield, IL (SPI)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Night Cross Country flight to Springfield, IL (Capital - KSPI). Used the autopilot on the way back.
019 02-Jan-02 Cessna 172R
N9532K
St Charles, MO (SET)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Night flying and night landings
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Flights in 2001

018 28-Dec-01 Cessna 172R
N9577F
Alton, IL (ALN)
Today was a review day. I did Power On/Off Stalls, S-Turns, Turns Around a Point, Slow Flight, Short/Soft Field landings and work with foggles.
017 26-Dec-01 Cessna 172R
N9532K
Mount Vernon, IL (MVN)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Cross Country flight from Alton to Mount Vernon, IL (KMVN)
016 19-Dec-01 Cessna 172R
N2725A
Alton, IL (ALN)
Navigation using VORs, Stalls, and Touch and Gos
14-Dec-01
Flight cancelled due to rain
12-Dec-01
Flight cancelled due to rain
07-Dec-01
Bad weather kept me on the ground after I taxied to the end of the runway *
015 05-Dec-01 Cessna 172R
N9532K
Alton, IL (ALN)
Did work under the foggles: Following a course (VOR/Radial), Unusual Attitude Recovery, S-Turns, Power On/Off Stalls. Used something to find my way back to ALN as if GPS was broken.
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014 30-Nov-01 Cessna 172R
N2725A
Alton, IL (ALN)
Pattern work. Normal and crosswind takeoffs and landings.
013 23-Nov-01 Cessna 172R
N9577F
Alton, IL (ALN)
Short/Soft field takeoffs, regular and crosswind landings
012 20-Nov-01 Cessna 172R
N2725A
Alton, IL (ALN)
Power On/Off Stalls, Takeoffs and Landings, Kirk showed me how to navigate via VORs.
011 16-Nov-01 Cessna 172R
N2725A
Alton, IL (ALN)
Did a poor steep turn to the left, a good one to the right and an acceptable one back to the left. Did some S-Turns. Did 4 poor landings.
010 12-Nov-01 Cessna 172R
N9577F
Alton, IL (ALN)
Steep turn, touch and go landings, go around.
009 09-Nov-01 Cessna 172R
N2725A
Alton, IL (ALN)
Steep turns, Straight and level Flight, and Landings
008 07-Nov-01 Cessna 172R
N2725A
Litchfield, IL (3LF)
Alton, IL (ALN)
Used GPS to fly to Litchfield and then did 4 crosswind landings. I don't pull back far enough on the yoke due to it being tight on my left side. As a result, I don't land very smoothly. I drop hard the last little bit to the runway. Kirk said 2 of the
007 05-Nov-01 Cessna 172R
N9577F
Alton, IL (ALN)
Turns around a point. Used foggles to simulate IFR conditions.
006 02-Nov-01 Cessna 172R
N9577F
Alton, IL (ALN)
S-Turns, Rectangular Courses, Power On/Off Stalls, and one touch and go landing
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005 31-Oct-01 Cessna 172R
N2725A
Alton, IL (ALN)
Power On/Off Stalls, some basic maneuvers since I had not flown since 09/07 - due to 09/11 event, European vacation, Bank Meetings, and just not getting back in the air.
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Training was suspended from 9/11/01 till 9/23/01 due to 9/11

004 07-Sep-01 Cessna 172R
N9577F
Alton, IL (ALN)
Taxiing/Controll positions, Turns, Climbs and Decents, Touch and Gos, Slow Flight
003 05-Sep-01 Cessna 172R
N2725A
Alton, IL (ALN)
Taxiing/Control positioning, Cordinated turns, Climbs and decents, Flaps, and Touch and Go landings
002 02-Sep-01 Cessna 172R
N9577F
Alton, IL (ALN)
Climbs, turns, and decents
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001 30-Aug-01 Cessna 172R
N2725A
Alton, IL (ALN)
Discovery Flight