Swayne Martin

LATEST ARTICLES ( 153 )

• Flight Report: Delta 757-200 Economy Comfort (Orlando MCO to ATL)

  

  After a great visit to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, we began our flights back home to Richmond. I was excited for the MCO-ATL flight in particular... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2013 CAREER, TRAVEL

• 100,000 Views! (From Over 174 Countries!)

  

  A huge milestone and personal goal of mine was just reached... the 100,000th view to this site! It has been a little under 1 year since I created this blog to... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2013 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Learning Skills on Land, Sea, and Air

  

  I'm the kind of person who really believes in learning skill-sets, because having the ability to pick up something at a moment's notice, and know what do, is... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2013 CAREER, TRAVEL

• "Ace Abbott's Aviation Affair" Radio Interview with Swayne Martin

  

  A few days ago, I had the privilege of being interview by Ace Abbott, a retired military, corporate, and airline pilot, for his radio talk show, "Ace Abbott's... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2013 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Embry-Riddle Flight Training, Aircraft Fleet, and Observation Flight

  

  As you read in my previous article, College Decisions for a Student Pilot, there are so many ways to the "top of the mountain," in my case, a professional... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2013 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Happy Thanksgiving!

  

  Hope everyone out there has a very happy Thanksgiving Day! All us of pilots should be especially thankful for the ability to fly freely in a world that just... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2013 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Flight Report: Delta 757-200 Economy Class (Atlanta ATL to Orlando MCO)

  

  This flight was our final of two, from Richmond, down to Orlando and Daytona for a visit to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2013 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Share Your Story: Sarina Houston, Aviation Writer, ERAU Graduate

  

  Welcome to the 28th "Share Your Story" post. Pilots from around the world write in featuring their flight experiences, promoting their blogs, websites, social... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2013 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Day Two: My Embry-Riddle College Visit, Daytona Beach, Florida - The College of...

  

  As you read in my previous article, College Decisions for a Student Pilot, there are so many ways to the "top of the mountain," in my case, a professional... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2013 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Flight Report: Delta MD90 Economy (RIC to ATL) - Whose Plane Are You Really...

  

  This was my first of two flights during my trip down to Orlando, Florida, for a visit to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach. Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2013 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Day One: My Embry-Riddle College Visit, Dayonta Beach, Florida - Surprising...

  

  As you read in my previous article, College Decisions for a Student Pilot, there are so many ways to the "top of the mountain," in my case, a professional... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2013 CAREER, TRAVEL

• College Decisions for a Student Pilot - To Go Or Not To Go, Should You Go to an...

  

  As a Junior in High School, it's about the time I really need to start thinking about college decisions, set some goals, and think about where I'd like to see... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2013 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Share Your Story: Sean McCusker, Student Pilot, Isle of Man

  

  Welcome to the 27th "Share Your Story" post. Pilots from around the world write in featuring their flight experiences, promoting their blogs, websites, social... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2013 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Share Your Story: Callum Davies, Student Pilot, Manchester

  

  Welcome to the 26th "Share Your Story" post. Pilots from around the world write in featuring their flight experiences, promoting their blogs, websites, social... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2013 CAREER, TRAVEL

• First Time Departing Class C Airspace (Richmond KRIC) - How to Depart a Class C...

  

  ** 100th Post on "From Private to Professional Pilot!" ** Make sure to check out some fantastic posts written by professional pilots in the "Share Your Story"... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2013 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Airport Review: First Flight Airport, North Carolina (KFFA)

  

  One thing I really started doing this summer was flying wherever I traveled with my family. Before North Carolina, I'd flown Piper's over Gulf Shores, Alabama,... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2013 CAREER, TRAVEL

• So What's Next? - Over Halfway to Private Pilot!

  

  Totaling up my logbook today, I realized that I am more than halfway into my private pilot training! If you have been reading on this site, you've seen some of... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2013 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Thanks to My Family and Friends! I Couldn't Do It Without You!

  

  I've been extremely fortunate to have such a supporting group of friends and family that make up the community around myself. Without their support, I know I... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2013 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Maintaining My Pilot Currency

  

  Sometimes it's hard to find the time to get out to the airport! Until early this morning, when I took my first flight in over a month, this was the problem! Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2013 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Share Your Story: Ben Hall, British Paralympian and Etihad A320 Pilot

  

  Welcome to the 25th "Share Your Story" post. Pilots from around the world write in featuring their flight experiences, promoting their blogs, websites, social... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2013 CAREER, TRAVEL