Ms. Nina describes how the Bernoulli effect on an airfoil causes lift to occur and the airplane to fly. She is very excited for the airplane take-off.
Ms. Nina Explains the Fundamentals of Flight
Nina Learns About Gliders
While she didn’t get to go fly in one just yet, today Ms. Nina learned about the flight controls in a glider. A glider is just an airplane with no engine. When she gets older, Ms. Nina is going to join Mid-Atlantic Soaring Association and earn her glider ratings.
Nina’s Trip to Maryland
Nina hanging out at TPA prior to her return trip to Maryland.
Ms. Nina and Mommy Fly to Florida
Mommy and Nina take a flight to Florida to celebrate Mommy and Abba’s 10-year wedding anniversary.
New York City SFRA
Ms. Nina gets to experience the busiest airspace in the world from the comfort of a Cirrus SR22-G6. She was awake from the time we left Maryland until we reached the George Washington Bridge. She slept most of the ride back.
Family Flight to Atlantic City
As part of a coming-home celebration, the family took a trip to Atlantic City for a weekend in the Cirrus SR22-G6. Ms. Nina walked the ramp to check out all of the airplanes and even got some flight time at the controls.
Nina Turns Two, Takes a Flight Lesson
Nina turned two years old this week, so it was time to start preparing her for her airplane single-engine land (ASEL) ratings. She learned about flight controls like the side-stick (yoke) and throttle. She can’t reach the pedals yet. She also learned where the mixture, fuel pump, ICS, autopilot, and FMS are in a Cirrus SR22-G6.
Nina’s Wall Art
Nina receives some beautiful wall-art for her bedroom from the amazing folks at Cirrus Design Corporation. Every time she walks into her bedroom she points at it and tries to say “airplane”. Soon enough, she will learn how to fly it.
Ms. Nina Flies First Class to Savannah
Ms. Nina took a trip to Savannah. Thanks to the gate agent and crew, on the flight down, she got to enjoy her own seat in first class on a CRJ-701, operated by PSA Airlines. On the return flight, she got to ride on Mommy’s lap on a CRJ-200, also operated by PSA Airlines.
Ms. Nina’s Trip to Phoenix, AZ
Feb 02, 2020: SWA 2582 PHX-BWI
Ms. Nina is now an expert passenger. She did want to review the safety information just in case.