Author Archives: Rick Seeley

Blogging from the cell phone

Posted on July 16, 2006 by Rick Seeley

I have been blogging on Microsoft Spaces for a while now. I thought I would try posting to it from my Sprint 6700 cell phone to see if it works well. If this works, it may be the new way … Continue reading →

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Getting Your Sport Pilots License

Posted on June 25, 2006 by Rick Seeley

I recently received my sport pilots license, (for more information about what the sport pilots license is click here), this spring and the excitement of the accomplishment has not yet worn off.   For me, this was the next step … Continue reading →

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Sport Pilot Instruction

Posted on May 14, 2006 by Rick Seeley

In one of my earlier blog postings, I had some information about the Sport Pilot license. Well, I am almost finished up. I have the practical flight test to do now. I hope to have this accomplished with a temporary … Continue reading →

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Heartland Flyers Flight Club

Posted on May 8, 2006 by Rick Seeley

This weekend I became the newsletter writer, PR person, secretary and treasurer for a flight club called the Heartland Flyers.(That is what happens when you miss the first meeting of the year J  Besides, I enjoy doing this as well … Continue reading →

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Moment of Silence for the End of the Red Green Show

Posted on March 12, 2006 by Rick Seeley

It is sad news to hear that that Red Green show is ending. This show was a wonderful family show produced in Canada and aired in Iowa through Iowa Public Television. I hope that the re-runs will continue to air on … Continue reading →

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New Quicksilver Ultralight flight video is up – Still waiting for my new Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx.

Posted on January 25, 2006 by Rick Seeley

Rough-cut video of a Quicksilver Ultralight Sport 2 seater with floats taking off, landing and taxiing on the snow is up and on the web for watching at the Ultralight Aircraft of Iowa site. Click on the link, “Ultralight Video”, … Continue reading →

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Are you looking for a good price on a NEW Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx? I was…

Posted on January 23, 2006 by Rick Seeley

I have been using GPS’s for a while now mainly Magellan models. However, thanks to a colleague and his quest for a new GPS, I became interested in upgrading to the new Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx (this did not make the … Continue reading →

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Sport Pilot – Quicksilver Ultralight Sport Aircraft with Floats Video

Posted on January 23, 2006 by Rick Seeley

I am one-step closer to getting my sport pilot license to be ready for flying in the spring. Written test is passed and out of the way, next step is the practical.   If you are interested in flying but … Continue reading →

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Another Winter Storm in Iowa = Cars in the Ditch

Posted on December 14, 2005 by Rick Seeley

Another winter storm has rolled through Eastern Iowa last night and today. I have included some pictures of seven vehicles that were in the ditch that I passed on the way to work. A few of the vehicles were fresh … Continue reading →

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Flying, Geocaching or Both?

Posted on October 1, 2005 by Rick Seeley

Today turned out to be a fun filled day beginning with flying the ultralight this morning and geocaching with the family this afternoon. Along with flying this morning, I was having some good geocaching discussions with the owner of the … Continue reading →

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