Flying Off Boring Break-In Hours Leads to a Neat Adventure
As the author deals with a case of deja vu, some friends make a mundane task a lot more fun.
May 11, 2022
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Jason McDowell is a private pilot and Cessna 170 owner based in Madison, Wisconsin. He enjoys researching obscure aviation history and serves as a judge for the National Intercollegiate Flying Association. He can be found on Instagram as @cessnateur.
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