Introduction

Hello there,

Welcome to my blog, a place for me to post my thoughts (or perceivings you may say) on various aviation related topics.

First, allow me to introduce myself.

Background:

My name is Daniel Baum from Swanton, Ohio. My entrance into the aviation world was a relatively recent one, and began on May 17^th, 2012, when I took a “Discovery Flight” at Toledo Suburban Airport (KDUH).

Link to said flight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB_7jV_BTOc

Prior to the flight, I had never had the opportunity to fly in a small aircraft, and had certainly never been behind the controls of any aircraft. I had always enjoyed traveling, and (currently working a desk job) was looking for a profession that wasn’t quite so stagnate. Flying fulfilled both these desires, and thus, my interest in the aviation industry began.

Who I Am Now:

I am currently completing my final year at Eastern Michigan University, majoring in Aviation Flight Technology, and hope to graduate in the summer or fall of 2017.

Who I Will Become:

Upon graduation, I intend to work as a flight instructor, preferably at the Eagle Flight Centre, until I am able to obtain the flight hours required for my ATP; after which, I would like to be hired as an airline pilot. 

Although I am certain I would like to fly for a Part 121 airline, I am uncertain at this point which airline. For the Regionals, Endeavor Air currently interests me; however, by the time I finish my training, the circumstances may change. As for the majors, I am interested in Delta Air Lines, but again, plans may change.

What Aviation Topics Interest Me:

Being relatively new to the aviation industry, I find that I can learn from and enjoy most topics discussed. However, if I had to pick two that interest me currently, it would be 1. the regulations concerning UAVs (as I dabbled in FPV RC aircraft some years back), and 2. anything pertaining to the lifestyle of airline pilots.
This second topic particularly interests me as it is my intended profession and, as such, I appreciate hearing any personal experiences, or advice someone involved in the industry has to offer.

Why Penguins?

There are two possible answers to this:

1. Maybe I feel that we are like the penguin, flightless birds wanting to overcome our limitations and take flight.

Or

2. I simply like penguins and thought the name sounded nice.

(Yeah, it's the second one)

Cheers

~Daniel~