December 28th, 2011 - Posted by Travis under Blog
XT1 - Almost Finished

Today I finished painting the final bits. Soon it will be to assembly, electrical and so on. Almost finished!

Link: http://www.adventurerslife.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=29&start=10

November 29th, 2011 - Posted by Travis under Blog
XT1 - Off Road Trailer

Though I started earlier this year, I finally have the time and resources to build a small off road trailer. Mixing a few design elements from various trailers from around the world, I hope to create something useful. The trailer will also aid me in sliming down gear on my vehicles and give me the opportunity to build another cool toy.

Link: http://www.adventurerslife.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=29

September 10th, 2011 - Posted by Travis under Blog
Legacy of the Turtle

Today I came across a great photo set from Gary and Monica Wescott of the Turtle Expedition. There's photos from most of their adventures including some of their Winter crossing of Siberia. For those who don't know of Gary and Monica should definitely do some reading. They are one of the first "overlanders" as we call it today.

Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/turtleexpedition/

September 1st, 2011 - Posted by Travis under News Archive
Learning to Fly

Just went on my intro flight to getting my pilots license. Next, my turn behind the controls.

Link: http://www.safaripacific.com/adventures.php?x=16

September 1st, 2011 - Posted by Travis under Learning to Fly
Intro Flight

Yesterday I went on my intro flight to getting my pilots license. I went up with the instructor and one of his students. This was the students 3rd flight, so only basic maneuvers were done. First was cross wind flying. Basically flying in a circle or square and compensating for drift. Then maintaining air speed while the flaps were set to max then min. After that the instructor show how to decrease air speed by, well throwing the plane sideways. Finally a few sketchy touch and goes. This was the students first time landing. So now I know what to expect. Next, my turn behind the controls.

August 29th, 2011 - Posted by Travis under Blog
Hand Built Plane

This weekend I met some guys who are hand building an old style air plane. There almost finished. Just need to run all the wireing and pluming, add the exterior fabric and final coating.

August 24th, 2011 - Posted by Travis under News Archive
Signal Peak 2011

 I escape the AZ heat for a day. At the top I watched the monsoon roll in and the sun go down.

Link: adventures.php?x=15

August 5th, 2011 - Posted by Travis under News Archive
Big Bear Campout

Went camping in Big Bear, California and had a huge feast with all those who came.

Link: gallery.php?g=21

August 5th, 2011 - Posted by Travis under News Archive
Silverton 2011

Summer trip to Silverton, CO

Link: gallery.php?g=20

July 20th, 2011 - Posted by Travis under News Archive
Nevada Trip

Uploaded 82 photos into the gallery from the Nevada 2011 trip with Adventure Duo and SoCal Teardrops.

Link: gallery.php?g=19