With a last minute cancelation of our guest, Marc and Rhonda added one more first to tonight's show.  That being the first time they've done a show without a guest.  With a theme of many first's, the crew didn't skip a beat as a lively discussion ensued across a plethora of topics.  It all started with new CFI Brandon endorsing off his first student to solo just prior to our show start.  Paul did a great job and made Brandon proud.  All of us remember our solo flight, and what a special feeling remains.  Congrats to Brandon and Paul. The conversation moved on to Marc's first annual with his plane.  A big sticker price, but came with a great education on the control and philosophical approach to decision making with regards to new vs. used parts, now vs. deferred timing, and getting to know and trust your A+P, as well as the airplane. Rhonda ignored the advice of so many, as she went for a First Class medical.  Why she did it, made for interesting conversation.  We both learned new things, and bet you will too. From there the conversation turned to the Hurricane in Florida.  Our thoughts are with those being impacted by Irma.  Finally, ATC Privatization was brought up.  Please be active and vote with your words to your congressmen.  Visit ATCNOTFORSALE.com, EAA.ORG, or AOPA.ORG for ways to contact your elected officials. Enjoy The Show!                             =============== ​ We hope you enjoy listening as much as we love talking to others who share our passion for aviation.  Let us know what you think! ​ ​​​BLUE SKIES and TAILWINDS!!!