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My Greatest Accomplishment and Ten Hobbies
Here are my favorite hobbies, listed in order of how successful I feel with each one. I still enjoy them all to this day, and they help...
Robert Hopkins
a few seconds ago4 min read


Could this new development replace VR?
I'm reading on Phys.org for all of the latest goodies, and this post came up. It talks about how they have the capability to create a new display type that displays objects in 3D. No idea how its done, but if this were to happen this could change airplane and car simulators forever. No more headsets would be so cool! Plus, with stereo vision being enabled it would allow us to natural see dimensions and distances much easier than in 2D. I sure hope it someday comes to this! H
Robert Hopkins
3 days ago1 min read


An Apology and a Reflection
To my ex-wives and girlfriends, I want to take a moment to express my sincerest apologies for the times you had to endure a sleep-deprived husband or boyfriend. I know it wasn’t always easy, and the exhaustion I carried often made me less present than I wished to be. Please believe me when I say it wasn’t my fault - I was battling fatigue that sapped my energy and spirit in ways beyond my control. That said, I hope you also understand what you are now missing out on. Today, I
Robert Hopkins
3 days ago2 min read


Its time for a road trip...
Googling around yesterday morning in my pajamas, I somehow fell down a rabbit hole on a new topic: airpark home subdivisions next to airports. Discovering Maple, NC With a little help from AI, I located one of the closest airparks to where I live now. I found a few others in Virginia, but I have no interest in being in the central or northern parts of the state; as beautiful as they are, they would not give me anything I do not already have here—mainly trees. Maple, North Car
Robert Hopkins
7 days ago2 min read


Shark Aero versus TL-Ultralight Stream
I am carefully considering which aircraft will best suit me and my experience as a new pilot. Currently, I am drawn to both models, as they are quite similar and each offers comparable advantages. It’s great to have such strong options to choose from! AI is telling me that the TL-Ultralight Stream is an easier plane to fly than the Shark is so I need to keep this in mind. I really love the way the plane looks in the picture below! I think those are the exact colors that I wan
Robert Hopkins
Nov 63 min read


Finally! My First "Excellent" Sleep Score in four Years!
Last night, something incredible happened: My Garmin watch officially rated my sleep as "EXCELLENT"! Since I started logging my sleep...
Robert Hopkins
Oct 31 min read


VFR Kneeboard PDF
Since I am starting training for my SPC/SPL, I figured it was time I got my shit together! This morning I went online and asked AI what...
Robert Hopkins
Sep 281 min read


Sleep Issues and the timing of Carbohydrate Intake.
I’ve discovered that eating any kind of carbohydrates after 3:00 p.m. disrupts my sleep cycle. I’m not sure how I stumbled upon this...
Robert Hopkins
Sep 263 min read


My next trip will be a real doozy!
*Update: The deal of getting the SW-51 (from the previous blog post) fell through. There were just to many negatives in getting that...
Robert Hopkins
Sep 185 min read


I am 99% sure about this... ScaleWings SW-51
The picture says it all. A brand new ScaleWings SW-51! Of all the images of real P-51's I have seen, I like the blue color the best. I...
Robert Hopkins
Sep 62 min read


A Dire Straits Classic in “The West Wing”
When "Brothers in Arms" by Dire Straits plays during the climactic moments of Season 2, Episode 22 (“Two Cathedrals”) of The West Wing ,...
Robert Hopkins
Aug 62 min read


I've got a fever, and the only cure is more cowbell!
Bruce Dickinson, i.e.: Christopher Walken are the men! If you have no idea what I'm talking about, then... Go to YouTube and search for...
Robert Hopkins
Jul 192 min read


Genelec Studio Monitors and a Focusrite Clarett+ 4Pre Interface
Making the Switch: Why I'm Reimagining My Studio Setup Ever look at your gear collection and think: What is all this stuff, anyway? 😎...
Robert Hopkins
Jul 162 min read


Creating IFR Flight Plans using Perplexity and Little NAV Maps
How to efficiently create any IFR flight plan, using Little NAV Maps and exporting the results to X-Plane or MSFS. Perplexity.AI (copy...
Robert Hopkins
Jun 283 min read


Line 6 Helix Stadium XL - FTW!
I’m here checking out the Quad Cortex amp and effects floor pedal, which seems to be the go-to for professionals these days… Then, I...
Robert Hopkins
Jun 202 min read


We went live with Version 2.0 yesterday (plus a video)!
Last month was a real challenge for me. Spending the entire month training all the volunteers at work really took its toll. Staying...
Robert Hopkins
Jun 21 min read


Back to work I go!
Next week is looking busy as I kick off two new development projects. First up is a straightforward enhancement: to support FISH’s grant...
Robert Hopkins
May 172 min read


Vacation and flying to far off places!
After a solid six weeks of intense 60-hour work weeks, I'm finally grabbing a well-deserved break! My "to-do" list around the house is...
Robert Hopkins
May 141 min read


I'm finally done training volunteers!
This past month has felt like the longest of my life. I’ve been battling the flu for most of it, while also training all 73 volunteers on...
Robert Hopkins
May 81 min read


If you have Crohn's Disease... (Updated)
I noticed this article on Phys.org this morning. I know that one of my viewers has this condition. Here is the article and the link:...
Robert Hopkins
Apr 233 min read
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