A couple of sound bites that I have memorized in my head to survive:

– any action that starts with “watch this” is bad – STOP
– a boring flight is a good flight. We aim to be boring, especially with passengers – they have enough excitement just being on a small plane.
– minimize time below 1000ft AGL – no exceptions
– be prepared to put the plane down any time and accept the damage. late saves kill.
– make a decision and stick with it
– keep the airspeed up until you don’t need it any more
– if something is risky, make a conscious decision to accept or reject it (aerobatics, towing, weather) – don’t just “let it happen”
– surprises kill, don’t get surprised
– checklists checklists checklist – don’t deviate from routine
– you can’t beat statistics. Once you’ve convinced yourself you can, – WELL, you can’t.
– formation flight is a bad idea without parachute

IF I end up dying from flying, there’s a good chance I will have violated one of these rules to fly by.

But do what you love and love what you do – it is worth the risk. – As long as you consciously manage it.

Ingredients:

2 cups flour

1 ¼ cup yogurt (a little more if using gluten-free flour)

2 tsp baking powder (¼ tsp extra for gluten-free)

⅓ tsp salt

1. Mix the dry ingredients together.
2. Add yogurt and mix by hand until the dough comes together.
3. Transfer onto a dry, clean, floured surface and knead until dough forms a large ball.
4. Divide dough into 5-7 smaller balls.
5. Roll out each ball until about ¼” thick.
6. Cook each side in a hot pan for a few minutes. Naan should be lightly browned.

Brine (overnight):

1/2 cup salt

1/2 cup brown sugar

8 cups water

Dry rub:

• pat down the meat with a paper towel
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp kosher salt
• 1 Tbsp Paprika
• 1/2 Tbsp Cumin powder
• 1 Tsp mustard powder
• 1/2 Tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 Tsp onion powder

Smoke at 225F for 12-16hours, Fill water and smoke chips tray once.

Smoke the meat for the first 4 hours uncovered

Then cover with aluminum foil, until last hour (uncovered again)

BBQ sauce:

• 1 cup raw apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup non-HFCS ketchup
• 4 Tbs yellow mustard
• 4 Tbs brown sugar
• 2 tsps sea salt
• 2 tsps cracked black pepper

ENJOY!