An exploration of OpenClaw, an AI assistant that autonomously performs aviation tasks, highlighting its setup, capabilities, and the need for human supervision.
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Paul Robichaux is a Microsoft expert, pilot, and triathlete, with roles in product management and writing.
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Four years of owning Carmen, a Beech Baron 55, reveal the complexities and joys of aircraft ownership, emphasizing continuous learning and community support.
The author tests various LLM tools to determine if they can accurately identify upcoming performances by the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds at US airshows within the next three weeks. The results show that while some tools correctly...
The author reviews 137 books read in 2025, sharing insights and ratings while utilizing AI to organize and present the reading list.
3.42025 year in review: flying
2026-01-01 • flying goals flight training angel flight
Reflecting on a year of flying, the author shares successes and challenges while setting ambitious goals for 2026, including more Angel Flight missions and flight instructor exams.
The author discusses the benefits of using Starlink in his airplane, detailing the cost and speed limitations of the service. He explains how Starlink helped him navigate around storms and make tactical decisions during flights, p...
The author reflects on his flying experiences in 2024, highlighting his commercial multi-engine check ride, trips to various cities for work and fun, and the maintenance of his plane. He also mentions the passing of his mechanic a...
The text is a follow-up to the author's previous blog post about his experiences testing Microsoft 365 Copilot. The author discusses the system of systems built on top of Microsoft 365 substrate, the AI piece of Copilot, and the f...
02023 year in review: books
2024-01-01 • book reading recommendations
The author reflects on the books he read in 2023, mentioning his top books and some disappointments. He also discusses the number of books he read and the reasons for not listing them all.
The author flew 128.7 hours in 2023, including 12.9 hours of training. He flew to Montpelier, Vermont, and Dallas, Texas. He flew his family to NYC, Niagara, and Vermont. He made an effort to get his commercial multi-engine rating...
The author describes his first in-flight engine shutdown and declared emergency, detailing the symptoms he noticed, the checklist he followed, and the lessons he learned from the experience.
The text discusses the Microsoft 365 Copilot toolset, which has been made available to Microsoft 365 MVPs for testing. The author shares their experience with the tool, including tests on document summarization, answering fact-bas...
The text describes a trip to Niagara Falls and Vermont, taken by the author and his family. The trip was made using a GA airplane, and the author details the flight, the places visited, and the experiences had during the trip.
The post describes the author's visit to RAM Aircraft, a well-known airplane engine aftermarket company. The company has a reputation for high-quality engine builds and overhauls, and they offer a variety of upgrades for different...
The text describes a hike through vineyards and churches in Slovenia, with a detailed account of the route and the villages visited. The author also mentions the delicious breakfast buffet at the Koren Apartments and the warm welc...
The text describes a hike in Italy and Slovenia, including the trail, the scenery, and the food. The hike started at a small church and went uphill, with a trail that was marked with yellow arrows and small red-and-white marks. Th...
The text describes a hiking trip in Italy and Slovenia. The author and their companion had breakfast at a B&B before being driven to Landol for a hike. They visited the Postojna cave system and Predjama castle, then had lunch and ...
The author describes their journey from Venice to Ljubljana by bus, their experience in Ljubljana, including visiting the Dragon Bridge, the Triple Bridge, and the castle, and enjoying dinner at Patrón for tacos.
The author describes their trip to Venice, Italy, where they stayed at a Hilton hotel in Mestre and took a bus to Venice. They went on a cichetti tour, visited museums, and saw landmarks such as St. Mark's Square and the Contarini...
The text describes the planning and travel process for a multi-day hike in Italy and Slovenia. The author and Erica signed up for a cross-country hike with lodging arranged by On Foot Holidays, and the text details the logistics o...
0Ragnar 2023 New England
2023-05-26 • travel adventure running ragnarök relay race
The text describes the author's experience participating in the Ragnar New England race, a 36-hour relay race from Groton, CT to Quincy, MA. The author and his team, consisting of 12 runners divided into two vans, took part in the...