Today's flight in the year 2020

[Hank]

1 hour ago, 0TreeLemur said:

In addition to having some of the cheapest avgas around at $3.25/gal., Arthur Field (M95) in Fayette, Alabama, also has a large Christmas lights display set up in the park right next to the runway.   My co-pilot and I flew up there yesterday evening for her birthday, and enjoyed it.  Sorry, no good photos were taken.  But- if you are in the area it is worth seeing.  Best to land just before dark so you can see any deer on the runway. 

Now you've done it, I have to go look up Fayette! Because Lafayette is near here (call it 35' east of Alex City) but sadly has no airport . . . . Didn't know there even was a Fayette, too, although Georgia has both, and my inlaws are in Fayetteville, NC (GA has one of those, too, just not in Fayette County). 

Sadly, Fayette, AL is clear across the state, in the far side of T-town.    A little far to go look at the lights.

Edited December 8, 2020 by Hank

[Yooper Rocketman]

On 12/5/2020 at 9:11 PM, Skates97 said:

Last Saturday was a beautiful day for a flight down the coast to Gillespie. We got to fly right past Mirarmar, three miles off the approach end, if only we could have turned inbound.... 

https://intothesky.us/2020/12/05/negative-ghostrider-the-pattern-is-full/

 

What the heck Skates?   Your wife is in the left seat?   
 

Tom

[Yooper Rocketman]

A couple recent flights.  One with the sun setting out one window and the moon rising out the other.  
 

The last flight wetting up the TKS on the wings before an RNAV Approach into my home drone with reported icing.   

[Skates97]

2 hours ago, Yooper Rocketman said:

What the heck Skates?   Your wife is in the left seat?   
 

Tom

No, selfie mode flips the picture. I usually catch it and flip it back the right way but missed this one. 

[0TreeLemur]

8 minutes ago, Skates97 said:

No, selfie mode flips the picture. I usually catch it and flip it back the right way but missed this one. 

Fooled me.

[carusoam]

The only hint.... the mic booms usually only go one way....

But, they can be easily changed...

 

Hmmm.... flight lessons for the SIC?

She really looks like an official Mooney pilot!

 

-a-

[xcrmckenna]

The only hint.... the mic books usually only go one way....
But, they can be easily changed...
 
Hmmm.... flight lessons for the SIC?
She really looks like an official Mooney pilot!

 
-a-

You can also see the baggage door is behind her.


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[carusoam]

1 minute ago, xcrmckenna said:

You can also see the baggage door is behind her.


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Charles,

You get today’s Eagle Eye prize!

Or Owl eye prize!

I had to turn up the screen brightness to see it.

Thanks,

-a-

[Jeph357]

On 11/29/2020 at 1:42 PM, Skates97 said:

Wednesday I had a rare day off and my wife and I headed to the airport to fly the Mooney on a burger run. Instead we ended up going for a ride in my friend's Murphy Moose. My first time in a tailwheel and first time landing on a grass strip. It was awesome! More photos, videos, and the write-up on my blog.

He bought that a few months back? I talked with the previous owner/builder right after he flew it down from park city to sell. He built it in the hangar behind mine (11 years). If it is the same one.. Guessing it is

[Skates97]

19 hours ago, Jeph357 said:

He bought that a few months back? I talked with the previous owner/builder right after he flew it down from park city to sell. He built it in the hangar behind mine (11 years). If it is the same one.. Guessing it is

Not sure, if I'm remembering correctly it was at Apple Valley KAPV when he bought it. There aren't very many of them around.

[Jeph357]

10 hours ago, Skates97 said:

Not sure, if I'm remembering correctly it was at Apple Valley KAPV when he bought it. There aren't very many of them around.

Yep same one 

[xcrmckenna]

Charles,
You get today’s Eagle Eye prize!
Or Owl eye prize!
I had to turn up the screen brightness to see it.

Thanks,
-a-

Lol, I have my moments.


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[1001001]

Yesterday, taking advantage of some nice weather on both ends and following up on something I've wanted to do all year, but haven't because of COVID, weather, extended annual inspection, weather again, etc., I flew to the Outer Banks.  Cutting back on speed in favor of endurance, I made a 6.9 hour round trip to Ocracoke Island.  Nearly seven hours of flying for a two-hour walk on the beach sounds like it might not be worth it, but hey, it's 2020! 

My parents used to take us to Ocracoke every year for summer vacation.  I have so many great memories of the place.  I didn't have enough time to get into town because I left later than I intended, but the beach walk was worth it.

Here's to getting back to more normal times, hopefully soon!

 

 

 

Edited December 12, 2020 by 1001001

[amillet]

Rainstorm approaching so got the weekly flight in early with 3 night landings at Port Angeles. Brenda took the video from our back deck as I was on final approach back to Sequim. LED lights show up brightly 

 

 

[Yooper Rocketman]

Look forward to flying to your area SOON @amillet    My sister just moved into her new home over looking the Puget Sound.   I will be visiting her in the next 6-9 months!

Tom

 

[carusoam]

Cheryl is still my favorite book author! 

-a-

[Davidv]

I caught some nice headwinds at FL230 on the way from GGG to FXE on Saturday.  It was a nice 4:00 flight which probably beat commercial by about 4:00 door to door if I had to change planes in Dallas. 
 

The last pic is me getting passed by Delta on the FORTL7 arrival to FXE. They always insist I fly the arrival when coming in from a higher altitude but usually approve my request to go direct destination when I’m halfway down.  It must have been a rookie controller because he denied my request even when at 6k feet.  When I saw the delta jet coming up on my 6 less than 2k above me and descending on the same arrival I told him I didn’t feel like flying through their wake. I heard a voice in the background say “tell him to turn 20 to the left!” I finally was able to get direct. 

[flyboy0681]

4 hours ago, Davidv said:

The last pic is me getting passed by Delta on the FORTL7 arrival to FXE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Curious to know what the transition was given for the FORTL7 arrival.

[Davidv]

10 minutes ago, flyboy0681 said:

Curious to know what the transition was given for the FORTL7 arrival.

It was PIE, see below for the routing 

[Jeph357]

Well not a Mooney flight but a great flight nonetheless. Flew in a Grob G109. Motor Glider or powered glider.  So the flight was "officially hands off controls...." for me, unofficially/officially it was pretty awesome. Demonstrated some maneuvers flew over the practice areas and got quite the look at the greater Tokyo area. Was pretty clear could see the base of Mt Fuji, Skytree and Tokyo out in the distance. Flying is a different experience in Japan. So I went for a flight previously at a different airfield down the street from this one it was kind of a bigger business that wasn't all I'd hoped it would be but fun also. I spent some time chatting with the chief instructor then came time to fly. The instructor/PIC and I had a quick brief then off we went. Off the ground in about 400ft and climb out at 60knts 600FPM.

Got up to altitude and got to turn off the engine and just soar for a bit work on airspeed/ maneuvers. Pretty cool and calm day almost no wind and no thermals.  Started the engine did a semi low pass/ go around then climbed back up a few more maneuvers, then a power off landing come in high slight slip throw out some  spoilers/ air brakes.  After hanging out for a bit longer and swapping stories I was invited back tomorrow to go check out the shop and "factory" 2 separate places. Should be a good time. Both instructors said they had Mooney time and conversation flowed. I got to admit it was pretty cool with the engine off, but I told the PIC " this is about the only engine out situation Id like to be in." Didn't do very well in the picture/video taking but got a few. If I get the video(s) to upload will update post.

[eman1200]

JQF to LNA to hang with the folks for a few days.  think this was on the way back though.

[thomas1142]

Florida to California (KSEE) to Houston (KSGR) and back. Great trip!

[flyboy0681]

A cross country like that is on my list of first things to do once I retire, which hopefully will be in two years.

What was he total time?

[thomas1142]

6 minutes ago, flyboy0681 said:

A cross country like that is on my list of first things to do once I retire, which hopefully will be in two years.

What was he total time?

Yup, one of the benefits of retirement. A tad over 24hrs. 

[Skates97]

Took a Sunday afternoon flight with my oldest son and let him do a bunch of the flying.

https://intothesky.us/2020/12/27/a-sunday-afternoon/