tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193539922024-03-18T13:58:40.025-05:00Gary's Flight Journal - Our Flying AdventuresThe realization of a boyhood dream...
Private Pilot July 17, 2006 - Instrument Rating August 19, 2010Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637264267903131611noreply@blogger.comBlogger1548125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19353992.post-52020700880825444522024-03-18T10:00:00.005-05:002024-03-18T13:58:08.831-05:00Vero Beach Vacation and gear issues<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyobGNXhw_15pSOWmqA0om8iLoS-E6m58BeC-CaC7GeIRTerYvF_iWopWeBdjqcxyDlGpsGSnIl0hpaWLjGSXacJX-BAo24v0PTkqzU8hR02q-8xg9jqvySiKGRcNTmUAq5awYO0G7-Mgma1q_m5JrAj3JdVX0ypXMWKYHelQaSGz0asLQiXsC/s3088/IMG_6275.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2316" data-original-width="3088" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyobGNXhw_15pSOWmqA0om8iLoS-E6m58BeC-CaC7GeIRTerYvF_iWopWeBdjqcxyDlGpsGSnIl0hpaWLjGSXacJX-BAo24v0PTkqzU8hR02q-8xg9jqvySiKGRcNTmUAq5awYO0G7-Mgma1q_m5JrAj3JdVX0ypXMWKYHelQaSGz0asLQiXsC/w400-h300/IMG_6275.jpeg" width="400" /></a></span></div></div></span></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">We are headed back to Vero Beach. Vero has become or favorite go to place over the last few years. We have searched for a condo for two of those visits but with Ziva nobody would take a large dog. </span><div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">This year we renew the hunt but we are also considering apartments. Mary and I have worked all the numbers and the easiest way to avoid an initial purchase cost with a possible land lease or HOA fees is to just rent an apartment. We even ran numbers to compare renting a pet friendly place for two or three months to the tune of 6-9k a month. For an additional 4k we would have our own place available all year round. As bad as my body feels when it gets cold I would be happy to head south in October and not come back until April. </span><p></p><p><b><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">The Weather Watch</span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Some of my go to weather pages have changed or gone away but I have been working on some new to me weather tools for my cross country flight planning. I always use Foreflights Imagery and MOS on the weather selection along with Windy, Aviation Weather Center, Weather Underground.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ivJtK0Qd6p8vIL18qgnGTXNWkxVzDBWg6qd5xCICVKETlmzqlZy_udQXU4edZx7xJ3wBmm6nIAsRxHQDVdkSK0jk6JcoYstHHnIapkMgLzlPjWzsd264fSNibl1Fc1NtR8tze7_M6_AjeJbgJnma80zU8WCpZ05qEZB5EDJ8WXI8aJUGm3zX/s941/vero%2024%2010%20day%20updated.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="352" data-original-width="941" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ivJtK0Qd6p8vIL18qgnGTXNWkxVzDBWg6qd5xCICVKETlmzqlZy_udQXU4edZx7xJ3wBmm6nIAsRxHQDVdkSK0jk6JcoYstHHnIapkMgLzlPjWzsd264fSNibl1Fc1NtR8tze7_M6_AjeJbgJnma80zU8WCpZ05qEZB5EDJ8WXI8aJUGm3zX/w640-h240/vero%2024%2010%20day%20updated.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><span><b>Sunday 3.10 </b></span><b>Pre-Flight </b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">It's the day before departure and I am going to complete my preflight and fuel sump. Total fuel on board for our flight south is 55 gallons. 3 Tango Charlie is ready to go and I'll turn on the preheats overnight for our planned departure of 8am.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQSE9pg79JY8UQ_r1xT13IX5yED_G-Y8U9nZlQJ0PrSaMyCRllGJPoTztTnbQiCPBm5bxMCPmlf9WpMknL7bQsFyUj2TNm8XMa9wr1nSd7Hub3MZ6A_23TstZ-IWzJvXZ076tHrP-szbbQ2QuvHqwCEc82w5I4o52vO0CFH0V72ovEHkSnIWpd/s750/IMG_6263.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="418" data-original-width="750" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQSE9pg79JY8UQ_r1xT13IX5yED_G-Y8U9nZlQJ0PrSaMyCRllGJPoTztTnbQiCPBm5bxMCPmlf9WpMknL7bQsFyUj2TNm8XMa9wr1nSd7Hub3MZ6A_23TstZ-IWzJvXZ076tHrP-szbbQ2QuvHqwCEc82w5I4o52vO0CFH0V72ovEHkSnIWpd/w400-h223/IMG_6263.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><b>Monday 3.11 Departure Day</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Rise and shine we're on vacation! Well, almost. Bags were packed yesterday and the SUV is ready to go. Mary and I will make a breakfast stop at the local eatery, Abi's Diner. We have a few snacks and water packed for the flight.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: courier;">Todays routing will be Ocean City (KOXB) to Mt. Pleasant SC (KLRO)for a fuel and go.There were n</span><span style="font-family: courier;">o cameras today, I just didn’t feel up for it. </span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij1jDwFOiptxvS_pFAbKqd3xwEFnA-eG60wEzzg-rXI26kbZYPWmEmPTySVL9G_Hra9mjaQ34Rz4pbVCEnNyW9z_h5MotJjOarc_UMXtd4HW9fYrtjXZMX8iRIf4K6HHhu_6z80SW7E8Mz_LTmeNTOGoIb5418kRkVM33MEf_V3_oeqH2XqYl1/s1200/IMG_6270.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="731" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij1jDwFOiptxvS_pFAbKqd3xwEFnA-eG60wEzzg-rXI26kbZYPWmEmPTySVL9G_Hra9mjaQ34Rz4pbVCEnNyW9z_h5MotJjOarc_UMXtd4HW9fYrtjXZMX8iRIf4K6HHhu_6z80SW7E8Mz_LTmeNTOGoIb5418kRkVM33MEf_V3_oeqH2XqYl1/w244-h400/IMG_6270.jpeg" width="244" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">We departed Ocean City in very strong gusty winds and pointed for Snow Hill VOR. As we reached the mid peninsula we were rocked by strong wind gusts between 40 and 49 knots at six thousand five hundred. I believe the gust actually pulled the gear door open which triggered a gear warning light. I canceled flight following with Potomac approach and diverted to Accomack. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZdmUUnZKNaD0APTY7I98wxPUvGrIQgHK4dnGWm77YpcRgrQCLapoOW0nU5rY4wU3I2phNJyoppTjhjU1a1w682M1NqIvt_30T16_L5Mc6dTFkzxSPZEuvCeFP2V3RVKACqaqIM42BNvnDRpeAtau7rLvDzdX8UhQ5JhG9MuR3SGakfHDwow7W/s795/IMG_6268.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="795" data-original-width="750" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZdmUUnZKNaD0APTY7I98wxPUvGrIQgHK4dnGWm77YpcRgrQCLapoOW0nU5rY4wU3I2phNJyoppTjhjU1a1w682M1NqIvt_30T16_L5Mc6dTFkzxSPZEuvCeFP2V3RVKACqaqIM42BNvnDRpeAtau7rLvDzdX8UhQ5JhG9MuR3SGakfHDwow7W/w378-h400/IMG_6268.jpeg" width="378" /></span></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I needed to loose altitude so I circled around and worked my way down to a safe altitude and activated the auto pilot for heading and altitude to perform the emergency gear dump just to be safe. I heard and felt all three gear drop with the nose gear needing a bit of a shake. Finally three green confirmed. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I contacted Accomack (KMFV) operations to ask for a gear check as I made a low pass with a visual confirmation. The gear was down, now I hope it indeed was locked. Mary and I talked about what if situations when she asked if the gear isn’t locked then what. Awkward pause, then we’re done flying because it will belly in. I felt her anxiety with just her look. My bride said, trying to ease tension, I’m done flying if that happens, me too. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">It seemed like a long flight back to OCMD. I tried multiple times to have OC Ops give me one more confirmation but nobody answered. Did I mention the gusty winds? It was a serious ride em’ cowboy landing. I held off and somehow gently rolled the mains on followed by a nice wheelie, gently letting the nose gear touch. We were still rolling on three good gear.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHVc_ceIXUzpz88s_le-qrTN7LRlg0fjQAnrMIdToMfbir8fcxA2XcLSmsik5v-L52A-C7LkE8vky9k11AMX6k43TCfo6WsOHLb5q1IVjd1mgZ_N2pMDfybavI8jxD9ivvRFgBYNDUA4TKjxirJI_2HnFFg9QPJam9WihXDsXFY_n2LWFArGJ5/s830/vero%20drive%20map.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="830" data-original-width="379" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHVc_ceIXUzpz88s_le-qrTN7LRlg0fjQAnrMIdToMfbir8fcxA2XcLSmsik5v-L52A-C7LkE8vky9k11AMX6k43TCfo6WsOHLb5q1IVjd1mgZ_N2pMDfybavI8jxD9ivvRFgBYNDUA4TKjxirJI_2HnFFg9QPJam9WihXDsXFY_n2LWFArGJ5/w183-h400/vero%20drive%20map.jpg" width="183" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I tucked 3 Tango Charlie in the hangar and we decided to drive to Vero Beach FL. I haven’t made this drive in forty years, but I was up for the challenge. After switching vehicles from my 2003 MB ML 320 to our 2017 MB GLC300 we were on our way, it was 10:30.</span></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlTzmZfnME1W0n0MZApOSxcAji-E5F_XM8jkZC3bSDGXmqcHyC_wn9VLQ0X63_3dz1DysINdwX3CALFVOpl0hSsDcG4BFUAn6pKPNvuFBqySUuOFru6LY2fhyphenhyphenh2Lx-kbeXxD4rPTRv3RygAxxkx3z6sQh0stY5GdTeltEm6W4ZcdFSiZog8sgZ/s4032/IMG_6266.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlTzmZfnME1W0n0MZApOSxcAji-E5F_XM8jkZC3bSDGXmqcHyC_wn9VLQ0X63_3dz1DysINdwX3CALFVOpl0hSsDcG4BFUAn6pKPNvuFBqySUuOFru6LY2fhyphenhyphenh2Lx-kbeXxD4rPTRv3RygAxxkx3z6sQh0stY5GdTeltEm6W4ZcdFSiZog8sgZ/w400-h300/IMG_6266.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Two fuel stops with one fast food stop coupled with the second gas and go, and we were back at it. 15 hours later we arrived at our hotel, on the beach, in Vero at 2am.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><b>Tuesday 3.12</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Not exactly an early start but we did manage some sleep. A must stop at the Lemon Tree for breakfast and then a few errands. I needed to fill the tank on the GLC 300 and clean the hundreds of bugs off the windshield and grill. Really gross!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">We made a stop to surprise Mary’s friend Jen at her new location. Her store is beautiful and she was surprised to see us. We’ll catch up later this week. Next we’re off to the super market for water and P&J Crustables for beach snacks. Mary also had to shop for a new bathing suit since her brand new one was still at home. We both forget the most simple things. The rest of the day will be relaxing on the balcony listening to the crashing waves while Mary reads her book and I work on this blog post. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii4LvzUyCgEJzVs2lelVMZgKeXWGlDA6rWVK0vtIq6TuhcGNM7gDxBX_Vm9GIi9aTqI5wLmU3JFDJCkYlPKTb3Hko7JEFuBlm5r6RWGg0jd72lNlr6I5Pr4fuKg7Sw1PSA50cCwMdzG4-eRONUkpZrsBdBP37qpjLz-sTfofp7KXNr_kHqPxnP/s3088/IMG_6269.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2316" data-original-width="3088" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii4LvzUyCgEJzVs2lelVMZgKeXWGlDA6rWVK0vtIq6TuhcGNM7gDxBX_Vm9GIi9aTqI5wLmU3JFDJCkYlPKTb3Hko7JEFuBlm5r6RWGg0jd72lNlr6I5Pr4fuKg7Sw1PSA50cCwMdzG4-eRONUkpZrsBdBP37qpjLz-sTfofp7KXNr_kHqPxnP/w400-h300/IMG_6269.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: courier;">We decided on an early dinner at the Edgewood eatery. Wow, once again this place did not disappoint. I had the Bolognese that was awesome and Mary had the roasted chicken over polenta, </span><span style="font-family: courier;">spinach and chicken-Dijon</span><span style="font-family: courier;"> jus which she said was tremendous. Sorry, the food looked too good not to dig in, so no pictures. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><b>Wednesday 3.13</b></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Zd92Yi7Lefd8yVGgr0fs7gz9CMxkOFQ_tv6s6KlPFKjEZ5ed1iMF0g2e9bbZtCBKYppY6a9z9qf278JIuNy1POSyuzVztMaxdSrS7jcu7sR8s5Ym6ZqcZ7oRv0j_nmflESsVKw6Mls9RUfsEW1wMUNNm0zKdj5ToLb6mPkUaIuODeAxNQbQY/s748/IMG_2921.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="748" data-original-width="499" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Zd92Yi7Lefd8yVGgr0fs7gz9CMxkOFQ_tv6s6KlPFKjEZ5ed1iMF0g2e9bbZtCBKYppY6a9z9qf278JIuNy1POSyuzVztMaxdSrS7jcu7sR8s5Ym6ZqcZ7oRv0j_nmflESsVKw6Mls9RUfsEW1wMUNNm0zKdj5ToLb6mPkUaIuODeAxNQbQY/w266-h400/IMG_2921.jpeg" width="266" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /><span>The plan was to get up early, do breakfast, then some much needed beach time. Mary and I are going to meet my brother and his wife for lunch at 1pm in Fort Pierce. Instead, we slept in, I really needed the down time. My bride said I was out by 8pm and I woke up around 7:30.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">We were both slow moving but did manage to make breakfast at 9am. Good eats and service at the lemon tree. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">With full tummies we headed west back across the Indian river Merrill Barber bridge to look at property. We liked the complex we checked out but they are not taking applications at this time because the waiting list is full. Why do I think this will be like the hangar wait list. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEpkd33UMzfEw4Lh3AsSs9L9msuZEAX_f2V_QjspsAY0YBDpuJyMvg6qrgTop9qrnclqa6upJKFZU1xKwyV4ntYugyDG8GBlOkMH_sBubn9FMTGKu2kv9eojBetWSI2fttqJCPvvF-T1u_MoBO8suCQ764vsBofcVpi-_AjdgXvzz-t_VcnUFS/s4032/IMG_6273.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEpkd33UMzfEw4Lh3AsSs9L9msuZEAX_f2V_QjspsAY0YBDpuJyMvg6qrgTop9qrnclqa6upJKFZU1xKwyV4ntYugyDG8GBlOkMH_sBubn9FMTGKu2kv9eojBetWSI2fttqJCPvvF-T1u_MoBO8suCQ764vsBofcVpi-_AjdgXvzz-t_VcnUFS/w400-h300/IMG_6273.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">The ride back to the hotel is twenty minutes. We freshened up and then headed south to Crabby’s Dockside to meet up with my brother. Lunch was excellent! Mary had scallops and I had the coconut shrimp. My bride also had two mojitos which made for a sooner then I hoped departure for the hotel. Lately it’s been a once a year visit with my brother so I was really looking forward to spending more time together. I plan on heading back down solo when Mary and our friend Susan, from Newport News, heads off to Rhode Island on a bus trip. We returned to the hotel and I worked on the blog while the princess slept. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><b>Thursday 3.14</b></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbdZsYr0w5n04Zon5hGsN_9fbEl29u9tEO4KTizrIDJxwozPllONdgrtjJVzHlw_TqlJrJtVZ-RxUGTJ1zj8hur2O3mLcx5ukpROj0E_rqcjltddfD8TqHEAXo0gVsX_dQeEYKmGwyBWt6Ag09O5HlH_NAQB7_jD7Q0Z61kn4q7V_a3hsDME0Q/s4032/IMG_6274.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbdZsYr0w5n04Zon5hGsN_9fbEl29u9tEO4KTizrIDJxwozPllONdgrtjJVzHlw_TqlJrJtVZ-RxUGTJ1zj8hur2O3mLcx5ukpROj0E_rqcjltddfD8TqHEAXo0gVsX_dQeEYKmGwyBWt6Ag09O5HlH_NAQB7_jD7Q0Z61kn4q7V_a3hsDME0Q/w400-h300/IMG_6274.jpeg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Finally some beach time! It felt good getting some sun and just relaxing. Mary pulled her chaise out from under the umbrella to work on a tan, I turn brown just being outside.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">We got a call from the hotel to switch rooms because we had a maintenance issue so we packed up and headed back to our room. We moved to the second floor ocean view where we should have been from day one, but that’s another story. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">It was nice to sit on the balcony and watch the waves and leave the sliding doors open for the sea breeze. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSEXQiOecIexNusRAmIwrkdh680SOd_kfQQ63_twC0XwPY_yWeWvI3N8IKb88IvoKjV8hJdwQHypCxhaH5mWg-dHGBealItW2RpbUhqwIzu9eHKKRsarBf6rxh5sXX2vSkJy4jyGHonn0RZ8wINpasN5NTaRKFcl8nNRLSXWh410kWyHmePVW0/s1373/IMG_6279.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1373" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSEXQiOecIexNusRAmIwrkdh680SOd_kfQQ63_twC0XwPY_yWeWvI3N8IKb88IvoKjV8hJdwQHypCxhaH5mWg-dHGBealItW2RpbUhqwIzu9eHKKRsarBf6rxh5sXX2vSkJy4jyGHonn0RZ8wINpasN5NTaRKFcl8nNRLSXWh410kWyHmePVW0/w400-h219/IMG_6279.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">We cleaned up for dinner and then made the short walk north to Bobby’s. Dinner was excellent, and so was the service.</span></div><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><b>Friday 3.15</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFYqYOGQd_N2RsLLu3cQoYK_JxB0uStxW6r3sFQyd8G_nyauE1Vn0kFBjnN0HSCeoG4rInSKjX3tehiDvm9-pDrrv7-MsuvRYA0efHsJdvn5VSAERup8-tQrGV9Zn8p2nHca4rswvBSgpFEnrwbTT62dw4c2PQUpPkuk0wziqmI8ahlh5MtkI7/s4032/IMG_6277.jpeg" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 238); margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFYqYOGQd_N2RsLLu3cQoYK_JxB0uStxW6r3sFQyd8G_nyauE1Vn0kFBjnN0HSCeoG4rInSKjX3tehiDvm9-pDrrv7-MsuvRYA0efHsJdvn5VSAERup8-tQrGV9Zn8p2nHca4rswvBSgpFEnrwbTT62dw4c2PQUpPkuk0wziqmI8ahlh5MtkI7/w400-h300/IMG_6277.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: courier;">Rise and shine! </span><span style="font-family: courier;">What a beautiful start to the day.</span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS3G_dLhyphenhyphenRFdEynQcsk-nZm63CJ3EU8ps3BaHR-Eoxmr7uBq6nXo6ZJpySGocg4mr6h5ZcqgdbEBDT7OoZiKrOmk2ptuIdFafLQmK9uqxRvb-5pxelJqEabuCi8ZwICI1EGmvjznccyedEeKZzxDhf-OeT3ufhKQKKp2tnjTpbB5IF1mIDHQaC/s2500/IMG_6280.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1875" data-original-width="2500" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS3G_dLhyphenhyphenRFdEynQcsk-nZm63CJ3EU8ps3BaHR-Eoxmr7uBq6nXo6ZJpySGocg4mr6h5ZcqgdbEBDT7OoZiKrOmk2ptuIdFafLQmK9uqxRvb-5pxelJqEabuCi8ZwICI1EGmvjznccyedEeKZzxDhf-OeT3ufhKQKKp2tnjTpbB5IF1mIDHQaC/s320/IMG_6280.jpeg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">It was time to change things up for breakfast so we crossed the Indian river and headed over to Beach Bum Bagels. A busy little place that was very good as far as customer service and the food was also very good.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcGt8w5wYdJIlBLHs2TvW4ojg5itL-4dRyloRtJalnHkDcqN3fQiM3lW1STF5Kjm-lHf7EL3UszH8x4ZIb_8wkqGV5hg33SNyOJWSF2VlQl3SFzy7o42XK4wDPmDbC7JBIDZtneYoZ-LWE17OFskxmQnBl7zsSJLAXXmOcZ7GUDnKr2KyXlxSt/s4032/IMG_6281.jpeg" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 238); margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcGt8w5wYdJIlBLHs2TvW4ojg5itL-4dRyloRtJalnHkDcqN3fQiM3lW1STF5Kjm-lHf7EL3UszH8x4ZIb_8wkqGV5hg33SNyOJWSF2VlQl3SFzy7o42XK4wDPmDbC7JBIDZtneYoZ-LWE17OFskxmQnBl7zsSJLAXXmOcZ7GUDnKr2KyXlxSt/w400-h300/IMG_6281.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">We headed to the beach and the umbrella/chair set ups were all reserved. The young man working this morning said we needed a special pass from the hotel. Hmmm, typically we pay cash or credit and we’re good to go. The new hotel policy requires a pass to rent the set up.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Mary walked over to the office to find out if we need the pass as guests, yep, we did, and there are none left. I kept chatting with the young man and eventually he rented us the set up since I convinced him we would be three hours max. He then could re-rent our set up for another full day charge, since we would not return once we left. Cha-Ching! He took my $30. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: courier;">Once showered and ready to find lunch we headed over to look at a few more properties. We found one apartment complex we really liked but would need to furnish. Mary and I also revisited some communities that are land lease, which seems to be the norm. We found one home, just a thousand SF, 2br/2bath</span><span style="font-family: courier;">. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">After meeting with the agent it was confirmed the roof and A/C are 17 years old. Most of the kitchen appliances will need to be replaced, and the big red flag is the bedrooms back up to a busy roadway. It was a super clean cute place that would be perfect for us, but I think it’s a pass. One good point was a new Wawa just up the street. One not so good was me twisting my already messed up right knee stepping out of the SUV on to the uneven yard. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">We’ll keep up the search but for now we are going to find a late lunch early dinner destination. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU469yITS2FxRT9hrlLjuz4MftZjaAyhoOF3f1SqhSf1BYzKTp9mpZqO3PE8jfCyBvOObWv4p5fExS7_xieNCk4RoyRuePmwkAeE27SubMLg5K_unKNWeWLfKpnTCn95-StYr4_cP47dp3hjsRbNRDgJrcvx7-TpY3b5Lyqogc5oX1WzOW1-Kl/s500/IMG_6286.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU469yITS2FxRT9hrlLjuz4MftZjaAyhoOF3f1SqhSf1BYzKTp9mpZqO3PE8jfCyBvOObWv4p5fExS7_xieNCk4RoyRuePmwkAeE27SubMLg5K_unKNWeWLfKpnTCn95-StYr4_cP47dp3hjsRbNRDgJrcvx7-TpY3b5Lyqogc5oX1WzOW1-Kl/w400-h300/IMG_6286.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Station 49 was our choice. We hit this place every year and we order the same thing. Mary gets the Carbonara and I ordered Paradelle with Bolognese. I also had a side of two Advil's, it helped eased the knee pain.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><b>Saturday 3.16</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZpszb4PatVdVNRpFdy-Pxk9Xv0wMmiOOdoyXE-r5B8uiKevHFjjeQ8oxqc_5x3HXkFAxl6iJCF7QrXYLwGNvXQkU088WBrwLEwi_mXKjocWp2RVdjqiqcbGmspueMudTQ_3KeUPTuHfs7HnX5ZqxIrAQvAIfQHRLIrUpH_Qu2WwNoAphjJE0d/s745/IMG_6287.jpeg" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 238); margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="745" data-original-width="681" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZpszb4PatVdVNRpFdy-Pxk9Xv0wMmiOOdoyXE-r5B8uiKevHFjjeQ8oxqc_5x3HXkFAxl6iJCF7QrXYLwGNvXQkU088WBrwLEwi_mXKjocWp2RVdjqiqcbGmspueMudTQ_3KeUPTuHfs7HnX5ZqxIrAQvAIfQHRLIrUpH_Qu2WwNoAphjJE0d/s320/IMG_6287.jpeg" width="293" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">We decided to try a new place for breakfast this morning. The Kountry Kitchen was really busy but service was excellent and the food just as good. Mary and I both were bums most of the day, her reading and me working on the blog. The balcony afforded us some sunshine without having to do the beach as we both just relaxed. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><b>Sunday 3.17</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><span><span></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRyk3dWEp6A7h1MtxhgIhF1buBxnClSY0Mql1VYczknSurnOStzNnFT4J4_6mQNFM0YO8D-pakSfQtzw534nej2XviTeLWZuD0Ts80fQ0c-HRBo_7P22p4Nn8XVrVtM8eFooI4R8VAEORVqVDDy5nwRu5u7G9iWcd14C4bSepHWgdwqBPxgYe-/s1176/IMG_6288.jpeg" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 238); margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1176" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRyk3dWEp6A7h1MtxhgIhF1buBxnClSY0Mql1VYczknSurnOStzNnFT4J4_6mQNFM0YO8D-pakSfQtzw534nej2XviTeLWZuD0Ts80fQ0c-HRBo_7P22p4Nn8XVrVtM8eFooI4R8VAEORVqVDDy5nwRu5u7G9iWcd14C4bSepHWgdwqBPxgYe-/s320/IMG_6288.jpeg" width="204" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">We decided to bug out one day early and head for home. Here we are crossing the Dames Point bridge in Jacksonville Florida. I made two fuel stops along the way and completed the 15.5 hour drive, arriving home at midnight. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Now for the fun stuff. I scheduled gear service at Sussex aero for Thursday. I am taking today off to let the back get happy again then do some preliminary checks on the gear tomorrow. Update posts and pictures to follow. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8SHHf7WBr6k?si=DWXYx3qfZIoplKEK" title="YouTube video player" width="580"></iframe></div></div>Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637264267903131611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19353992.post-74805728711035429572024-03-06T14:30:00.003-05:002024-03-06T14:35:40.609-05:00Audio Panel Update<div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHJoUbe09G-J3buO8ARtxQfg0lCuOCFs7G17IZg7vANYN7i7NnX7_Es0CtaeRNQ2MTuyzc41VNHChVXMaHVoV2CVDfMDKxGU4u_UUVrr_9pebluEkXxmmDub0elEj9YYrVH0bgAhhIbzeBhs7tpDf-jsdfRfdfXtAicsnvmxEOLKtJqouEt5Mh/s513/PMA%208000B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="112" data-original-width="513" height="141" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHJoUbe09G-J3buO8ARtxQfg0lCuOCFs7G17IZg7vANYN7i7NnX7_Es0CtaeRNQ2MTuyzc41VNHChVXMaHVoV2CVDfMDKxGU4u_UUVrr_9pebluEkXxmmDub0elEj9YYrVH0bgAhhIbzeBhs7tpDf-jsdfRfdfXtAicsnvmxEOLKtJqouEt5Mh/w640-h141/PMA%208000B.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I have been searching for a slide in replacement audio panel for my PMA 8000B. The 800B has worked flawlessly, but I really want Bluetooth. Currently I have been using a portable Bluetooth that I plug into the port pictured top right on the 8000B. The main problem is I have to charge it and sometimes I forget to bring it home with me. I could plug it into a battery brick while I'm at the hangar but that gets to be a pain. So, with all the above stated I began my search. I could not believe how hard it was to find an 8000BT unit. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQZM924hmEseEUo-QXqonor5VxAMZCl_hQrXivjE3hC73r6-q2SrjCBsaEgiDKYBn82BWEoFIOht7E0l1lmt_IHaN_a43SneTlStF33zvLRe7YSiYOyRoNjHVkM0L8eYQDfM5pl9jtI2AUufVOAF7Z5gunJqSWiCgy2yRD5-Vi6GrD1ZkEDNuB/s537/PMA%208000BT%20unit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="115" data-original-width="537" height="138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQZM924hmEseEUo-QXqonor5VxAMZCl_hQrXivjE3hC73r6-q2SrjCBsaEgiDKYBn82BWEoFIOht7E0l1lmt_IHaN_a43SneTlStF33zvLRe7YSiYOyRoNjHVkM0L8eYQDfM5pl9jtI2AUufVOAF7Z5gunJqSWiCgy2yRD5-Vi6GrD1ZkEDNuB/w640-h138/PMA%208000BT%20unit.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">It was all about the right place at the right time. I had posted a wanted to buy ad on most of the forums and had one potential unit lined up. I was contacted by a friend and fellow pilot about a unit just listed on Beech Talk so I immediately responded to the BT post and although not the first in line, I was first with the money. Done deal!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p style="background-color: box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span class="section_header" style="box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 1px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><b>FEATURES</b></span></span></p><ul style="background-color: box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: courier; font-size: large;">IntelliVox® automatic VOX system with individually gated microphones</span></p></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: courier; font-size: large;">6 - Place hi-fi stereo intercom with Soft Mute™</span></p></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">Monitor Mode</u><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </span>allows automatic muting of non-primary radio </span></p></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">4</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </span>- music mute modes: Mute On, Mute Off, Radio Mute, Intercom Mute </span></p></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Dedicated front panel music volume control</span></p></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Built-in Marker Beacon Receiver</span></p></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Cellular telephone input with "DuTel™" telephone distribution</span></p></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Easy front panel control for telephone side tone on/off</span></p></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Digital aircraft radio recorder (IRS™)</span></p></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Front panel utility jack for phone, iPod, or unswitched audio warnings</span></p></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Split mode for dual audio panel capability</span></p></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">2</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </span>- Differential, hi-fidelity stereo music source inputs (no ground loop noise)</span></p></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">3</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </span>- Isolation modes - Pilot Isolate, All, and Crew</span></p></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">5</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </span>- unswitched inputs, with front panel unswitched input</span></p></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Selectable music distribution for passengers</span></p></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Selectable intercom mode with special "Alternate Intercom Mode"</span></p></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: courier; font-size: large;">RAM (Radio Active Mute) eliminates constant back ground noise from radio static</span></p></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 5px;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">PMA8000BT Audio Panel with Marker, Stereo Intercom, and Bluetooth connectivity</span></p></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I should finally be able to Bluetooth music for our flights and use my iPhone to pick up an IFR clearance if needed. I hope to have the unit installed prior to our Florida trip.</span></div></div>Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637264267903131611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19353992.post-12079549098670284502024-02-26T23:30:00.002-05:002024-02-28T07:38:01.438-05:00IFR Currency in my Commander!<p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx30QyA03LfYsrYgEEnTZVMxHCw4e3QFhoxU1W5TjO13kIJFs6z7AP6bVlc_8bbsQIz55jjWa06Qxw6qgEXhgWGfp9emJYsTwRPR47qLC-ECcPlOzMXz75LtKPS0F3T6KSg7U1oWSIB1IuY-iIB0ORLnIg-KaZF-r_-eJKowG2dt-Ua8jEEX4e/s801/currency%20pic%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="801" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx30QyA03LfYsrYgEEnTZVMxHCw4e3QFhoxU1W5TjO13kIJFs6z7AP6bVlc_8bbsQIz55jjWa06Qxw6qgEXhgWGfp9emJYsTwRPR47qLC-ECcPlOzMXz75LtKPS0F3T6KSg7U1oWSIB1IuY-iIB0ORLnIg-KaZF-r_-eJKowG2dt-Ua8jEEX4e/w400-h225/currency%20pic%201.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I found a willing participant, also a BAC member, that agreed to be my safety pilot. Anita had a lesson to fly first then as soon as she finished her Commercial lesson flying out of Salisbury she headed to Ocean City. Anita and her husband Dave live in the same area as Mary and I. </span></div></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">The plan for today was flying to Delaware Coastal(GED)and knocking out the RNAV GPS 22 and RNAV GPS 4 approaches with the Stec 60-2 autopilot. We would then head back to Ocean City (OXB)and I would fly the RNAV GPS 14, 32, 2 and the newish Localizer 32. I can't remember the last Localizer approach I shot.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I had activated the pre-heats when I got up this morning since we planed to fly at 1pm. 3 Tango Charlie was toasty as I completed my pre-flight and sumpped the tanks. I only hooked up the tail tie down camera and one inside the cockpit camera, I really wasn't feeling the need today. What a slacker.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5js2-M-VusX2m2_rJF1oOGrqISDTYRH6pmqRG-YKmzOOYuSfhhuhcqL0slEJPhECDboZpZOzlFi8kyNdjMU2UaP3FYQ6NLlgcxFqgOaznmZZYJZHVQNaxnAI2-TT-up720oTwN9ISO1Soi8_We96bj3Fju9UvzRIZgVJ90VFdVFjjzcjKRkNo/s1084/IMG_6251.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1084" data-original-width="705" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5js2-M-VusX2m2_rJF1oOGrqISDTYRH6pmqRG-YKmzOOYuSfhhuhcqL0slEJPhECDboZpZOzlFi8kyNdjMU2UaP3FYQ6NLlgcxFqgOaznmZZYJZHVQNaxnAI2-TT-up720oTwN9ISO1Soi8_We96bj3Fju9UvzRIZgVJ90VFdVFjjzcjKRkNo/w260-h400/IMG_6251.jpeg" width="260" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Once in the air and headed towards HUVOX, the Initial Approach Fix (IAF) for the GPS 22, we transferred controls. I wanted Anita to become familiar with the Commander. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: courier;">Approach one would be with the autopilot. Buttonology is key and I know </span><span style="font-family: courier;">I had some rust to shed. Actually the work with the 480 sim helped and the button pushing was very good. My approach plate briefs flowed but I didn’t verify the CTAF frequency. I usually read the plate and verify on the GPS/Com. I did not. Instead I knew the setting and continued on. My bad. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I let the autopilot fly the missed and did my typical cram, climb, clean, communicate. Forgot the cool. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUh0wMglXbiWHFSl4WDFPu3aWtvdgqN6zam-rRujGnVXc8g3kfK1Kl0k7x6Qb8eyGOxUMUF68z6lMwcSUq_fzqQyynPfZobe7Q5K-at-WL_Mng-SeQNYMjn_ZOKxro2fr3HI1OfaJzqGPdev3QyHssFzB5kvYGBPhku_t177MjvIks1EXW9gJK/s1013/IMG_6252.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1013" data-original-width="655" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUh0wMglXbiWHFSl4WDFPu3aWtvdgqN6zam-rRujGnVXc8g3kfK1Kl0k7x6Qb8eyGOxUMUF68z6lMwcSUq_fzqQyynPfZobe7Q5K-at-WL_Mng-SeQNYMjn_ZOKxro2fr3HI1OfaJzqGPdev3QyHssFzB5kvYGBPhku_t177MjvIks1EXW9gJK/w259-h400/IMG_6252.jpeg" width="259" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: courier;">The hold for the missed is the same IAF waypoint for the GPS 4 approach. </span><span style="font-family: courier;">I did my lap at ZARVI and then flew the approach, autopilot still engaged. There was traffic landing on two-two so I broke off early and pointed south towards Ocean City. Two in the books and now for the rapid fire fun. </span></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-UQsVGKjUjw4UsWZy8Rk0YzC1dixF-S87RX-xHC4iCNc7DWQKRKWQTXSRep7ohLTqAB1zKxl94PSvJki1PxpwujO3UPAyw0INiapVjCEHPo6-wMvVvL3wWP9jAFc7kM-7Y6N0HFInQqMEo9mAGFnnKlrZe3Fzjb8WvlqP1-ExU4rm3WlrsKKY/s841/OXB%2014.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="841" data-original-width="568" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-UQsVGKjUjw4UsWZy8Rk0YzC1dixF-S87RX-xHC4iCNc7DWQKRKWQTXSRep7ohLTqAB1zKxl94PSvJki1PxpwujO3UPAyw0INiapVjCEHPo6-wMvVvL3wWP9jAFc7kM-7Y6N0HFInQqMEo9mAGFnnKlrZe3Fzjb8WvlqP1-ExU4rm3WlrsKKY/w270-h400/OXB%2014.jpg" width="270" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Despite the winds on the ground it was pretty much smooth flying. I was now pointed direct to PFAIR for the RNAV GPS 14. I did not engage the autopilot but I did use heading mode. I made a nice procedure turn and proceeded inbound. This approach is LNAV, today I confirmed LNAV +V. Bizarre! LNAV is lateral navigation, the +V is vertical guidance. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-MivfiCNYgFWzjxR7EG6bCJBGC7Bgr2m7e9c2ME9jZiVTRWVCusIMQOtgayoC33pjcC5_cAnYXjNuWs-SB1jLUJx55bbOTmnZ4PYLtt4TAMLOc1XsU9XxK5c4TcJOZqAIXobQVxB_s4hEC6AXupVYx_C0As71UGdT_aIJTmda-TqZ4hC7xdZ9/s786/GPS%2032%20OXB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="786" data-original-width="513" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-MivfiCNYgFWzjxR7EG6bCJBGC7Bgr2m7e9c2ME9jZiVTRWVCusIMQOtgayoC33pjcC5_cAnYXjNuWs-SB1jLUJx55bbOTmnZ4PYLtt4TAMLOc1XsU9XxK5c4TcJOZqAIXobQVxB_s4hEC6AXupVYx_C0As71UGdT_aIJTmda-TqZ4hC7xdZ9/w261-h400/GPS%2032%20OXB.jpg" width="261" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: courier;">I went missed once reaching five hundred feet now pointing off shore for the GPS 32 approach, IAF GOBYO. I decide to save time and instead flew to intercept the GOBYO FEMOD leg. I made another nice approach then once again broke off early for </span><span style="font-family: courier;">pattern traffic. This time I cleared the area to the north to reposition for the Localizer 32 approach. </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxxdQykM2EGQKHtY2tcRON9FUvvlmaNcmCIM3dRIrRm2A4BrowMuyws_YbQsZEwWI5G_2yiFh6hT6HfZ3sZ9iyvybhzJTqyCRUSRtBXdLGatSY7u2geE1vVOep5RFI6-gFZvqaBERD-Xn0zxA2i3S1nZkGHo24CTrJ6c7rVGW27Sul_ulAxpda/s852/OXB%20LOC%2032.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="852" data-original-width="583" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxxdQykM2EGQKHtY2tcRON9FUvvlmaNcmCIM3dRIrRm2A4BrowMuyws_YbQsZEwWI5G_2yiFh6hT6HfZ3sZ9iyvybhzJTqyCRUSRtBXdLGatSY7u2geE1vVOep5RFI6-gFZvqaBERD-Xn0zxA2i3S1nZkGHo24CTrJ6c7rVGW27Sul_ulAxpda/w274-h400/OXB%20LOC%2032.jpg" width="274" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: courier;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Since I was tracking the VOR I decided to knock out a VOR check, flying the Waterloo 171 degree radial to the IAF FEMOD. Next I identified the localizer I-OXB and continued. I flowed through this approach feeling pretty good about my performance, at least so far. Once inbound I could descend to 1600’ but did not verify my altitude bug. Anita gave me the heads up on my call out of 1600 when I was bugged at 2600. Yikes, that was a bust. I pulled power and recovered, but again broke it off and headed south away from the airport. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHKcBf2dmQaaZ6lDe3rCS-8hjBKytx9se9aBWRyom27qxs509tG6uJZ9OHd93si9578uq35imZiYEU4qNd0I9Ll0sYjnkwt1Nc9WvABdEM_XClXI6MS5PSp9E6yhVBFtP83W2psskyUTbsxhlneu1x_L4_L8LCs33CaMWUztWEPUX-kZxIJjdG/s854/OXB%20GPS%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="574" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHKcBf2dmQaaZ6lDe3rCS-8hjBKytx9se9aBWRyom27qxs509tG6uJZ9OHd93si9578uq35imZiYEU4qNd0I9Ll0sYjnkwt1Nc9WvABdEM_XClXI6MS5PSp9E6yhVBFtP83W2psskyUTbsxhlneu1x_L4_L8LCs33CaMWUztWEPUX-kZxIJjdG/w269-h400/OXB%20GPS%202.jpg" width="269" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I reset the the Garmin 480 for the GPS 2 approach now pointing south over Assateague and dialed in for the IAF CIRAN. With the approach activated the autopilot helped finish out the day. I once again broke off early and joined the left downwind for runway 20 making an ok landing, dropping it on instead of rolling it on.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5XsGTSyuNVncn0uH54gvwR53O1z6GBYJqUMdbhaYwDDEFwESECoMxtmklmqKRGC4KFxdDXoKyFfOwnxZpHnlZ1yVK1UHPOKrXyY6df6o31aSCtNuxS4e359dfjuOBTx1Vr3yaygyPZojy4MjHej9CG3QcyzGuxMKLB39eKhOg1m_p4HFbqCdv/s960/Anita%20safety%20pilot.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5XsGTSyuNVncn0uH54gvwR53O1z6GBYJqUMdbhaYwDDEFwESECoMxtmklmqKRGC4KFxdDXoKyFfOwnxZpHnlZ1yVK1UHPOKrXyY6df6o31aSCtNuxS4e359dfjuOBTx1Vr3yaygyPZojy4MjHej9CG3QcyzGuxMKLB39eKhOg1m_p4HFbqCdv/s320/Anita%20safety%20pilot.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">A big thanks to Anita for her safety pilot time, it was very much appreciated. I look forward to returning the favor.</span></p></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/a0NuuJehePI?si=7Su0qIzG_ZuAaaXU" title="YouTube video player" width="580"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637264267903131611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19353992.post-73915243841989549982024-02-01T23:00:00.001-05:002024-02-02T11:15:46.480-05:00Breakfast with the Boys at Cape May<div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNeLxn5bzyyM55DDCRrewFffZVw86RXVteXxabZRaLJuelLEOGcHgFvW1LgN-u-TUqXseVQiKR1nS_65TKVnWJiOt3na5qrBMpGR9hk6L1k_tmW7go2zzjL29NJDQL0Rax9hZEX6frJdI88nZXoSP2PNn2YQEN9nJBpIjMeEVLA3o9MNlmH6Pn/s960/breakfast%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNeLxn5bzyyM55DDCRrewFffZVw86RXVteXxabZRaLJuelLEOGcHgFvW1LgN-u-TUqXseVQiKR1nS_65TKVnWJiOt3na5qrBMpGR9hk6L1k_tmW7go2zzjL29NJDQL0Rax9hZEX6frJdI88nZXoSP2PNn2YQEN9nJBpIjMeEVLA3o9MNlmH6Pn/w400-h300/breakfast%201.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Dave and I swapped a few text messages and decided to once again meet at Cape May for breakfast. Dave's friend Steve had covid so he canceled and instead Bob rode along with Dave in the Dakota. Mary had passed on going, not into hearing the boys talk airplanes, besides, she had some sort of game day with the girls of the Women's Club. I sent a text to Chet, a hangar neighbor, and told him I had an empty seat and I was heading to breakfast in Cape May, he responded that he would meet me in one hour. Perfect timing he would be there at 10:30 and I wanted to get in the air around 10:45ish. I did my preflight yesterday so I was good to go.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">The flight was smooth and uneventful, that's always a good thing. Breakfast at the Flight Deck Diner was very good and I enjoyed my creamed chip beef over hash browns with a side of crispy bacon. Thanks for lunch Chet, my treat the next flight.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdregCyn_gKhaygbgKmFs7pPY6RjbXe4VWiJ4Hb5mQaebLLfepH6IGfM9ZclUrloyhu99jna_n7TL8h0L8hX3cgVRAAxO02ejfep2A2VVirZFw5vlxe5eMBG7Z81y3XIWeoF5GjnnubL5lANqr-PyTTxvQyKl9V_7bjtozx4PEIMgYFoWa6HIZ/s960/breakfast%202.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdregCyn_gKhaygbgKmFs7pPY6RjbXe4VWiJ4Hb5mQaebLLfepH6IGfM9ZclUrloyhu99jna_n7TL8h0L8hX3cgVRAAxO02ejfep2A2VVirZFw5vlxe5eMBG7Z81y3XIWeoF5GjnnubL5lANqr-PyTTxvQyKl9V_7bjtozx4PEIMgYFoWa6HIZ/w400-h300/breakfast%202.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"> Dave and Bob </span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">We took the traditional pictures of flight crews and airplanes then saddled up for home. The flight was once again smooth and full of good plane talk. I fell in line number two and made a nice landing back home at Ocean City. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AWebJYGxiLk?si=j9a-K8KfZBrEDOH4" title="YouTube video player" width="580"></iframe></div>Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637264267903131611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19353992.post-48213505649621298392024-01-31T17:00:00.003-05:002024-02-02T11:09:25.936-05:00Preflight for Cape May<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ceZWn9jo0Oo?si=rILlOSezkX7DyD3u" title="YouTube video player" width="580"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I decide to preflight this afternoon in prep for my Thursday flight to Cape May, KWWD. </span></div>Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637264267903131611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19353992.post-26964740419508806942024-01-30T13:56:00.000-05:002024-01-30T13:56:08.643-05:00Garmin 480 - Selecting an Alternate<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wDPkLcNpnPg?si=XRrfCtOdjoSVbAwK" title="YouTube video player" width="580"></iframe></p>Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637264267903131611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19353992.post-40813054716699716912024-01-12T12:44:00.000-05:002024-01-12T12:44:33.499-05:00First Flight 2024 - Service <div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-X-dUFZD6ZppGnzjGYjH5iPAVNq88i5ACZWqnazavzs4kn2qWAMdzgDcTTAdpOo4A6xF3CIYk9N87y6GINb5y_XkbsHz2DMN2WYQXoyum2dkp55UHwk9O4klR2r2vxxFhdoqk5enXpKhw2uYdtCHy_MUQCiibLdXi6dkJoyWj0OG6CxcSCLRo/s4032/IMG_6202.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-X-dUFZD6ZppGnzjGYjH5iPAVNq88i5ACZWqnazavzs4kn2qWAMdzgDcTTAdpOo4A6xF3CIYk9N87y6GINb5y_XkbsHz2DMN2WYQXoyum2dkp55UHwk9O4klR2r2vxxFhdoqk5enXpKhw2uYdtCHy_MUQCiibLdXi6dkJoyWj0OG6CxcSCLRo/w400-h300/IMG_6202.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">This is not exactly the way I would like to start the new year with a first flight for service. I installed my new battery a few days ago and I'm ready to have the down lock switch installed on the left main gear. Sussex Aero had an opening today so I pre-heated over night and launched for Delaware Coastal (KGED) at 8:30am. This is a short ten minute hop and I'll fly it gear down.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPDyasHp3KB673W8YopzEJiD0sStVKIjKEh1YWZeYJ635v2A-ZBlunIUPEeCXMqK9ya_fGIfVboB4OghEh0Lxws8Epc4gRZdUndfyomac3MgF9c0TpXrtqfBR9dk5cH6TEAPS1CHfg3DeiCcI1Rhn6R6C0y7iMNaiSGWht1B1QEDp8kH6cfUTE/s4032/IMG_6209.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPDyasHp3KB673W8YopzEJiD0sStVKIjKEh1YWZeYJ635v2A-ZBlunIUPEeCXMqK9ya_fGIfVboB4OghEh0Lxws8Epc4gRZdUndfyomac3MgF9c0TpXrtqfBR9dk5cH6TEAPS1CHfg3DeiCcI1Rhn6R6C0y7iMNaiSGWht1B1QEDp8kH6cfUTE/w400-h300/IMG_6209.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">The winds were calm and the sky was beautiful blue as I climbed away from runway three-two at ocean city. I picked up the weather at GED and joined the downwind for runway two-two. I was number two following a Cessna but extended for a jet holding short. I try and play nice, besides it was a great day to be in the air. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKGCGhTYk97eQcqDVyXxbKAQ-NJ19yj6T0pOsBrzbCDnwCsPoM-Xmft8ZiLRSvnKb9MzROfBak8s7rqm6zbetg2z9Eg8Nl_3JJtfz7z8qHwSixMbTnsYvVCGmMNo3Apk24q2I1PvcwhdKKVgyOwlEUlxRT5B2CbW3gtOJamVoVYFsuFpyE92Je/s4032/IMG_6210.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKGCGhTYk97eQcqDVyXxbKAQ-NJ19yj6T0pOsBrzbCDnwCsPoM-Xmft8ZiLRSvnKb9MzROfBak8s7rqm6zbetg2z9Eg8Nl_3JJtfz7z8qHwSixMbTnsYvVCGmMNo3Apk24q2I1PvcwhdKKVgyOwlEUlxRT5B2CbW3gtOJamVoVYFsuFpyE92Je/w400-h300/IMG_6210.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Rob, Carl, and I pushed 3 Tango Charlie in the hangar and got her up on jack stands. Rob removed the existing switch along with the actuator lever/roller. The process moved right along adding three new stab connectors to the new wires on the switch. Each of the connections were wrapped in heat shrink, and then secured in a spiral wrap to remain clear during a gear swings. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl9U3KVAwtk9Gv0UkSLEAl4ht61oksQGiRpHWdio-xDIz5S4iCATvUQlcFES7NQ5NV3Pmh3GUSs1nIMNmv0QG5eCQmIkbuY_wIsf1J-wZIkva11CwBekSHtAT5VdpfPXXGMjMU7_QIC3-Rarel3MaoRro3XAQzUWQDBm-HdREHhDU7HFYmWmPI/s4032/IMG_6208.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl9U3KVAwtk9Gv0UkSLEAl4ht61oksQGiRpHWdio-xDIz5S4iCATvUQlcFES7NQ5NV3Pmh3GUSs1nIMNmv0QG5eCQmIkbuY_wIsf1J-wZIkva11CwBekSHtAT5VdpfPXXGMjMU7_QIC3-Rarel3MaoRro3XAQzUWQDBm-HdREHhDU7HFYmWmPI/w400-h300/IMG_6208.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMpuYT_PpaxZQRUl6FBF6LgQcOZmozFkhQqg375b3WYEt_lY15m9LR3kZxnyN7vJtTynsg6Ve6qqRdaBKa5b_Un3-idwLuMjGV7kx89nQzZTRjyt2Y0eJbTTRcR-Mj4Kup-LeE-b8EchtZMOCxZEREKcEVFegCJGDHOp3InUh2cMEyixtxIKAe/s2489/IMG_6207.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2489" data-original-width="2402" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMpuYT_PpaxZQRUl6FBF6LgQcOZmozFkhQqg375b3WYEt_lY15m9LR3kZxnyN7vJtTynsg6Ve6qqRdaBKa5b_Un3-idwLuMjGV7kx89nQzZTRjyt2Y0eJbTTRcR-Mj4Kup-LeE-b8EchtZMOCxZEREKcEVFegCJGDHOp3InUh2cMEyixtxIKAe/w386-h400/IMG_6207.jpeg" width="386" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">We finished up with three gear swings to confirm the switch settings and the green down/locked illumination. We lowered 3 Tango Charlie back to mother earth and tugged her outside onto the ramp, service complete. </span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I went inside to settle up the invoice and then climbed aboard and got the fan turning for home. I was thirsty and getting hungry since I only had a half of a bagel for breakfast. The flight home was bumpy but I really enjoyed getting back in the air. Once entering the downwind for three-two I dropped the gear and watched three green lights glow. It's good to be home and have all the systems working properly. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6TuQ5YaJIG8?si=36vbJSZlAyYrU3nM" title="YouTube video player" width="580"></iframe></div>Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637264267903131611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19353992.post-57913195621587929382024-01-05T15:24:00.003-05:002024-01-05T15:25:22.141-05:00Battery Replacement<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: ; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I ordered a new Concorde battery from SkyGeek on December 21st and it finally arrived on January 4th. I managed to remove the old and replace with the new, having to get these beat up bones to work in the baggage compartment. Getting old ain't for sissies.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sy3dXpJGE4Q?si=F6RrpCfEx3IouOdA" title="YouTube video player" width="580"></iframe></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Next up a short flight for maintenance to have the left main down lock switch replaced. I have all the parts so I'll fly gear down to either N57 New Garden or KGED Delaware Coastal for service, whoever can get me in the quickest.</span></p>Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637264267903131611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19353992.post-9857545467960708172023-12-30T08:44:00.001-05:002024-01-02T12:14:13.496-05:002023 Year in Review<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEiXXv3GHasDPu4ki0EA0srz6D2p-zmAFgOgl-TteFFl-SydDXdO48m7BjWY3p_UPjwX81EYYDj7zmHkCg0ecGER_EZ-90lrb_zFDUDOeWHPa90H4iZxNelQccxMlTdZfiFpyGyOGWm94E4WdTDGH22b576K90NKHf35qH9ZeSscpHHJdLEeup/s671/maps2023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="671" data-original-width="667" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEiXXv3GHasDPu4ki0EA0srz6D2p-zmAFgOgl-TteFFl-SydDXdO48m7BjWY3p_UPjwX81EYYDj7zmHkCg0ecGER_EZ-90lrb_zFDUDOeWHPa90H4iZxNelQccxMlTdZfiFpyGyOGWm94E4WdTDGH22b576K90NKHf35qH9ZeSscpHHJdLEeup/w398-h400/maps2023.jpg" width="398" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><b style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">By The Numbers:</span></b></div><p></p><div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Total Time 1561.2<br /></span><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><b>ASEL 2023 <span> 55.2</span></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Complex <span> </span>52.0/284.7</span></div><div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Cross Country<span> 42.1/984.7</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><span>IMC<span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> 2.6/43</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_GNL-RmQAQ0e1Za8AWQzHNdljPhzLjTV3YjDT8gRoujbNCeqkKihUiAEhaCErpH9uwGRIVsaMLghuC97hXf31aBX3wXCgAMjI9mFEEr-zE9tkCLRqt9-TW0-zt8hgt1JfYgkL-8TmRalYZozfCxJpA60_f1mdBkz_0PZfp8tNk0fY7MQ6FwP-/s1018/24%20review%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="444" data-original-width="1018" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_GNL-RmQAQ0e1Za8AWQzHNdljPhzLjTV3YjDT8gRoujbNCeqkKihUiAEhaCErpH9uwGRIVsaMLghuC97hXf31aBX3wXCgAMjI9mFEEr-zE9tkCLRqt9-TW0-zt8hgt1JfYgkL-8TmRalYZozfCxJpA60_f1mdBkz_0PZfp8tNk0fY7MQ6FwP-/w640-h280/24%20review%201.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">New Airports: </span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.airnav.com/airport/KAVL" target="_blank"><b>KAVL</b></a><span> - Asheville Regional Airport</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><b>Flights of Note:</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://gmflightlog.blogspot.com/2023/03/vero-beach-2023.html" target="_blank">Vero Beach</a></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: font-size: large;">It's vacation time and we're headed back to Vero Beach Florida. Mary and I really enjoyed our vacation in <a href="https://gmflightlog.blogspot.com/2023/03/vero-beach-2023.html" target="_blank"><b>Vero last year</b></a>. The beach was perfect, the restaurants provided quite the choice in cuisine, and it was quiet. </span></span><span style="background-color: font-family: courier; font-family: courier; font-size: large;">This year we returned to the same beach front hotel, this time with an ocean view.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: courier;"><span style="background-color: font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsEirEBI-AQvtCBKTSN22xV8eez7EfRBHPURlEokhi-AS_YHVFhhmz7Tgha0MRQphsb1rqQKJecWIq6wmBFbCyLcVPeIrJ6cg-2ryUE_GJ4GgmZwNIH75tO6BrZy0G4K5s3zC7X9GAElQoOEzInmhU-3vNs0SfwTT8NK3zxbE0crzUhEmq40aR/s3088/vero%2099.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2316" data-original-width="3088" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsEirEBI-AQvtCBKTSN22xV8eez7EfRBHPURlEokhi-AS_YHVFhhmz7Tgha0MRQphsb1rqQKJecWIq6wmBFbCyLcVPeIrJ6cg-2ryUE_GJ4GgmZwNIH75tO6BrZy0G4K5s3zC7X9GAElQoOEzInmhU-3vNs0SfwTT8NK3zxbE0crzUhEmq40aR/w400-h300/vero%2099.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="https://gmflightlog.blogspot.com/2023/09/charleston-sc.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier;">Charleston, </span></span><span style="font-family: courier;">SC</span></span></a></b></div></div><span style="font-family: courier;"><span style="background-color: font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Mary and I have had Charleston on our list of places to visit and we finally crossed it off. We found plenty of good food, fun places to explore, interesting history, and enjoyed a horse drawn tour of the city.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGGYyLDrTVSaKVwRp-VC2tyFcWdd8CqyujlJ74GlnZfNQqUyk8aojdptcvPp7Z9ICGPlg5G99oyvX8LPhxjav-EdMzbOgUfbXpP0-Ix98aoZHjiDfsqeJByk2wBJRlNaUGTzlEZb99C3j4x_d3wVGq7hBNvltsPX7CDUkOIEomGFzW3ol_M5R1/s400/CHS%20dinner.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGGYyLDrTVSaKVwRp-VC2tyFcWdd8CqyujlJ74GlnZfNQqUyk8aojdptcvPp7Z9ICGPlg5G99oyvX8LPhxjav-EdMzbOgUfbXpP0-Ix98aoZHjiDfsqeJByk2wBJRlNaUGTzlEZb99C3j4x_d3wVGq7hBNvltsPX7CDUkOIEomGFzW3ol_M5R1/w400-h300/CHS%20dinner.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="https://gmflightlog.blogspot.com/2023/11/asheville-nc-and-biltmore-estate.html" target="_blank">The Biltmore Mansion</a></b></div></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><div><span style="font-family: courier;"><span style="background-color: font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><div>Mary and I decided on a quick hop just to get away for our 19th wedding anniversary. We have had Asheville NC, more specifically, the Biltmore estate on our bucket list for some time.</div></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg94eW_4N6aBr5SNicsypgt4nF3ZUR0phASSvlpHopnc02I2eyYiUmTUWlYrtQQBlkDP0f-ocPbkMsO1GbBXsvl9HEZdt9SYWtzGR50UMjaJzz6c76wMf2k6R8niFw1P832lLWbCAXoFZf7ztuRTGfukj7JAZw64W2NcwTE4rQHcLTbHuYmFX7O/s960/bilt%2033.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg94eW_4N6aBr5SNicsypgt4nF3ZUR0phASSvlpHopnc02I2eyYiUmTUWlYrtQQBlkDP0f-ocPbkMsO1GbBXsvl9HEZdt9SYWtzGR50UMjaJzz6c76wMf2k6R8niFw1P832lLWbCAXoFZf7ztuRTGfukj7JAZw64W2NcwTE4rQHcLTbHuYmFX7O/w400-h300/bilt%2033.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">What’s in store for 2024?</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">We will be heading back to Vero Beach to enjoy some sun and quiet time in March. Reservations are complete.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Places on our short list for 2024 include A return to Waco Texas to check out all the new additions and the new Hotel 1928 by HGTV's Fixer Upper. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">While in Texas we just might couple destinations with a week in Galveston Texas. We have to feed the HGTV addiction and check out the HGTV Restoring Galveston properties. The beach looks good and there are plenty of Antique shops to investigate.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">In the heat of the summer we'll point 3 Tango Charlie North - Northwest and head to Mackinac Island. This destination has been on my list for many years, it's time to cross it off. While we visit the Island we'll plan to catch up with our long time friends Jeff and Lori.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">In August we plan on going to Alaska with the group from The Parke, where we live. This will be the highlight of the year and I am going to try and arrange some flight time. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Mary and I have also been talking about the Bahamas. Maybe in the fall we'll finally make the short hop and enjoy what the islands have to offer.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">For now I am awaiting a new Concorde battery from SkyGeek, maybe shipping the first week of the new year. I'm also scheduling shop time at my previous annual location, Sussex Aero, to have my gear down lock switch replaced. That switch gave me fits and I found a broken wire at the switch itself. The hard protective shield caused the wires to repeatedly bend at a specific location causing them to break. I hope to be back in the air for my initial 2024 flight very soon.</span></div>Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637264267903131611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19353992.post-92036848846884339662023-12-24T00:00:00.004-05:002023-12-24T00:00:00.131-05:00Merry Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JD8tvb3xEXU/TRXL7tyDcqI/AAAAAAAAFOA/wXh9Cx7zwQs/s1600/sant+plane.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="374" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JD8tvb3xEXU/TRXL7tyDcqI/AAAAAAAAFOA/wXh9Cx7zwQs/w400-h374/sant+plane.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Merry Christmas to all of our readers and best wishes for a Happy New Year! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">To all of you that share our passion for flight we hope you enjoy the adventures that 2024 will offer.</span></p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><span></span><br /><span>Fly Safe!</span><br /><span><em>Gary & Mary</em></span></span>Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637264267903131611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19353992.post-69088353468647375252023-12-23T12:32:00.001-05:002023-12-23T12:35:00.304-05:00Owner Maintenance<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc3he6naxMvtlFv28uvV5_0zhaSlco-YPFTN51zlDNd75f_-gAVqeKwrcqxUj3X08jZNrLsEBz0JgzG3ltJkhhJNt7pK8cD7yBqOCG_ShiNfey8_5gII7FPbSUnb4L7zDNrAzWG7jplJlARpkeh_PR8uXNkmpuJYdVEJhHRp3fQYqy_8iCM1LB/s600/maint%20man%20v1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="503" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc3he6naxMvtlFv28uvV5_0zhaSlco-YPFTN51zlDNd75f_-gAVqeKwrcqxUj3X08jZNrLsEBz0JgzG3ltJkhhJNt7pK8cD7yBqOCG_ShiNfey8_5gII7FPbSUnb4L7zDNrAzWG7jplJlARpkeh_PR8uXNkmpuJYdVEJhHRp3fQYqy_8iCM1LB/s320/maint%20man%20v1.jpg" width="268" /></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">The holder of a pilot certificate issued under 14 CFR Part 61 may perform specified preventive maintenance on any aircraft owned or operated by that pilot, as long as the aircraft is not used under 14 CFR Part 121, 127, 129, or 135. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Pilots need to understand that authorized preventive maintenance cannot involve complex assembly operations. As an owner/pilot one should carefully review 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix A, Subpart C (Preventive Maintenance), which provides a list of the authorized preventive maintenance work that an owner pilot may perform. As owner/pilots we should conduct a self-analysis as to whether you have the ability to perform the work satisfactorily and safely. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Time to expand my owner maintenance activities. I fondly look back to work completed on my Sundowner when things were simple and straight forward. Since owning a complex aircraft there are more bits and pieces that need inspection and items that can cause headaches. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Lets look at a simple battery replacement. my Sundowner required two screws to be removed in order to gain access behind the baggage compartment bulkhead. The battery box opened up with ease and even my broken body could squirm around to yank both batteries out. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Commander Battery replacement requires two rear bulkhead panels to be removed which includes many screws and wiggling into positions this body can hardly perform. None the less the bulk head is opened up and now lets get to that box. Six screws, three a side, and having to reach behind the gear motor access panel. These fingers are no longer as nimble as they once were so extra care was taken not to fumble and kiss the screws goodbye as they disappear into the belly of the beast.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi67lHPOMH9KOEzGskI16jd4louqeDKa5ZlN9CCU4O89oIBPYnQntg1gkkDQdBL4ktC1QOuQFKLJYyM5joV6DaMCMB9gM3j7M5BREmUMFbyL8FJofRII6CEGawJcUw0xBUBsNgBdFyHiJNlxDMxTSnWn_jw2tw8BC__mbfKcY09i_ejeH3C5KNE/s484/maint%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="332" data-original-width="484" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi67lHPOMH9KOEzGskI16jd4louqeDKa5ZlN9CCU4O89oIBPYnQntg1gkkDQdBL4ktC1QOuQFKLJYyM5joV6DaMCMB9gM3j7M5BREmUMFbyL8FJofRII6CEGawJcUw0xBUBsNgBdFyHiJNlxDMxTSnWn_jw2tw8BC__mbfKcY09i_ejeH3C5KNE/s320/maint%202.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">My Concorde RG35 AXC was last replaced eight years ago this month. I noticed the last two times starting it moved the prop with an I'm not happy grunt and then nothing, same result after another try. On the third attempt it came to life. </span><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggODTIhJzC7Cxcb6_ctUMLn1Nx9iN-H7mGHaG0WjcroCl1rFBl_wU_Y9bit_1-MLhjv0l2JXsVMo27mz2Q1j8oYRoFXZOgLuEhDz8dlpNtDLcnWU4Xt7SwXmsdWDytCkJSOy4WYDScYLSSktkTxJVKXZXfIYc2O3Zn-jc4tmykJ3UD0SDAa4Qr/s538/maint%20bat%20pick.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="538" height="143" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggODTIhJzC7Cxcb6_ctUMLn1Nx9iN-H7mGHaG0WjcroCl1rFBl_wU_Y9bit_1-MLhjv0l2JXsVMo27mz2Q1j8oYRoFXZOgLuEhDz8dlpNtDLcnWU4Xt7SwXmsdWDytCkJSOy4WYDScYLSSktkTxJVKXZXfIYc2O3Zn-jc4tmykJ3UD0SDAa4Qr/s320/maint%20bat%20pick.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: medium;">Not my battery minder, just a sample of what was represented</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I also noticed once the cold temps hit my battery minder was showing full charge and yet I saw a glow of barely a charge at the same time. Strange indeed. I decided it was time to update and ordered a new battery. Wow! The Concorde was listed at $499 with $24 for shipping and $30 in tax. $554 shipped to my door. I'm glad that they last so long. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I have also had a gear down and locked indication issue. I can clearly hear the three gear clunk into position but I would feel much better with a consistent "three green". My last few flights I have used the tail camera Bluetooth to visually confirm what I heard.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUtdfpyCLk0UBNlT8NarrfUlH7_t40cohup1yPnd1R0L2JthdQj3Qj05Y0i8Oom2A_T8wpItLpaGvgZ7vr8OC0fNjYt0ephlW4py7PhK_MMSoFCfTmSGJjAto_JHG-Aqxpekr-F7sudxty5JrMkCWSpOr6A60cCIseftkIC2TESxdfJ5T7zdPQ/s960/maint%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUtdfpyCLk0UBNlT8NarrfUlH7_t40cohup1yPnd1R0L2JthdQj3Qj05Y0i8Oom2A_T8wpItLpaGvgZ7vr8OC0fNjYt0ephlW4py7PhK_MMSoFCfTmSGJjAto_JHG-Aqxpekr-F7sudxty5JrMkCWSpOr6A60cCIseftkIC2TESxdfJ5T7zdPQ/s320/maint%203.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-family: courier;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><b>My Investigation</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I pushed the protective shield up the wires to expose where I saw a change in the shape of the insulation. Sure enough with a slight tug the one wire fell apart and the other two look ready for the same fate. I believe the protective plastic shield became brittle and the wires would bend or kink just enough to wear them out in the last three years, since I last had that switch replaced. This year I am going to have the shop wrap the wires with a flexible wrap.</span></span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU3J6DW2YWiciZ4qXGdmmEzJ8Y7UtTz6ASP78YCZnC-V7LbRU-ylA-6pnZM_1UmQUPWutdMFCrSsag_NzlkZHXioOn8hZnHD7LU3W3xitaBGKDjYhJdD3klxjR4zR14XKBkBIYxm2LVOo3LSsJUAK-VqmQ1zHkE5N96eCIRiDKB9dy0KzI1V9q/s206/maint%205.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="206" data-original-width="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU3J6DW2YWiciZ4qXGdmmEzJ8Y7UtTz6ASP78YCZnC-V7LbRU-ylA-6pnZM_1UmQUPWutdMFCrSsag_NzlkZHXioOn8hZnHD7LU3W3xitaBGKDjYhJdD3klxjR4zR14XKBkBIYxm2LVOo3LSsJUAK-VqmQ1zHkE5N96eCIRiDKB9dy0KzI1V9q/s16000/maint%205.webp" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: medium;">Teflon spiral wrap</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIjtT_DXj9Q_FQeRMxd-VmGQ9LRdpTao6BJhnyaHd55h_uEvPPWM2Q0r5fbuLldISBLtV50Gmg0uvoo_oWY20h6kInIA5Na8Z46BVWE-p12jqKohPxw6kDUBGsb5hY1a2fCAl1MLH9iy8Wlz3A_KZoJjK22E7Yzu404zieyYBQMIA5WCQroG6X/s960/maint%201ES1%20switch.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="925" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIjtT_DXj9Q_FQeRMxd-VmGQ9LRdpTao6BJhnyaHd55h_uEvPPWM2Q0r5fbuLldISBLtV50Gmg0uvoo_oWY20h6kInIA5Na8Z46BVWE-p12jqKohPxw6kDUBGsb5hY1a2fCAl1MLH9iy8Wlz3A_KZoJjK22E7Yzu404zieyYBQMIA5WCQroG6X/s320/maint%201ES1%20switch.jpg" width="308" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: medium;">1ES1 Switch</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIsPcdYor52ftlLQi22yOOV4C-j50bOBkwMUkexroeN8cDUhU0XMSfwiykKJsJvPcdCiUVgKikPMLiuaP6yfTa5TKFjaSRL8dvJa5mvJV6htuI7A5PtqbO2YNygruX-dtaBK9Aw7-_fijbyx6gsGLegRRNM8iq9eHN70Co-C0blfMeJTg5IR6c/s960/maint%20JE5%20lever%20and%20roller.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="689" data-original-width="960" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIsPcdYor52ftlLQi22yOOV4C-j50bOBkwMUkexroeN8cDUhU0XMSfwiykKJsJvPcdCiUVgKikPMLiuaP6yfTa5TKFjaSRL8dvJa5mvJV6htuI7A5PtqbO2YNygruX-dtaBK9Aw7-_fijbyx6gsGLegRRNM8iq9eHN70Co-C0blfMeJTg5IR6c/s320/maint%20JE5%20lever%20and%20roller.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: medium;">JE-5 Lever and roller</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">The switch is a Honeywell 1ES1 that I will have replaced and if you look closely the Honeywell JE-5 articulating arm and roller are looking pretty rough so I am going to replace that combo too.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I ordered the parts and will make an appointment once my new battery is installed. Sussex Aero is just a ten minute hop or I'll head north to New Garden, about forty-five minutes. Either flight will be gear down situation, not wanting to mess with the broken wire. </span></p>Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637264267903131611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19353992.post-37799731179559801502023-12-16T23:30:00.000-05:002023-12-17T15:29:32.390-05:00Local Flight and Approach<div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0FAS0Rz1fPi1EsbdJxqSUsj0VSz1_kASnOwLqL75N7NMygZlNcW6mEsrLU374woFVUyEpXgpcuXSibcsoFerkxnFb7uTAaA_MLvRt0Ts0kEu_lYilUK0yrjcf_GUF8uwKT7FaLQS7wGYjVaaE323yF-5MSNxJPdB7uk1vfbvGPU4xlvmKxxJJ/s805/12.16.2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="805" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0FAS0Rz1fPi1EsbdJxqSUsj0VSz1_kASnOwLqL75N7NMygZlNcW6mEsrLU374woFVUyEpXgpcuXSibcsoFerkxnFb7uTAaA_MLvRt0Ts0kEu_lYilUK0yrjcf_GUF8uwKT7FaLQS7wGYjVaaE323yF-5MSNxJPdB7uk1vfbvGPU4xlvmKxxJJ/w400-h224/12.16.2.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">The weather here in Ocean City was perfect! I decided to fly and work on my stick and rudder skills, no autopilot today. I taxied out for runway two and completed my run up while listening to the buzz of traffic. Ocean city was indeed busy with school planes and transients coming in to enjoy a beautiful day at the beach.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaGr-FetM1NzqEfo_dbFjDwyej5Psv2Pg6Tws9N9JjZpRW3rm7qmdHE6RjvYMtfvQZoK4oPnvDUvQQEWLiFJ62E5K3anJEugm7rt1XGOL3q-8Vjw-3D_Z1TP_VhbvtL2HVyQig657GNMOHvxqAM0OMAQ9Fu5FsGl5hAal2e7pPDBY2Jbkkiw1p/s799/12.16%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="449" data-original-width="799" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaGr-FetM1NzqEfo_dbFjDwyej5Psv2Pg6Tws9N9JjZpRW3rm7qmdHE6RjvYMtfvQZoK4oPnvDUvQQEWLiFJ62E5K3anJEugm7rt1XGOL3q-8Vjw-3D_Z1TP_VhbvtL2HVyQig657GNMOHvxqAM0OMAQ9Fu5FsGl5hAal2e7pPDBY2Jbkkiw1p/w400-h225/12.16%201.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">The plan was to point towards Delaware Coastal and shoot one approach, then come home. I set up for the RNAV GPS 4 approach, picking up the weather and setting the mental picture of all the traffic, and it was busy. I completed the procedure turn and flew the approach to minimums.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT5y_uBjD1fGJAPwXD0gRdqfN6IAl2AJ3LL4idrnGcHmNGKNNjLNOgLl6U3kDXB4cd46kZAuqfCNLHg8XJTR3RWfjyrjyVCwVQPHC7eEWXPx7Jc96vSAWDC3uJdOj1URppGZn_Cm5fvKb4f-K39hmIdYfLWbeHu4l64p4LqFuF5m9VnEzG-lfJ/s801/12.16%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="447" data-original-width="801" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT5y_uBjD1fGJAPwXD0gRdqfN6IAl2AJ3LL4idrnGcHmNGKNNjLNOgLl6U3kDXB4cd46kZAuqfCNLHg8XJTR3RWfjyrjyVCwVQPHC7eEWXPx7Jc96vSAWDC3uJdOj1URppGZn_Cm5fvKb4f-K39hmIdYfLWbeHu4l64p4LqFuF5m9VnEzG-lfJ/w400-h224/12.16%203.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I made a low approach to minimums and then went missed. It's always good to practice the missed approach procedures of the five C's. I did not fly the full missed, instead I opted to clear the area as soon as possible and head back south east for home. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ezTlWvgL-ng?si=uyIP6jBSZ1nuiaXC" title="YouTube video player" width="580"></iframe></div>Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637264267903131611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19353992.post-62693138554836840752023-12-09T23:30:00.003-05:002023-12-16T09:06:46.181-05:00Birthday Flight<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj_J8TX6rdAzrQyffhprluaV9SDfbLm2p5Z5vb97s4Nir-MIENPTaQFPFxBLclyhtZ99xpiEtTLWKIlKGXayAqWx7rOjdQHxVzFL2FMLT5M2TXg_bHcBUQKig5Xnp2RKg75mbXC3H92QoFHNIRnz7cxhYZ-_ky1l-qtXxXaayoHu8MTo18H1Yk/s1385/12.9%204.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="739" data-original-width="1385" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj_J8TX6rdAzrQyffhprluaV9SDfbLm2p5Z5vb97s4Nir-MIENPTaQFPFxBLclyhtZ99xpiEtTLWKIlKGXayAqWx7rOjdQHxVzFL2FMLT5M2TXg_bHcBUQKig5Xnp2RKg75mbXC3H92QoFHNIRnz7cxhYZ-_ky1l-qtXxXaayoHu8MTo18H1Yk/w400-h214/12.9%204.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I made plans to fly on my birthday and the weather was going to cooperate. Mary let me know that people we met through the American Mastiff Facebook page were going to be in town and that we would meet up Saturday. One add on was the husband is very interested in flying and I was going to take him up for a short hop, a discovery flight of sorts. The best part is Mary and I would get to hug all over an American Mastiff like our Ziva girl. So plan B is skip my Friday birthday flight and instead fly Saturday. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><b>Saturday 12.9</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">The couple we were going to meet with canceled because their Mastiff was having white blood cell count issues. We wish Bear a speedy recovery, we would have loved hugging on him.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I turned the preheats on remotely at 5 am and made it to the airport by noon. I completed my preflight and sump prior to opening the hangar door. When it was time to get the fan turning 3 Tango Charlie wouldn’t even turn a full blade. I tried a few more times and then she came to life. I have no clue since the battery minder was showing full charge and the JPI confirmed 13.9 volts. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I taxied out for runway two-zero and launched into a beautiful day. The plan is to fly up the coast, enjoy the view and then turn around over Cape Henlopen and come home, maybe shoot a practice approach before landing. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhql5Fi76RpwQliLlWuAgvhXfAoDA69Ii_RaRrA_lTKKxQ1rmRMozlbbcI4c33ZBMtdjkqLEuH91XHaX8oYJlWLksIvE6SKQIONdQEIQaVO28wvsUn55KcJ5G5kgTTNCRT9bqMqUfo1cAh4Ch5Is1b7dHmRw-vRC2Y6qcfgJxKxStb-l6Qc28YP/s1387/12.9%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="645" data-original-width="1387" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhql5Fi76RpwQliLlWuAgvhXfAoDA69Ii_RaRrA_lTKKxQ1rmRMozlbbcI4c33ZBMtdjkqLEuH91XHaX8oYJlWLksIvE6SKQIONdQEIQaVO28wvsUn55KcJ5G5kgTTNCRT9bqMqUfo1cAh4Ch5Is1b7dHmRw-vRC2Y6qcfgJxKxStb-l6Qc28YP/w400-h186/12.9%203.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">The flight was great and I set up for the RNAV GPS 14 approach into Ocean City. There was plenty of activity today. I even had one plane coming head on , same altitude, while shooting the practice approach. ADS-B is a real life saver.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwwnHYXkm_-Getb-vtToo5fQRBJbV1Z0A3o-LNi8YGXLXEJU6Yzhn1vCsWZLY__MGPFIrnpktQTcMdBqfCCjKhYP_DoX3L_-TQU66nz28zB-PrGH6tkEy9-3pj-JRdbKBX7HtqtUf2MTCmgxBTJp2BBLin5u4XygV6KZwsqiXMgWUIrYVtw8HV/s1059/12.9%205.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="699" data-original-width="1059" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwwnHYXkm_-Getb-vtToo5fQRBJbV1Z0A3o-LNi8YGXLXEJU6Yzhn1vCsWZLY__MGPFIrnpktQTcMdBqfCCjKhYP_DoX3L_-TQU66nz28zB-PrGH6tkEy9-3pj-JRdbKBX7HtqtUf2MTCmgxBTJp2BBLin5u4XygV6KZwsqiXMgWUIrYVtw8HV/w400-h264/12.9%205.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I ended up breaking the approach off and point south to fall in behind two other aircraft that were also inbound to land on two-zero. I was now number three even though the aircraft that was number two offered me a chance to enter ahead of him. I respond no thanks I am just enjoying the sunshine, his reply, he was too. I made a nice landing and taxied for the hangar. Once 3 TC was tucked away. I made the lunch run pick up then headed home.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gI7U2NJcGzs?si=Dwx6IBAoo_dDSHsE" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div></span>Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637264267903131611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19353992.post-2124054992842891652023-11-28T13:08:00.011-05:002023-12-06T13:47:23.381-05:00Vectors to final, Don't do it!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtGV_Bgvsq-ELSTL92kRpPmxROcxF7U-gSHwYlv_QlQEQ340W_K2pY-OJK1Zy46BMSpHB6u3bHbqcldNPdWv5oQOuap2xMKqLz-dr120A26CMlc1BeeNrjL2b2VMBZ-9956ES-hAoGITITbUJMv4NZnQ6WrO8-GuhlWNM-ca4GLBa4fplB2BHI/s800/VTF%20logo%20TN.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="380" data-original-width="800" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtGV_Bgvsq-ELSTL92kRpPmxROcxF7U-gSHwYlv_QlQEQ340W_K2pY-OJK1Zy46BMSpHB6u3bHbqcldNPdWv5oQOuap2xMKqLz-dr120A26CMlc1BeeNrjL2b2VMBZ-9956ES-hAoGITITbUJMv4NZnQ6WrO8-GuhlWNM-ca4GLBa4fplB2BHI/w400-h190/VTF%20logo%20TN.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I know, stop beating a dead horse. I really hate that expression being the horse lover and former owner of three that I am, but it fits the moment.</span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I like to watch aviation YouTube videos and learn from what I watch. One of the very best content creators is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@martinpauly" target="_blank">Martin Pauly</a>. Recently he posted a video about a flight to St. Paul Minnesota (KSTP), the twin cities. On this flight he was given vectors to final for the ILS 32. Sure as I am typing this ATC switched it up and gave him a direct KIKKY an initial approach fix (IAP). Martin flies with the Garmin 750Xi and even with the VTF selection the GPS still shows all the fixes for the approach. Sweet! My Garmin 530 did not and either does my Garmin 480. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipBhFiCn94r4KYhWHrc3RevhfhTcx_kWDXmS4EObtP3e85FvtSB3PwYigdiD-_-fqNhnmEu2r88z-kDeGlB6rLr6OfuGl9OH__PJHNmt1w-XIyb5F_XKwWEfqaHhNG4Pw8nb7854K1PLOSJbIoUls8VLHtGYC57QZV7HGgTt8tq0PG75CgSC4x/s1054/ILG%20GPS%2027.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="687" data-original-width="1054" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipBhFiCn94r4KYhWHrc3RevhfhTcx_kWDXmS4EObtP3e85FvtSB3PwYigdiD-_-fqNhnmEu2r88z-kDeGlB6rLr6OfuGl9OH__PJHNmt1w-XIyb5F_XKwWEfqaHhNG4Pw8nb7854K1PLOSJbIoUls8VLHtGYC57QZV7HGgTt8tq0PG75CgSC4x/w400-h261/ILG%20GPS%2027.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">This brings me back to the topic of not selecting VTF, instead loading the full approach. I was burned by Philly approach once while flying the Sundowner, in IMC conditions and no autopilot, on vectors, only to be switched to direct KAHOE, an IAP. How fast can you correctly select the correct approach and fix? </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2bOzDBBs939eCom2F8uv0odnBZ8jnlFrtHk5PSlYEaAyzvGVko_FSTkxvuyXB1VdsQdKARI23ddpb1CZwNHBF4eCs6YCaT7S1r8fnRTA6k454QmGhNpK1dcmprz8CTw1jt4XeBtbE9GbSg_anDDEU0kBRa8d4683JhBTuH-NcXXbnwV9K3-0g/s846/LRO%20GPS%2017.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="846" data-original-width="575" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2bOzDBBs939eCom2F8uv0odnBZ8jnlFrtHk5PSlYEaAyzvGVko_FSTkxvuyXB1VdsQdKARI23ddpb1CZwNHBF4eCs6YCaT7S1r8fnRTA6k454QmGhNpK1dcmprz8CTw1jt4XeBtbE9GbSg_anDDEU0kBRa8d4683JhBTuH-NcXXbnwV9K3-0g/w271-h400/LRO%20GPS%2017.jpg" width="271" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: courier;">My second example was my recent flight home from Vero Beach. I was given the RNAV GPS 17 approach into Mt Pleasant (KLRO) expect vectors. Sure enough I fell into the rabbit hole. First turn was direct to the Charleston VOR (CHS) then expect vectors. No problem, I'm above a layer but knew I had to shoot an approach to get into LRO. Next I was given direct GINNE which now required some buttonology to reload the approach and select the IAP. Thankfully the Commander has an excellent autopilot, Stec 60-2, which reduced the workload. I'm following</span><span style="font-family: courier;"> the approach happy as can be and approach asked if I wanted to stay direct GINNE or receive vectors. Was he kidding me? Nope, I'm good. </span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7dtY9A1D0Y8?si=YoXGEEE7WeH0la41" title="YouTube video player" width="580"></iframe></span></p>Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637264267903131611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19353992.post-84647502420440288412023-11-09T18:22:00.007-05:002023-11-26T07:30:40.788-05:00Asheville, NC and the Biltmore Estate<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy0H_Uspe5x0yO_jCvBSid1L_rWPJY9DnaZOkY39WFsd_nt-SD8y7suXggqg-Kob0W3sl2P1sNYCqcpG_Ra2q5qYz7T_poR0xXfBg2dWvIYId6m2ljNgUPLP-n8tX9akMnE6fBU0Rh6zTaIiGXcioIaTXKKn9ZKrfX6mej2yCLdK18STHb4T7P/s641/IMG_5953.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="624" data-original-width="641" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy0H_Uspe5x0yO_jCvBSid1L_rWPJY9DnaZOkY39WFsd_nt-SD8y7suXggqg-Kob0W3sl2P1sNYCqcpG_Ra2q5qYz7T_poR0xXfBg2dWvIYId6m2ljNgUPLP-n8tX9akMnE6fBU0Rh6zTaIiGXcioIaTXKKn9ZKrfX6mej2yCLdK18STHb4T7P/s320/IMG_5953.jpeg" width="320" /></span><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Mary and I decided on a quick hop just to get away for our 19th wedding anniversary. We have had Asheville NC, more specifically, the Biltmore estate on our list for some time.
</span><div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Reservations have been made, the estate tour is booked, rental car locked in, and hangar space secured. It’s scary but we both talk out the plan then double team all reservations required. The whole process has become second nature. </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><b>Weather Outlook</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: courier;">The weather watch starts two weeks in advance for any of our adventures. The forecast is looking very go</span><span style="font-family: courier;">od for most of the week on both ends.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1TGTv_anV8qIPv72POYSIuk6vaqUtqvw5g5O9aDge1SB0q_IbgnqYKm429Cq11W2SfFhuavglCErqpt32W37qipjGWZPqv81nSAg9HeaqRTw9uiWqfZBpV8Olx9D-_75_J_iLeH2qs0sZte6JqcXPrqI-jlHVvynNpW6_MMxam-ivV1EojTuc/s750/IMG_6013.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="622" data-original-width="750" height="331" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1TGTv_anV8qIPv72POYSIuk6vaqUtqvw5g5O9aDge1SB0q_IbgnqYKm429Cq11W2SfFhuavglCErqpt32W37qipjGWZPqv81nSAg9HeaqRTw9uiWqfZBpV8Olx9D-_75_J_iLeH2qs0sZte6JqcXPrqI-jlHVvynNpW6_MMxam-ivV1EojTuc/w400-h331/IMG_6013.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><b><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Saturday 11.4</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">This morning Mary and I headed over to the airport to top off fuel and get Lucy some exercise. I completed my pre flight with only needing to sump fuel on departure day. My Garmin 480 is updated and I have my flight plan ready for entry after planning on Foreflight.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><b>Monday 11.6</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: courier;">We were in no rush to bug out this morning. It was heaven with no dog to deal with so we enjoyed showers and packing the SUV. The boys were loose last night to roam about the house and it was a reminder why they stay in the washroom when it’s bed time. The Malachi brothers ran wild, </span><span style="font-family: courier;">even crashing against our bedroom door twice. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Mary and I had a nice breakfast at Abi’s diner, good pancakes, then we headed to the airport. I needed to sump fuel and 3 Tango Charlie would be good to go. After warming the oil I taxied for runway two and picked up my super secret squawk code to get out with the TFR in place. It was a beautiful VFR day and Patuxent asked if I wanted to open my IFR plan. Nope, VFR today, but if I need it I’ll open with whatever approach I’m on with. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBLstFW047Bnk9VCHmbYFYeB2Lq7lx7qjEcYnFYJC6a3eq3Ype0gdlGZcpEH-CnCxnDeD5RNkFP22txMeakI3UjJXbch6Zf9esh_ZZY-eaHQp83yRrYa0eiWlHNbkcKnCo16j53GkgzIm5BTn0NdflLUENakxX7wynQVRQKZ4UvcgWUypcHsll/s4032/IMG_6024.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBLstFW047Bnk9VCHmbYFYeB2Lq7lx7qjEcYnFYJC6a3eq3Ype0gdlGZcpEH-CnCxnDeD5RNkFP22txMeakI3UjJXbch6Zf9esh_ZZY-eaHQp83yRrYa0eiWlHNbkcKnCo16j53GkgzIm5BTn0NdflLUENakxX7wynQVRQKZ4UvcgWUypcHsll/w400-h300/IMG_6024.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I was handed off multiple times heading south. After Pax it was two Norfolk sections, then Washington center, Potomac, Atlanta and then Asheville. Our ride at six thousand five was smooth despite the brutal headwinds at thirty plus knots. Asking for lower we settled for fifteen to twenty knots still in our face at four thousand five hundred. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwDgfOWU3qW5gDsyNLjOTUfIp09L35BlyDA1rPgHUTtyjwJhf_XEUzIq7w2qERW-RGjtodyX_k9FmynYR0a9YF3FzaF6wbfxM6hd3W7G8smPripY-6Ssmlo66PesBqvGHVFnPSr7ZgvvJhfYTskrrtvutDwiMc6IUBzPqCCprCnokVRTkDgj4/s4032/IMG_6022.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwDgfOWU3qW5gDsyNLjOTUfIp09L35BlyDA1rPgHUTtyjwJhf_XEUzIq7w2qERW-RGjtodyX_k9FmynYR0a9YF3FzaF6wbfxM6hd3W7G8smPripY-6Ssmlo66PesBqvGHVFnPSr7ZgvvJhfYTskrrtvutDwiMc6IUBzPqCCprCnokVRTkDgj4/w400-h300/IMG_6022.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: courier;">As we approached Barrett’s Mountain VOR you could make out the mountains ahead. The tallest peak was four thousand so we steered clear. I thought we would get more of a rough ride crossing over but it was mild. Asheville was really busy and once handed to the tower I was</span><span style="font-family: courier;"> given vectors for traffic and landing on three-five.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">The initial vectors had me facing cumulogranite dead ahead. As I was ready to request an immediate turn my next vector was given. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7hSq3tnxuaY23fF_bcOh4ezKafIOWgvE3ImtXYkOkm4avbxE5hYuVacnJJOQ5UgpaCV2moz0UyJbmKy_1DQO9PdUhbNpDcvwQc1DUIqNMhCGrKDAQkE7mi-roxOHrhyphenhypheni7BcK7pSiSdSEHBzEhJeSrki52RLiWYMk_8dkL-skSupvRZNif38Ui/s960/IMG_6117.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7hSq3tnxuaY23fF_bcOh4ezKafIOWgvE3ImtXYkOkm4avbxE5hYuVacnJJOQ5UgpaCV2moz0UyJbmKy_1DQO9PdUhbNpDcvwQc1DUIqNMhCGrKDAQkE7mi-roxOHrhyphenhypheni7BcK7pSiSdSEHBzEhJeSrki52RLiWYMk_8dkL-skSupvRZNif38Ui/w300-h400/IMG_6117.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><span style="font-family: courier;"><span style="font-size: large;">Once lined up for three five I had to fall in number two behind an Envoy Embraer 175 jet overtaking on my left side. I stayed high as long as I could to avoid the wake and landed well short of the Embraer’s touchdown. </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiltLhgBj5rI8b9nsf4IX5Cq_Ik2urZk1PBUjqoy6lDiSQS3VTlkGd83GV3cFoT4nj3E69zt5dTLRtYMfHrB6VlQMc4-FEH-fkPydQimCGYuAUjljahPrcVCQYdRErzhSj4Ab9hhzQCEYbzxpP6edOFzQ95tDccy4sIuI9vtxoab0CnfpJU-grz/s829/IMG_6020.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="829" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiltLhgBj5rI8b9nsf4IX5Cq_Ik2urZk1PBUjqoy6lDiSQS3VTlkGd83GV3cFoT4nj3E69zt5dTLRtYMfHrB6VlQMc4-FEH-fkPydQimCGYuAUjljahPrcVCQYdRErzhSj4Ab9hhzQCEYbzxpP6edOFzQ95tDccy4sIuI9vtxoab0CnfpJU-grz/s320/IMG_6020.jpeg" width="290" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">The ride to the hotel was twenty minutes, all highway miles. Since we were early to check in we decided to locate the Biltmore village and wander around. First things first, find lunch. After checking out a place or two we decided on the Corner Kitchen. I had a burger and Mary had the Reuben, both very good. Although we did not find a suitable take home dessert at the Corner Kitchen we did find a go to at the Texas Roadhouse. We checked in at the Baymont Wyndham and enjoyed the dessert. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><b>Tuesday 11.7</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><b>Happy Anniversary!</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixK0MOPp-8hKR_SsdbxM9cTj3fTiQ8TPQ637BAK3Fblr2pCV7g7Yl7GB3Uno34a-ZK6Q6rGuq6WpIBBleJhD7IFno2D0VQgr-0TkBKi-GgHzYl-hLrL6DvlfER3tg1XS-YnQm6KlhrUGAmYZF9ke8TjBUcmzPVriVmRTdszYLvxU1_wkvXqf-5/s3088/IMG_6045.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1738" data-original-width="3088" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixK0MOPp-8hKR_SsdbxM9cTj3fTiQ8TPQ637BAK3Fblr2pCV7g7Yl7GB3Uno34a-ZK6Q6rGuq6WpIBBleJhD7IFno2D0VQgr-0TkBKi-GgHzYl-hLrL6DvlfER3tg1XS-YnQm6KlhrUGAmYZF9ke8TjBUcmzPVriVmRTdszYLvxU1_wkvXqf-5/w400-h225/IMG_6045.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Mary and I decided on something quick for breakfast, bagels. Just a short drive from the hotel was Brueggers Bagels. The bagels and service were excellent. </span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyTqNLWt1nD3Ug0P4DhzUss8-PjicgQme9guBOqI0yydkNY1lIREpVjRJoa5l4scxjjB9y8BEwk59QUngQTHcx8KgY2SIEREzPCzkElcx_Y3YpD37-IQwRQ8gUil2LudAX92vbHynTzjfWqsw3_whO3E7lQsMXYtwmXkoiZhFMs-ivzCE7xxkV/s4032/IMG_6084.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyTqNLWt1nD3Ug0P4DhzUss8-PjicgQme9guBOqI0yydkNY1lIREpVjRJoa5l4scxjjB9y8BEwk59QUngQTHcx8KgY2SIEREzPCzkElcx_Y3YpD37-IQwRQ8gUil2LudAX92vbHynTzjfWqsw3_whO3E7lQsMXYtwmXkoiZhFMs-ivzCE7xxkV/w400-h300/IMG_6084.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">After breakfast we wanted to check out restaurants for tonight's dinner selection. We cut that search short and instead headed towards the Biltmore Estate. Little did we know at the time that the list we reviewed were all on the Biltmore property near the winery and hotels. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWagYcGDbet2zznjv70zGeyO9MZs-HYvBeDlTlaPyzMQjdDBsh2JcHN3aYObEgH7pxGp3wMW0aPKfXNkWGyADRtLYQWjElWT466mYCzbfyhm2Vv-lRNTBXFy0a0WDgRqM5X5qPZdK4C5vuoOXaFzDt8rL6-1pc8BLXwqMXBtBf7RF-ICkss-t8/s4032/IMG_6048.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWagYcGDbet2zznjv70zGeyO9MZs-HYvBeDlTlaPyzMQjdDBsh2JcHN3aYObEgH7pxGp3wMW0aPKfXNkWGyADRtLYQWjElWT466mYCzbfyhm2Vv-lRNTBXFy0a0WDgRqM5X5qPZdK4C5vuoOXaFzDt8rL6-1pc8BLXwqMXBtBf7RF-ICkss-t8/w400-h300/IMG_6048.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Mary had our tickets on her phone so it was an easy scan and go. We followed the windy road to the parking areas. The young lady at the hotel advised us to go directly to parking lot C for easy access by shuttle to the mansion. It was the best advice, spot on, we parked right where we boarded the shuttle.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSrQwoxYA1DB3FJVMWNj-Zw8br6qqXGof8p8_HoyWbDxsjxsjSk7rgOdPEEDzL2PBDkBoq7hgCMpNXXJPh4oL-OepyQt6FRpL7R0w5DFDqLobxh8DpUohMozxZOTOXx4aFbRTNTNke5RS_0pNiBZoG28CnLMI78f42KNroYyMgc2Bp_2ts0zv3/s750/IMG_6087.jpeg" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="425" data-original-width="750" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSrQwoxYA1DB3FJVMWNj-Zw8br6qqXGof8p8_HoyWbDxsjxsjSk7rgOdPEEDzL2PBDkBoq7hgCMpNXXJPh4oL-OepyQt6FRpL7R0w5DFDqLobxh8DpUohMozxZOTOXx4aFbRTNTNke5RS_0pNiBZoG28CnLMI78f42KNroYyMgc2Bp_2ts0zv3/w400-h226/IMG_6087.jpeg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><span><span>We had forty-five minutes to kill waiting for our designated tour time to </span><span>assemble. </span><span>With time to spare we checked out the courtyard and stable areas. While exploring we made a stop for butter croissants, a hot tea for me and a chai for my bride. Mary overheard the lady in front of us say she doesn't do croissants because they are all air. We had a good laugh. The courtyard and stable are filled with shops, small specialty eateries and the Stable Cafe' restaurant. </span></span>The original tile walls and room configurations are still the same layout today. The engineering from back in the day is still visible as it was the most modern at the time it was built.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDWMTmPiwkf4YgVPGwrlLEtqu6pSlcBqnsKKHVcSRAz2t1HZCaJXKj3kIgrJZyolFVVKkJVT-ITKGFkbTgQauICIKGE6bmljr5qfDBw6t0XXfvyP1Celfe0k8eEtY39WzO2mFZhy7f6ZLvaRAFxiiL7hTrNU9Xy_ZYEFTPMmxAUpekNGiGWvbm/s684/IMG_6115.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="526" data-original-width="684" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDWMTmPiwkf4YgVPGwrlLEtqu6pSlcBqnsKKHVcSRAz2t1HZCaJXKj3kIgrJZyolFVVKkJVT-ITKGFkbTgQauICIKGE6bmljr5qfDBw6t0XXfvyP1Celfe0k8eEtY39WzO2mFZhy7f6ZLvaRAFxiiL7hTrNU9Xy_ZYEFTPMmxAUpekNGiGWvbm/w400-h308/IMG_6115.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><span>Each room associated with the stable now houses a shop of some sort. The candy shop was the blanket repair and drying shop. The following photos describe the shops former use and todays specialty.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj7JauAIxguaqHZxnAbQcW-LmM2UwY365Qxc1TCc0K1guYx54yPpWUMlV2eFuClEDMHg1v7_cCKXBB2nMc5w0n8wCIZNyIGygsw8MW81t7JOXMot_BSaZElZOrIRR-lpkbi48LfhjUJZWDf33rvPnsrG2dQBdj1WY3XMNXRAlPvyW3sw7KIPuX/s750/IMG_6113.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="429" data-original-width="750" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj7JauAIxguaqHZxnAbQcW-LmM2UwY365Qxc1TCc0K1guYx54yPpWUMlV2eFuClEDMHg1v7_cCKXBB2nMc5w0n8wCIZNyIGygsw8MW81t7JOXMot_BSaZElZOrIRR-lpkbi48LfhjUJZWDf33rvPnsrG2dQBdj1WY3XMNXRAlPvyW3sw7KIPuX/w400-h229/IMG_6113.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From the stable looking at the courtyard</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH5bhAvzeAyS7UstUsEQMHDIdasljISfeADOLQa7Z8L2x03RDPvnUo_JVSTIBTyPlMds0EUAh4EBg6tht-3TAz16997z1LYyFR4Vx8Dkv2iwLYFSzaZBwQvPxRZF_xWMxsjVj5OuKT7Q026AHfN79soYfeIZwPZWK98J0h3PWMeAyEXd-OCw14/s722/IMG_6112.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="428" data-original-width="722" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH5bhAvzeAyS7UstUsEQMHDIdasljISfeADOLQa7Z8L2x03RDPvnUo_JVSTIBTyPlMds0EUAh4EBg6tht-3TAz16997z1LYyFR4Vx8Dkv2iwLYFSzaZBwQvPxRZF_xWMxsjVj5OuKT7Q026AHfN79soYfeIZwPZWK98J0h3PWMeAyEXd-OCw14/w400-h238/IMG_6112.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stable area shops</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtS9phxiBlX-aB5e3SlFeO7yuzTce0r__L8wvU1p9aKJucJZN3xL8pguBW30KtMpfVH8VxcRJK8czm5KJfn0KYAwssUhO7T_-_zZfh3H9hexBz9XgIhxKp8lbs1fjr1I6k8ddshekxpmfC5wQFpkvPDhE4DkB1FqI8JEj719r8QjF1po7Eg0q3/s709/IMG_6114.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="416" data-original-width="709" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtS9phxiBlX-aB5e3SlFeO7yuzTce0r__L8wvU1p9aKJucJZN3xL8pguBW30KtMpfVH8VxcRJK8czm5KJfn0KYAwssUhO7T_-_zZfh3H9hexBz9XgIhxKp8lbs1fjr1I6k8ddshekxpmfC5wQFpkvPDhE4DkB1FqI8JEj719r8QjF1po7Eg0q3/w400-h235/IMG_6114.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More shops and stable cafe’</td></tr></tbody></table></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Wt3w_K4Bt8mc4yIjqEz1vhoPJiO7MZArFlJpLiV-lqunD7o3E0b6aKBvxOU5U2vX7r3PotbS3xEk9OijuxG0p6wjyxurvrpo0M-xdNG5jWPiZB1nZiUUD-riNWa7_DHvgukF9pwiSvXUGd2NcQ1BOGxas9Z6MHjz2HtxLYBxq8qyVCbBsCc-/s4032/IMG_6038.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-size: large;"><span>It was time to get in line for our tour. The process was very orderly and moved along quickly. While in line I managed to take a few pictures of the gargoyles and took a couple for different families. Random picture taker, yeah, that’s my next job in retirement. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq58YrUDrswiE8M_ToIUbzNfz9uxpzfsjSDlMu32BbusXGEt32Kp7Y3pzgPZnwN_XttxnZPY1vb0Ft8_IbSZMeYT1Ty-DI5zcX8FbAXoBAJYCftI4amNT3QQhbBbyT7GDgr2a4EdyuTpijmwK8cDivWcxGKKJO8ShWA7V3TuZPYReUrqh9loz2/s2384/IMG_6083.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2384" data-original-width="1744" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq58YrUDrswiE8M_ToIUbzNfz9uxpzfsjSDlMu32BbusXGEt32Kp7Y3pzgPZnwN_XttxnZPY1vb0Ft8_IbSZMeYT1Ty-DI5zcX8FbAXoBAJYCftI4amNT3QQhbBbyT7GDgr2a4EdyuTpijmwK8cDivWcxGKKJO8ShWA7V3TuZPYReUrqh9loz2/w293-h400/IMG_6083.jpeg" width="293" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2PEqlvizizbdGszbsCjVmGlDmgHKp_u2PD-aOR6eG7ag3_KfmHpUdpyXJnXCgI9tBP0WS4JeOMkWv-GtQkhTSAoPIkL1uyqdV9B91oZQd6OkMg8e78xrIBNNvW0YK_Z3jPLVdSnrPX8PdB5cGbjc7hLVmLNt8COgqglzWLHPVGMlRfzIXJShC/s4032/IMG_6082.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2PEqlvizizbdGszbsCjVmGlDmgHKp_u2PD-aOR6eG7ag3_KfmHpUdpyXJnXCgI9tBP0WS4JeOMkWv-GtQkhTSAoPIkL1uyqdV9B91oZQd6OkMg8e78xrIBNNvW0YK_Z3jPLVdSnrPX8PdB5cGbjc7hLVmLNt8COgqglzWLHPVGMlRfzIXJShC/w400-h300/IMG_6082.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><span>The mansion tour was really interesting. The audio tour provided a handheld device that resembled a tv remote. Me walking around with that remote up to </span></span><span style="font-family: courier;">my ear lasted one room. Instead, here are the pictures. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMhRImfoq465e7AmALf1Naz1RJkBQRfbzohLq4E-EBkLsKWvaUfEEtQFR3-1-YFzHXsGfTcG4IfzpWgqFPys8tGOs26BCCnluf91dqnFjHfv_-srXVQ2Ibyd1kVo5ES-4_NzJN9P3WBjEhT-wbWiusb50dtoE-DPmmgbe-ovdtzREUHD4RDNJD/s4032/IMG_6088.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMhRImfoq465e7AmALf1Naz1RJkBQRfbzohLq4E-EBkLsKWvaUfEEtQFR3-1-YFzHXsGfTcG4IfzpWgqFPys8tGOs26BCCnluf91dqnFjHfv_-srXVQ2Ibyd1kVo5ES-4_NzJN9P3WBjEhT-wbWiusb50dtoE-DPmmgbe-ovdtzREUHD4RDNJD/w400-h225/IMG_6088.jpeg" width="400" /></a></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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When we checked in the wait was about twenty-five minutes, so we left our number to be texted when a table was available. Mary and I wandered back out to the courtyard to get in line to find a cold drink. Not even fifteen minutes passed and we received the table is ready text. Perfect!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhckMcuISDOSGk6j3SfU3vsU4UeOyvAp3JBNvQ_a9AaDV24QBRXAXZC8BVMw4iw1asvdoOk3KP40CRNIh_FkqnTKUgBN50r5FTiJMcpTvil6wL4Grc60Lu_GQ-8bqlxak-0QsQD-KKsU1jmUABWqmycPpoWzZT6IE_3GjlidWBckS3oBMabT9_2/s750/IMG_6102.jpeg" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="418" data-original-width="750" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhckMcuISDOSGk6j3SfU3vsU4UeOyvAp3JBNvQ_a9AaDV24QBRXAXZC8BVMw4iw1asvdoOk3KP40CRNIh_FkqnTKUgBN50r5FTiJMcpTvil6wL4Grc60Lu_GQ-8bqlxak-0QsQD-KKsU1jmUABWqmycPpoWzZT6IE_3GjlidWBckS3oBMabT9_2/w400-h223/IMG_6102.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge6U43mA-BN3DSRqccfsbo6cBBe1KUzrb7jx7U8fPn6hd-GRPFZ19nv__bWPxj5wLLTMGHJADfsaBGf7OITFW8HnXSwJOcypQoQExngdAYXNEbVVqYAPp6c_VezftIwC71usmxS6KcD_EmPXYkQrcHf-8ovJX5NATvnQU_41YsJVot_UYb9q-g/s480/IMG_6111.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="480" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge6U43mA-BN3DSRqccfsbo6cBBe1KUzrb7jx7U8fPn6hd-GRPFZ19nv__bWPxj5wLLTMGHJADfsaBGf7OITFW8HnXSwJOcypQoQExngdAYXNEbVVqYAPp6c_VezftIwC71usmxS6KcD_EmPXYkQrcHf-8ovJX5NATvnQU_41YsJVot_UYb9q-g/w400-h225/IMG_6111.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin-XY-Gs2KsGHlegfjEg5djNYf2jW8_k0WjlPuy2QTF8fgKByR7MC2tyPVig1Mg18YoqnHbLo1rc_42kU-7jltL6DzejAqBoYxk9jFfcwMoGCIPOMXHTfwSXJ1R06Jeh3ki1N8nedb6-Q7ZYrVJ61irgXjN-7wwbTySXIQfZz3Hs9bjT8AlWS9/s4032/IMG_6081.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin-XY-Gs2KsGHlegfjEg5djNYf2jW8_k0WjlPuy2QTF8fgKByR7MC2tyPVig1Mg18YoqnHbLo1rc_42kU-7jltL6DzejAqBoYxk9jFfcwMoGCIPOMXHTfwSXJ1R06Jeh3ki1N8nedb6-Q7ZYrVJ61irgXjN-7wwbTySXIQfZz3Hs9bjT8AlWS9/w400-h300/IMG_6081.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Mary had the beet salad and I had the macaroni and cheese, both appetizers. We also ordered a chicken salad sandwich to split which we had to box up and take it back to the hotel. Mary had a white apple cider sangria. I gave it a taste and it was very good, and I don’t like wine. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXqJx0F_2Wew7FIfHobUXyIRG3IKYI179qH3xxe6olxy8mZ-BKSp5aFbbfwymmoU4O9MwdyVQ8ZhyTl8wZu62cHOEjLc_RJ80UvBfpHGpqTRXCacFGy2rghxeZu4PBF-aL9Fvouf6y8D-G1Ut7Arw98DchB74OTLMXdJLAkk2AtHllUuldIfK6/s4032/IMG_6065.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXqJx0F_2Wew7FIfHobUXyIRG3IKYI179qH3xxe6olxy8mZ-BKSp5aFbbfwymmoU4O9MwdyVQ8ZhyTl8wZu62cHOEjLc_RJ80UvBfpHGpqTRXCacFGy2rghxeZu4PBF-aL9Fvouf6y8D-G1Ut7Arw98DchB74OTLMXdJLAkk2AtHllUuldIfK6/s320/IMG_6065.jpeg" width="240" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Our last stop was the winery and yes a couple of bottles are coming home with us. The winery replaced the original dairy farm and some of the buildings are still i</span><span style="font-family: courier;"><span style="font-size: large;">n use.</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Wednesday 11.8</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">This was a quick get-away to cross another location off our bucket list and to have fun on our anniversary. Now it’s time to flight plan and make the just under three hour trip home. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja1wSxBbvxukLwhlyIhOZXRDoYmXQz2HlvJofzeceFYqXmuI_hmiGpmoBbYJEtkp9SNw9YoGWXcLKMP0eqUYgHC2qFmKDEDhrPXq180neDUr6eOEXhAMqqk0Zc1fjbcWRFcqW3FObEooUtnZdNJU_TAC7YKpq9qDUcs6R23YjWc2q_DdXx1nW9/s1263/IMG_6116.jpeg" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="643" data-original-width="1263" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja1wSxBbvxukLwhlyIhOZXRDoYmXQz2HlvJofzeceFYqXmuI_hmiGpmoBbYJEtkp9SNw9YoGWXcLKMP0eqUYgHC2qFmKDEDhrPXq180neDUr6eOEXhAMqqk0Zc1fjbcWRFcqW3FObEooUtnZdNJU_TAC7YKpq9qDUcs6R23YjWc2q_DdXx1nW9/w400-h204/IMG_6116.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">3 Tango Charlie was tugged out on the ramp, ready to head home for a planned 9am departure. I completed my pre-flight to include adding one quart of oil and sumping the fuel tanks. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I contacted Asheville ground to pick up my clearance but it was not on file. That’s odd. I opted for a VFR departure and a squawk code since it was a beautiful day. I climbed out on runway heading until departure vectored me around a small TFR, then turned me loose to resume own navigation. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I worked each approach in reverse order of our flight south. The ride was smooth and not quite as hazy as Monday. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg33w8MoNUsQDgWhRxkB3e2pn0_FZIA3rvG-s9jajBkar_RIyDWabJuUr85wEmt7nTMzkcYM7bCwh1VzwwGYQrYfoE4mOzYr3s-TWgRMi3PlBgygJ0OFjfh3C0bCRhhzGbnt_A3OHlIqljO7r93z2UNnYHrPBpgexe7RWBViwCo9VNYpZ0Qy55v/s4032/IMG_6118.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg33w8MoNUsQDgWhRxkB3e2pn0_FZIA3rvG-s9jajBkar_RIyDWabJuUr85wEmt7nTMzkcYM7bCwh1VzwwGYQrYfoE4mOzYr3s-TWgRMi3PlBgygJ0OFjfh3C0bCRhhzGbnt_A3OHlIqljO7r93z2UNnYHrPBpgexe7RWBViwCo9VNYpZ0Qy55v/w400-h300/IMG_6118.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Once on with the second Norfolk approach we had a strange exchange. Approach asked what was my Estimated Time Enroute (ETE) to my final destination. Ok, that's a first, my ETE is approximately forty-five minutes. Apparently Flight Services showed me as overdue and they were looking for me. Approach gave flight service an update and we continued north. Now the missing IFR plan was making sense, who knows what happened. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I canceled with Patuxent and let down for Ocean City crossing mid-field entering the left downwind for one-four. Another nice landing and slow taxi to the hangar, it's good to be home. The bugs were cleaned off and I plugged in the battery maintainer before heading for lunch and home. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Mary and I had a fun time. The mansion tour made for a busy day along with checking out all the other buildings on the estate including the winery. To find more info on the Biltmore estate check out this <a href="https://www.biltmore.com/blog/10-fast-facts-about-biltmore/" target="_blank"><b>link</b></a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xmi51DSlxyo?si=w8GAylzI-p5_3vqA" title="YouTube video player" width="580"></iframe></div>Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637264267903131611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19353992.post-49968479118850327602023-11-03T06:27:00.001-05:002023-11-03T07:25:44.122-05:00Cape May NJ Breakfast<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUOWYYmTpzYhWMWPyqUhZiKfRx5mj8073V9xulIxziMRL9jqia-KmGVZ73YlWa0j-Z7IujsTKQpOna5s__Dbsfw4EjdlYReD9JFksawXgXZeuRqFkhda8F6hLbd9eayszUI1fODv3XazC2R-G82WkN6PWtZbPt9GLVsbWmrOcz8XYO6NVvIp8E/s960/11.2%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUOWYYmTpzYhWMWPyqUhZiKfRx5mj8073V9xulIxziMRL9jqia-KmGVZ73YlWa0j-Z7IujsTKQpOna5s__Dbsfw4EjdlYReD9JFksawXgXZeuRqFkhda8F6hLbd9eayszUI1fODv3XazC2R-G82WkN6PWtZbPt9GLVsbWmrOcz8XYO6NVvIp8E/w400-h300/11.2%201.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I swapped text messages with my friend and fellow pilot Dave S. Dave is based at South Jersey Regional KVAY and it's a short hop for him and maybe twenty-five minutes for me each way to meet at Cape May NJ. I looked back through my blog and it has been a year since I went to Cape May! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I made a quick trip to the airport on Wednesday for fuel and to plug in the pre-heats and cover the top cowl with two soft moving blankets. The plan was to turn on the pre-heats the first time I got up last night but I forgot. Instead I turned on the preheats at 6am. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">My fuel sump was good to go to complete the pre-flight and I tugged 3 Tango Charlie out of the nest. The oil temp was 85 degrees when I started up this morning. At least some preheat is better then the 40 degrees in the hangar. I taxied out for runway three-two, completed the run-up, then launched. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCwNZ-2-6wdOtkoEbMFrsEnDQnJJxWPq74LgSLnaNw1NAXFc4GdCxboR1KwKA654T3veCgtK029cwCe5rVvhYS2j8sVhF_pWCkXIrs_cuyX9GdRA3Q4PMsMXEzz_zYxQtX_m6bxoORRTIuVz4JJzsV3LoZ7CNO5ernEjC_F2_T13ahGTNgPmjl/s960/11.2%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCwNZ-2-6wdOtkoEbMFrsEnDQnJJxWPq74LgSLnaNw1NAXFc4GdCxboR1KwKA654T3veCgtK029cwCe5rVvhYS2j8sVhF_pWCkXIrs_cuyX9GdRA3Q4PMsMXEzz_zYxQtX_m6bxoORRTIuVz4JJzsV3LoZ7CNO5ernEjC_F2_T13ahGTNgPmjl/w400-h300/11.2%203.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">There was a thin cloud layer that was blocking my course so I crossed the Bay at five thousand eight hundred, just over the top. Once clear I let down for Cape May and made a nice landing on runway one.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRxgsvPg9E0lrxQJQrfdaJ3RA1TIFzRDvl_7YdPYXtVROCIN2yeUQE7R4e_J3OJY76cSKdwpDMyc5jHO1o6hzPyjy-noGF5LMgECOAAuOtdKF6p6elkxymEYjns-XL8hOkNx_5CO-EmRrhY9naY-hUaFPUikmcWJX9CY42Bg1MsBwbOaUNixFg/s960/11.2%204.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="670" data-original-width="960" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRxgsvPg9E0lrxQJQrfdaJ3RA1TIFzRDvl_7YdPYXtVROCIN2yeUQE7R4e_J3OJY76cSKdwpDMyc5jHO1o6hzPyjy-noGF5LMgECOAAuOtdKF6p6elkxymEYjns-XL8hOkNx_5CO-EmRrhY9naY-hUaFPUikmcWJX9CY42Bg1MsBwbOaUNixFg/w400-h279/11.2%204.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I grabbed a table and Dave walked in as soon as I ordered a hot tea. We each enjoyed breakfast and had a good time catching up. It was fun to hear about Dave's Osh trip and the formation flight with the Piper group.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">We sat and chatted a bit since the restaurant had started to empty from the breakfast crowd. It was time to head for home for the both of us. Dave's phone was blowing up and I figured I should get home for Lucy since Mary was also out having lunch with the Women's Club.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Dave was going to stop at Woodbine for cheaper fuel on his way home. I needed to circle and climb to altitude in order to safely cross the bay, then point straight for home. The ride along the coast was very nice, despite some bumps. I crossed midfield at Ocean City and made a nice landing on three-two. I did take the time to clean off the bugs and plug back in for the chilly morning temps. I updated the data card for the Garmin 480 so we are ready to go on our next trip. Next week I should have some good video B roll from the Biltmore Estate, stay tuned!</span></div></div><p></p>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LEqfnQjatY0?si=D_1pJXiFjNBUmgAv" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div>Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637264267903131611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19353992.post-81214891733708806632023-11-01T15:12:00.007-05:002023-11-01T15:16:12.685-05:00"Advice to Students, Pilots, and Instructors"<p> <span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I am subscribed to the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Aviation101" target="_blank"><b>Aviation101</b></a> YouTube channel that is provided by Josh Flowers. I have followed his passion for film making and his passion for aviation over the years. I enjoy his work, how he presents his content and the desire he exudes for safe flight. </span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I am always trying to learn more about flying, from the simple reminders of check list use to the very important Aeronautical Decision Making process. As I get older, and my flying hours have slowed down, I find it even more important to review my flying procedures. Thankfully I have pilot and instructor friends who I can openly bounce ideas and thoughts off of with no fear of being hassled. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Looking back at <a href="https://www.aviation101.com/deathbyflightinstructor" target="_blank"><i><b>the accident that triggered this response</b></i></a> from Aviation101 I can only think back at the instructors I had. Most were older then me, a few younger, but everyone was a true professional. They loved what they did and provided me with more knowledge then the typical PPL or instrument courses contained.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">So if you're an instructor or a pilot I urge you to watch this short video. I know I like to kid and I think I'm a pretty happy go lucky guy but when flying it's all business. Sometimes it's good to just look in the mirror and assess, take stock, think about our flying and how we go about the process.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vdvkR0o0VZA?si=OvVgbZgTNvfU8n1U" title="YouTube video player" width="580"></iframe></div>Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637264267903131611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19353992.post-22930677824916504182023-10-25T14:30:00.000-05:002023-10-25T14:30:10.857-05:00New Garden for Service<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYIDql9pSAOFtV8VsiQTJX1GDmrHRddfk0i8uhC6Pwg7payJlfNfv8ikY8ujl_QK2ck-32Irv9DjNXi2moT8Lp1BI1dM7LAn6I9cFpW1qSpdF4_Zr5cOGpqZ6UMfY2-WHVtWAA9aeu5PWsdVBwrf-8UxvgBet0N1V0DYX92xYil9YbVuUA6n5p/s753/10.24%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="451" data-original-width="753" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYIDql9pSAOFtV8VsiQTJX1GDmrHRddfk0i8uhC6Pwg7payJlfNfv8ikY8ujl_QK2ck-32Irv9DjNXi2moT8Lp1BI1dM7LAn6I9cFpW1qSpdF4_Zr5cOGpqZ6UMfY2-WHVtWAA9aeu5PWsdVBwrf-8UxvgBet0N1V0DYX92xYil9YbVuUA6n5p/w400-h240/10.24%201.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">This morning was to be an early start to catch the sunrise over Ocean City. Something about the best laid plans… I didn’t go back to the hangar last night to plug in, I should have. It took awhile to start, and then warm up 3 Tango Charlie. I set up four cameras this morning so I hope the video turns out interesting and entertaining. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I roll for take off at 7:45 sunrise was 7:16. The ride was smooth and 3 Tango Charlie made very good power on departure. Density altitude was -1,800 feet. I picked up flight following with Dover as I approached Delaware Coastal. The ride along was quiet and after being handed off to Philly I canceled once clear of Wilmington’s class Delta and below the Philly class Bravo.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyQ5RFTWTtc2RM_9m8rn9nGJRnmdXiu03xzJgpsxOV07SylrlULN2viAZAUVaAh7ErX9GqmE3wVTmRPnucuDpFHL49XyOUGyMFUi_sHogdfskvMX3h5GTncxkYwAQm6hFt1knt5DwrMXhh6Mh2vmwLcWEz8wGbI23RJj51W8j5tBGQd7Y7WnRA/s960/10.24%204.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyQ5RFTWTtc2RM_9m8rn9nGJRnmdXiu03xzJgpsxOV07SylrlULN2viAZAUVaAh7ErX9GqmE3wVTmRPnucuDpFHL49XyOUGyMFUi_sHogdfskvMX3h5GTncxkYwAQm6hFt1knt5DwrMXhh6Mh2vmwLcWEz8wGbI23RJj51W8j5tBGQd7Y7WnRA/w400-h300/10.24%204.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">There was one plane in the pattern at N57, and he was landing in the grass. I made my worst landing since my PPL days. I did my typical couple of swipes up nose trim then somehow got slow. It was a very firm plant but the wheels stayed on and I think I only lost one filling, kidding. I did give the firewall and gear a once over after taking a peek at the runway for miscellaneous parts that may have been left behind. </span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2i7gcPJyxxfKDF36jJNb3upT1p90iY-p2A2MaG0PxLEUKaCxT5zRvWF7xRVkguvPXORooukKr0sxwky2R5zH5xBBmkG1Ib39_Vv-pFChUWjGvPURKFa-FQm4a6Vu4ACgsMwhfc1kVf0Mi-mOqSwR_3wK_6RuqFZZ6K2UvtJzH-kY36dO_GSSn/s681/IMG_5992.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="681" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2i7gcPJyxxfKDF36jJNb3upT1p90iY-p2A2MaG0PxLEUKaCxT5zRvWF7xRVkguvPXORooukKr0sxwky2R5zH5xBBmkG1Ib39_Vv-pFChUWjGvPURKFa-FQm4a6Vu4ACgsMwhfc1kVf0Mi-mOqSwR_3wK_6RuqFZZ6K2UvtJzH-kY36dO_GSSn/w400-h293/IMG_5992.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Scott is working on my plane today outside on the ramp since the shop was full. There was plenty of airport activity with school planes doing laps in pattern and the occasional owner and transient. Charles G stopped by to take me out to lunch so we headed to Two Stones in the Lantana Square. I had the classic cheeseburger with a side of sweet potato fries. Charles had pan seared salmon with rice. Good eats and as always good conversation. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtJdx0FeJWhzA67tM4CzY77EzmDisbsDshRuCOrRTe0uOw-Dt6PARBzIYjQCFrVFyM0pnGzQUhhDpUSjLMBggb_jDEZAE2FhHG3FA_5DlfW9XbECLVTMxpeajncBzlJ-xBnpUHcEPT9GQPBHQsaiOetnA5i_AaFgti0oH0sPMWq5DbYbhEQ2N9/s802/10.24%20panel%20.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="423" data-original-width="802" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtJdx0FeJWhzA67tM4CzY77EzmDisbsDshRuCOrRTe0uOw-Dt6PARBzIYjQCFrVFyM0pnGzQUhhDpUSjLMBggb_jDEZAE2FhHG3FA_5DlfW9XbECLVTMxpeajncBzlJ-xBnpUHcEPT9GQPBHQsaiOetnA5i_AaFgti0oH0sPMWq5DbYbhEQ2N9/w400-h211/10.24%20panel%20.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">When we returned Scott was finishing up with the panel reinstall and then adjusted my down lock switch on my left main gear. When I did the run-up test the green light for the gear indication was on. There were no leaks from the gauge install. With everything checked out Scott printed out the entry for my airframe log and said they would email the invoice. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I saddled up and followed a Cessna Cardinal to the runway for departure. Once I was wheels up I climbed out to three thousand feet and pointed my Commander direct to home, KOXB. I stayed below Philly class Bravo and above Wilmington’s Delta airspace. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi58sAxKYEPNpHTyTjxfnuZM2ntN1TYqZTK-FxYtOaYZRrp0Tj2e-2WECLExq6QnZS60_3gjaVtfpnQ3rE444i8NBOhWEqHlS5RpFPyfmglrb_OtAKdFxohxnfUk7cA49WH16PE8lDz9H1smlNqIpTWsSk_cy-izUhow2l-zOhrPiNlBfvIXXp7/s689/traffic%201%20jon.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="605" data-original-width="689" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi58sAxKYEPNpHTyTjxfnuZM2ntN1TYqZTK-FxYtOaYZRrp0Tj2e-2WECLExq6QnZS60_3gjaVtfpnQ3rE444i8NBOhWEqHlS5RpFPyfmglrb_OtAKdFxohxnfUk7cA49WH16PE8lDz9H1smlNqIpTWsSk_cy-izUhow2l-zOhrPiNlBfvIXXp7/w400-h351/traffic%201%20jon.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I did pick up flight following with Dover once I heard Jon (from N57)heading north with a plane he got running, now following him back to New Garden from Delaware Coastal. I never did have a visual but ADS-B was tracking. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I canceled with Dover and made my way into OXB. The ride home was a bit bumpy but I finished off with a super smooth landing, erasing this mornings ugly version of getting the plane on the ground. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Next up Asheville NC to visit the Biltmore Estate. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CCgSe69lme4?si=uJY4tdATVRlous7u" title="YouTube video player" width="580"></iframe></p>Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637264267903131611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19353992.post-33333449378439143722023-10-11T15:20:00.001-05:002023-10-11T16:01:38.199-05:00North to the Valley<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_AtkL_m5stAu8b8LoWQvfQQtERBv6VpwH8XWfODsXwqYZl5zyZluX4Sq_nIqPFa-LS1qnjO_nJwWHpXu-qlVAKavbgTx2FJhHOyJUwRpYjy7HrTGsb-GtciFy2QJMuS9RmiAbihxXhrcjIHqbWy3IBEwKMdOznIFwXHCvW5APD-KVl6dagAaZ/s738/AVP%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="738" data-original-width="439" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_AtkL_m5stAu8b8LoWQvfQQtERBv6VpwH8XWfODsXwqYZl5zyZluX4Sq_nIqPFa-LS1qnjO_nJwWHpXu-qlVAKavbgTx2FJhHOyJUwRpYjy7HrTGsb-GtciFy2QJMuS9RmiAbihxXhrcjIHqbWy3IBEwKMdOznIFwXHCvW5APD-KVl6dagAaZ/w381-h640/AVP%201.jpg" width="381" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">The last trip to Wilkes-Barre, by plane, was September 2020. It’s been a while since heading north to take care of my parents grave. Mary and I both commented that we couldn’t remember the last time we headed north, I had to look back on my blog. My last flight to Wilmington was 17 months ago to pick up Vince and get him to his bachelor party in Atlantic City. Mary and my last flight to Wilmington was February 2022, 21 months. </span></div></div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtUWLrr9pW1vHSPuoCMn-r9-OYJ8CMIioxVIiXzMHMWRXfDDQ8p0SwMcNiq_7EAcJ2c4gPBZ-az9RlvvuS2VlIlKBZJoiO4dcbvQFYHZ5tiv4aL_iL93XzZ4j8HcAf1qNGLGJWEAQo9UmGgZe-kL7bB_EC64YQzi_wbdmoU2Wa4mOGvaw7EqGN/s1624/IMG_5960.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1624" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtUWLrr9pW1vHSPuoCMn-r9-OYJ8CMIioxVIiXzMHMWRXfDDQ8p0SwMcNiq_7EAcJ2c4gPBZ-az9RlvvuS2VlIlKBZJoiO4dcbvQFYHZ5tiv4aL_iL93XzZ4j8HcAf1qNGLGJWEAQo9UmGgZe-kL7bB_EC64YQzi_wbdmoU2Wa4mOGvaw7EqGN/w640-h296/IMG_5960.png" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">We launched for AVP around 9am VFR, picking up flight following with Dover approach. Dover handed me off to Philly and then Philly to another sector. As we s as approached Allentown I gave some thought to opening up the IFR plan but held off. I asked for lower to duck under the dark layer facing us while watching heavy rain to our west. I heard one pilot report advise they flew through hail and that got my immediate attention.</span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKQskNHHem42MvbB9yJFf4Aq7cVvqiGSBCh7TvXRVaEOZ_eKYTksTdR6BgjaNZeUAyZV4LM_83Fe5saod8KLjceNYp1g4kmEM4dzDlhyArYsy3vIC6Yfgy4giwcY_FBo7WpGvEnX6fBSmPJmQ_EjAZH2GnEXEk8fBSQNEUJzOyDDhknr7D3vy2/s4032/IMG_5956.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKQskNHHem42MvbB9yJFf4Aq7cVvqiGSBCh7TvXRVaEOZ_eKYTksTdR6BgjaNZeUAyZV4LM_83Fe5saod8KLjceNYp1g4kmEM4dzDlhyArYsy3vIC6Yfgy4giwcY_FBo7WpGvEnX6fBSmPJmQ_EjAZH2GnEXEk8fBSQNEUJzOyDDhknr7D3vy2/w400-h300/IMG_5956.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Allentown handed me off to Wilkes-Barre and they advised to expect visual runway two-two. I crossed the last ridge that was dotted with wind turbines and started my descent once handed off to the tower. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I was cleared to land runway two-two, enter left down wind. As I started my base turn the tower asked me to start the turn since there was a jet inbound. I made a nice landing and cleared the runway without delay. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">
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</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">The folks at the FBO, Aviation Technologies, were great to deal with. Mary and I kicked into tag team mode as she took care of the courtesy car and I supervised the fueling. We loaded up all our supplies; flowers, mulch, tools, and water then pointed the courtesy car for Route 315 and the cross valley expressway. Once across the mighty Susquehanna River we exited and made our way to the cemetery. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2RFEcP_x1CaN4_Gr-hSvAlWcVKmf95BVkyGwjry62Sd59ttShyphenhyphenrfXl5eQFL7Tt31mQVQLVSC0wfkU2DHnZdSblpVGjNC6Fejd8E4MpQrmuSmTlP-dsDWWh12aMKXIeRu4iyOzr7SQ9rDKigl4QWghkpVsbpppweUqxQw6oRuDXeAZ-PHadWeH/s4032/IMG_5955.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2RFEcP_x1CaN4_Gr-hSvAlWcVKmf95BVkyGwjry62Sd59ttShyphenhyphenrfXl5eQFL7Tt31mQVQLVSC0wfkU2DHnZdSblpVGjNC6Fejd8E4MpQrmuSmTlP-dsDWWh12aMKXIeRu4iyOzr7SQ9rDKigl4QWghkpVsbpppweUqxQw6oRuDXeAZ-PHadWeH/w400-h300/IMG_5955.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">When we arrived at the cemetery we saw a marine in dress blues standing and staring into the adjoining cemetery. I slowed down as I drove by and we waved. I didn’t see a tent for a burial where he was looking, but saw everything set up a few headstones down from my parents. Mary and I didn’t want to be there to interrupt their service so we quickly cleaned up, planted the mum and spread mulch. We each had time for a few prayers and I did manage to do my one sided chat with my Dad. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Mary helped pick up while I used a brass brush on the headstone to clean it up as best I could. A man approached me to discuss the cemetery’s upkeep and I found out that the owners went bankrupt when the perpetual care money was embezzled. I exchanged info with the gentleman who takes care of the adjoining two cemetery’s. This will not be the end of this story. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I’m happy to report we were on our way back to the airport before the veteran was laid to rest. I did find out he was from my parents home town of Keystone. I mentioned on previous trips how the family always joked about a Keystone party on the other side. I pray this veteran and keystone native was welcomed home in typical small town fashion.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Mary and I made a stop to top off the courtesy van, a grand total of four gallons. Mary picked up Nutter-Butter and Toastchee crackers for the ride home. The airport was NOTAM’ed to be closed from 1 to 1:30 for taxiway construction blasting. Yes, blasting. I had a short hold on the FBO ramp before being released to taxi. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><span>The flight home was serious ride em’ cowboy time. I did manage some IMC south of Allentown as I rode along with the first Philly approach. I asked to confirm my class Bravo entry and Philly affirmed. The altitude of six thousand I had chosen was having us ride just into the building dark layer, so I asked for four thousand. Four was granted and off we went down to clear but bumpy air. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1BqpF1r1Ba2ql844vj2Ksp3aNqHYZz_AbvnXDFx89ocQZqSIVw3aidLV7ixCQFvGdLlNK1kqTpr2PScsBlPyhYDXOcOiDJWWONAZqQTz2QvQuKIoVa19VqI_2hXSAVS27EbGW46tZP7cmvYnwMUnHoqy5jZi0NgMkMzo5l6vwozM79msd-MYs/s750/IMG_5968.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="736" data-original-width="750" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1BqpF1r1Ba2ql844vj2Ksp3aNqHYZz_AbvnXDFx89ocQZqSIVw3aidLV7ixCQFvGdLlNK1kqTpr2PScsBlPyhYDXOcOiDJWWONAZqQTz2QvQuKIoVa19VqI_2hXSAVS27EbGW46tZP7cmvYnwMUnHoqy5jZi0NgMkMzo5l6vwozM79msd-MYs/s320/IMG_5968.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo by Vince Games</td></tr></tbody></table></span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><span>Once clear of the bravo airspace Philly turned me to a 250</span>° <span>heading, maintain six thousand. I confirmed, paused a bit, then inquired about the altitude. Approach repeated 250</span>° maintain six thousand. I advised we had been previously cleared to four and we can cancel IFR. Approach said I could stay with him at four and turn direct Smyrna (ENO)or cancel. I was not going to climb back into that wild ride. We rode along at four with Philly.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqHrRmsZaLn5mxOJKsBdlQnf9iuF3Mci4B4iGLKG42d-560GT5q16tbQAbXPa1WPcc_PCjOPe-RivpOKsJkVrrRuEvonV1XsmqE9a1_QUyKcTOJ_O2H4XmGF-mN06nfPPDqWIu9AF_duRhF9aJgB04cw7zS6bxHfpuLwIEnUxM3w1pjMZIzPu7/s889/AVP%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="889" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqHrRmsZaLn5mxOJKsBdlQnf9iuF3Mci4B4iGLKG42d-560GT5q16tbQAbXPa1WPcc_PCjOPe-RivpOKsJkVrrRuEvonV1XsmqE9a1_QUyKcTOJ_O2H4XmGF-mN06nfPPDqWIu9AF_duRhF9aJgB04cw7zS6bxHfpuLwIEnUxM3w1pjMZIzPu7/w400-h230/AVP%202.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: left;">Philly soon handed me off to Dover and then Dover handed me off to Patuxent. While on with Dover a follower of our YouTube Channel gave me a shout out, Thanks to that follower. I canceled IFR once south of Delaware Coastal and clear of north bound traffic. Ocean City was quiet and I made a straight in for runway two-zero. </div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sLC2c7GyHbU?si=dgjdfu0_Te8IdDB8" title="YouTube video player" width="580"></iframe>
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">It's good to be home. I put 3 Tango Charlie away and will return tomorrow to clean up, close up, and plug in. For now it's time to get some dinner, take something for both our backs and relax for the rest of the evening.</span></div>Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637264267903131611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19353992.post-64439409172288229742023-10-04T14:57:00.006-05:002023-10-04T16:25:09.576-05:00Fuel Calc$<p style="text-align: center;"> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VTnnat96PNE?si=kDKd2E7VLo6g7gHI" title="YouTube video player" width="580"></iframe></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: color: #0d0d0d; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I had to take on fuel today to replenish what I burned coming home from Charleston SC. I gave some thought to making the 35 minute flight to KMFV Accomack Airport for $6.03 a gallon fuel. My cheap gene said do the calculations, is it really worth the flight to and from.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: color: #0d0d0d; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: color: #0d0d0d; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">My total fuel when leaving Charleston was 52 gallons. When I landed I had 14 gallons remaining on 3 Tango Charlie. I would burn 6 gallons to Accomack which would leave me 8 gallons left on board.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: color: #0d0d0d; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large; white-space-collapse: preserve;">50@ 6.03 = $301.50<br /></span><span style="background-color: color: #0d0d0d; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">38@ 6.50 = $247.00</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: color: #0d0d0d; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"> 301.50<br /></span></span><span style="background-color: color: #0d0d0d; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><u>-247.00<br /></u></span></span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: space-collapse: preserve;"> $54.50<br /> </span></span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white-space-collapse: preserve;">+$42.00 6 Gallon burn at $6.94 per gallon (KJZI)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>$96.50 SAVED!</b></span></span></div>Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637264267903131611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19353992.post-10208566038627164792023-09-22T15:10:00.002-05:002023-09-22T15:40:00.896-05:00Charleston, SC<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKcB16zOUvqFRUPMJXrDVy6QeWdbeVQWDmqipvCRYtk71hjiD5q5QWRSGXqADtAY2izO8h8pzQhYl7ncqBn8mXv_i96SM_S9wsIZx5e7JCd9v_wSYzMdPgA5MFtp1S1MzayEdJGH6-Y6cOrXYFZjSk3hJdZNrzMupsxcZNDlMUUtD3teGN_cJ5/w400-h400/charleston%201.jpg" width="400" /></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Saturday 9.16 </span></b></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Departure day draws near and final preparations are underway. I've been going through weather updates and long range forecasts for the last two weeks along with reviewing approaches and alternates for our flight. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmG32ZXWE-D8z9jxhSjyX2c486lImvdsGrdU1GnexO0upc1thNLPUbjj3tiiVXciVXvuBTUpcQilz05AQ911xf8gD25pD9dKxURuMDoxPljfxhDE1OlULvhqYce1HQleilEzaqTy4qSo6yPG7VbIUvjjxHRXd_XXQvOxjKuu1BF07N2mqbEwIO/s960/CHS%20wx%20forecast%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="842" data-original-width="960" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmG32ZXWE-D8z9jxhSjyX2c486lImvdsGrdU1GnexO0upc1thNLPUbjj3tiiVXciVXvuBTUpcQilz05AQ911xf8gD25pD9dKxURuMDoxPljfxhDE1OlULvhqYce1HQleilEzaqTy4qSo6yPG7VbIUvjjxHRXd_XXQvOxjKuu1BF07N2mqbEwIO/w400-h351/CHS%20wx%20forecast%201.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><b>Sunday 9.17</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">We are getting Lucy's things together for her boarding. Prepping the dog food, favorite toys, happy pills, and some added meds to help her grooming before she comes home. The boys will have a familiar face checking in on them while we're away so that will keep them content, or at least we hope so.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: courier;">I ordered 22 gallons of fuel yesterday and completed 3 Tango Charlie's preflight all except the fuel sump which I'</span><span style="font-family: courier;">ll complete on Monday, departure day.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><b>Monday 9.18 Departure Day!</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp1iyAnPvKWisxSuBgoEUfzD-bB_zbg4ev48KlfUMIkJYP-uCzd3HTUxalgaje5Rl_kPUHCYnmYW0E47Wc6gl1gQ0WdN8pIQAzplkcfjJ4duUq6wc4V1zYG492kNwN27baebBCITRnzdGlnSRpNu1Onnzb035I9ST4zOZL0uaV4BYxKyw72-Kc/s1108/charleston%204.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="765" data-original-width="1108" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp1iyAnPvKWisxSuBgoEUfzD-bB_zbg4ev48KlfUMIkJYP-uCzd3HTUxalgaje5Rl_kPUHCYnmYW0E47Wc6gl1gQ0WdN8pIQAzplkcfjJ4duUq6wc4V1zYG492kNwN27baebBCITRnzdGlnSRpNu1Onnzb035I9ST4zOZL0uaV4BYxKyw72-Kc/w400-h276/charleston%204.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>To start our flying day I must stress the most important part of flight planning, ADM, Aeronautical Decision Making. It's now 7am and our planned departure time was 9am arriving just after noon. For now we are on hold until the weather opens up a bit to allow a safe departure and a better chance at returning if needed. The blue shading is icing forecast from 10k to 25k, and the purple shading is IFR conditions surface and above until 9am.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>I finished up my preflight with a fuel sump and light check, of course a marker light was out. I checked the hangar and had no bulb in my parts cabinet. I jumped in the SUV and went up to ocean aviation and secured one new bulb. New bulb installed and checked, we are ready to go!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyiMC_6T2PVnmxv99gQCUGGCAkB586oKK_YkDfTlTCvsBR7NFfDSv68S32nZI-jxfcDDPg7FzbKiW8Ook2CV1chnlrf8aEW9ENOy2kRxiFtVLfNbzeIproRMpwc9Lo3zY2dPa1UCuK_6gHu3x-5uurV2jt8xEadjlQHloL7VqDV8etETvzaTBs/s4032/IMG_5858.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyiMC_6T2PVnmxv99gQCUGGCAkB586oKK_YkDfTlTCvsBR7NFfDSv68S32nZI-jxfcDDPg7FzbKiW8Ook2CV1chnlrf8aEW9ENOy2kRxiFtVLfNbzeIproRMpwc9Lo3zY2dPa1UCuK_6gHu3x-5uurV2jt8xEadjlQHloL7VqDV8etETvzaTBs/w400-h300/IMG_5858.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>It’s now 12:15 and that’s fine as the weather was supposed to get better along our route. I called the clearance delivery number on the OXB NOTAM but they gave me another number to call. I could not get my Bluetooth headset to connect so the I tucked the iPhone up under my ear seal and picked up my clearance and release. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyMeF0dY8yS_VXPk6QWuxPSmTMyf9BJHeR7X8dXC3EM_fsiaztsB-xSI8gTyFUHq-1wTjQgcQYP3pMJreqfYqGmMAe27Ao-nOye4WHnUCkC0QWZNZhJyeV89lZAFPN_Is0Rvrj0TkJcgxCCkP93gUJw0j-oV97OtBSzeARym3kqx0s3YeL009h/s4032/IMG_5855.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyMeF0dY8yS_VXPk6QWuxPSmTMyf9BJHeR7X8dXC3EM_fsiaztsB-xSI8gTyFUHq-1wTjQgcQYP3pMJreqfYqGmMAe27Ao-nOye4WHnUCkC0QWZNZhJyeV89lZAFPN_Is0Rvrj0TkJcgxCCkP93gUJw0j-oV97OtBSzeARym3kqx0s3YeL009h/w400-h300/IMG_5855.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>The ceiling was sitting at 900 feet when I launched, turning to a 270 degree heading as instructed upon entering controlled airspace. I broke out on top at two thousand feet and rode along at six thousand on top of the marshmallow fluff all the way to just west of Wilmington SC.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEG9Xu-2Tg7QSkoeoGKvody4IeERHOt3ho2evu4UVxZZolefKNI_zHzGPRi2jZkGCr8mfnIh7l2M1RWoi_mEfW6Dd1rxYLDDb7yjlqsFDKF9DyaZn1lDaqrmeWsnmd25OOYXQC4wRL2Rs_LxV_A1vg2iIvxTD4xlkTRAE92zjMFLQuqTVXWt-M/s4032/IMG_5860.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEG9Xu-2Tg7QSkoeoGKvody4IeERHOt3ho2evu4UVxZZolefKNI_zHzGPRi2jZkGCr8mfnIh7l2M1RWoi_mEfW6Dd1rxYLDDb7yjlqsFDKF9DyaZn1lDaqrmeWsnmd25OOYXQC4wRL2Rs_LxV_A1vg2iIvxTD4xlkTRAE92zjMFLQuqTVXWt-M/w400-h300/IMG_5860.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: left;">My bride finally woke up now that she had some ground contact to view. Most of the flight required a ten degree cut to maintain the planned course but at least the ride was smooth. </span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiazVbM4dSoX2dA7HLWSTZFzE0vy6jtrmbFwVyxGH3oEybIukdjoh5AK6aROJK33y-xlPs2SqxUROK_MCHBbqc_PexY4TBpqCgnnHPZeySHsyxPydHQXFSKMEIGmOdVk3fxeE-Ty4lZ1IeoIzfLA7lKNx_WG5Jh53CHXi77lfOpcbwkWJhZV-k2/s4032/IMG_5861.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiazVbM4dSoX2dA7HLWSTZFzE0vy6jtrmbFwVyxGH3oEybIukdjoh5AK6aROJK33y-xlPs2SqxUROK_MCHBbqc_PexY4TBpqCgnnHPZeySHsyxPydHQXFSKMEIGmOdVk3fxeE-Ty4lZ1IeoIzfLA7lKNx_WG5Jh53CHXi77lfOpcbwkWJhZV-k2/w400-h300/IMG_5861.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>I was handed off to Charleston approach and the controller turned me to the coast. I was thinking I was going to be vectored for runway two seven but she seemed content to send us out over the ocean. Going feet wet was not working for me and I asked for lower and direct Charleston Executive, then eventually canceled IFR when I had the field in sight. I made a nice landing on two-seven and taxied for the FBO, Signature. </span></div>
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I took on 34 gallons of fuel at $6.83 a gallon, then secured hangar space for, you best sit down, $100 a night. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjokLZB2JlJhuY8rSjskl80x7OCE30JTcsdD994ESEI6gifT0x70n3jVjb8MSIf0rmJXlv42G_7pv944l02sfr1qfNfSan-NXw3Vghza_UVKeZnm-mXdLfaLJCpQF61Hs9ZOR1-Cl5nK_UdbtgXQEfMlkph4THolUgDGP1W1xF4YkIq66NocY8X/s928/IMG_5863.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="928" data-original-width="750" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjokLZB2JlJhuY8rSjskl80x7OCE30JTcsdD994ESEI6gifT0x70n3jVjb8MSIf0rmJXlv42G_7pv944l02sfr1qfNfSan-NXw3Vghza_UVKeZnm-mXdLfaLJCpQF61Hs9ZOR1-Cl5nK_UdbtgXQEfMlkph4THolUgDGP1W1xF4YkIq66NocY8X/w324-h400/IMG_5863.jpeg" width="324" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>With GPS assist we managed to find our way to the <a href="https://www.meetingstreetinn.com/" target="_blank"><b>Meeting Street Inn</b></a>. Great location across the street from Charleston City Market.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJypp7FLe2iXtahJFOQDJqg5Zvk9i-3eVB1sd24h-G-cZtYQ0253Bf4-VGwNjcjPTasZ-RjLofncRzyL4vBfRdqJZM-7ZcD3YVzarQ6V2GkCPfaHVL9yBH3nlzymYv9NFk3pernC6WsO4MQxcbX2gXmx2MZ5B1V3P0idbDlYf8lLlLiixzqLgA/s4032/IMG_5864.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJypp7FLe2iXtahJFOQDJqg5Zvk9i-3eVB1sd24h-G-cZtYQ0253Bf4-VGwNjcjPTasZ-RjLofncRzyL4vBfRdqJZM-7ZcD3YVzarQ6V2GkCPfaHVL9yBH3nlzymYv9NFk3pernC6WsO4MQxcbX2gXmx2MZ5B1V3P0idbDlYf8lLlLiixzqLgA/w400-h300/IMG_5864.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>We checked in and freshened up a bit then went to look for dinner. Just up the street was <b><a href="https://charlestonplace.com/food-beverage/meeting-at-market/" target="_blank">Meeting at Market</a></b> restaurant. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH090k07aYz-VMIOxLksDOL1Idcs_ncCnqj0do8zegKOJ26y5ly65xzCqvzspzWU387V4KFTgKKWXbbJYDMCL5WUaBNv5p3Tmgkjmlxc5JZJJqiVrxN35kd4vdQC--NAr1FMg0oPj9euHD3YTPYtRDsXGMVBM8r0KCAaqAzsDN9BPXCu2dGXu4/s4032/IMG_5866.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH090k07aYz-VMIOxLksDOL1Idcs_ncCnqj0do8zegKOJ26y5ly65xzCqvzspzWU387V4KFTgKKWXbbJYDMCL5WUaBNv5p3Tmgkjmlxc5JZJJqiVrxN35kd4vdQC--NAr1FMg0oPj9euHD3YTPYtRDsXGMVBM8r0KCAaqAzsDN9BPXCu2dGXu4/w400-h300/IMG_5866.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>Mary ordered the catch of the day in brown butter with capers along with a salad. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEU0LIypSqvX4rqrpx252KZrhxNSQUMyZsKY0YaasKFxobZafl5jW1li-ZYppXTvpcYjI32gy2fdbkhwoj5rAxBed11LdeMATq7YL1lOItl6EXweUEuAhyrYMiy4R_XF_OrjLyWMy_pWtQV39DURJq6NMe1Aza3phhsgknws6OdQOZ6140loho/s2016/IMG_2733.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="944" data-original-width="2016" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEU0LIypSqvX4rqrpx252KZrhxNSQUMyZsKY0YaasKFxobZafl5jW1li-ZYppXTvpcYjI32gy2fdbkhwoj5rAxBed11LdeMATq7YL1lOItl6EXweUEuAhyrYMiy4R_XF_OrjLyWMy_pWtQV39DURJq6NMe1Aza3phhsgknws6OdQOZ6140loho/w400-h188/IMG_2733.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><span>I had the smashed burger with onion, cheese, tomato and lettuce with a side of sweet potato fries. Both dinners were very good. For dessert we walked up the street to an ice cream shop. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidb9r6ihThZnWiNpRoFbjiE8_1SomA4Wzi5eeseRFXI2N1F1RsxRsLaT8b-mFg5Oy2clbTyUMcwqeWZsUVIwHxYHYQ9hsDx8Wvo1LY72bqBVuiHGjSqqiBsmCnd5_gn81e_fonm5zkfM_e7aJhO3FDyzvHR2YUQt9KqmPdH97DQVliVYsH4dYR/s4032/IMG_5867.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidb9r6ihThZnWiNpRoFbjiE8_1SomA4Wzi5eeseRFXI2N1F1RsxRsLaT8b-mFg5Oy2clbTyUMcwqeWZsUVIwHxYHYQ9hsDx8Wvo1LY72bqBVuiHGjSqqiBsmCnd5_gn81e_fonm5zkfM_e7aJhO3FDyzvHR2YUQt9KqmPdH97DQVliVYsH4dYR/w400-h300/IMG_5867.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span><b>Tuesday 9.19</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>It was a long night and I didn’t get much sleep. I’m not sure what triggered my sinus but I wish I had a dollar for every time I sneezed or pulled a tissue from the box. I’m adding this to my blog at 4:20am. When you have to sit up to breathe it makes it difficult to really get a good nights sleep. I figured I may as well work on the blog post. I did take an Advil cold and sinus and that helped. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>After finally falling asleep I awoke around 8am, Mary was just waking up too. I desperately needed something to drink so we got dressed and headed out. The plan was to walk a few blocks to Millers, a real breakfast hot spot that fills up fast. Instead, as we were walking we came across a small shop called Toast. I said to Mary, look Toast, it has to be a breakfast place. My bride said look at the sign again.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsQZ4vV5fXIxZcFZ2gmOEia-Uk5tGLa6PY0IERUzSY62gN1eHZ742hV0OXVjzz7NuCFyJzz-kKL5rDvEIglMA_Iw8HIkQYm-uQgZ49nuwCi-TtjhAQNHOZgBOWcgB0XE__HnisE2nFLWXg8iFUpCZOYgQpxR1Dx3iF4A1owaBXVZFMIOVyUXKa/s507/IMG_5868.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="368" data-original-width="507" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsQZ4vV5fXIxZcFZ2gmOEia-Uk5tGLa6PY0IERUzSY62gN1eHZ742hV0OXVjzz7NuCFyJzz-kKL5rDvEIglMA_Iw8HIkQYm-uQgZ49nuwCi-TtjhAQNHOZgBOWcgB0XE__HnisE2nFLWXg8iFUpCZOYgQpxR1Dx3iF4A1owaBXVZFMIOVyUXKa/s320/IMG_5868.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Hmmm, now I get it. We did have an amazing breakfast and yes Mary honored the “Toast” with a peach bellini, I had my go to sweet tea. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRzuSk32_g7DAPtZ6aOqDe2RnqOhcx-3Oz7lGoW-WYMxxId4_sXDeP2DUWtcRMNaObOXNoBFIY2LpXbKIO3EoEawT-n7GlfLFtaa-V6L0r3Z_gJk14HowSmpNFwSlNkKBR8zPa79d1YYF13oF0QdX3aXo61uiZ6YWzFzNRIK5eL4HsIUjma8vk/s4032/IMG_5869.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRzuSk32_g7DAPtZ6aOqDe2RnqOhcx-3Oz7lGoW-WYMxxId4_sXDeP2DUWtcRMNaObOXNoBFIY2LpXbKIO3EoEawT-n7GlfLFtaa-V6L0r3Z_gJk14HowSmpNFwSlNkKBR8zPa79d1YYF13oF0QdX3aXo61uiZ6YWzFzNRIK5eL4HsIUjma8vk/s320/IMG_5869.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Eggs over medium with bacon, cheesy grits, and one huge biscuit for me. My bride had almost the same but had fresh fruit instead of grits knowing she would ‘sample’ mine. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After filling our tummies we walked a short distance to purchase tickets for a carriage tour with Palmetto Carriage Works.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy8CkiQfZt6tpNfl5ZdP_1WbghM6Qy4d_BwbEmpUILTzxVmbFSZlc4wsHsvLW8hefuBWoOOTeLN4CvcZ6H5_dzVpgJ4L71NtRjWobqIKsKXKY79fodio3L8ykqd6ujXPvvLVIK5quypiElarU6Zz2csT0LTp9oYPpS7ACs-BK296bOzwgS-Bez/s682/IMG_5907.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy8CkiQfZt6tpNfl5ZdP_1WbghM6Qy4d_BwbEmpUILTzxVmbFSZlc4wsHsvLW8hefuBWoOOTeLN4CvcZ6H5_dzVpgJ4L71NtRjWobqIKsKXKY79fodio3L8ykqd6ujXPvvLVIK5quypiElarU6Zz2csT0LTp9oYPpS7ACs-BK296bOzwgS-Bez/w300-h320/IMG_5907.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXyURe3nDEC7yh2TyBAeSPoqI-k1Y3FlJkHJ1gK9wFMPtRK6nsO7l7fahmBNu1SSbiH2rSQbzgx_BMU5fshS9dOrx346EmufZqwqHZNxKq_IKU69tvpHcEzDzG3cOWiC0E5fMtbLNH9XEVr9K1DNX-qZn4WSSQnr3xcsDvW3ykPREeaMGoVq0q/s4032/IMG_5872.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXyURe3nDEC7yh2TyBAeSPoqI-k1Y3FlJkHJ1gK9wFMPtRK6nsO7l7fahmBNu1SSbiH2rSQbzgx_BMU5fshS9dOrx346EmufZqwqHZNxKq_IKU69tvpHcEzDzG3cOWiC0E5fMtbLNH9XEVr9K1DNX-qZn4WSSQnr3xcsDvW3ykPREeaMGoVq0q/w400-h300/IMG_5872.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We boarded at the stable house and we’re soon on our way. We passed many churches, homes of interest, the Market and learned about the local history. Thanks Teddy for all your clipity clop and a great ride. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYUdlGvya9hkOFT2dT68cApn-eQgCagaw42C-e_PWdIotA36J-zAL0Tsm7lqQoxjXGYDG4w6TQnKEujjUedyjclqJTyDfKv5gxMLnTtbKWvwW6RCkXT3jQD-u9jKqjE2WeuayqEJGeY_1JQhS1dOgtQDXdwgknZCL4zUXVkfSomRs6fnVbn58P/s1503/IMG_5900.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1503" data-original-width="750" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYUdlGvya9hkOFT2dT68cApn-eQgCagaw42C-e_PWdIotA36J-zAL0Tsm7lqQoxjXGYDG4w6TQnKEujjUedyjclqJTyDfKv5gxMLnTtbKWvwW6RCkXT3jQD-u9jKqjE2WeuayqEJGeY_1JQhS1dOgtQDXdwgknZCL4zUXVkfSomRs6fnVbn58P/w200-h400/IMG_5900.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqhKHjt8UfVEb4_GpTo0fHb-8ey8zahZJj6EkzN_ZgYoaaFhMfvHZpF1ynLjn2whGdHgBEpwFV6Nxg6AX-AohvQh0wP6MFGIzrUQni3z37gQgs36rbQup9xZk0OhTerBuR5x-3vEc1s2Bw2Os3sj3n3edmGUnRWhBJ6x7ZM7RVK9vPuIGA9A_G/s550/IMG_5909.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="366" data-original-width="550" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqhKHjt8UfVEb4_GpTo0fHb-8ey8zahZJj6EkzN_ZgYoaaFhMfvHZpF1ynLjn2whGdHgBEpwFV6Nxg6AX-AohvQh0wP6MFGIzrUQni3z37gQgs36rbQup9xZk0OhTerBuR5x-3vEc1s2Bw2Os3sj3n3edmGUnRWhBJ6x7ZM7RVK9vPuIGA9A_G/w400-h266/IMG_5909.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span>St. Michael’s Anglican Church, completed in 1761, is the oldest church building in Charleston. Several historic figures have worshiped in the church including George Washington and Robert E. Lee. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIMCQhIreXYE6-sf4OxHFzfT02Ti0udvdFWhXYFE01ImPdDcD4UaeKQzg_qZBWxyQiR7yQsnrg0J00gqOpfPKaV6clpKyIFaFVThOard6Ejv_JNCQEXA-La6iCfmI_VTD9uAPNq8IcYpG5mhP6pv1hHv8FQ4GUddugqvZ5Mxf9fJ2qkUd_ayHp/s1308/IMG_5901.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1308" data-original-width="750" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIMCQhIreXYE6-sf4OxHFzfT02Ti0udvdFWhXYFE01ImPdDcD4UaeKQzg_qZBWxyQiR7yQsnrg0J00gqOpfPKaV6clpKyIFaFVThOard6Ejv_JNCQEXA-La6iCfmI_VTD9uAPNq8IcYpG5mhP6pv1hHv8FQ4GUddugqvZ5Mxf9fJ2qkUd_ayHp/w229-h400/IMG_5901.jpeg" width="229" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdqAzh_4-9IXz8zYW7BWumsslAphcvEbHekYwM1ntYyq1bO6skHNxbxUQtbjEA7azie5doDoqbJR4A1hKqnISlfP1Y1QnWnBYPIi4Byt0np8SflcsNMHANPx8OhDd5qCgaP2zt5tRrnIaiQkkqNwisuppkEooQW_KaXXl3ZahPcPCSVqpVEqIG/s550/IMG_5910.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="366" data-original-width="550" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdqAzh_4-9IXz8zYW7BWumsslAphcvEbHekYwM1ntYyq1bO6skHNxbxUQtbjEA7azie5doDoqbJR4A1hKqnISlfP1Y1QnWnBYPIi4Byt0np8SflcsNMHANPx8OhDd5qCgaP2zt5tRrnIaiQkkqNwisuppkEooQW_KaXXl3ZahPcPCSVqpVEqIG/w400-h266/IMG_5910.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span>St. Philip's Episcopal Church, constructed from 1835 to 1838, is one of Charleston’s most photographed churches. The church’s graveyard is home to many prominent people, including colonial governors, authors, and former Vice President of the United States. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPL6g25lf2v8uV19w6RO1n_o6EZscy_ApkPeKMKm1vRol5WBeh2nJn0YSOBNBIeDEQcCAJc6P_IfRSUYrLln7WTixZ8q9BRLCkmkcNvAhvCWa1aYavb8LtE_PX5hcmfaPehHzoRbQuotO-iJROlCHaaNYBCFbEXYS_EYu8_Pi1RZtcdb7uI-kv/s1221/IMG_5904.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1221" data-original-width="674" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPL6g25lf2v8uV19w6RO1n_o6EZscy_ApkPeKMKm1vRol5WBeh2nJn0YSOBNBIeDEQcCAJc6P_IfRSUYrLln7WTixZ8q9BRLCkmkcNvAhvCWa1aYavb8LtE_PX5hcmfaPehHzoRbQuotO-iJROlCHaaNYBCFbEXYS_EYu8_Pi1RZtcdb7uI-kv/w221-h400/IMG_5904.jpeg" width="221" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAaGM_uc6POUnnJnfQoXPsPBio4AHx9F3Ew5Qs1OzmoVeNdXv-fTlYXqLpOLBzxpZBnui0D4Ku1nTQL3cx0BkCj_fk5gbZc_T4GOa-TGlfI3Z2KEp__q-98mFucTWu6ilPq0VX97EdJfB0re-_k5Uwk5V5yOslYB_YFRIoEBPvLIIQhMYj8HnK/s550/IMG_5908.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="366" data-original-width="550" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAaGM_uc6POUnnJnfQoXPsPBio4AHx9F3Ew5Qs1OzmoVeNdXv-fTlYXqLpOLBzxpZBnui0D4Ku1nTQL3cx0BkCj_fk5gbZc_T4GOa-TGlfI3Z2KEp__q-98mFucTWu6ilPq0VX97EdJfB0re-_k5Uwk5V5yOslYB_YFRIoEBPvLIIQhMYj8HnK/s320/IMG_5908.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; text-align: start; text-size-adjust: 100%;">Construction on the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist started in 1890 and was completed in 2010 with the addition of the steeple and bells. The church, which opened its doors in 1907, is built on the foundation of the original 1854 cathedral destroyed by fire. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWtKi7qbA0-GZBiJ8aQlz6tiqKXM4n0tPMNT-JNT09CPepAyqDULuSJQ-3tA3K3oagVsqIdMJZIkFYc0WgVMEtM-wvDQ8DF9Prs5l3-lRFUfdUIFZRC8Fc-Uy76IZ8dTQ9iMhB4Wm9qPLNdq5EQ_miYtmmvCGr9XLmTHOAIKc3epUjSaPMcYG5/s976/IMG_5903.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="670" data-original-width="976" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWtKi7qbA0-GZBiJ8aQlz6tiqKXM4n0tPMNT-JNT09CPepAyqDULuSJQ-3tA3K3oagVsqIdMJZIkFYc0WgVMEtM-wvDQ8DF9Prs5l3-lRFUfdUIFZRC8Fc-Uy76IZ8dTQ9iMhB4Wm9qPLNdq5EQ_miYtmmvCGr9XLmTHOAIKc3epUjSaPMcYG5/w400-h275/IMG_5903.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj55_7qELc7HSlhqOfl6_bNj7wOejIuu7yvRHBaAb0Ntq85OR4dZzQN1h9SIaOpJK32G4R2ta5z074RSpoKM9r3LCDkyx70PZg8jluloSMueP3qryBZfyWUlnNWWZQPmF4Totd999dsyB0ZovXn9b6E_nyQOI71YEaXJ5NdrDNtXB9jdizRuJmD/s1024/IMG_5911.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj55_7qELc7HSlhqOfl6_bNj7wOejIuu7yvRHBaAb0Ntq85OR4dZzQN1h9SIaOpJK32G4R2ta5z074RSpoKM9r3LCDkyx70PZg8jluloSMueP3qryBZfyWUlnNWWZQPmF4Totd999dsyB0ZovXn9b6E_nyQOI71YEaXJ5NdrDNtXB9jdizRuJmD/w400-h300/IMG_5911.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%;">The current Circular Congregational Church is the third structure on the site. The church was organized in 1681 by English Congregationalists, Scots Presbyterians and French Huguenots who were seeking religious freedom. The first church erected on the site was known as the White Meeting House, for which Meeting Street was named. The church’s congregation was growing quickly, so the original church was replaced by a larger circular structure in 1806. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%;">The second church was severely damaged by the Great Charleston Fire of 1861 and then leveled by the 1886 Charleston earthquake. Services were held in the much smaller parish house until a new church could be built. The current Romanesque church, completed circa 1892, was constructed using bricks from the previous structure. The church's graveyard is the city's oldest burial ground, with one monument remaining from 1695.</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkMd63q570wKX1kLM0-uYkuS_cDmv44qG6ntPsbzs78Vbhnd67SxCl2i2e_ijHbc2SDiSJSOXpXRIJ_hy__Q8taBrVTC5ogWV84g3VwoF0Ma884oCvfS8ZD6ZEpOM_FxD2HTNYEY4vmLYLBzyj5oCaUDtu-39FyOdVoPHjGyfhwJDbJcPFpAun/s884/IMG_5905.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="884" data-original-width="750" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkMd63q570wKX1kLM0-uYkuS_cDmv44qG6ntPsbzs78Vbhnd67SxCl2i2e_ijHbc2SDiSJSOXpXRIJ_hy__Q8taBrVTC5ogWV84g3VwoF0Ma884oCvfS8ZD6ZEpOM_FxD2HTNYEY4vmLYLBzyj5oCaUDtu-39FyOdVoPHjGyfhwJDbJcPFpAun/w339-h400/IMG_5905.jpeg" width="339" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Charleston Market</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: letter-spacing:; text-size-adjust: 100%;">In 1788, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney ceded the land to the City of Charleston for the express use as a public market, and he stipulated that the land must remain in use as a market for perpetuity.</p>To fulfill this requirement, the low buildings—sheds—that stretch from Market Hall to the waterfront were built between 1804 and the 1830s. These sheds originally housed meat, vegetable, and fish vendors; each booth rented for $1.00 per day, or $2.00 if the booth had a slab of marble used to keep the meat or fish cold. </div></span></div><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: center; text-size-adjust: 100%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQIlDUyIjj_5n5-o9rbhYh81WVIX3BwpDdU-XyKyiPYtay4fdbPQ0gL9pSaZfDVXuL_FJi9p3N_7bSKiyl5SrZrqRDLymnKWwiatE6Zgr0CH_Uu2ToTnf7W49MpGD73ht4zlTBez7jMSCIWFYfIFGWkCydisqksz9gt9ryeGLsYiCy_oIfUlMO/s4032/IMG_5871.jpeg" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-size-adjust: none; letter-spacing: normal; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-size-adjust: none;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQIlDUyIjj_5n5-o9rbhYh81WVIX3BwpDdU-XyKyiPYtay4fdbPQ0gL9pSaZfDVXuL_FJi9p3N_7bSKiyl5SrZrqRDLymnKWwiatE6Zgr0CH_Uu2ToTnf7W49MpGD73ht4zlTBez7jMSCIWFYfIFGWkCydisqksz9gt9ryeGLsYiCy_oIfUlMO/w400-h300/IMG_5871.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0SjbNFHWLQaAahAJDEWS09nK4rIlJnodr7DKTgyHQb4UgfcjDkisOIsXIjo5cVo8jgJty4UrW_PIfTawFUYX54f36w20-OsatCuls5a3qqnXV-W-Dtk1wzrFgogogIxEdYZ6vqtvymS6X_fcaPDQIAzNOUP9CpublVuhi9BdN5PqF5IbXSwIz/s4032/IMG_5870.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0SjbNFHWLQaAahAJDEWS09nK4rIlJnodr7DKTgyHQb4UgfcjDkisOIsXIjo5cVo8jgJty4UrW_PIfTawFUYX54f36w20-OsatCuls5a3qqnXV-W-Dtk1wzrFgogogIxEdYZ6vqtvymS6X_fcaPDQIAzNOUP9CpublVuhi9BdN5PqF5IbXSwIz/w300-h400/IMG_5870.jpeg" width="300" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Once we walked the Market from end to end we decided on the Charleston Aquarium for our next stop. We had valet parking so the car was brought to the hotel entrance and from there we plotted our course. </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQ4EBODCbMtC7swHh4VBmlKjqlcLCC0ETZ6j7wx_V_SR_G0voBF48aABcK0Xm1GUz_MAq_lN6li9uqUl355wmBUPz3-_YDWC4hqg70p6oHJAU-dd7rt_WF1WuVjd58bFlGrwkrJV1VcKQqQkM5tWPgxkvYQFVI3yBQrS4R62NJMZWAOCr_Fum/s4032/IMG_5883.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQ4EBODCbMtC7swHh4VBmlKjqlcLCC0ETZ6j7wx_V_SR_G0voBF48aABcK0Xm1GUz_MAq_lN6li9uqUl355wmBUPz3-_YDWC4hqg70p6oHJAU-dd7rt_WF1WuVjd58bFlGrwkrJV1VcKQqQkM5tWPgxkvYQFVI3yBQrS4R62NJMZWAOCr_Fum/w400-h300/IMG_5883.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUIkFws0Fx_vdlVWZgGaEj1qn9PDqCDl2VWNeZMNcVnaSFL6o-SljIa-HdwvVb3-WpV1O2v8i2Y7KFP-AtWOZdiWgO7U_feyMaEZS-CJvvc_MK6cJ1shkVaCFOBAu-Ga70ySjDA7tRksa-TWjj9RZI8XQkYQoxX-J1qevQJvQ77CoyrHtR2yFI/s320/IMG_5896.jpeg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Mary and I always enjoy aquariums and the local zoo. We enjoyed reading about all the exhibits and seeing some of the other critters close up. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioYY9SCFUMo3ejwckVhqOiE3jz23ISeVpa1Uj8yjGTnUQjuT7sqpO77J_RW-94ZQtZ1kaSVp6zVdxzCnFioJloorg7CSWaEKxWBxItcjJvfcpvuPl9Z1aSlFBn4o217F1SN86WyolFMWtp0GQHn841oZ4rkTq6D1hNwGu8a_qp2mIPYQLGi_mB/s1542/IMG_5882.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="825" data-original-width="1542" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioYY9SCFUMo3ejwckVhqOiE3jz23ISeVpa1Uj8yjGTnUQjuT7sqpO77J_RW-94ZQtZ1kaSVp6zVdxzCnFioJloorg7CSWaEKxWBxItcjJvfcpvuPl9Z1aSlFBn4o217F1SN86WyolFMWtp0GQHn841oZ4rkTq6D1hNwGu8a_qp2mIPYQLGi_mB/w400-h214/IMG_5882.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><span>As we walked out of the Aquarium we had a clear view of the USS Yorktown across the Cooper River at Patriots Point. On the way to our rental SUV we planned for an early dinner but first a quick picture shoot only at patriots point. </span>I had walked plenty today and I didn’t feel like doing all the stairs to tour the Yorktown, maybe tomorrow.</span></div>
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I had a fried flounder with red rice, Mary had cod with red rice and green beans. This was a first for me eating a whole fish that was fried with bone in. I learned quickly that you can’t saw into it or cut pieces off, instead, use your fork like a snow shovel and each side (squares) fall away from the bones. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM6b9_r7VYPRvDqtpIladGAsmlw5ocH9OeQQq2IqkJ3HhIaP5kNmd7m_HM6CGRlpEziCEguISOzfkLh9qg7iJz3pv3qY8ij52a6K_h-no0p5nNdo6d0XjV2MDKWaXGqidP64MMKtJQfvoMo1fO_LuvXMH9ibDbqMbexkzGSDVRjX9Tuw4iQP2E/s900/chs%20fleet%20fish.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="900" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM6b9_r7VYPRvDqtpIladGAsmlw5ocH9OeQQq2IqkJ3HhIaP5kNmd7m_HM6CGRlpEziCEguISOzfkLh9qg7iJz3pv3qY8ij52a6K_h-no0p5nNdo6d0XjV2MDKWaXGqidP64MMKtJQfvoMo1fO_LuvXMH9ibDbqMbexkzGSDVRjX9Tuw4iQP2E/w400-h266/chs%20fleet%20fish.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBJFTLgPJrJRGw10kuQ6WZSwtQsxRTtJ5NoGO5qHUQr5i9d9f1vu3oAwOLBRQUl-l4VvMHc0UDChNBkTPZQz01n7E6wp02PrJWry9wOKUs15DQAHzIsXZXO5sHwdPvspOG4WPWN6JDacSQ3isvD4yM0PtR2_ClwMkgkbmE7KH8JNt-GY3DJHYm/s739/chs%20fleet%20marys.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="739" data-original-width="667" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBJFTLgPJrJRGw10kuQ6WZSwtQsxRTtJ5NoGO5qHUQr5i9d9f1vu3oAwOLBRQUl-l4VvMHc0UDChNBkTPZQz01n7E6wp02PrJWry9wOKUs15DQAHzIsXZXO5sHwdPvspOG4WPWN6JDacSQ3isvD4yM0PtR2_ClwMkgkbmE7KH8JNt-GY3DJHYm/w361-h400/chs%20fleet%20marys.jpg" width="361" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Dinner was excellent and so was the service. We each ordered key lime pie to go for the hotel room later this evening. We’re both beat and my hips are a bit sore from all the walking. Time to call it a day and head in for some down time. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh6xEIQFkcU9nO2JNDBxbB-WzsRZVKlcfa5tBK4wMX8BMg5kH5IfHIuSO7mI0w9rWvwjycaS45BLA6Bc4xMNTIX2qDfmFlHinisw2Boy9miQ2HtUCzaCeKXnlTRlUxh9YCrDHSBl8otMUGaGLE6T7UltRuWOO48_PynqY-CpQChEbxskJjNKUG/s977/IMG_5916.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="977" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh6xEIQFkcU9nO2JNDBxbB-WzsRZVKlcfa5tBK4wMX8BMg5kH5IfHIuSO7mI0w9rWvwjycaS45BLA6Bc4xMNTIX2qDfmFlHinisw2Boy9miQ2HtUCzaCeKXnlTRlUxh9YCrDHSBl8otMUGaGLE6T7UltRuWOO48_PynqY-CpQChEbxskJjNKUG/s320/IMG_5916.jpeg" width="246" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">We did get a few pictures and video of Lucy playing with the other dogs at the new to her boarding facility. She seems to be having fun exploring and making new friends. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Wednesday 9.20</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">What the heck! It’s 4:05am and the garbage truck is banging around dumpsters complete with a back up alarm beeper. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Yes, that was our wake up call. Thankfully we both fell back to sleep and managed to sleep in until 7:45. Mary asked me, was that a garbage truck this morning? Yes babe, it was really a truck at 4am. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqQoXpbOVxWL1II2BZD471ndkFK3qCzX6xOpxJBqMKuOfiG7uM73orqtAa_z5MwjmTmHc1Zu2nQ2nLh7rETsChhcbY0iqQAkJ71Z7WTiZU7-Fki9uGl1_a6g9nuGpPZ7Fn_Pk-TTDfPYonO9J2i04uxqFpngjD22Pux1aXl7p5pMJIzaLUMazM/s2244/IMG_5917.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2225" data-original-width="2244" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqQoXpbOVxWL1II2BZD471ndkFK3qCzX6xOpxJBqMKuOfiG7uM73orqtAa_z5MwjmTmHc1Zu2nQ2nLh7rETsChhcbY0iqQAkJ71Z7WTiZU7-Fki9uGl1_a6g9nuGpPZ7Fn_Pk-TTDfPYonO9J2i04uxqFpngjD22Pux1aXl7p5pMJIzaLUMazM/w400-h396/IMG_5917.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">We are up and out the door for a quick breakfast at Toast. I decided to have bacon and cheese on one of the gigantic biscuits with a side of grits. Mary somehow ordered all sides; eggs, grits, fruit, and rye toast. The sides came out in large bowls, my brides expression was priceless, a win for me since she shared the fruit. </span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7UrlmznQpMueqOZngGQJdKgKpdu11nZN41JdudPNvHthHX3nfjNo-pum6QgzpvsguleegWiu2Lje1ph8PBvVkvTj6UcFRATreXlPKZCuOLUFoh80cU_JhUL3hdkdrMy1bzOjy09ANcc7Qr9BP2CFzrDGQs0XC7zt0mE2sn32GHdnGocBW9Uri/s1961/IMG_5918.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1961" data-original-width="1291" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7UrlmznQpMueqOZngGQJdKgKpdu11nZN41JdudPNvHthHX3nfjNo-pum6QgzpvsguleegWiu2Lje1ph8PBvVkvTj6UcFRATreXlPKZCuOLUFoh80cU_JhUL3hdkdrMy1bzOjy09ANcc7Qr9BP2CFzrDGQs0XC7zt0mE2sn32GHdnGocBW9Uri/w264-h400/IMG_5918.jpeg" width="264" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I am sore from all the walking yesterday so we decided to drive to different shops starting with antiques. Most of the shops in the historic district are very ‘proud’ of their items. We did check out a Polish pottery shop, there was many beautiful pieces on display. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAcLwMNCmogoKNNEI3I9p6GplKKXoZx9QcrIwqzunxrPbiWXrNbIbe-CCXY-MdwWaHFVT1yal638g1_ApoDtudabOsJOujT_IsELNxbg70_W1wB4xUB1XdWykR_Sg9x0k8EfjN6vba7zaibI02fqgrMoYdTpw9bdSKTk8qpANWYOMX40XAPqCD/s1223/IMG_5920.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1223" data-original-width="750" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAcLwMNCmogoKNNEI3I9p6GplKKXoZx9QcrIwqzunxrPbiWXrNbIbe-CCXY-MdwWaHFVT1yal638g1_ApoDtudabOsJOujT_IsELNxbg70_W1wB4xUB1XdWykR_Sg9x0k8EfjN6vba7zaibI02fqgrMoYdTpw9bdSKTk8qpANWYOMX40XAPqCD/w245-h400/IMG_5920.jpeg" width="245" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">We tried to find a few of the sweets shops but could not find parking. The two we wanted to visit most were just a short walk adjacent to the market shops across the street from our hotel. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR5OOTUjJTXlmSKO8jyr3thFHCjAs3tjKAafusEWO3tUd4O5V8yL0AkEPpvyhe_d3VK3Wy_tu9LlHlF6_saojpO6BL_L4G8Z0WHaBz5oBbarhhXnOzRf4vKeitGmrxsP_Sl7plWIIN9-6PTVKWv9tXf-zLgH1C67zd9RbHPi09DNuKAlWVvp-G/s1455/IMG_5919.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="569" data-original-width="1455" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR5OOTUjJTXlmSKO8jyr3thFHCjAs3tjKAafusEWO3tUd4O5V8yL0AkEPpvyhe_d3VK3Wy_tu9LlHlF6_saojpO6BL_L4G8Z0WHaBz5oBbarhhXnOzRf4vKeitGmrxsP_Sl7plWIIN9-6PTVKWv9tXf-zLgH1C67zd9RbHPi09DNuKAlWVvp-G/w400-h156/IMG_5919.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I handed over the keys for valet parking and headed up to the room, Mary went to check out a few shops in the market. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: courier;">I should add here while driving near the college some students wander along texting, you have to be very cautious. </span><span style="font-family: courier;">What was worse as we drove along the market shops I came up to a stop sign and there stood a middle aged man, face buried in his phone, right in the middle of the road. I know the Mercedes SUV is quiet but I had to beep the horn after sitting there to get this guys attention. Oh how I wish I was in my ML320 with my train horns. The dumbing down of America is a scary thing.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">We hung out at the hotel until dinner. It was just a short walk to Hymans Seafood but much of the menu was fried, so we passed. Instead, we went back to the first nights selection and enjoyed our meals. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><b>Thursday 9.21</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Rise and shine, I get to fly today. We were up early and packed, only needing to check out and put fuel in the rental. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguz_ki2kcTsY8AbYrL8G1HW8SGDTj8iQpVlbp6gKYbHPurIPII9TtWwbFCFYsfWQi5KQdVOag_8yuQUN17iUPGwG58k0fObP-LoCUeW2uQIbjr6mCzkZANavCtYHQnVOzcHqBInPu3mpgK1VVdxVo2KNPLUmcfdkiMK2EA3blKGk6902V8jRPn/s1280/IMG_5915.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguz_ki2kcTsY8AbYrL8G1HW8SGDTj8iQpVlbp6gKYbHPurIPII9TtWwbFCFYsfWQi5KQdVOag_8yuQUN17iUPGwG58k0fObP-LoCUeW2uQIbjr6mCzkZANavCtYHQnVOzcHqBInPu3mpgK1VVdxVo2KNPLUmcfdkiMK2EA3blKGk6902V8jRPn/w400-h400/IMG_5915.gif" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">The TAF is calling for morning showers in the vicinity until 11am. The MOS weather shows rain ending by 8am, we shall see. My route home will be pretty much the reverse of the flight south. The rain ended by eight and it was a dry drive to the airport.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtLoTAj3NLy2XVXFXXpHK3V7ZU1m9ZKvAEYTDqOejNX7XoaOaCTu_cnwdhQWjzOuwHj2Y6o5lQNqxWIEsjz1RQU0lL4Efnx0uSXcxqDKH88l4JYQhtQPe35PRTWI4kgO6bLGIV60lsn1dbP10w-fhLQJ83_0HVTsw3FOsTz0N4ouuzkQt5xk0u/s911/IMG_5922.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="911" data-original-width="645" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtLoTAj3NLy2XVXFXXpHK3V7ZU1m9ZKvAEYTDqOejNX7XoaOaCTu_cnwdhQWjzOuwHj2Y6o5lQNqxWIEsjz1RQU0lL4Efnx0uSXcxqDKH88l4JYQhtQPe35PRTWI4kgO6bLGIV60lsn1dbP10w-fhLQJ83_0HVTsw3FOsTz0N4ouuzkQt5xk0u/w284-h400/IMG_5922.jpeg" width="284" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><span>I decided to depart VFR and pick up my clearance in the air if I needed it. I did amend my route prior to departure on Foreflight, eliminating the fix CUBBY and instead going direct CRE to avoid the Charleston Class Charlie.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_nQRcBkUI8PFKr12w3fhvWLL9Twhxh5zyAfel3h88jCyVPL9pxJYJxRibG3VTIq_YTVzpp6KYsN5qk2C52_URaXNdDaDsCmUlWL5QjotBD_igiJdvU_ux5Yfy-_9JGg3COPK8UHUGrDM-qyU0z7MuPT14Qj2wJeYbmqzoiRwaUSsEm0MnsUS5/s960/CHS%20%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_nQRcBkUI8PFKr12w3fhvWLL9Twhxh5zyAfel3h88jCyVPL9pxJYJxRibG3VTIq_YTVzpp6KYsN5qk2C52_URaXNdDaDsCmUlWL5QjotBD_igiJdvU_ux5Yfy-_9JGg3COPK8UHUGrDM-qyU0z7MuPT14Qj2wJeYbmqzoiRwaUSsEm0MnsUS5/w400-h300/CHS%20%201.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span>I could hear the radio chatter and Myrtle Beach was IFR so when I was handed off from Charleston to Myrtle I opened up my flight plan, or so I thought. The controller cleared me to my filed altitude of five thousand but I had said 5.5 when she asked. When I replied to her instructions I said maintain five thousand and she did not correct me. When I watched the video I heard myself ask for 5.5, </span></span><span style="font-family: courier;">When I was handed off to Wilmington approach they asked if I was VFR or IFR. I responded IFR but he had me in the system as VFR. With that swap of info I was once again cleared as filed maintain five thousand. I have to say that was a first for me. My take-away is that I was not clear enough in my communications and the controller was very busy.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLothq5xgwHWtthyu6cq-lMjVLrqtcPnnsMy4XUuWTWl4zOZ3MzRKL3-IfEzwc4iNHgQbuyuL8vhetWk7Yw7CjU0dNJ-x8qTgHNWcT3V8IUbJxzpP7elYKcm456QusHnyOYHjvu231xxc8IcXS9HhbdBJJRfj4iSC5M5t6xjhCMFCN60aIS8Iw/s960/CHS%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLothq5xgwHWtthyu6cq-lMjVLrqtcPnnsMy4XUuWTWl4zOZ3MzRKL3-IfEzwc4iNHgQbuyuL8vhetWk7Yw7CjU0dNJ-x8qTgHNWcT3V8IUbJxzpP7elYKcm456QusHnyOYHjvu231xxc8IcXS9HhbdBJJRfj4iSC5M5t6xjhCMFCN60aIS8Iw/w400-h300/CHS%203.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><span>I was watching the clouds build ahead of me and the ADS-B was painting ugliness too. I requested direct KOOKE to skirt around the west side of all the red cell activity. The plan worked for the most part, plenty of IMC with light rain and a very smooth ride.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdrO9umyrcUMY0KXhZKHhlsjpyuibmu6lxDOWmVN4pgTmNPUvBewrx7zUn-IDxG4yCoItuhQ0RnuhbwjUIcXMKW6o9o3nbfJCsGqLFelHn2ae8TPlvHKwCrnKZCLI1KGHwK_-hr7_AlA3nHT3mq65VHWSGGfTx6HcE39w3no4OS-w__wgIyQnU/s960/CHS%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdrO9umyrcUMY0KXhZKHhlsjpyuibmu6lxDOWmVN4pgTmNPUvBewrx7zUn-IDxG4yCoItuhQ0RnuhbwjUIcXMKW6o9o3nbfJCsGqLFelHn2ae8TPlvHKwCrnKZCLI1KGHwK_-hr7_AlA3nHT3mq65VHWSGGfTx6HcE39w3no4OS-w__wgIyQnU/w400-h300/CHS%202.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I logged .7 IMC, finally breaking out into VFR as we approached the CVI VOR. It felt good to relax a bit, at least until we crossed the Chesapeake Bay. Hovering over the CCV Cape Charles VOR was a line of building clouds. I asked to deviate east to do an end around and it worked. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggM7DDOVLpDDXWfYPFMMZLqzLvoLeuq2uoVq3qoAsi6fb-k0G8AL-6D9VuJRAx_8eO39ml1YjHRAqXHCibA-6TiLg2g-yHyDZKzswmZ1NGqsLe9ZnzgCuqHGq66TWoVsP0EfBaH7w5mwdma4OkYk8wzzuZ-CDCuDd7rpOWpZhX-Sa4poYWg6sV/s960/CHS%204.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggM7DDOVLpDDXWfYPFMMZLqzLvoLeuq2uoVq3qoAsi6fb-k0G8AL-6D9VuJRAx_8eO39ml1YjHRAqXHCibA-6TiLg2g-yHyDZKzswmZ1NGqsLe9ZnzgCuqHGq66TWoVsP0EfBaH7w5mwdma4OkYk8wzzuZ-CDCuDd7rpOWpZhX-Sa4poYWg6sV/w400-h300/CHS%204.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Eventually I was handed off to Patuxent approach for the ride north east up the Peninsula. Once I had the weather at Ocean City I canceled IFR and let down for home. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The AWOS winds changed three times in ten minutes. Winds were 080, 110, and finally 100. I ended up crossing midfield, entering the left down wind with a circle to land runway one-four. It’s good to be home! Time to pick up Lucy and then head to the house to see the boys. </div>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Just an added FYI</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHxeQVkAI-9dafNesEmV_xKl6a6N32Q-4ngEZLfW72-ZmwpMXKfYez_q4_pjhCACrc3GZcLpIRrg63JXzxmrL7cK8OzPhxLhAR8xgYSAjcjExDCJfd1ZLTmZLlsvV3-Mv44w7OGy5D0P2m9YqxGCQCpOymkUUf2MlpYFMnPYk7g99CxpYwDSeQ/s1280/IMG_5924.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHxeQVkAI-9dafNesEmV_xKl6a6N32Q-4ngEZLfW72-ZmwpMXKfYez_q4_pjhCACrc3GZcLpIRrg63JXzxmrL7cK8OzPhxLhAR8xgYSAjcjExDCJfd1ZLTmZLlsvV3-Mv44w7OGy5D0P2m9YqxGCQCpOymkUUf2MlpYFMnPYk7g99CxpYwDSeQ/w400-h400/IMG_5924.gif" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We were scheduled to fly to Myrtle Beach for a Thursday through Saturday stay on the beach at the Wyndham. I canceled that stop prior to leaving home on Monday. The tropical storm just forming made its way to the east coast for this weekend. Thankfully we are home to ride it out. </div></span></div>Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637264267903131611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19353992.post-71050737820148560852023-09-12T10:51:00.010-05:002023-09-14T07:30:05.517-05:00Garmin 480 - The Missed Approach<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/c62Iy5Z0Koo?si=9S8F5NT6hB2-eXrd" title="YouTube video player" width="580"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I spent some time <span style="text-align: center;">today working through approaches on the Garmin 480 sim. If not flying it’s good to keep the buttonology fresh. While looking through my How-To playlist I noticed I haven’t addressed a missed approach. </span><span style="text-align: center;">The process is straight forward once descending to the decision altitude and making the go missed choice. Cram, climb, clean, cool, communicate, and with the 480 it will cycle to the missed. </span></span></div>Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637264267903131611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19353992.post-49450274751024041752023-09-05T05:48:00.001-05:002023-09-05T05:48:51.850-05:00Audio and Gear Indicator Fixes<p style="text-align: center;"> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZC2K7_jJK2s?si=590l0vjTUwHvKFeo" title="YouTube video player" width="580"></iframe></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: ; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">My last flight video lost audio, somehow I unplugged the cable. I decided to make a connection that will not unplug, which worked perfect when I tested it.
I also had a left main gear indicator light go out on final after it had glowed bright green. I gave it the push test and it worked, besides I felt all three gear drop. When I powered up the plane this morning all three gear lights were bright green. I removed the bulb anyway and cleaned up the connection then reinstalled. All good to go.</span></span></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637264267903131611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19353992.post-64052007296603906632023-09-02T22:30:00.000-05:002023-09-03T07:57:35.482-05:00Chesapeake City for Lunch<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwxDRd35Y5F4nCfxFNLYKfyvmESYnHIsZ5oSf7lI01CNefx6GypEfQZnT1l80gly_XhrqiMbDi9HmRpbwwx2YQgRaOSMaXX3W4nGKMCsvkctsV60rGvQ3qvMTVT6pRUR9mrwyJsfYn7YV8Ia4pEKL2oxReOxfux5fd_68tN3qNLhnuWKiYqQ-T/s3024/IMG_5812.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwxDRd35Y5F4nCfxFNLYKfyvmESYnHIsZ5oSf7lI01CNefx6GypEfQZnT1l80gly_XhrqiMbDi9HmRpbwwx2YQgRaOSMaXX3W4nGKMCsvkctsV60rGvQ3qvMTVT6pRUR9mrwyJsfYn7YV8Ia4pEKL2oxReOxfux5fd_68tN3qNLhnuWKiYqQ-T/s320/IMG_5812.jpeg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Mary and I made a last minute decision this morning to fly north to Summit (KEVY). The plan was to borrow the courtesy car and make the short drive to the veterans memorial cemetery to visit Mary’s parents grave. We grabbed a small American flag from the garage, flowers from Food lion, and a fresh can of WD40 from the local hardware store. </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4msVnO7kfH_w3hlALPgJynIP51Z1K1EHxiKIwK89hGrMzB1qSEcZsm76bQU5y4mfpmCydG_JrJjLD1z24HTy-znFATk7u0Qb4x2-DipYKLQbwUe4gcvVeeI4iuQlDlzOxaA_pY13zQxFo1W7UiDpBc-Kf09OIWz1WHM-heduEWZaJlrHfRGim/w400-h400/IMG_5815.jpeg" width="400" /></span></div><div></div><div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I needed to preflight then sump since I took on fuel yesterday. Everything looked good to go and with that we climbed aboard and got the fan turning. Winds favored runway two and after completing my run up we launched. The ride north was cool at fifty-eight degrees with a few bumps along the way. I monitored Dover approach and made my calls for Summit as we approached. I lined up for three-five and greased one on. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large; text-align: left;">We secured the plane and once checked in asked about a courtesy car to make the short drive to the cemetery. The van was in the shop but since we were making such a short drive they offered a shop truck. Mary and I were very thankful and I handed over my info to get things rolling. As I stood at the counter Frank texted me that he would pick us up. I gave Frank a quick call to let him know we were headed to the veterans cemetery then we could meet for lunch, he immediately offered to pick us up and make a stop at veterans cemetery. What a generous offer, Mary and I accepted and we were very grateful. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Q34Ctyw9q2sQ9yT7lI7beHlYMzYukqw1qRiAHwX4J3XYx_WItoKcuMfkYkt7es2Jp52MrxKNAs4YkHeEu5LRBun91Oa5Ku2alN8i3VinNQf8RQQsY3ZYGhL8zKBUpRTq9rqZpkhT__GtftBfEnSBQMP5AbFHYRGe4BGn61pHdAWTXyc2Zit0/s1600/lemon%20palque.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Q34Ctyw9q2sQ9yT7lI7beHlYMzYukqw1qRiAHwX4J3XYx_WItoKcuMfkYkt7es2Jp52MrxKNAs4YkHeEu5LRBun91Oa5Ku2alN8i3VinNQf8RQQsY3ZYGhL8zKBUpRTq9rqZpkhT__GtftBfEnSBQMP5AbFHYRGe4BGn61pHdAWTXyc2Zit0/w400-h300/lemon%20palque.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">photo from previous visit</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Mary placed the flowers in the special container while I cleaned the bronze marker with the WD40, made it shine like new. I placed the flag and with that said a few prayers. Mary’s mom always made me dessert so I let her know her daughter has been doing an excellent job with dessert too. We all had a good laugh. Once we finished up we drove a short distance to Bev’s parents grave. There was a flag already there and flowers. I sprayed some WD40 and Frank gave it a good rub and shine. It felt good paying respect to both our family members. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEiRtMhyAAZA2l4Dkqa4HjGPA23-TMU-e-zwmBW0Si_WaHGdUaop8oFBFkgkLMdHPjao_GOkgjqlBz9R6uyzB3RPqFimttbcDmBDsOe8alJ6E04hbklUuc2HRheJER3VBzJohXnetCegUJCT_JqXdJcy6rUcXfeVQIEYkkeZXMD6ipXWVYh_aq/s550/IMG_5814.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="550" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEiRtMhyAAZA2l4Dkqa4HjGPA23-TMU-e-zwmBW0Si_WaHGdUaop8oFBFkgkLMdHPjao_GOkgjqlBz9R6uyzB3RPqFimttbcDmBDsOe8alJ6E04hbklUuc2HRheJER3VBzJohXnetCegUJCT_JqXdJcy6rUcXfeVQIEYkkeZXMD6ipXWVYh_aq/w400-h300/IMG_5814.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: courier;">Frank drove us to <a href="https://www.schaeferscanalhouse.com/" target="_blank"><b>Schaefers Canal House</b></a> for lunch. Frank and Mary </span><span style="font-family: courier;">had margaritas, Bev a Daiquiri, and the pilot a sweet tea. First things first, a toast to Jimmy Buffet since he passed Friday morning.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR2lT6hhtuHVpr6WNUPNFKRARnhZUw2yY6c41qbhuFFhMcoNb3WC06hr69HH0PepxoT4QaHefMojC0W-MtMuFGAIfT9-Kwwp00RVEgzNvsTxbFjC4e9ohQZVIfm3HOHwMp8kkhqtpIye7XygQjg3JqC83TwpvvO7v0IQzqLZ8EC2k1_AoO-Aog/s750/IMG_5818.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="562" data-original-width="750" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR2lT6hhtuHVpr6WNUPNFKRARnhZUw2yY6c41qbhuFFhMcoNb3WC06hr69HH0PepxoT4QaHefMojC0W-MtMuFGAIfT9-Kwwp00RVEgzNvsTxbFjC4e9ohQZVIfm3HOHwMp8kkhqtpIye7XygQjg3JqC83TwpvvO7v0IQzqLZ8EC2k1_AoO-Aog/w400-h300/IMG_5818.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: courier;">We ordered our lunch;</span><span style="font-family: courier;"> Mary had crab cake, Bev had shrimp tacos, Frank had fish tacos, and I had blackened chicken tacos. We all passed on dessert instead opting for hand dipped ice cream at a local favorite, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheRealMcCoyDairyCremeBbq/" target="_blank"><b>The Real McCoy</b></a>. The banana pudding ice cream was fantastic. Excellent banana flavor with a creamy taste and crumble mixed in. Mary had salted caramel truffle and loved it, actually as I type this she said damn, that was good. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">We were stuffed! Frank drove us back to Summit and we finally remembered to get a group shot. I did a walk around then we saddled up. The AWOS was not working but Wilmingtons weather was reporting winds variable, so we taxied for three-five. Thanks to Frank for all the airplane shots and the start up and take off video. We left the pattern on the down wind and pointed for home. The Dover and Rehoboth TFR’s were still inactive but their times updated to 7pm vs 7:30pm. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzZqk7dMR_Fn7IF-K9JiUUzHTTo0srXAvw_hGF5xGJCjaon4rdwXplk6v4qYXrQqKUNkEV9htdRjREPpW_dbJvgAJvHSax1dgDLYPUju6CBfES5G-rAPIZvxFQYwbKCYd7Qe2q2sc9w2LKjj3RuTSty5EObfRN01y71azcebr3kf8SGAEK5Uk8/s3024/IMG_5816.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzZqk7dMR_Fn7IF-K9JiUUzHTTo0srXAvw_hGF5xGJCjaon4rdwXplk6v4qYXrQqKUNkEV9htdRjREPpW_dbJvgAJvHSax1dgDLYPUju6CBfES5G-rAPIZvxFQYwbKCYd7Qe2q2sc9w2LKjj3RuTSty5EObfRN01y71azcebr3kf8SGAEK5Uk8/w400-h400/IMG_5816.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">The ride south was bumpy with two good jolts feeling like our seats had dropped out. After two margaritas Mary slept through most of the bumps. I eventually canceled flight following with Dover and tuned CTAF at Ocean City as we set up to land on runway one-four. I made a nice landing and taxied for the hangar. Too tired to clean up so I’ll be back tomorrow morning for cleaning and fuel. I am also going to secure the audio connections and correct the angle of the main camera.</span></p></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fWcBhiMlSMw?si=xKznR3vItUK26nd0" title="YouTube video player" width="580"></iframe></div>Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637264267903131611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19353992.post-74323558993993594092023-08-24T10:01:00.005-05:002023-08-25T06:18:14.576-05:00Showing the Commander<div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZeS50_7bWTj8ZuLuLpV-UujGU_srp0a5A2uNU0j7Zqp90TyUedqp9deU60t9beju4GONCU_gVSbQXkp5sGv2BQXZ2xX9wGqqLGmgcI2Hg1iRkDY7I2U23KuGDWp_0d7Wv3wdBF0-T5MXpuyv8tnzY3-BlRDE6MRUkqTclGiozbR3QmH9wKH7w/s960/show%203%20TC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="852" data-original-width="960" height="355" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZeS50_7bWTj8ZuLuLpV-UujGU_srp0a5A2uNU0j7Zqp90TyUedqp9deU60t9beju4GONCU_gVSbQXkp5sGv2BQXZ2xX9wGqqLGmgcI2Hg1iRkDY7I2U23KuGDWp_0d7Wv3wdBF0-T5MXpuyv8tnzY3-BlRDE6MRUkqTclGiozbR3QmH9wKH7w/w400-h355/show%203%20TC.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I have been swapping text messages with a pilot located in New Jersey who is interested in the Commander Aircraft. Lester currently owns a Mooney but is looking for a bit more comfort now flying in retirement. I should note he recently had a total hip replacement and by recent I mean in the last two months. I have to say he gets around really well and I'm sure him not waiting forever to have it done helped his recovery. Of course my "dislike" for hospitals and having to be at the point of unable to walk didn't help my muscle mass. I am who I am...and have paid the price for my hard headed ways.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis075HpNhmzmkyNRBhiEMk-t4A2cOIQZ4QCxS-cptQ2GQlIw3wUvga4PSFlQ6IKr4oFbfoNEiso-Ux9VZ1BvovizvfRDpXC8C0BO1LskQfonX-BbZfLPXP9f36-LKHt97oA33CZ24xo5VEvfuY4x9KfRzuW0pFwtbDEKDNHDlNhyHnP_7bxpxE/s729/8.23%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="607" data-original-width="729" height="333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis075HpNhmzmkyNRBhiEMk-t4A2cOIQZ4QCxS-cptQ2GQlIw3wUvga4PSFlQ6IKr4oFbfoNEiso-Ux9VZ1BvovizvfRDpXC8C0BO1LskQfonX-BbZfLPXP9f36-LKHt97oA33CZ24xo5VEvfuY4x9KfRzuW0pFwtbDEKDNHDlNhyHnP_7bxpxE/w400-h333/8.23%201.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Lester and his son Joseph met me at Hammonton NJ, N81. It was a smooth flight across the Delaware Bay at five thousand five hundred passing just west of the Atlantic City Class Charlie. I floated a bit on landing but held off a nice wheelie, although not as long as my landings of late.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7aqfWyyJ4i0?si=LfcoR0rV4yhWRTi6" title="YouTube video player" width="580"></iframe>
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">The three of us sat and enjoyed breakfast, talking airplanes and work history. Once we finished up Lester and I headed out to fly so he could test the fit and feel of the Commander 112A. I brought along a step stool that Mary and I use and it helped him climb aboard. My only complaint about the Commander is how high the step is to get in.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZpygHkDrWdKL1Y18JXWqhXN0-dEGcgG15D0TPdT9kwQz4a04bTpBrkHbWeS048IKYmGjiH51itWCXC4SP55qjpASeWizBezY82oClJzDZfunLDJERhei9GhKBne1navJOaRRDdqxKIVL6gW9BusTi9e38-ONC95ntHlWtAD26KzHkrgnYn7A9/s1235/show%20me%20and%20les.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1235" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZpygHkDrWdKL1Y18JXWqhXN0-dEGcgG15D0TPdT9kwQz4a04bTpBrkHbWeS048IKYmGjiH51itWCXC4SP55qjpASeWizBezY82oClJzDZfunLDJERhei9GhKBne1navJOaRRDdqxKIVL6gW9BusTi9e38-ONC95ntHlWtAD26KzHkrgnYn7A9/w400-h204/show%20me%20and%20les.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I taxied back out to runway three and completed my run-up then launched for a short flight. We left Hammonton and pointed towards Millville (KMIV) then to the practice area north west of Union lake. Les commented that the plane trimmed out nice, and handled very well. I said but the Mooney has a lot more snap to it, he agreed. We knocked out some steep turns and then made our way back to Hammonton. The mid-day heat was now starting to make for a bumpy ride.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/O3VCmop23lY?si=OZwKdRbjyBo4bG3A" title="YouTube video player" width="580"></iframe>
</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">Once I landed we sat and chatted a bit more then I headed for home. I knew once I had to put the plane away I was going to be soaked in sweat and tired. We have dinner plans tonight so a quick shower and some R&R before we have to leave should recharge me. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh43ekU2rEEXzkPRr9GEUo_JFfIl2Bz0RIHwD27O40fpNmMU4gTZV4nWn78NC8yVWvEHQl51pPNVwA9sbmbwUjUmVIhHM_fi3Evr_98h7YI86UKTHuQwMyzXAMymn0t4xls4X3oXlWDtYXbT4H-lN7Mav8MmbLITDTWqVdKWDWxxireZAYbilEi/s3024/8CE9CA44-121B-40C9-BA82-37B7892099B0.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh43ekU2rEEXzkPRr9GEUo_JFfIl2Bz0RIHwD27O40fpNmMU4gTZV4nWn78NC8yVWvEHQl51pPNVwA9sbmbwUjUmVIhHM_fi3Evr_98h7YI86UKTHuQwMyzXAMymn0t4xls4X3oXlWDtYXbT4H-lN7Mav8MmbLITDTWqVdKWDWxxireZAYbilEi/w400-h400/8CE9CA44-121B-40C9-BA82-37B7892099B0.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">The flight home was smooth cruising along at six thousand five hundred and 145 knots. Once midway across the Delaware Bay I made a slow and steady descent to fly just west of the local beaches. People were out worshiping the sun, it looked like ants at a picnic. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihzG1UMBMVAxDBR4lDTKTX61WTCv06WikeQR2lY7egnKB_DlVKxs2GtWtno0-PzW6SSHYT9_DLHsHFidq3wccke45inWlw64kfqz8KjtOJPvy7cYCbkAYJ1nMAgFeDczwYskkMpbmLikLMDqODdOP8kh-8rh7YFfbzH6Pn7y_oA1RUSO-B2Mgb/s960/8.23%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihzG1UMBMVAxDBR4lDTKTX61WTCv06WikeQR2lY7egnKB_DlVKxs2GtWtno0-PzW6SSHYT9_DLHsHFidq3wccke45inWlw64kfqz8KjtOJPvy7cYCbkAYJ1nMAgFeDczwYskkMpbmLikLMDqODdOP8kh-8rh7YFfbzH6Pn7y_oA1RUSO-B2Mgb/w400-h400/8.23%202.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">I let down for two thousand and swapped calls with an inbound King Air. This King Air is based at OXB and the pilot is a really nice guy. I advised I would point to the beach and re-enter on the forty-five for the left down wind runway one-four. As we passed on my extended down wind I turned base and advised number two for the field. The Waco that gives rides fell in line number three and everyone played nice, as it should be.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: large;">As I figured, it was hot and I was drenched after cleaning off the bugs and placing all the covers on. I'll come back tomorrow to clean the wind screen, I was cooked. Time to head home.</span></div>Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14637264267903131611noreply@blogger.com0