Monday, September 10, 2012

Why We Fly? The VIEW

I swapped text messages with Mike B who asked if I was available for some safety pilot time this evening.  I had to head home to check on Mary and pick up my fight bag.  I quickly did the turn and burn heading south in traffic for Wilmington airport.  Mike had the Diamond DA40 ready, so we saddled up for a few hours of approaches with Atlantic City. 

Mike shot the ILS 31 into AC while I searched for traffic. The Diamonds glass panel traffic avoidance was a great reference for targets I could not make initial visual contact with.  Here are a few shots I took tonight taking advantage of the unbelievable clear night and forty plus mile visibility.

Enjoy the views, we sure did!!
Atlantic City NJ
Stanton Memorial Cswy (RT.52)
After a few approaches we were off to Millville then as the sun set we turned for home, Wilmington, KILG.

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5 comments:

  1. ChrisSeptember 11, 2012 6:55 PM

    Love that sunset, Gary! Looks like your weather was very comparable to ours, only I didn't get to see any of it while flying under the hood (ok, I peeked at the sunset once - I just couldn't resist)

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    1. GarySeptember 12, 2012 2:03 AM

      My instructor used to always say, gezzz your missing such a beautiful sky or sunset. Maybe that's why I dislike foggles so much.

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  2. Geoff NelsonSeptember 11, 2012 7:21 PM

    Awesome views. Atlantic City looks nothing like I thought. Cool though.

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  3. GarySeptember 12, 2012 2:07 AM

    Just some large casinos and plenty of surf! Great approach controllers and tower folks, very acomodating.

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  4. SteveSeptember 17, 2012 3:41 PM

    Wow, that's some crystal-clear air! The views have been great around here as well lately. Nothing like some fall evening flying.

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