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I flew to the eclipse today, my plan was both detailed and extremely flexible. That is flexible up to not going, zero reservations, weather dependent. From SE WI, the closest to the center, (assured good weather) was the IN/OH line, just East of Muncie, IN. I stopped at Starke, CO airport, about...

The son has a small graduation at the Coast Guard training center, Yorktown, VA. Since he invited me, I’m going, the event is Friday Morning. The best place nearby seems to be Williamsburg, VA. The weather looks good tomorrow, all set to go one day early. I don’t have to hurry back, but plan to...

My brother had a procedure at the Mayo Clinic about 2 weeks ago, new heart valve. I waited a few days, limited visitors early on. For my flight, the weather was great, a little headwind flying West. The FBO treated me very nice, Signature. Yes they have a few fees, I bought some fuel to...

I flew to Sawyer today. The plan is sister to a Mayo(MN) hospital visit tomorrow. While here I took a guy for a 1 hour flight, he’s been on the 2 year waiting list. I even had a 15 kt tailwind Flying North. Tomorrow morning Rochester, MN.

A few days ago I flew to NW Indiana to meet a guy. I parked at the Lansing, IL airport, nice runways, underutilized. The buildings are a little old, but there is a restaurant right on the field. We went there for a bite to eat. I usually give a few 100’ clearance on any Class B airspace, then...

Yes, it’s been to many years. Flying is the very best way to get there, better once it warms up. As I remember it’s about a 20 minute walk to town from the airport. Last time it was $10.50 to park for the day, likely higher now.

https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2021/8/19/22632421/washington-football-team-name-list-nfl The name ‘Commanders’ is in the top 3 finalist names for the team. That would be kinda cool.

I was Flying to CMX in the U.P. of MI 10 days ago or so. I stopped at Eagle River for the $4 gas, then continued on. I was near Land O Lakes, ballpark of 3000’ AGL. Just looking around I spotted a very traditional looking drone estimated 500’+ below me. I didn’t slow or turn to investigate, it...

Just back last eve before a modest snow coming. I had the idea for awhile to visit the ‘forgotten coast’, the plan was easy to implement. We had fine weather, a little cool. Since we didn’t leave until past 11, we overnighted in Auburn, AL on the way down. There’s the handful of special use...

Flew up with the son yesterday, day trip. The last 30 minutes there was a little weather, worked fine though. Had a stiff headwind most of the way, still there for the return anyway. We we parked about two hours. The temp was below 30, with a wind, I asked & they ‘plugged’ me in. I had to...

Just some preliminary planning, the Hangar 9 FBO gets great reviews. I have a few places bookmarked. The older(23 y/o) Son & I would be flying out to check a few things. I was planning a little R&R in the evening. Anyhow, I’ll give a trip report if it all comes to fruition. If anyone needs an...

My 1st time here, not to far West of Madison. The have a very convenient diner right at the airport, 4-5 other planes for the weekday breakfast outing. With water near the runway there were a fair number of avian hazards around. Anyway, a good spot to fly for a bite, check restaurant hours...

I normally evaluate any potential water crossing individually, don’t have a right or wrong answer about doing it. I’m more likely to go when solo, nice weather, ‘warmer’ water helps. The other day I had reason to go to Grand Haven, MI, 105 NM direct, alluring. I was checking some ship tracking...

Here we are in Raton, NM, for the overnight. I asked the guy at the airport where about is that NRA ranch, Whittington Center? He said it’s only just over two miles away, you can stay there if you want. It was an added treat to stay here, lots of mule deer hanging around, plenty of gun ranges...

Yes, thanks to the help of XM weather. I flew the plane from IN today, no issues. I think many areas could use some TLC. I'll start with a wash & wax, then move on towards more important stuff. I'll try a picture.