47N: impromptu Saturday

[beaky]

Normally the club flies on Sunday, but as of Friday night it was not looking good for that, so Mike, Patsy, Greg, Farzan and I decided to have a go at it yesterday, even though our two instructos were not available. I got in two non-loggable flights with Patsy in the back... second was just a ride, so I could let him fly the whole thing. I did OK- in fact, had Herb been there to sign me off, it would have been a perfect day for me to solo. Wind was light, high clouds.
Whatever- it was fun, and if I do solo before the end of this season, I'll just be starting over next spring anyway.

It was a while before I got back over to my car to get my camera (just had to after I missed a visiting TBM700- d'oh!)... here's Mike slipping over to land after dropping the rope.





Got over on the other side for a different angle... here's Greg bringing in the 2-33 after the last flight of the day.





Some cell phone snaps from my second ride; kinda nice to just play the passenger.




LOL- it wasn't quite freezing on the ground, but at 3000 I was glad I'd brought my neck warmer and "Elmer Fudd" hat...





A good look at the home 'drome.





A few arrivals and departures, shot from the south side of the runway...

[flyboy 28]

8-)

When's the last day of the season, normally? Or is it year-round?

[beaky]

8-)

When's the last day of the season, normally? Or is it year-round?

Until nobody feels like dealing with the cold (or snow), I guess.

[C]

I'm getting 404s for 3 of the photos...

Nice shots. Was there a slight crosswind, or is landing right main first compulsory?

[beaky]

I'm getting 404s for 3 of the photos...

Nice shots. Was there a slight crosswind, or is landing right main first compulsory?

That Commander is taking off, actually... not much wind but it was from the right. I see I'm not seeing those cellphone shots, either... hmmm...

There we go; case-error on the file extensions... d'oh.

[Roughrider]

Nice shots Sean, I almost didn't recognize you in that new hat. Thanks for taking us along. Mark

[C]

I'm getting 404s for 3 of the photos...

Nice shots. Was there a slight crosswind, or is landing right main first compulsory?

That Commander is taking off, actually... not much wind but it was from the right. I see I'm not seeing those cellphone shots, either... hmmm...

There we go; case-error on the file extensions... d'oh.

Ah yes - a slight lack of flap for a landing!

I can see the hat now too. Very nice, although I'd have had the ear flaps down!

[pepper_airborne]

nice shots! It indeed is quite cold up there in planes that have no heather!

[Flying Trucker]

Wonderful shots Sean....see you are having a wonderful time...

Is your club having a Christmas party or have they had it yet?

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

[beaky]

Wonderful shots Sean....see you are having a wonderful time...

Is your club having a Christmas party or have they had it yet?

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

Not that I know of, but that's not a bad idea!

[flyboy 28]

Wonderful shots Sean....see you are having a wonderful time...

Is your club having a Christmas party or have they had it yet?

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

Not that I know of, but that's not a bad idea!

I'll bring the nog.

[lunitic_8]

Great shots.

i was listening to music and your avatar went with the beat of it

[BigTruck]

Great shots.

i was listening to music and your avatar went with the beat of it

Was it Slayer?

[whitewolf]

Love that hat sean!!!

[Willit Run]

Great shots, Sean!!

Man, it had to be a little chilly up there!!

Love the hat!!  Did you go hunting for Wabbits afterwards?