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Landed a while ago, just sitting down to the computer now. After leaving 3M0, we went over to BPK to fuel up, caught up with Teen Doc on final, did a few s-turns to give some space. By the time we took off for 1C5, Flippin was already reporting 'ltg dstnt all quarters' on the metar, so it was...

N-S runway, the west winds are a kicker. The airport used to have a small e-w runway too, but it was closed many years ago. Bummer we're not based at the airport about 5 miles away (where, by the way, our weather reporting comes from); two nice runways, e-w and n-s. Lucky dogs; I'd have been...

Wind direction starting to turn for the better. Hoping the gusts lighten up enough so the margaritas can make it out safely about 1300 local; 25 kt direct x-wind on takeoff is not enticing. Should be around 3, 3.5 hrs once we're up. Grant's back catching some extra sleep, I'm off to pack.

Need to watch for birds in the air as well. Coming back home today, making a landing at Lafayette, we were about 4 miles out. Heard someone closer in call a bird strike - they were quickly cleared to land.

Morning, everyone! Have attached a few pix of the Girl Scout Badge Day, so you can see where all those wonderful charts went.... The girls traveled in groups through 7 stations, learking about everything from the founder of the 99s (Amelia Earhart), to how planes fly, parts of a plane...

Interesting that I read this just as I come back from completing my first night solo flight. I agree with Aunt Peggy, Kate and Barb - maybe, but trust that instinct. That, and trust the backup granola bar in your flight bag - having options on the ground as well as in the air is a good...

Well, part of it was lunch, the other part was getting some flying time after not having had much opportunity to get out lately. Decided to turn it into a 'micro-vacation', head to someplace that was relatively warm. Felt good to get up in the air and go again.

Just settling back in from lunch at Lambert's. I deliberately had a light breakfast, and was all the better for it. The people were courteous, and the food was fantastic; comfort food heaven. Began the fest with some sweet tea, okra that somehow wouldn't stop appearing at our table :) , and gee...

Muncie doesn't look too good for Saturday, so Grant and I are planning on Cape Girardeau, MO instead. Heard good things about the FBO, and we should be able to get a ride to Lambert's, home of the 'throwed rolls'. Thinking of landing somewhere between 11:30 and noon, if anyone would like to...

This is wonderful, and very timely - thank you!

Thanks for the responses; looks like Prellwitz Air will be heading out on Saturday. Leslie

Same here.

Hey: if it's got BVI after it, I can be flexible in terms of which island I actually end up on :yes: Kaye, have a great time - and definitely put my name on one of those painkillers! Leslie

Just under 10 minutes flying right seat in a Pilatus PC-12; I think it had all of 160 hours on the tach. I pause a little longer now when I see one, dream a bit, then move on....

Good to hear that there's a new owner in the space - I'd be interested in how they're doing. Don't know where you are on dates, but I'd be interested in joining if you go next weekend, Saturday or Sunday (May 5/6). The following two weekends (Mother's Day and the fly-out to the Philly area)...

Guess her gig on the Weather Channel didn't work out...

Hi, all. Well, things are getting done here at work, but with the current stack of deadlines, I’m getting beat like a drum in the process. The beatings will likely continue until well into the evening, so I’m pretty certain that I won’t be able to make it to Rockford. :( But, I have to work so...

Congratulations Sheri!!

Sounds like a great flight - and night time too! Very cool... They'll warm to the idea. I remember when I got my private license. I tell Dad (retired Air Force), he says "congratulations." I say, 'So, Dad, care to go up for a flight?" "No." Gee, thanks for the confidence builder...:rolleyes...

Can't say the knox gelatin thing has worked for me, but I do still hear about it sometimes. Last time I used unflavored gelatin, it was to create some creative wrapping of a christmas gift. Suspended a gift coin for a music store inside two colors of jello (red & green, of course) in a jar...