Zenithguy wrote:
What exactly is Chief wearing? I'll be flying with about a 25 lb dog, and that looks different than the vest I put him in when kayaking.

He's got a Ruffwear Webmaster harness on, I attach a short leash to it and tie him into the rear seatbelts ... Keeps him in the back, gives him room to move but won't hurt his neck if he gets jerked around in turbulence. Helps for lifting him in and out of the plane too.

Av8r3400 wrote:I flew to my front yard…

Cool! I'd love to have enough land for a strip!

From yesterday's Alliance Airshow Texas STOL Demo.

Headin out to hit the grass circuit Eastern MA... Glad the rain is gone-

Karmutzen wrote:North end Stave Lake. Biked around for a few hours. Only access is boat or plane, so pretty uninhabited. Pulled the back seat out and the front wheel off the bike (29 ER) to get it inside.

Hey A1Skinner, mud on the bottom of the wings is "credibility" that you're a real backcountry guy.

Nice bike.

I'm really liking my 172. Without a rear seat can carry 2 bikes + weekend gear. Did have to pop the wheels off, though.

This is my first off airport adventure, I was so nervous when we left the airport that I forgot to hit the record button, so I did not get the landing.

How do you like those goodyears?

It was a great landing.

How do you like those goodyears?

I think there are a couple guys in Graham running a racket

It was a great landing.

I have no proof of the landing!

I'll bite:

Schwarz, a great landing is one where you can use the aircraft again

Your take-off is proof.☺.

--Bill

Heading north east. Left Texas at oh dark thirty. Had a little tail wind. 10 hours flight time in the super cub.

Does this qualify as a cross country?

BRD, are your floats polished aluminum or just really shiny paint?

Tom wrote:Heading north east. Left Texas at oh dark thirty. Had a little tail wind. 10 hours flight time in the super cub.

Does this qualify as a cross country?

I keep missing you. I left the house this afternoon. I didn't know you were going to Grahams!

Flew over four states in 2 hours at 80kts indicated.

Burned a bit of blue gas... Knik glacier.... Up over the top and down into 20 mile creek, Turagain Arm....IFR'd to Anchorage.... Could just see the altimeter over Patrick's right shoulder....300' could keep her level....any higher couldn't anything instrument wise... Was good practice..keeping the ball centered...am I skidding? Patrick......from the front seat.....Nope you're good.

Sunday afternoon run from my Dad's perspective:

It was a beautiful day in the Northwest. Smooth air and practically CAVU! I went out to Jeff's place, Field of Dreams. Got to see his new hangar being built, take my first ride in a Stinson and actually stay for more than 5 minutes. Jeff's got a great place and if you want a fun strip give his a try. I learned that I really like taking off into the shorter trees, not the tall ones!

Dawn patrol...