I Went For a Fly

[pudestcon]

I went for a fly on Saturday.

 

Nothing exciting about that really, except my last flight was 22nd December 2013 - just under 2 months ago. The weather has been terrible for flying my T500 (Gaygirl); too hot, too windy and generally too humid - thunderstorms.

 

The weather on Saturday was forecast to be very light winds in the morning and temps climbing to 39 degrees in the afternoon.

 

I thought there was a window of opportunity so I bit the bullet and drove 3.5 hours Friday night to get to Wirraway, my mate Pol's place where we have a hangar that is home to my T500 and Pol's Gemini.

 

I was up early, preflighted Gaygirl, and was in the air about 0700 hrs for a few circuits. The air was silky smooth and cool; just right for finding my 'airlegs' again.

 

I decided a local flight to Koorda and back was a good idea so I tracked to the South West and climbed to cruise altitude, trimmed her out and sat back.... So smooth I did not touch the stick or rudder pedals for 15minutes - just a little bit of throttle occasionally was all that was needed. The heading was maintained by shifting my weight in the seat - never done that before!

 

I landed at Koorda for a stretch and comfort break before returning to North Gabbin, with the same conditions, and controlling the aircraft as before. Very unusual conditions in this part of the world.

 

I landed back at Wirraway Airfield, loaded on more fuel both for Gaygirl, and me. About 9.30am I went for another session of circuits but the conditions had changed somewhat and I could see a definite deterioration. I managed a few circuits and called it a day - the window of opportunity had passed.

 

Some might say that the 7 hour round trip was not worth the 1.8 hours of airtime, but for me it was Gold. I'll do it whenever I get the chance.

 

Pud

 

 

[facthunter]

Of course it is worth it. You CAN and should without having to justify it too much. Nearly everything can be an adventure if you mindset is right at the time. Nev

 

 

[Bandit12]

No matter how I reframe it Nev, going to the dentist never quite seems adventurous

 

 

[pudestcon]

No matter how I reframe it Nev, going to the dentist never quite seems adventurous

Hehehe. Yeah but that don't involve flying does it?

Pud

 

 

[cscotthendry]

Hehehe. Yeah but that don't involve flying does it?Pud

That depends on how much anasthetic he gives you...

 

 

[facthunter]

It's the BILL that hurts most there. Nev

 

 

[Guest Maj Millard]

Good to hear Pud, glad you had a lovely flight ...................Maj....

 

 

[farri]

Some might say that the 7 hour round trip was not worth the 1.8 hours of airtime, but for me it was Gold. I'll do it whenever I get the chance.Pud

 

Go for it Pud.

 

Frank.

 

 

[Mark11]

You gotta find a closer place to store your plane - mines an hours drive...only

 

 

[pudestcon]

You gotta find a closer place to store your plane - mines an hours drive...only

Gotta agree with you Mark, except finding a hangar at the right price closer to home is pretty hard. Especially as it costs me nothing at Pol's place.... hope he's not lurking here:smile:

 

 

[pudestcon]

Good to hear Pud, glad you had a lovely flight ...................Maj....

Yeah it was a great flight Maj. Looks like there might be favourable weather this Saturday as well.

Now, just have to convince Gay it is a good idea for me to drive 7 hours for an hour or two in the air......

 

I've been keeping up with your activities via the forum threads - keep at it Maj:thumb up:

 

Cheers,

 

Pud