![]() |
Lake Charles had a TFR for the Chennault Airshow practice. Chennault is one of the two towered airports in Lake Charles. They are only 6 nm apart. This afternoon it was raining and no practice. It turned the weekend weather was worse. |
Return to Florida
We flew back to Florida on Saturday. I filed for Lake Charles to DeFuniak Springs (2 hr 45 min), then, DeFuniak Springs to Palatka (1 hr 50 min). The last 40 nm will be VFR.
What left of hurricane Patricia (now depression) caused a lot of rain and thunderstorms. It was coming to Lake Charles on Saturday morning. We planned to depart shortly before the weather turn bad. Unfortunately, it arrived a little early. When we were loading we could see the rain were coming. As soon as we finished loading, the rain started and it was hard! We went back in and waited for 20 min (still 20 min before our planned departure). Borrowed an umbrella and got in the airplane. Seats and some of our luggage were wet. I got our clearance and departed in the light rain. Climbing out was in the rain and cloud. We were in the cloud for a long time (45 min?). Halfway to Lafayette it was a little bumpy (some light yellow radar return). Gradually it improved. |
We get to enjoy the flight.
Headwind again. Mobile, Alabama Whiting NAS North |
Thanks
Ted, great write up :D
|
DeFuniak Springs to Palatka direct
[IMG] Talked to Eglin (Air Force) and Tyndall (Air Force) and got through several MOAs. Tallahassee under the cloud. Keystone Finally, we were safely home. We really enjoy the freedom traveling with our RV9A. Not only we get to go places but also get to meet people and to entertain. Here I am just sharing with you one of our many trips. If you are still building, keep pounding rivets. If you are done, plan some trips and enjoy your labor of love! |
Quote:
|
The rest of the photos
|
That is.....
Quote:
|
Ted thanks for great and timely report! I am mapping a 4-day trip at the end of November and appreciate tips on LA.
|
Nice photos
Nice trip reports and photos Ted. Glad to see you leave the Spruce Creek haven once in a while:)
Love seeing videos of IFR approaches. I should record some of my own approaches one day as well. |
| All times are GMT -6. The time now is 09:08 AM. |