There were many times when I wondered if this day would happen or even if it was meant to happen. Saturday, for the first time in 2 years and 6 months, my RV-6A had a fresh, signed off, condition inspection and took to the air once again. I stayed in the pattern for a while, then headed over to Scappoose (KSPB) for fuel, then north to Toledo, WA (KTDO) to shoot some practice landings, then back to W52, home base. 1.6 hours total. All of the mountains - Rainier, St. Helens, Adams, Hood and Jefferson were visible on a CAVU afternoon!
Earlier this month I took 3.7 hrs of dual from Brian Moentenich in his -6A, but my panel is different with switches in different locations, so it will take a while before I am completely up to speed again.
The details of my hiatus from flying revolve around money and time (of course). When it seemed like I had too little of either, I also wrestled with the idea of whether or not I really had my priorities in order.
After flying Saturday, it seems that this is a blessing that was meant to be. When I am in the air, I feel closer to my Creator than when I am in church (sorry, Pastor John). In the end, this aircraft is not an idol, it is a blessing that enables me to experience the magnificence of God's Creation in the way that is most meaningful to me.
Larry Tompkins
N544WB RV-6A
W52 Battle Ground, WA
Earlier this month I took 3.7 hrs of dual from Brian Moentenich in his -6A, but my panel is different with switches in different locations, so it will take a while before I am completely up to speed again.
The details of my hiatus from flying revolve around money and time (of course). When it seemed like I had too little of either, I also wrestled with the idea of whether or not I really had my priorities in order.
After flying Saturday, it seems that this is a blessing that was meant to be. When I am in the air, I feel closer to my Creator than when I am in church (sorry, Pastor John). In the end, this aircraft is not an idol, it is a blessing that enables me to experience the magnificence of God's Creation in the way that is most meaningful to me.
Larry Tompkins
N544WB RV-6A
W52 Battle Ground, WA