Just completed first annual condition inspection. Generally pleased with the way things look after 180 hours of flying adventures. So far we have landed in IL, WI, MN, ND, NY, NC, IA, MO, MI, KY, IN, OH, VA, only 36 more to go.
It hurts a bit to see the scratches and chips in the paint and the stains in the sheepskin seats, but each one tells a story about a flying adventure. Found a bit of sand in the wheel pants from Cape Hatteras, or maybe Ocracoke Island. And the prop shed a bit of paint from flying through all that rain on the way home from Ocean Isle Beach.
Still thrilled with the concept that a simple guy like me can build a plane that is such a joy to fly, that takes us to the horizons and shows us things that mortals seldom see, that builds a stack of memories to cherish as the years fade forward. Chasing a rainbow until we could see the entire 360 degree multi-colored circle with our tiny shadow in the middle is on the list. Watching the sun set three times within the course of ten minutes, too. Passing a pair of circling eagles at 4000 feet, circling Niagara Falls at 4000 feet, ... ah, but where do I stop, you've heard it all before. The best part is being able to share the experience with good friends. Special thanks to my main co-pilot for making it all possible.
Still grinning, and ready for the next adventure!
- Roger
It hurts a bit to see the scratches and chips in the paint and the stains in the sheepskin seats, but each one tells a story about a flying adventure. Found a bit of sand in the wheel pants from Cape Hatteras, or maybe Ocracoke Island. And the prop shed a bit of paint from flying through all that rain on the way home from Ocean Isle Beach.
Still thrilled with the concept that a simple guy like me can build a plane that is such a joy to fly, that takes us to the horizons and shows us things that mortals seldom see, that builds a stack of memories to cherish as the years fade forward. Chasing a rainbow until we could see the entire 360 degree multi-colored circle with our tiny shadow in the middle is on the list. Watching the sun set three times within the course of ten minutes, too. Passing a pair of circling eagles at 4000 feet, circling Niagara Falls at 4000 feet, ... ah, but where do I stop, you've heard it all before. The best part is being able to share the experience with good friends. Special thanks to my main co-pilot for making it all possible.
Still grinning, and ready for the next adventure!
- Roger
CJ
