Well tonight 789PH rolled over 3000 hrs on the Hobbs. After a Flight review yesterday with kind gentleman who did her first flight a little over 18 years ago, she was sitting at 2999, so I had some work to do! This evening was cool and clear - a great night to do what I do several times a week, fly and capture photos. These are my stomping grounds, and it is the most beautiful time of the year!
First the proof -
We were going nowhere fast at 5GPH, burning the ever controversial mogas - it works well for me
We first scouted Lake Minnetonka, of Prince fame
We then squeezed thru the Bravo Gap by downtown Minne
Then took in the fall colors, just past peak East of St Paul
The Mississippi with lens flare over Hastings
and finally the last of the sun over White Bear Lake
This plane has taken us all over the country, to weddings, funerals, dozens of dog rescues, college visits for 3 kids, tailgating, and national parks. It's been a godsend when our mothers have been ill to make timely visits. Above all, it has been a crapton of fun just jumping in and going flying.
I'll never catch Vlad or Turbo in hours, but I'll have a blast trying! Thanks to all the great people who have helped along the way - I am very grateful. With luck, I will reply to this post when I flip over 6000 hours!!!
First the proof -
We were going nowhere fast at 5GPH, burning the ever controversial mogas - it works well for me
We first scouted Lake Minnetonka, of Prince fame
We then squeezed thru the Bravo Gap by downtown Minne
Then took in the fall colors, just past peak East of St Paul
The Mississippi with lens flare over Hastings
and finally the last of the sun over White Bear Lake
This plane has taken us all over the country, to weddings, funerals, dozens of dog rescues, college visits for 3 kids, tailgating, and national parks. It's been a godsend when our mothers have been ill to make timely visits. Above all, it has been a crapton of fun just jumping in and going flying.
I'll never catch Vlad or Turbo in hours, but I'll have a blast trying! Thanks to all the great people who have helped along the way - I am very grateful. With luck, I will reply to this post when I flip over 6000 hours!!!
