carlrai
Well Known Member
Had I realized I would have a few good photos, I would have taken more of the airplanes and people on this little jaunt to Cedar Key (KCDK)
Often mentioned in the forums, being based only about 80 miles south makes this a regular hop for breakfast or lunch and provides some of the most beautfiful flying north of the Keys. Becky and I launched with my good friend George Barth and his pal Mike in our 9A's and about 30 minutes later were setting up for the pattern:
This is one of my favorite destinations because of the simple beauty of the islands and flying out over the tranquil Gulf of Mexico. Slide into a left downwind for 05 and slow things down for one of the coolest approaches in the state. Here Base to Final:
RV's make this so easy. Short final. Taken by Mike Britt from George's RV-9A:
The short street of restaurants literally built on the water all have great seafood with Grouper Sandwiches, Oysters and Chowder topping our favorites. The other reason we love this place is the tranquil setting. It's like going back about 60 years to a simpler life. It's a great place for a weekend retreat.
Departing we made one last pass over restaurant row for a photo. Stopped at Crystal River on the way home for ice cream at the DQ adjacent to the field. That's another story. Great day with the RV.
And finally here's one last look taken by Mike Britt last year on our way out:
Often mentioned in the forums, being based only about 80 miles south makes this a regular hop for breakfast or lunch and provides some of the most beautfiful flying north of the Keys. Becky and I launched with my good friend George Barth and his pal Mike in our 9A's and about 30 minutes later were setting up for the pattern:
This is one of my favorite destinations because of the simple beauty of the islands and flying out over the tranquil Gulf of Mexico. Slide into a left downwind for 05 and slow things down for one of the coolest approaches in the state. Here Base to Final:
RV's make this so easy. Short final. Taken by Mike Britt from George's RV-9A:
The short street of restaurants literally built on the water all have great seafood with Grouper Sandwiches, Oysters and Chowder topping our favorites. The other reason we love this place is the tranquil setting. It's like going back about 60 years to a simpler life. It's a great place for a weekend retreat.
Departing we made one last pass over restaurant row for a photo. Stopped at Crystal River on the way home for ice cream at the DQ adjacent to the field. That's another story. Great day with the RV.
And finally here's one last look taken by Mike Britt last year on our way out:
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