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Rarefied Prismatic Air

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Back to the Commute Date Aircraft Route of Flight Time (hrs) Total (hrs) 21 Sep 2024 N21481 SDC (Sodus, NY) - PTK (Waterford, MI) - SDC 5.5 Preflight complete, hangar door closed, ready to go. At 6,000 feet, I anticipated a 2 hour, 45 minute direct flight to Pontiac. After that, the rest of the flight was utterly perfunctory.

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Painted Cloudscapes to Saratoga Springs

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I had already fueled and readied the Warrior for departure, it was just a matter of pulling her out of the hangar. From flight planning, I knew that we would experience rain, instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and darkness. Ground team!

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The Key West of Ohio

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Off Sodus, I briefly leveled at 2,500 feet to remain visual until I received my instrument clearance from Rochester Approach. During flight planning, I determined that 8,000 feet would provide the best wind advantage of the available preferred westbound IFR cruise altitudes. It must have been the mutton chops.

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Into the Flight Restricted Zone | Part 1, Of PINs and Prop Locks

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New Adventures in Flight Planning and Filing I decided to test-drive my PIN and the whole FRZ process for the first time as my annual fall solo flight in October of 2023. Any flight into the FRZ requires a FRZ flight plan. For the most part, the process was quick and easy. Welcome to College Park!"

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The Flying Bear Goes to Beantown | Part 1, Busy Beverly

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After climbing through a localized layer of clouds, we found ourselves cruising in smooth air on an IFR flight plan with clouds scattered about -- but not impinging on -- our route. FlightLevel was busy that day and multiple jets occupied the ramp area so we were directed to park among the T-hangars on the south side of the ramp.

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2700 Miles in a Cherokee Six

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Services often include self-service fuel pumps, a flight school, and a small terminal with a lounge, restrooms, and vending machines. Hangar space is sometimes available for under $50/night – a nice option if storms are expected. Phoenix Approach Control gave us a few delay vectors before turning us onto final approach.

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Seventh Time is the Charm: The Skyline Route

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Reservations about Reservations "Hangars Cafe, how can I help you?" "Do On July 21, 2024 we departed the Rochester area in three airplanes carrying a total of ten people for an incredible view of Manhattan with lunch afterward at Hangars Cafe on the field at the Sky Acres Airport (44N). Do you take reservations?" "It It depends.