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SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

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.

Weather 85

Weather Runway Approach Final Approach 85

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

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!

Instrument Meteorological Conditions 52

Instrument Meteorological Conditions Approach Final Approach Airplanes 52

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

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!"

Transponder 52

Transponder Approach Clearance General Aviation 52

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JULY 7, 2024

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.

Approach 52

Approach Clearance Runway General Aviation 52

AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

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.

Density Altitude 52

Density Altitude OAT Airplanes Fixed Base Operator 52

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JULY 21, 2024

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.

Weight-Shift-Control 88

Weight-Shift-Control Clearance Approach Airplanes 88

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

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.

Runway 82

Runway Approach Knot Drag 82