More of a mini write up but maybe some motivation for those building.
Well my buddy (who used to be a student of mine) needed a ride back home to catch his girlfriends college graduation, perfect trip for the RV!
It was a fun flight involving dodging ice, thunderstorms, and even picked up a head smasher on the return.
Here is a giant mine near Rapid City
Shortly there after we have the old mine in Lead SD. If you have never been to Lead/ Deadwood I highly recommend a visit. This mine is now used for some form of neutrino research.
Clouds are starting to rear up around Philip SD, time to start working down in altitude to avoid freezing temps. I may be twisted in the head but I really enjoy flying through clouds!
Well, the last hour of the flight looked like this next picture.
Time to call in the ole 430 for an LPV approach. Popped out at about 900 AGL, sweet! Love it when I can log the approach. Maaaaan I freakin love this RV and how capable it is!!!
I didn't get to take a ton of pictures but I did get to sit in my buddy's Brave that he dusts with. It was fun asking him questions and learning how precise those guys have to be. Very cool to see a world of flying that I have no clue about. Next time maybe I'll get a ride in the 802.
Old friends, good Thai food, fun IFR flying all thanks to these awesome planes we get to build! Keep pounding those rivets!
Well my buddy (who used to be a student of mine) needed a ride back home to catch his girlfriends college graduation, perfect trip for the RV!
It was a fun flight involving dodging ice, thunderstorms, and even picked up a head smasher on the return.
Here is a giant mine near Rapid City
Shortly there after we have the old mine in Lead SD. If you have never been to Lead/ Deadwood I highly recommend a visit. This mine is now used for some form of neutrino research.
Clouds are starting to rear up around Philip SD, time to start working down in altitude to avoid freezing temps. I may be twisted in the head but I really enjoy flying through clouds!
Well, the last hour of the flight looked like this next picture.
Time to call in the ole 430 for an LPV approach. Popped out at about 900 AGL, sweet! Love it when I can log the approach. Maaaaan I freakin love this RV and how capable it is!!!
I didn't get to take a ton of pictures but I did get to sit in my buddy's Brave that he dusts with. It was fun asking him questions and learning how precise those guys have to be. Very cool to see a world of flying that I have no clue about. Next time maybe I'll get a ride in the 802.
Old friends, good Thai food, fun IFR flying all thanks to these awesome planes we get to build! Keep pounding those rivets!
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