Gary’s Flight Journal – Our Flying Adventures: Breakfast with the boys

Charles G included me within the textual content group to see who was keen on a morning flight for breakfast at Cape Could, KWWD.  Most had plans or conferences, Chris (YouTube Marauder92V)and I are retired and good to go.  

The unique plan was to fulfill at 8:30 however we pushed it again to 9:15 so we may preheat. I believe we solely dropped to 41 levels right here at OCMD however I believe Charles stated they have been within the mid 30’s. After I arrived on the hangar It was fairly comfy inside so I did not trouble to preheat. I accomplished my preflight together with a sump since I couldn’t bear in mind if I did it after fueling for the St. Simmons journey. I had 48 gallons on board and the sump was good on each tanks.

I tugged 3 Tango Charlie out and climbed aboard. It has been a minute because the youthful of us say since I final flew. I received the fan turning then arrange my video cameras, having forgot my tail tie down digicam. I am so off form for taking a small bag with the minimal for arrange. 3 Tango Charlie purred alongside and constructed up temps as I accomplished my arrange. The oil was now at 121 levels so I used to be good for my taxi and run up. Winds have been calm so I made a decision on runway three-two for departure. 

Tango Charlie climbed away at 800 plus ft per minute, she was able to work. I am positive the cool temps helped however my lady made good energy and I let her run. I settled in at 4.5 to cross the Delaware Bay and journey simply above the clouds. As I crossed the Delaware Bay I may see Cape Could and let down via a very nice opening. In line with the AWOS the winds have been calm at Cape Could so I arrange for runway one and continued inbound. I pulled the facility and had solely set strategy flaps however made a pleasant touchdown. 

Chris and Charles have been ready, or have been they judging my touchdown, undecided which. It wasn’t to crowded this morning and we have been shortly seated. I loved my Creamed Chip Beef over residence fries and handed on any meats. Chris had the B52 Bomber breakfast that had pancakes and eggs, it appeared good. Charles had an omelette and bacon. We loved a great chat about airplanes and simply frolicked catching up. 

As soon as we sorted out the invoice we headed again out to the ramp. Chris taxied out first, then me, then Charles. I climbed out to cross the Bay and flew over the layer beneath. 

It was a easy journey alongside the shore making floor contact alongside the best way residence. I finally let down for Ocean Metropolis and introduced that I’d cross midfield and enter the left down wind for three-two. I known as base and last maintaining a tally of a Cessna that I watched taxi to the maintain quick. I by no means heard a name and as I turned last on a really tight sample the Cessna rolled on the runway. I used to be not a cheerful pilot however made my name going round and that I’d step to the proper/north. The Cessna answered that might attempt to get out of my approach.

I then turned left/south and entered the downwind for three-two as soon as once more. After making a pleasant touchdown I taxied for the hangar. I suppose I used to be a bit flustered however the occasion was good apply of my procedures. I should not have let it get in my head and miss the second notch of flaps. A enjoyable day of flying and I am anxious to get again within the air once more ASAP.