X-Country

Not much to report since my last post.  The daily grind has been routine, yet still very busy.  This past week I completed my Cross Country requirement in T-1s.  This flight is very similar to a normal out & back flight with the exception that I stay over night at a airport of my choosing.  My flying partner and I decided on a sweet plan a few days prior to the flight.  We went to Chenault, LA for the first leg/stopover to get some good approach work in as well as some awesome food.  We went to a restaurant near the airport which served mostly Cajun style food.  I went with a shrimp and okra gumbo.  It was spicy and delicious...if only they had food and hospitality like that in Del Rio, TX.  That night was my turn to fly.  It is so much fun flying at night.  The radios are quiet, the air is cool and smooth, and the lights re-shape the landscape into something that represents a Christmas tree.  It's pretty awesome!   After all my approach work and landings at night, I landed at Ellington, TX for our overnight stop over.  The airport was pretty sweet since it had lodging for pilots right next to the ramp.  Not to mention the lodging was also very cheap.  That convenience was pretty awesome since we got in late and all I wanted to do was relax.  My flying partner had a friend that lived in Houston, TX (20 min away from Ellington, TX).  He came to pick us up from the airport and we went downtown to a Flying Saucer to enjoy a few good brews.  Too bad it was so late when we finally arrived at the bar.  We only had enough time for a few drinks.  Needless to say, it was alright with me, I was exhausted.  The next day I woke up mid morning and helped my flying partner plan for our flight back to Laughlin.  The flight went well and it was a nice way to go to the weekend. 

Relaxing after a good X-country flight

Now everything is geared towards the Nav Checkride which should be here next week for me.  The weeks are passing like days.  Graduation will be here before I know it.

Next: Nav Checkride.