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Tomorrow, departing for Bathurst N.B., we have about 4hrs of flying before us. Weather looks good until Ottawa, then expect to dodge thunderstorms. Hoping for high enough ceilings to navigate. Planning to fly the Lake Ontario shoreline, stop in Trois Rivière, then get clearance from Boston Centre to go over Maine or follow the river. Exciting day ahead!
The newsletter reflects on summer flying adventures and highlights the maiden flight of a newly built Murphy Rebel by the author's father. Initial minor issues were resolved, and Transport Canada approved a higher gross weight limit. The father completed the 25-hour test flight period and awaits more flights, including a trip to Newfoundland.
As summer transitions to fall, reflections on float flying in Sioux Lookout emerge. The author recounts dreams of adventurous flights, a local blueberry festival, and a noteworthy incident involving a Cessna 206 that flipped in the bay. Emphasis is placed on the importance of thorough pre-flight checks to ensure safety.
Today was one one of the most beautiful flights. We first climbed out of Sudbury to the high cruising altitude of 3500 ft;-). We over flew the city then headed to the camp we stayed at 15 years ago on our drive out. Thanks to the iPad we found it no trouble and took a …
Continue reading 2012 – Troys East Coast Air Venture – 2012-07-30 Day Summary
The flight from Thunder Bay to Sudbury had good weather with lower visibility near Marathon due to moisture. The 2.5-hour flight included map reading, staying low for safety, and no flight following. The trip ended with a pleasant visit with relatives. The decision to skip Kenora due to weather and fuel cost was deemed wise.
Troy Branch reported a smooth flight at 9500 ft, 182kts over ground, avoiding lightning. With a brief stop in Thunder Bay, the total flight covered 980 nm. Tomorrow, a visit to relatives in Sudbury is planned.
by Troy Branch Here is Troys spot tracker to follow along if you wish, we leave this Saturday, July 28, 2012. Plan is to fly to Kenora, Sudbury, Niagra Falls, Bathurst to Moncton. Then down the east coast towards New York, back through Chicago, Grand forks then home. Hopefully the weather co-operates as these plans …
Back to Articles The first day of the trip is under our belt. It was a hell of a day of flying, for sure. We decided to cross the Divide via the Crowsnest Pass route to Cranbrook. We scraped through between the clouds and some convenient saddles between mountain peaks. Luckily, the clouds were building, …
Continue reading 2012 San Francisco Air Venture July 2, 2012 Day Summary
The article reflects on the author's journey into aviation, inspired by various flights with different aircraft, particularly the open-air experience of ultralights. It discusses the transition from slower planes to a faster Avid Speedwing, questioning society's obsession with speed while cherishing the calmness of leisurely flights. A new series about personal flying stories is introduced.
The planned trip to Disneyland faced multiple setbacks due to the children's illnesses and inclement weather. After overcoming various challenges during travel, including fever and rough flying conditions, the family ultimately missed Disneyland again. The experience taught the importance of prioritizing health and flexibility in planning. Future trips will be scheduled only when everyone is well.
