Forced Landing
The weather was absolutely perfect today so I took a few hours vacation and headed out to the airport. I was hoping that it was going to be as good as they predicted earlier this week. Yesterday, I planned my flight out to Waterloo Airport. Chuck and I went there about a year ago and we ate at the restaurant, which overlooked the runways. We had their goulash and it was amazing! I decided I would fly there and bring back a few orders. Fortunately, I thought to call them last night to double check that they still made it, and I was shocked that they said no! I was told that they are under new ownership so there have been changes made to their menu. I reluctantly put away my cooler bag and Tupperware. I was speaking with a friend at work today and she said that she would like it if I could fly her out to London to visit her friend. She still has to work out the logistics of everything, but I told her I would fly out that way today and time the flight. I really didn't need to since I knew it was around an hour to get there. Still, it gave me a mission! I decided to fly to St. Thomas, which is about the same distance and just south of London. This was the first airport I landed at during my solo cross-country flight for my Private Pilot license.
It was a very smooth flight:
I was actually just going to fly around the airport and head back home, until I realized how much I needed to use the little Pilot's room. Needless to say, I entered the circuit to land:
I'm glad it wasn't a huge airport and it didn't take me too long to find the Flight Centre:
I ran into the building and asked the dispatcher if I could use their facilities. I think my yellow eyes indicated my perilous situation.
I was there for less than ten minutes, before climbing into the saddle to head back home to St. Catharines. They had some interesting aircraft there:
Mind you, none of them were as interesting or cute as this one:
It was a really nice flight. I'm so glad I got out today since it looks like the weather is going to be poop-o-la for the next few days.
Today's symptoms: I felt quite good today (I certainly wouldn't go flying if I didn't!) As usual, I'm totally drained after my flight, but it was well worth it. My aches and pains aren't as bad today as they've been the last couple of days.
It was a very smooth flight:
I was actually just going to fly around the airport and head back home, until I realized how much I needed to use the little Pilot's room. Needless to say, I entered the circuit to land:
I'm glad it wasn't a huge airport and it didn't take me too long to find the Flight Centre:
I ran into the building and asked the dispatcher if I could use their facilities. I think my yellow eyes indicated my perilous situation.
I was there for less than ten minutes, before climbing into the saddle to head back home to St. Catharines. They had some interesting aircraft there:
Mind you, none of them were as interesting or cute as this one:
It was a really nice flight. I'm so glad I got out today since it looks like the weather is going to be poop-o-la for the next few days.
Today's symptoms: I felt quite good today (I certainly wouldn't go flying if I didn't!) As usual, I'm totally drained after my flight, but it was well worth it. My aches and pains aren't as bad today as they've been the last couple of days.
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