I finally did my solo XC today. Great fight and outstanding conditions, I flew for about 45 mins early this afternoon before my XC. Winds were 5-7 Knots with a slight cross wind. A few hours later the winds were at 3 knots, and started the XC. Took off from KPTW Heritage field (Pottstown Limerick, PA) to S37 Smoketown, by Lancaster, PA visibility was 25 – 30 just perfect. After a short stop at S37, then on to 8N1 Grimes for the 2nd leg, a greaser of a landing at Grimes and then I stopped and walked around to stretch the legs. I took a few pictures, as you can tell it is almost stepping back in time. This is a great grass field with a lot of history. It was a magical day!!!!!!!!!!!
Next step in the journey - check ride – as long as work doesn’t get in the way. LOL
Also I need to thank Jeff Gregory, my instructor for the guided discovery lessons, which enhanced the joy of flying! I would have never visited places like this.
N25dv long time but XC done! checkride next
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N25dv long time but XC done! checkride next
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Congrats Dave
Congrats Dave. Awesome pics. Have fun and good luck on the check ride.
Congratulations on the x-country. To me that's what flying is all about. Nice ride and great px. That looks like one great little grass-strip airport - and it's not too far from me. I'm going to make it a point of flying there one day soon.
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Grimes
Bill I googled Grimes airport this morning and found out more about the airfield.
Their web site provides much more about the airfield and some of the history - no wonder it seamed like I did step back in time.
http://www.goldenageair.org/museuminfo.htm
Their web site provides much more about the airfield and some of the history - no wonder it seamed like I did step back in time.
http://www.goldenageair.org/museuminfo.htm