Flying Adventures: FBO BBQ & first visit into Hummel W75

Fun flying this weekend. In addition, got to enjoy the BBQ at my FBO. I have a great FBO where I train. New Kent Aviation, here in Virginia, was recommended to me last year when I was deciding where to start my flight training. I'm so glad I picked NKA, a family owned/run business with a friendly staff. They do Customer Appreciation BBQs through the Fall. Yesterday was their last this season. Glad I went to enjoy some grilled food, pilot chatting & then a great flight to Hummel.

Talking aviation, on this beautiful blue skies Saturday, after a smooth take off of Runway 29 at W96  it was off towards the East Coast. My intent was to use pilotage, dead reckoning & VOR navigation to see some specific spots along my route. Climbed to 5,500. Spotted West Point, then Tappahanock bridge, then Hummel airfield.

The runway is 2270 x 75. I had Jim land this one so I could take in the view during landing. I handled the short field take off when we left. Fun! Good practice before we fly into Tangier soon!:-)

Here are a few pictures captured of a fun filled aviation Saturday. Ready for my next flight already!

Big smile with Cessna 152 at Hummel, W75! :-D

Jeff, New Kent Aviation's GM, handling the Customer Appreciation BBQ. 

Good time chatting with Chad. We connected through Instagram aviation posts. Check out his IG handle @biplaneflyer for his aviation pics. 

Cool picture my instructor Jim snapped. A lot of boating activity on the Rappahannock River. Gorgeous view!!

Hummel airfield approx 1030' MSL TPA

Love the Fall foliage view!

View on Final

Closer on Final

FBO trailer

Inside the FBO trailer to get our Aviation Ambassador stamps!!

Filling it up:-)

W75 specs on ForeFlight 

AOPA tribute to Dr. Nichols who used general aviation to help provide medical services to Tangier. 

Check out the article about it:

http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2014/September/30/Dr-Copters-aviation-legacy-set-in-stone

I snapped a good shot of Jim and a plane taking off in the background!

Planes on the ground.

Plane flying above

Getting ready for some cheesing in front of the 152. Sunglasses adjustment, Check!:-)

Me & Cessna 49134

Back at W96, enjoying a great view & food. Had one more hot dog & 2 bowls of John's (NKA instructor & examiner) award winning chili. Delicious!

Another great flying day that left a lingering Cheshire Cat smile. The memories & my growing experience are priceless to me. Love it and excited for my next flight!

So, where were you up to? Work on anything in particular?

Happy & Safe Flying, Always!

Virginia Flying Adventures ~ Tappahannock FBO

First flight to Tappahanock FBO (KXSA) on 8/24/2014. It was a beautiful day! Did a nice mid field fly over. Each flight yields new & builds on what I'm learning. I love the challenge aviation provides me, new sights & memories. 

I've said it before. There are far few things quite like it... Something that challenges me to the extreme & demands the best of you every time. LOVE! 

A few images from this Flying Adventure!

Cheese from KXSA. I like the red roof of the FBO. Easy way to ID the FBO from high above.

Lil guy is ready for his preflight check!

Heading to Tappahanock.

Love high altitude views.

Inside the FBO.

Outside plane line up & blue sky!

Where are you flying this weekend?  What are you most looking forward to from your next flight? I'll be visiting a new FBO & working on my center line landings.... More right rudder!

Love is always in the Air for us Flying Lovers!

Experienced on of my best flights to date yesterday! I was set on visiting Accomack which is a spot on a sliver of peninsula east of Richmond, crossing over the James River, over the Chesapeake Bay, and unveils sights of the mighty Atlantic Ocean out yonder when you're over the bay. It was a beautiful day. I LOVE flying! 

I had a good pre-flight brief with my instructor before flight. Great takeoffs, flying, VOR navigation and landings. Still have to work on my centerline landing, but Life would be boring if we nailed everything perfectly. I like the challenge of working hard and upgrading my skills. 

I will be doing a separate post on my review of my new Stratus. Used mine for the first time in flight and I'm a fan!

Here are a few pictures from yesterday. The images I took in flying us to KMFV are ones I won't forget. So beautiful and makes me want to fly to the Keys and Caribbean one day.

Love!

& Love!

Beautiful blue over the Chesapeake Bay

Inflight cheese (yes, controls were positively exchanged everytime I took pics, Safety first!). I love when my glasses capture reflections while I fly, like this one of the ocean/land & skies!!

Plane parking lot

FBO has a nice cabin look

Me asking (telling;-)) Jim to take my picture by the signage.

Hi from Accomack airport! 

Nice interior. I like the royal blue color & woods!

Nice porch and planes view.

Looking to the left. There's our ride!

Look who's playing peekAboo!

Pre-photo opps checklist: Fixing the ponytail before photo engagement commences.... Check!

Cheese! By the way, that cockpit is compact looking! 

This guy flew in before we left. I like his plane with the red, white and blue!

 On the way back

So beautiful. I love the look of ocean and land meeting with the gorgeous ocean blue/green shades.

Yesterday was a Great flying day. I feel more ready for my soon to come cross country solo! 

Where did you fly recently? 

Been to Accomack before? If so, where is your favorite spot to eat there?

Happy and Safe Flying, Always!