Putting an APB out for my socks because they were KNOCKED OFF when I sonic boomed, as a result of my Awesome flight to Tangier, Virginia!
3 words -->What a flight!!!
The first time Tangier got on my radar was me seeing a picture and article in AOPA's Flight Training Magazine (see below, I still have this edition!!:-)). I was intrigued and interested in flying into Tangier when the time was right.
If you get a chance to fly to KTGI, take it!! Flying over the island and seeing the runway is such a memorable experience! On this day of flight, it was double digits windy with double digit gusts in Virginia. Despite that it was a fun and smooth flight!
Ever since I shared my plans to fly to Tangier, I've received enthusiastic responses from pilots who have experienced this memorable flight themselves. Part of what I really enjoy about the journey of learning is hearing tips shared by those willing to dish so I can have as much fun on my trips as possible with added "insider" details! I, in turn, enjoy sharing the information I receive and experience in my posts for another to gain insights.
I was excited to visit Tangier! <-- Understatement:-) I'm tickled I did it and the memories of seeing the sights from above give me a lingering Cheshire Cat smile. Here are some pictures and insights from my flight and brief island visit!
I'd love to hear your favorite memories of Flying Tangier! Leave me a comment.
A fantastic picture Jim shared with me taken last year on Final for Runway 20. Unfortunately, on this trip I didn't get any Tangier approach or take off pictures since the GoPro's battery I had drained.:-(Oh well, guess I'll just have to return!;-)
Here is the 10/2013 AOPA Flight Training Magazine where I first laid eyes on Tangier!
I've hightlighted a couple things that helped make this a smooth flight for me.
-Orange circles are key visual markers that I used to keep me on track.
-Orange arrows show you my intent to travel closer to land vs cross the water.
-Yellow circles are VORs I used to triangulate my location through the flight.
-Blue rectangle shows the 64 highway, a great marker to follow to take me right to my FBO!
My flight instructor Jim has done a great job teaching me about VOR navigation. I really like using it to triangulate my location and track where I am in relation to the VORs I've selected. Here is a training video by MzeroA on VOR nav:
I like Jason's training videos a lot. You should subscribe! He's got good topics.
Here we are traveling towards Hummel W75, one of my visual markers. FYI: Photos I take inflight I do after positive exchange of controls.
Tappahannock Bridge to my left & I know W75 is right near it.
Pretty lands end.
Landed on Runway 2 (Right Traffic Pattern). Hi Tangier!
Now on the ground, I was on a mission. We headed into town to get our aviation stamp & some eats.
PILOT TIP: To get to town, walk away from the airport towards the water tank pictured below, take a left over the bridge, walk to the end of the road & Lorraine's is to your left.
Walking over the bridge & towards town.
Cheshire Cat smile after arriving!
Yummy crab cakes.
Check out the size of the crab cakes!
Jim got the crab cake sandwich.
Smiling with these lovely ladies --> Jaime (Lorraine's daughter) & Lorraine. Visit their restaurant and try those crab cakes! Their restaurant celebrated 30 years in
business & they were was featured in Southern Living Magazine 7/2012.
Let me take a quick picture. Bundled up!
I LOVE this view. Taking off Runway 2!
Beautiful sights at high altitudes.
Tried out GoPro for the 1st time yesterday. Here are 2 videos I created mini-movies with music. Check them out!
Brief clip of my flight over the big blue Chesapeake Bay!
For those who have flown into KTGI:
What are your favorite highlights?
What do I need to check out next visit?
For those who have not visited KTGI yet:
Find an opportunity to go, especially if you're nearby. I was told it was a special flight and it is now one of my favorite aviation memories!
Happy and Safe Flying, Always!
Check out AOPA's Flight Training Magazine. I dig them! http://flighttraining.aopa.org/
