An absolutely perfect day in the PNW

[Ghery]

Spring/summer has FINALLY arrived. At least for today. Spent too much time pulling weeds again, but I broke free this afternoon and got to the airport a little before 5 PM. Grabbed the 182 and flew across the Cascades to shoot a T&G at YKM, then came home. OLM-YKM-OLM, 2.1 hours on the Hobbs and immense good work for the mind. OLM-YKM at 9500 MSL and YKM-OLM at 10,500 MSL. Seattle center provided their usual outstanding help with FF. And, something new. The FBO that I would have called for gas when I got home heard me in the pattern talking to OLM Twr and was waiting at the hangar when I pulled up. And, a fellow Cougar, to boot. All in all a great way to finish the day.

 

[terzap]

It was a lovely day! I think it was the first sunny and mid 70s day we've had since... since... September last year. Glad you enjoyed it!

 

[Pilawt]

Yep. What folks in these parts call a "Five Mountain Day" (Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams, Mt. Hood and Mt. Jefferson, all visible at the same time).

 

[Ghery]

And I took some pictures, but the POA server is giving me a security error when I try to upload them. Enjoy them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2062060&id=1130741194&l=8703d64b12.

 

[skidoo]

Awesome day! Tomorrow looks good here too.

I am thinking of flying from Montana via Spokane to Everett some time in August. Any recommendations/tips/best route for crossing the Cascades that time of year?

 

[terzap]

Holy carp, what absolutely stunning and clear photos. Hello old friends! Thanks for posting them.

 

[Ghery]

Awesome day! Tomorrow looks good here too.

I am thinking of flying from Montana via Spokane to Everett some time in August. Any recommendations/tips/best route for crossing the Cascades that time of year?

VFR and go around the big rocks. At 9500 MSL eastbound and 10,500 MSL westbound today there was only one I had to dodge, Mt. Rainier.

 

[snowbird]

I had been waiting for three weeks for good weather to get my new to me RV-9A across the rocks from BC to Ontario. Photo of the Crowsnest Pass at 9,500 ft. on Saturday.

 

[Tom-D]

No so much today....... Brrrrrrrr 56 here now.Brrrr this is junuary......

 

[sba55]

Amazing day here, too. 78 degrees in the afternoon, high 60s at night, light breeze, not a cloud in the sky, visibility basically unlimited, humidity very low....

Sort of reminded me of yesterday. Or two days ago. Or last week. Or the day before that, even!

 

[Richard]

Oh, I dunno, for the west that looks MVFR. :wink2: