First flight over ocean

[Star Keeper]

So weather was good and while the wife wasn't feeling up to it I decided to take a flight from KLEE out to the east coast on Christmas day. I flew to KFIN where I was going to do a touch and go but was informed that the pattern was closed. They were only permitting arrivals and departures. So I decided to pass south of their airspace and drop down to about 700 feet over the water and fly north of KFIN on my way back. I picked up flight following just for the experience going with Orlando Approach and coming back with Jacksonville. Overall a great flight. I think its time to start finding some destinations though. I'm looking at possibly flying to KSPG for dinner with some friends who are going to be in town. This should allow for some night flight on the return trip as well as experiencing FBO interactions for the first time.

 

[Sac Arrow]

Just maintain gliding distance to a waterfront bar and you should be good to go.

 

[Timbeck2]

I learned to fly while stationed at Kadena Air Base on Okinawa. Oddly enough, my first flight in a GA aircraft was over the ocean. Really had no choice.

 

[Half Fast]

Nice flight! Did you stay south of R-2910 or were you allowed to cut across?

 

[Star Keeper]

Nice flight! Did you stay south of R-2910 or were you allowed to cut across?

I cut across. Orlando reported all of them closed. I had flight following until departing orlando airspace

 

[Half Fast]

I cut across. Orlando reported all of them closed. I had flight following until departing orlando airspace

Nice. I’m planning to fly up to Fernandina sometime in the next few weeks and it’s certainly easier if you can use the MOAs and Restricted areas.

 

[ktup-flyer]

Same stretch of beach lol. This was right over Ormond-by-the-Sea

 

[Kritchlow]

Damn… you’re way out there.

 

[SkyDog58]

Damn… you’re way out there.

Lol

 

[Rgbeard]

You went overseas! Wooo!

I'm glad you buried the word Orlando in the thread - I wasn't going to look all those things up.