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Taxi to Parking
Tried to go gliding today, but it didn't work out. I wanted to fly for part of the day, but not all day, as I had chores to do at the house. Flew the Freebird to Marion (MNN). Helped them get a few gliders (don't ask me what kind) from their hangar to their staging area, helped out with what I could. However, a few hours later I still hadn't gone anywhere, and it was time to be getting back. So I took off and went home. 1.2 hours in the Freebird, first time I'd flown since 6Y9. Good landings both ways, despite still crosswinds.
This is not meant as a complaint in any way, shape, or form. They were a really nice bunch, and I would recommend the club to anyone. However, if I'm going to take all day flying, I'm flying to see friends and family, or way away for an adventure. I've got lots of places to go, and lots of folks to visit.
My thought had been that I do many flights to a local restaurant on a nearby strip, just to keep current and keep the rust off. Perhaps instead I would join this glider club, and rather than go out for food not good for me (but yummy) I would learn to fly gliders, and increase my pilot skills. However, from the looks of things that will not happen, thus I am a bit bummed. No fault of anyone whatsoever, just how it is.
At least I can't say I didn't try.
This is not meant as a complaint in any way, shape, or form. They were a really nice bunch, and I would recommend the club to anyone. However, if I'm going to take all day flying, I'm flying to see friends and family, or way away for an adventure. I've got lots of places to go, and lots of folks to visit.
My thought had been that I do many flights to a local restaurant on a nearby strip, just to keep current and keep the rust off. Perhaps instead I would join this glider club, and rather than go out for food not good for me (but yummy) I would learn to fly gliders, and increase my pilot skills. However, from the looks of things that will not happen, thus I am a bit bummed. No fault of anyone whatsoever, just how it is.
At least I can't say I didn't try.