Thanks to everyone who sent me notes about the food they take on airplanes. Taking things up a notch, I made the next video about my third airline meal, which features some Italian-style flavors. Check it out.
As you can see, making a few substitutions will help things pack neatly and stay fresh until you enjoy your meal on the plane. Don’t forget those accessory packs. The little things go a long way to increasing your comfort. More airline meals to come so check back frequently!
Here is my second homemade airline meal, this time with some Hawaiian flavor concepts. Check out the video:
Dig the ham and pineapple! I was quite surprised at how well that Starbucks instant coffee tasted. Almost like the real thing. (Please note, you’re not supposed to serve yourself alcohol on an airplane. Then again, many of us do.) More airline meals on the way soon so check back frequently.
Lil’ Buster showed up at my home airport yesterday. Quite a nice example of a classic aircraft, in this case a Luscombe. Take a look.
Lil’ Buster, Luscombe Aircraft
It featured that fancy paint job, complete with the name.
Cowling of the Luscombe, Lil’ Buster.
The instrument panel contains only the necessities, those instruments required by law, for safe operation.
Luscombe instrument panel.
A plane like this requires real stick and rudder skills. It’s all you, all the time, and I would venture to say, that’s what makes it fun and interesting. You’re flying under visual flight rules, using a chart and dead reckoning, and what you can see below to find your way. This is my kind of flying.
Very pleasant flight this morning. Took off from home base and headed north by slightly east. After passing over Allentown, the rolling hills of Pennsylvania were filled with rivers of clouds. Here’s the photo:
Rivers of clouds as seen from 5,500 ft.
That photo was taken at 5,500 feet above sea level. Continuing north, I stopped off at Mount Pocono (KMPO). Great airport. Here’s the view from 3,500:
Mount Pocono Airport (KMPO) as seen from 3,500 ft.
It’s nice to have crossing runways because it gives you flexibility depending upon wind direction for landing. So, another couple of hours in the log book. The Diamond DA-40 flew like a dream and Allentown Approach did a great job keeping traffic flowing. Can’t wait for the next flight.
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