I’m sitting in the pilot’s lounge in Hagerstown, Maryland right now, while my IFR student has a mechanic check something on his airplane. The short flight here from Fort Meade was beautiful this morning, with crystal clear visibility and smooth, cool air. After a very hot and humid start to the summer, this is quite a refreshing break.
I’m really looking forward to my flight to Martha’s Vineyard on Friday for the Fourth of July weekend, especially since this fantastic weather is supposed to be with us for the next couple of days. We’re planning to take the scenic route to get there, beginning with a tour of New York City from the eastern shore of the Hudson River. From there, I’ll plan to stop on Block Island for lunch on the beach (lobster salad, perhaps?) before heading to our destination.
You know, it’s been way too long since I’ve taken a long cross country flight just for fun and recreation. This is going to be sweet.