Thurs Sept 21 ~  First flight with Chris Haga


First flight with Chris

Last atttempt ended with flat tire .. never got off the ground

Started late about 4 PM w/ gusts at 21 knts

Spent most time offshore

Swifty with new 'shoes'

I've had to keep him outside while I'm here

Flying is so popular here that there are NO hangers
Flew with winds gusting to 20+ knots

Most flying was to determine power points to shoot approaches

Also he made me wear a hood so I couldn't see outside ( simulates weather)








Was able to shoot one pic south ..

Oxnard to the beach

We finished a bit before sunset .. late start

Blu was great .. went to sleep almost immediately








Pin shows where my Condo is relative to Malibu & Camarillo ... perfect

On beach
20 min to Santa Monica
20 min to Camarillo ..
found a YMCA there BTW


Also traded in my Hertz rent car for one from Enterprise - Hertz sucks .. long story


Blu's Birthday today .. and I was too busy to get him anything ... will make it up to him tomorrow







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