Today is the day that I start my fly-about the continental US. I spent the better part of yesterday with the Arrow in the shop doing inspections, changing the oil, and getting everything organized. Yesterday started off with a short trip to visit Dave Jablon who was kind enough to lend me an O2 bottle for the trip. Getting into his airpark with crosswinds gusting to 20+ was enough to get the adrenaline going I can tell you. The runway is surrounded by trees on all sides, and the numerous taxiways that run perpendicular to the runway conspire to create some nasty turbulence when the wind is out of the north. Good practice and a good shot of humility to help me keep on my toes for this trip.

The first 3 days are well planned and I have a rough sketch of for the remainder of the week. I'm hoping to hook up with as many list members as possible, so please, have a look at my schedule and if I'm in your neighborhood, and flying nearby, please contact me. Ok, I have to get moving to finish my shopping. I'll have my laptop with me, and will check in from time to time with pictures and progress reports.

Contact info:
Email: velivis@ix.netcom.com
cell: 603-860-7900
Tail # N3736T (IFR flight tracking at http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N3736T)