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The journey is the destination

So far, all of my flights have been for the sake of flying itself. Although I have flown to and landed at other airports, I haven't stayed there. I've always taken off again right away. I haven't stopped for the stereotypical "hundred dollar hamburger" or any other reason. My goal has been to build experience at flying cross country, and getting used to operating at unfamiliar airports.

Today was supposed to be a fly-in at the airport in Hood River, OR for members of the Beech Aero Club. However, the weather is marginal and it has been postponed a week. A couple days ago, the forecast for that day was for reasonably nice weather. However, predicting the weather that far out in this region is far more an art than a science. Today, the forecast for next Saturday is not nearly as good. As that day approaches, of course, the forecast will improve in accuracy. Here's hoping that it turns out nice enough to go.

While I've very much enjoyed my flights so far, I ultimately want to be more engaged in the community, to meet up with other pilots, their families, and their friends. I want to go somewhere I've never been, park the plane, and visit a little restaurant that serves a delicious breakfast, or burger with fries. I want to fly longer distances, to other states, and take trips that last multiple days.

For today, though, I will have to content myself with doing other things. Maybe I'll fire up Microsoft Flight Simulator, though, to be honest, I've been much less interested in it since I've started flying for real again.

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