Texas Flying Trip: Reprise

Flying

BFR: San Antonio International to Fredericksburg and return
Solid IMC all the way with descents to minimums
2.9 Hours total as P U/T (2.0 IMC)

Leg 1: San Antonio International to Galveston
KSAT DCT VCT DCT PSX DCT KGLS
VFR on top and below scattered to broken cloud deck at 3500’
Flying along the scenic Gulf coast
2.4 Hours total

Leg 2: Galveston to Corpus Christi International
KGLS DCT CRP DCT KCRP
Flying in ‘Severe VFR’ along the scenic Gulf coast at 3000’
2.3 Hours total

Leg 3: Corpus Christi International to San Antonio International
KCRP DCT CRP DCT THX DCT KSAT
Again, ‘Severe VFR’ to the north west at 4500’
1.8 Hours total

Total costs:
BFR aircraft hire and instructor sign off: $240
Aircraft hire (wet) for all three legs: $850

Highlights
Refreshing IMC skills
Lunch in the airport diner at Fredericksburg
Playing with the clouds around the gulf coast
Flying along the scenic gulf coast
The un-crowded skies

Lowlights
Waiting 40 minutes for IFR departure clearance at Fredericksburg
Any time spent in the plane while not flying (you cook very quickly!)
Dan busting my camera
Putting on weight
….errrr…..

What I like about flying in the USA
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Flight Following
Relaxed radio manner
Fantastic service from FBO’s
Vast array of information and services available on the radio

What I don’t like about flying in the USA
….errrrr……