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Hey Rick!
Could I move back to the top of the list? I'm ready to fly!!! -- NatePerryThistle - 07 Sep 2004How about any Saturday or Sunday morning, Sep or Oct 2004?
-- FloydPerryThistle - 11 Sep 2004OK, Floyd, you're next. When are we going?
Floyd is next in line for a flight. When are we going?
-- RickHarmon 7 July 2004 Hmmmm...I'm up for it, but there seems to be some cloud obscuration along the coast. Keep an eye on it, and call me if the coast is clear. (I've always wanted to say that!)RickHarmon - 15 July 2004 Shelter Cove socked in - crowded calendar today - let's try next weekend
-- FloydPerryThistle - 17 Jul 2004
Nate and Rick enjoy their first flight together.
Reinette? and Rick fly to Willows for a HUGE dinner.
I love the fact that y'all are excited about flying, too.
I had a chuckle when leaving the Chico airport, where the exam took place. When I was ready to leave, I radioed the tower, saying "Chico Tower, Cessna 7042F is at runup 13L, student pilot....er, correction, brand new private pilot, VFR to Grass Valley, ready for departure."
Tower controller came back with "Congratulations, 42F, cleared for takeoff 13L, straightout departure approved."
As I taxied on to the runway, I heard the controller say to another aircraft "Beechcraft 48R, taxi to 13L, hold short for America's newest pilot."
Sign up for a flight!
Put your name in the box today. Add your destination to the list below (if you've already been -- move your entry to the Flight History).Floyd, you're in. Destination? -- RickHarmon
)Shelter Cove and the "Lost Coast" -- but I'd settle for Sutter Buttes.
-- FloydPerryThistle - 17 Jun 2004 FloydPerryThistle is in! Start dreaming of lemons and tartar sauce. -- RickHarmon
HEY! I feel left out. I want an airplane ride too. I say we go to Pago Pago! I've never been there.
-- KathiaZolfaghari - 18 Jun 2004
Sure wish I could, dear, but the distance is a little outside the range of my airplane! I like the way you dream big, though! -- RickHarmon
Hey, you're not on the sign-up sheet! How 'bout exciting Stockton, CA?
-- RickHarmon 7 Jul 2004
Where does PegDart want to go? -- RickHarmon Peggy? Oh, Peggy? -- RickHarmon
Where does JoyPerryThistle want to go? -- RickHarmon Joy epecially likes looking down on things, for perspective, like the satellite pictures, you know? She needs perspective. so... My favorite drive is up 20 and over the summit on 80...detour over lake Tahoe??..89 to Sierraville and back the 49 loop...or vice versa. Maybe I would just like to go up and look around home. But where would we eat? -- JoyPerryThistle - 25 Jun 2004 Glad to see eating is important to you, too, Joy. We could do a local sightseeing tour, then fly to Red Bluff for lunch. I hear the restaurant there is pretty good. -- RickHarmon The Red Bluff restaurant is upstairs with a good view of the runway. We can criticize the other pilots. Downside? It's Red Bluff. Flat, hot and boring. Rancho Murietta has a Mexican restaurant within a quarter mile of the field. http://www.airnav.com/airport/KRIU
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- FloydPerryThistle (next in line!)
- JoyPerryThistle
- PegDart
- ReinetteSenum? (done!)
- NatePerryThistle (done!)
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How far can we go? How much does it cost?
In answer to the range question: distance is a function of time and money. I can only accept half the gas money...figure 9 bucks an hour or so at 90-100 mph. -- RickHarmon To figure a reasonable contribution for the fuel try this formula: divide the distance by 100 (miles per hour) and then multiply the result by 10. For example: 150 miles might take about 1.5 hours (at best). Move that decimal point over and it looks a lot like a $15.00 tip is in order. Easy! (Did I do that right Rick - You mean it costs $20 an hour in fuel to fly your wonderful, but little airplane, and as a non-comercial pilot you can accept reimbursment for up to half of the fuel cost?) -- NatePerryThistle Nice rule of thumb, assuming no winds. As the fine folks at Ford say, "Your mileage may vary." Actual flying costs are $59/hour, but my interpretation of the rules {FAR 61.113(c)} are that I may accept no more than 50% of the costs incurred for fuel, oil, landing fees, and tie down fees. So basically, I pay $49/hour, you pay $10/hour, unless we're charged for landing or parking. (Pretty unlikely to happen.) You see why the tradition is that the passenger pays for lunch! Good deal for y'all! -- RickHarmonFlight History
Nate is confirmed for a flight, where are we going to go? -- RickHarmon - 31 May 2004 So, ah... what's our acceptable radius? I've always wanted to fly into the HotSprings? -- Sierraville Dearwater Airport is a stones throw from the hot water. I do feel compelled to mention that the report of the runway is: "asphalt, in poor condition SEVERE CRACKS IN PAVEMENT" (and it is accurate about the number of aircraft based there: One ) so maybe that's not the best field to go for. Still, it's a fantasy to fly there, and would be nice to know what kind of trip it is. -- NatePerryThistle - 17 Jun 2004
NatePerryThistle is in! Sierraville it is, unless I find out the cracks are large enough to swallow my landing gear. Do please dress formally. I like this outfit:
Thanks Rick... 
We flew, but not to Sierraville. For the record, I did not wear this outfit. -- NatePerryThistle - 06 Jul 2004
I'll vouch for that, I nearly cancelled the flight due to informal attire.
RickHarmon 07 Jul 2004
ReinetteSenum? had chicken-fried steak at Nancy's airport cafe in Willows. Neither she nor Rick could finish their meal. Large steak, potatos/rice, bread, veggies, soup, salad and dessert--8 bucks. I don't think I could cook it at this price at home. -- RickHarmon
Ongoing Discussions About Ridin' With Rick
Some gleaned from the front page. (For more history go to "Diffs" at the WebHome.)Way to go Rick!
Congratulations on your rating. Can't wait to soar with you.
-- NatePerryThistle - 22 Jun 2004
Rick passed his FAA checkride Saturday, June 19th.
Stuck valve grounds aspiring flyer.
Rick's adventure postponed - possible go on Sat, 19 Jun 2004. -- FloydPerryThistle - 18 Jun 2004Go Rick, Go! Go Rick, Go!
-- NatePerryThistle - 17 Jun 2004Rick hits the books, preparing for his big day.
June 17th is the big day. I'm flying up to Chico for my FAA checkride. I've been working hard and am confident I will pass the first time. (Mantra for this week "youwillpass, youwillpass, youwillpass.")to top
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