Photographic Logbook

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

At the airport, there was ice and snow to remove from in front of the hangar door, fuel to add to the Warrior now resting on three fully inflated tires (the left main had a new tube), and then there was the moment when I slipped on ice while pulling the airplane from the hangar and landed flat on my back. We had a deal.

Runway 89

Runway Knot Weather Turbulence 89

Air Facts

APRIL 25, 2025

The Answer is Yes If youve ever had one of those late-night hangar conversations, you know exactly what I mean. The fact that someone else knows what its like to handle an unexpected crosswind on final, or navigate airspace like a chessboard. And around a campfire or a hangar couch, those stories bond us. Instant respect.

Airplanes 75

Airplanes Pilot Crosswind Final Approach 75

Photographic Logbook

JANUARY 25, 2025

Thaws, rain, snow, and strong crosswinds can temporarily close the airport. Rolling out on final approach, I was surprised to see another airplane stopped right at the runway threshold. Pilots approaching the runway for take off cannot see aircraft on final approach behind and above them. Still.not cool.

Runway 68

Runway Airplanes Threshold Approach 68

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Finally, I reached North Bass Island, which is relatively remote but also features a small airport (North Bass Island Airport, 3X5, 1,800 feet long). I was intrigued by what appeared to be a grass crosswind runway at North Bass Island, but no such runway is listed in official publications. This airport is a mere 1.4

Runway 82

Runway Approach Knot Drag 82