Last year we had a bit of an adventure going to the Adel GA monthly fly in BBQ. I had been meaning to go again but weather and stuff kept getting in the way. Today, things lined up nicely and we headed over for some ribs, beans, slaw, salads and talking.
I also just got a new GoPro 6 so it was a good time to try it out. It is best not to be pilot and camera man so I brought along some assistance. I thought the flight there was going to be clear but I filed IFR both ways just in case. The just in case was a good idea as it was broken clouds most of the way.
Approaching Adel, we were told that we would have to circumnavigate the MOA (military operations area). Now if you are VFR you can transit so we took a watch and wait approach. No need to start going around too early, our plan was to cancel IFR if conditions permitted and finish the last few miles VFR.
Luck was on our side as the controller, gave us a descent and told us we could transit the area IFR. Sometimes good things come to those that wait. Arriving at Adel, we had a twin Cessna which was a conflict. We maneuvered behind him and after giving him plenty of room we turned final. Well he missed the turn off and on short final he turned around on the runway. We had room to land and stop but chose the safer action which was to go around.
Second time was the charm and we topped off and were soon enjoying airplanes and BBQ. We left a bit after noon and the storms had begun to build by the coast. We worked through some buildups but luckily by the time we arrived, the rain had moved South and West and with a slight North deviation we cleared the weather.
After that it was a straight in visual to 14 and back to the hangar. The food and fellowship were quite good, we will be back.
I also just got a new GoPro 6 so it was a good time to try it out. It is best not to be pilot and camera man so I brought along some assistance. I thought the flight there was going to be clear but I filed IFR both ways just in case. The just in case was a good idea as it was broken clouds most of the way.
Approaching Adel, we were told that we would have to circumnavigate the MOA (military operations area). Now if you are VFR you can transit so we took a watch and wait approach. No need to start going around too early, our plan was to cancel IFR if conditions permitted and finish the last few miles VFR.
Luck was on our side as the controller, gave us a descent and told us we could transit the area IFR. Sometimes good things come to those that wait. Arriving at Adel, we had a twin Cessna which was a conflict. We maneuvered behind him and after giving him plenty of room we turned final. Well he missed the turn off and on short final he turned around on the runway. We had room to land and stop but chose the safer action which was to go around.
With the new GoPro adding some video
Use 1080p and full screen for best viewing
Use 1080p and full screen for best viewing
Second time was the charm and we topped off and were soon enjoying airplanes and BBQ. We left a bit after noon and the storms had begun to build by the coast. We worked through some buildups but luckily by the time we arrived, the rain had moved South and West and with a slight North deviation we cleared the weather.
After that it was a straight in visual to 14 and back to the hangar. The food and fellowship were quite good, we will be back.
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