Mission: a vacation flight to visit relatives halfway across the country. You’ve updated your navigator’s database; checked weather for winds aloft; carefully planned your fuel stops; double-checked that the FBOs are open; completed a detailed weight-and-balance calculation; etc. ‘Twas the night before flying, and you’re nestled snug in your bed knowing you have all the bases covered for tomorrow.
But how about three, six or 11 days later when you’ll be retracing your steps on the return flight? Are you sure you can be just as confident when you go to bed the night before that departure? Whether you’re flying a VFR trainer or a turbine twin, flying home with ease is going to take some additional planning.
