Having a detailed plan for every flight and following it precisely gives me great satisfaction every time I take to the sky, but I am continuously reminded that backup plans are more important even during short flights on clear days.
I recently flew Annie, our Commander 114B, back to our home airport in Sussex, New Jersey (KFWN), after its annual inspection. Her stay with the mechanic at Blairstown Airport (1N7) was longer than expected due to delays in delivery of a couple of parts but was not a big deal. My heart grew fonder during our time apart, and I looked forward to the flight home.
