A pilot encountered numerous obstacles, including frozen gates and hangar doors, an initial engine failure, and getting stuck in deep snow, in a challenging attempt to fly after a long break.
After finally taking off, the pilot discovered an open door mid-flight due to neglecting the checklist, and later returned for an inspection due to a slight concern about potential propeller damage from the earlier snow incident.
The experience underscored the critical importance of adhering to checklists, prioritizing safety over the strong desire to fly, and highlighted the helpfulness and support of aviation personnel.
Two hundred years! At least it felt like that long since I flew the last time on that day in January.
In reality, when looking at my logbook, it was a mere six weeks. But that feeling of it being forever since I last flew would haunt me for the rest of the day. And weeks to come too. But on my drive to the airport that Sunday morning, I knew nothing of it.
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