When the text blipped across my iPhone screen, I couldn’t help but grin. My friend—and JetBlue captain—Mike Strauss and his wife, Christa, were inviting my wife and I to his newly purchased home in Colorado. One of the attractive aspects of the invitation was that the trip out west would be flown in his Cessna 180 Skywagon, an adventure in itself.
Two Airline Pilots and a Skywagon
Key Takeaways:
- Two experienced airline pilots embarked on a multi-day cross-country trip in a Cessna 180 Skywagon to Colorado, aiming for adventure and to avoid pandemic-era airport crowds.
- The journey presented numerous weather challenges on both legs, including significant headwinds (up to 51 knots), fog, freezing fog, and snow flurries, necessitating strategic route adjustments, delays, and diversions.
- Despite the demanding conditions and inherent risks, the pilots successfully completed the trip without incident, highlighting the importance of sound aeronautical decision-making and continuous learning for even seasoned aviators.
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