Strange times we are living in. When writing my last column, I wondered aloud if things could get any worse. (I turn in my column two months prior to publication.) As it turns out, they could—and for entirely different reasons than I imagined.
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Key Takeaways:
- Amidst COVID-19 related changes, the author found solace in aviation, moving to New Mexico to enhance his mountain flying skills and overcome past fears through expert instruction.
- He observed unusual impacts of the pandemic on aviation, such as a major airport's tower closing early and air traffic controllers being unusually accommodating for practice approaches due to reduced traffic.
- The author dedicated time to extensive aircraft maintenance, including fixing a leaky master cylinder, and implemented significant upgrades like prop balancing, Jet Shades, an LED landing light, and an oxygen-conserving system for higher altitude flight.
- Ultimately, the author found certainty and purpose in his piloting and the essential nature of his airplane amidst the widespread global uncertainty of the pandemic and civil unrest.
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