Five a.m. and my eyes are open. I tap the screen of my phone, strategically poised on my nightstand and ready to wake me in 15 minutes.
I don’t need its alarm. I know today is the day I have planned to actually go somewhere in my airplane.
Reconnecting with Cotton-Candy Sunrises
After a long hiatus, a cross-country trip reawakens a pilot's skills, flight planning techniques, and her love of flight.
Key Takeaways:
- The pilot undertakes extensive and meticulous pre-flight preparations, including detailed weather analysis, securing backups for avionics and emergency equipment, and strategic airport selection for a long cross-country flight.
- The article emphasizes the importance of redundancy and experience in aviation, noting that "avionics break in flight" and highlighting careful planning to navigate unpredictable weather and terrain.
- This flight marks a significant and emotionally fulfilling return to long-distance flying for the author after a pandemic-induced hiatus, expressing a deep appreciation for the wonder, challenge, and early morning beauty of such journeys.
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