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747-237
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 Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 9:22 pm Post subject: Flying the quintessential GA airplane: The Cessna 172 |
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I recently had the opportunity to have my first GA experience aboard the airplane that defines general aviation: The Cessna 172 Skyhawk.
Tampa Bay Aviation
(1999) Cessna 172 Skyhawk N2382R
CLW-CLW
Clearwater Airpark, Florida
Coolest airplane ticket .... ever !!
Seat Selection : Right or Left
And we're off ... the taxiway at CLW has "Clearwater Airpark" written all over it.
Great legroom !
Here we go
Here's a better look at the Clearwater Airpark from above
Heading off towards Clearwater Beach and the Gulf of Mexico, climbing to FL1 !
And then, heading back
Getting ready for landing
And final approach
Back on Terra Firma, and taxiing back to the "terminal"
An afternoon well spent at CLW !
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Nimish
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| Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 11:44 am Post subject: |
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Lovely! How long was the flight? What was the approximate cost?
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747-237
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| Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 3:47 pm Post subject: |
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| Nimish wrote: | | Lovely! How long was the flight? What was the approximate cost? |
15 minutes and deeply discounted @ $25.
I also saw this amazing STOL amphibian at CLW : a Maule MX-7-180B Star Rocket, N10329 operated by Air Expeditions.
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The_Goat
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| Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 6:35 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the pics. Always wanted to fly in one of those things myself.
Are you a professional pilot like your dad was?
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747-237
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| Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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| The_Goat wrote: | Thanks for the pics. Always wanted to fly in one of those things myself.
Are you a professional pilot like your dad was? |
Glad you enjoyed them. And no, though I wish I was as skilled as my old man !  |
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airindia787
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| Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 11:17 pm Post subject: |
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Nice pictures and good to see that the weather cooperated with you. I actually tried getting on a 172 a few weeks ago but we had a pretty nasty severe storm come through and grounded everything until the late evening.
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sri_bom
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| Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 9:01 am Post subject: |
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Wow that was a great ride and at 25 bucks it is even cheaper than a taxi fare.
Thanks for taking out time for posting it, I am hoping I am able to do this joy ride one day.
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stealthpilot
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Brings back memories of that area .... great looks(ed) like a fun flight
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sumantra
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| Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 10:58 pm Post subject: |
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747-237, you have a penchant for tickling us with the exotic. One of the most popular GA aircraft may be a sweet memory for pilots on this forum, but for the other aviation enthusiasts, it is quite an experience! Thanks for a lovely description of events, through your eyes (and camera lens), and some great photographs as well. On my only visit to Tampa in 2008, I remember road signs to Clearwater, but I never really got to see, or come anywhere near the airport itself. I really wonder if you got to soak in the moment, since you were busy clicking pictures for our enjoyment all the while!
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747-237
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| sumantra wrote: | | On my only visit to Tampa in 2008, I remember road signs to Clearwater, but I never really got to see, or come anywhere near the airport itself. |
Sumantra, you didn't miss much, other than the awesome beaches. That being said, after I got done with the Cessna ride, I did indulge myself and visited the only other place of interest in Clearwater, FL :
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