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pics from a recent flight.

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tigisfat

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I've forgotten just how much fun renting a Cessna 172 can be. I've also forgotten just how simple they truly are. I figured that I'd share some pics of a recent rental flight this week that I thoroughly enjoyed with you guys just for fun. I grew up in California but did most of my flight training and hours accumulaion in Texas at Elmdale and Abilene Regional in Abilene. It's been a pleasure flying out here. There's so much more to see.

I don't think I could ever forget all the 172's speeds, like Vy at 76KIAS, but I did forget just how poorly they climb with a maxed out load. I took three people up, and had to take half tanks to account for it. At 350FPM, I actually started reviewing all my engine trouble checklists for about 30 seconds before I remembered how normal it was for my weight.

Thanks for looking!! I hope you guys don't find this boring. I absolutely love when others post flight pictures, even if it's just taking an ultralight around the pattern.

me preflighting:
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The beautiful Mt Diablo:
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This valley hadn't been dammed before my departure for the USAF.
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Near my house, in the footsteps of Mt Diablo.
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heading out over the altamont pass
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The disused (but surprisingly well maintained) concord naval weapons station.
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beautiful hills and hwy 4 to antioch
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short final for a full stop on 19L at Concord Buchanan:
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Thanks for sharing your flight Tigisfat :applause:

I love to see what the areas are like where others fly :jump:

Pete.
 
Thanks Tigisfat!
Never bored looking at pics from members who fly. Would actually like to see more of them.
I cherish my small amount of airtime I have (with instructor) where pictures were taken.
That's one of my greatest losses from my recent HD crash. Thankfully, I had some others saved on a flash.

Here's a few:
 
I couldn't even begin to remember the number of nights I've spent either at the hotel at the SE corner of Buchanan or in the parking lot of the Sam's Club. It's beautiful country, once you get over the hill from Oakland.

Wonder if they ever finished all the road construction there in Walnut Creek??? Not that it probably helped a whole lot.
 
Hey Tigs my office window looked straight out at Mount Diablo. I worked at ADP on Crow Canyon Road for 10 years before that we were in Hayward. I used to fly Cessna out of Livermore-great airport...not too nutty over Hayward's airport Great pics
Ted
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Awesome photos. Whereabouts in the US is that, Tig? Strangely reminds me of the South Island and makes me want to go flying again- haven't done it in a year! :-(

Photos below were taken on my last day where I used to roll...

Best
Dan.
 
Cool photos everyone! Especially the ones of Green Bay. It is awesome seeing everyday places from the sky.

I wish I had brought a camera when I went up... :banghead:
 
txnetcop said:
Hey Tigs my office window looked straight out at Mount Diablo. I worked at ADP on Crow Canyon Road for 10 years before that we were in Hayward. I used to fly Cessna out of Livermore-great airport...not too nutty over Hayward's airport Great pics
Ted
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Why'd you move?
 
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Why'd you move?
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If I tell...it will hurt some California feelings OK? I was born in Carolina but came to Texas as 1 year old and when ADP offered me a chance to go home I RAN as fast as I could! I get back to the Bay area quite a bit. I still have close friends out in Blackhawk, San Ramon, and Livermore. In fact, txnetwife and I will probably have a second honeymoon in Carmel.
Ted

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txnetcop said:
If I tell...it will hurt some California feelings OK? I was born in Carolina but came to Texas as 1 year old and when ADP offered me a chance to go home I RAN as fast as I could! I get back to the Bay area quite a bit. I still have close friends out in Blackhawk, San Ramon, and Livermore. In fact, txnetwife and I will probably have a second honeymoon in Carmel.
Ted

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Why are Texans so rabid about Texas? I lived there for nine years. It's almost like you get sucked in and homestead, and you forget that there's no good produce, the terrain is ugly, some of the people are...well...nevermind (well I guess that's anywhere) and the weather is always HORRID. There are no good weather days in Texas. I'm amazed there's so much aviation there because I've had perfect flying weather maybe twice EVER.
 
tigisfat said:
Why are Texans so rabid about Texas? I lived there for nine years. It's almost like you get sucked in and homestead, and you forget that there's no good produce, the terrain is ugly, some of the people are...well...nevermind and the weather is always HORRID. There are no good weather days in Texas. I'm amazed there's so much aviation there because I've had perfect flying weather maybe twice EVER.
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Where in Texas did you live under those conditions??? Based on your comment I can tell you have never hunted the hill country or been to Big Bend! There also an incredible long stretch of lost forest called Lost Maples. The coastal marsh lands are loaded with a huge variety of fish and game. It's the attitude and friendliness of the people here that make the difference. The corporate community I was apart of for 15 years in Northern CA was very plastic and superficial with some exceptions! I lived in Blackhawk in CA and while it was beautiful I got awfully tired of keeping up the homeowner's association demands. I couldn't fly my country's flag or display AIRBORNE on my car bumper without raising the IRE of the locals commies!
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