Me: I will not buy another plane so close to FS 2024
Narrator: He did in fact buy another plane 20 days out from FS 2024
Today I tested out my new Kodiak, bringing Max along for the ride. Taking off from KSAC, we headed VFR to Bailey Ranch, NV13, adjacent to Washoe Lake in the Eastern Sierras. Flying an area I know well (Northern California) not only allowed me to do almost pure VFR, but I took the opportunity to adjust some control bindings so I can more effectively adjust my trim. Overall, a productive flight, although being my first grass field, it took me a couple of times to get down on the ground. Max was a trooper, however, continuing to hold his steady pose.
A beautiful morning for taking out the new Kodiak.
Flying over KSMF. I’m sure ATC wasn’t too pleased with me here, but it served as a good reference point to turn east toward Tahoe.
The beautiful Lake Tahoe. I’ll never grow tired of that sight, either in sim or in person.
Turning in to do a bit of exploring down in Emerald Bay. While the flight was almost completely VFR, I did have a flight plan programed into the G1000 just in case I lost my way.
Fannette Island in Emerald Bay; while close, not quite how I remember it in real life. I’ll have to see what sort of scenery I can find to make it more realistic.
Headed up and out of Tahoe, following Highway 50 further north before it turns east toward Carson City.
I think I see the airstrip in the distance. Don’t ask me how many go-arounds I needed to do before we got the landing right. Those adjacent mountains did provide a bit of challenge.
Finally on the ground. now time to go exploring.
Either Max really loves the new plane or I scared him so much on the landing attempts that he is frozen in shock.