Flight Lesson: 03-12-10

I got back from doing my Night XC Flight lastnight. We ended up flying from BYY direct to 66R, then flew direct to VCT, then navigated to the PSX VOR, and then turned for BYY.


After getting the Flight Plans ready, and doing the Preflight we taxied down to Runway Three One for Take Off. After going wheels up we turned on course for 66R. As we climbed up to 2,500ft we called and got Flight Following. It was a beautiful night for flying. We had probably, 20+nm visibility, no Clouds below 12,000ft, and no Turbulence what so ever. It amazing how many aircraft you see flying around you at night that you can't see during the day. At one point we counted seven Aircraft out in front of us. We made to in to 66R fine, got the other plane ready to go then we took off and headed to VCT. using the tailwind to our advantage we climbed up to 3,000ft. Made one Touch and Go at VCT then turned for the PSX VOR. Once we got the From reading on the VOR we turned for home, BYY.

I had a blast. One of my favorite things to do in Aviation is flying Cross Country, but I have to say that Night flying is a a very close Second Place.

I'm excited to say, I now have 39.8 Hours logged! Just off the FAA Minimums! The Check Ride is closing in!!!