To finalize the break-in process of the engine, we needed to fly 4 more hours today. Bob Guay and I went out again this afternoon and made a second attempt to make it to Yuma, AZ. We left North Las Vegas (KVGT) at 1pm and took the same route towards the Colorado River and down towards Yuma, AZ. The flight was a little choppy getting out of the Las Vegas area and down towards Jean and Primm, NV, but cleared as we lowered toward the Colorado River. The air was cooler than Saturday and was another near cloudless day. It was really a great day for flying again.
It didn't seem our luck to make it to Yuma again, though. As we passed near Needles and Nelson, we realized that we would be heading back in the dark, and during a break-in of the engine, if we had an emergency, it wouldn't be a good idea. We turned around and landed in Needles and met a really nice gentleman named Kenny that told us some great old stories of the area as we refueled. We took back off towards Las Vegas and returned in good time. As we were entering the Las Vegas valley, a Virgin Atlantic 747 passed us on the east. We were close enough to marvel at its beauty, but far enough that it made us only a little nervous about any wake turbulance. I wish I had my camera!
We needed a bit more time on the engine before we landed, so we flew around the North Las Vegas practice area for a few passes and headed home. It was a great day of flying and I can't wait to really get started on my lessons.
I would like to thank Bob Guay for his time and patience during the break in processes of the plane and I hope that he enjoyed the flights as much as I did.
Most important of all, Cherokee 55167 is ready for rental and will be based at Henderson Executive Airport. If you are interested in flying our airplane or learning how to fly, contact me or Monarch Sky!
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