ARC Start

We made it to the start of the ARC here in Fredericksburg, VA. We had quite the adventure. We took off from Ionia, MI, did a low pass as the current SMAT class watched and then punched into the clouds. We flew IFR and headed south towards Clark County (Jeffersonville, IN) but decided to divert to Lunkin, OH (just outside of Cincinnati) due to Indianapolis reporting 40kt wind shear and extreme rain/ storms coming in.

SMAT Class along the fence as we did a low pass.

Rainbow in IFR

Parking spot at Fredericksburg

That was a good idea. We quickly got fuel in Lunkin and we were the "little" plane (they called us that on the radio) on the ramp woth a bunch of big citation jets. I quickly checked the weather and filed a flight plan and we got out of there before more storms came in. On our way east to Fredericksburg it was pretty hazy but overall clear. We flew over the Appalachian "hills" and landed about an hour before the sun went down and the rain came in.

Today we worked on getting our airplane inspected, our credentials checked, and the logbooks verified. We had an issue that the ADs (airworthiness directives) were not all signed off and so I spent 2 hours researching and making sure they either didn't apply to our plane or were complied with. I was able to sign them off since I am an A&P mechanic. We finally got approved so now we can enjoy the evening.

That's the update for now. Stay tuned to facebook for more updates and photos. Ps this update is from my phone so if the format comes out weird that's why.

Fly with Christ,
Helen "Girl Friday"