I flew this weekend as well. My night rating lapsed (you have to do five take-offs and landing in six months), so I took advantage of the perfect weather last night. I took off around 8:45, with the sun setting at exactly 8:59. Night in aviation is 30 minutes after sunset, so I flew around Niagara waiting for darkness to fall. I did three touch and go’s at Grimsby Airpark, then five more in St. Catharines. Our new runways lights are just so neat! I did have something a little creepy happen though. Just as I was touching down during my second landing, all runway lights turned off. They are on a timer and you click your microphone button a few times to turn them back on. Mind you, there is a delay of a couple seconds before they light up, so it was a little weird flying toward the runway in complete blackness during that time. I took a video (had my camera stick-tacked to my dash). I have to get the video section back up on my website to post the lovely footage. Other than that minor incident, it was a great flight and I look forward to doing another one at night soon.
A friend of mine from work and her daughter came over to visit my hairless kitties. After a few minutes, all four of them came out and were very social. My friend and her daughter brought my little goobers some new toys – and they love them! Here’s what our living room looks like right now:
I was shocked to find Mya sleeping on the couch with Boo and Pinky. This is where they sleep every night, while Mya and Abby sleep in the bed with me. Mind you, Boo and Pinky are more than welcome to join us!
I kinda wish there was more of Pinky than her little butt in the picture.
Little Mya was quite content:
Today’s symptoms: Not too much to report! My energy level was quite good today, considering my hour and a half night flight last night! My only issue over the last few days has been the sharp and sometimes very intense pains in my arms and hands.
Lizzy McFly 