i'm starting this challenge with one of the most grandiose adventures, i know. however, one of the best perks of being a pilot's wife is every once and awhile, i get to go on some really cool flights around san diego. last week, andrew needed to get an endorsement (pilots have to get different endorsements to qualify in various airplanes) & in order to do so, he needed to go on a cross-country plane ride. that being said, we flew in a six-seater plane with one of andrew's instructors and his family from a small san diego airport to the
one and only airport on
catalina island.
flying in a small plane is
so different than a regional jet. first, it takes much longer to get places which, i found surprising and in some cases, it's actually quicker to drive. then, there's the issue of noise. the airplane is really loud and you have to wear specialized headsets to not only protect your ear drums, but also communicate with one another. as i discovered on this flight, if your headset doesn't work you really miss out on the entire conversation!
finally, you have this amazingly intimate view from above. on this particular flight we had spectacular weather. the ocean and skies were the brightest blue, the city sparkled under the sunlight and seeing southern california from above just blew my mind.
once we arrived to catalina, we had a quick lunch at the airport, scoped out the conservatory, and a couple hours later, headed back home. it was a quick trip- much faster than our
day trip last fall.
i feel so fortunate to have opportunities like this. andrew loves to fly; it's definitely his passion. i on the other hand, love to travel- and flying is a means to get where i'm going. but watching him fly is so much fun & makes me appreciate the craft that much more. flight is an amazing thing & no matter where you're headed, it's most definitely an adventure.
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