Before Marine BootCamp, Father-Son TX-OH-NC-GA-FL

flytoday · Apr 15, 2013

Daniel and I are enroute! More pictures available later. Started from Houston yesterday. Stops at Rusk County, TX and Kennett, MO. At Kennett we coincidently met up with Bud Newhouse, who was returning from the NASCAR formation flight at Fort Worth. I swapped Daniel for Bud's luggage and Daniel got his first RV8 ride, to finish the day at Lunken/Cincinnati. Both KRFI and KTKX are good stops with good fuel prices and nice facilities for a cross-country break.

It was a right day to be northbound, probably a 20 knot push at 5500'.

We had a great evening with family, and we planning to visit as many cousins as possible before Daniel starts in San Diego next month.

Carl
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Dave12 · Apr 15, 2013

Wow, this all sounds too familiar! Sounds like a great time. We thank Daniel for his patriotism and service.

esco · Apr 15, 2013

Good job!

Carl:

Proud pop of a Marine? Good on you for raising such a fine young man.

As for the to-be Devildog, tell him there's an unofficial 12th General Order:

"To walk my post from flank to flank,
And take no *%#@ from any rank."

GLPalinkas · Apr 15, 2013

Carl, When you and your soon-to-be marine son get to Florida. Look me up (VAF white pages) and give me a call. I'll buy lunch and if it works out, I'll introduce you to my nephew who goes to Parris Island June 10th.

Semper Fi
1966-1970
Vietnam 68-69

flytoday · Apr 15, 2013

OH to NC

Started the day with a hop to Falmouth, KY for fuel. A group of wild turkeys were on the runway, and decided to run across the runway right in our rollout path. Daniel was sure we barely missed one that passed under our wing.

He got to visit with cousins and families this evening in Asheville, NC. Using Hendersonville airport, 0A7.

We appreciate the good wishes for Daniel's future, and Gary, if we fly to Venice we will definitely call.

Carl

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Vlad · Apr 15, 2013

Have a nice trip Carl!

Been to Gene Snyder yesterday the cheapest gas in the vicinity. They were flying Young Eagles. Spotted an RV but he left early.

N395V · Apr 16, 2013

Semper Fi Teuffel Hunden............................

flytoday · Apr 16, 2013

NC to ATL

Hey Vlad, so sorry I missed seeing you on Sunday at Gene Snyder.

We got a slow start south since ATL area had IFR WX this morning. Left Asheville area about 2 pm and quickly arrived in KLZU, NE of ATL. Daniel has his PPL Glider but is motion sensitive. A bit bumpy today so I turned off the Trio Pro Pilot and he hand-flew to keep up the concentration on the task and avoid any bad feelings. He flew great!

Mandatory food picture, Green River BBQ, Saluda, NC. Great BBQ, maybe 20 minute drive from 0A7.

Later this evening, dinner out with cousins that have growing families..

Tomorrow to KDED, WX permitting! These RVs are wonderful cross-country machines!

Carl

RVDREMEN · Apr 17, 2013

Good to hear

Carl
Good to hear you are having some good family time. That will be a memory you will never forget. All the more reason for me to get mine done.
Thanks,
Robert

tc1234c · Apr 17, 2013

Carl,

Weather looks good and I assume you are on your way to DED. Great trip for you two!

flytoday · Apr 17, 2013

Gwinette-Waycross-Palatka-DeLand

Three male Martin generations, in Martin ver 2.0 I had 2 male siblings but Daniel and cousin Gabe are the only males to carry the name in Martin ver 3.0, and little Gabriel is the only male Martin ver. 4.0 so far... We are flush with X chromosomes.

We departed Atlanta area for points south.

At Gwinette Co a minion blimp from "Despicable Me" was flying, here's a preflight shot:

Then we took an tour of a famous landmark. Saw a real nice laser show here a few years back:

Then to Waycross, where years ago I rocked for hours on their porch, watched planes, and never dreamed I could fly in one day in my own plane!

Then to DeLand with Grandma and family. Start RTB tomorrow, with ground stop (probably overnight near Mobile?) planned as front passes over!

Another GREAT DAY! Thanks for all the encouraging comments, and I'm happy to report the new B&C starter has fixed my intermittent Fail To Start When Hot anomaly!

tkatc · Apr 17, 2013

Good looking family!

What's that hanging off of Bud's right wing?

The Wizzard · Apr 17, 2013

Great meeting the two of you

Carl and Daniel, thanks for stopping by Cincinnati! It's great that your out there having fun in these wonderful airplanes. Your welcome anytime.

DC

flytoday · Apr 17, 2013

Dave - we can't thank you enough for squeezing us into the hanger! I recommend everyone on VAF visit Lunken, the pilots, flying experiences and social environment are 1st class!

Bud will have to explain the wingtip devices, cloud seeding?

Carl

The Wizzard · Apr 17, 2013

wigtip devices

they are rocket boosters!

flytoday · Apr 18, 2013

Military Man Magnetism

Bay Minette (1R8) is a nice stop near Mobile, AL. Daniel made more new friends...

We started out today planning a game of chicken with a cold front, embedded tstorms, etc. Travel as far west as safely possible, using FSS and XM weather to make the stop and wait decision.

We won the game of chicken because we've stopped an hour short of home, at Jennings, LA (3R7). Nice airport directly adjacent to nice Hampton Inn and shopping for whatever. Courtesy car, no fee for overnight tiedown, very helpful manager. One bummer, no hanger space available

The weather has moved in now, and should clear in the morning.

Carl

flytoday · Apr 19, 2013

4:30 am baby status check

You all understand the critical importance of checking gust locks and overall exterior after storm passage and continuing strong winds:

Good news, gust lock systems are working great, temps have dropped significantly, and the sky is clearing up. Should have a severe clear flight on our final leg home after Daniel wakes up!

Carl

flytoday · Apr 19, 2013

Home Safe, Friday 10 am

Home again! Thanks again to the VAF "family" we share with each other, and my very patient wife and family. Also extra thanks to my team at NASA, 6th floor, 4 South, for covering while I was gone.

Route of flight with fuel stops and overnights with family. A regret that because of weather and schedule we didn't see Brian, Gary, Turbo, and more VAFers

Great to see Bud and David and meet new friends at LUK!

A few captured memories from 6 days of flying over 2,262 miles. They describe the freedom and flexibility of owning and flying an RV.
Family time, simple joys of being young!

Future RV builder (I'm confident he will see the light!) Dillon at showing us his project at Green Co (KGCY)

Daniel gets a new type rating at KAYS

First RV8 ride with Bud

Smooth ride at 4500' near TLH

With cousin Chris in DeLand

Traditional cockpit shot

Unforgettable, Priceless, if you've said goodby to a child as they leave the nest, you know...

Carl

flytoday · Apr 20, 2013

Bump

Final update posted with photos.

Carl

Vlad · Apr 22, 2013

Fantastic!

Enjoyed your pictures Carl. This one with military magnetism wins. Who cares about airplanes

flytoday · Apr 24, 2013

Airplane ownership is critical!

Vlad,

You know the airplane is manditory to transport us to the locations we must explore and to meet new people. Dreams - "We'll get higher and higher, who knows what we'll find?" Quick, enjoyable, flexible, safe, and affordable transportation!

Carl

flytoday · Aug 24, 2013

New Marine

Daniel has returned from Boot Camp, San Diego, a new Marine.

We have done some local RV6 flying in the Houston area, and he's back to San Diego soon for Infantry School and then is assigned his permanent duty station.

GLPalinkas · Aug 25, 2013

Carl, Congrats to you and your son. Having met you at Sebring, I can tell he is an apple that has not fallen far from the tree. Making PFC out of basic in exemplary. Tell him thanks for his service to our country for me.

I leave next week for MCRD Parris Island to see my nephew graduate. I can't wait to see the changes since I "visited" last in Sept 1966.

Skykingbob · Aug 25, 2013

Congrats

Carl.....I am sure you are a proud father....tell Daniel ooo-rah and we are proud of his service to our country!!!

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