May 23 2022
I managed to get the plane out for a flight in Southern Alberta. This is the first flight since I relocated the CPI (Coil Pack Ignition) control panel into the instrument panel. Everything worked like a charm once again and I was very happy with the 2.4 hour flight North and then East of the Calgary area. All temperatures and pressures stayed in the green for which I was very happy since doing my annual. I maintained a lower RPM throughout this flight to slow down bit an enjoy the beautiful scenery on a magnificent day for flying. Flying north from CYBW I went directly over our house, but alas once again Adele did not look for me. Flew north to Dixon Dam and did a few circles over the two resort locations, one of which one of my friends resides at. No one probably saw me there either. Next headed East and went over Three Hills where I know someone and then on to circle over a flying friends farm east of Three Hills. From there I ventured SE over Drumheller airport and then staying west of the prison restricted airspace then to circle over another flying friends farm. After this I headed back toward Springbank staying 25 miles north of Calgary while talking to Terminal frequency for proper clearance routing. Then a turned South following the Lochend road procedure to CYBW. Winds were gusting off and on from the W-NW and I landed a bit too fast with a good touch down but a long and swervy roll out. All in all a great day for flying in temperatures from 10-14 degrees C.
