Motor Man and I usually take day trip on the weekend, and one of our favorite destinations is the Eastern Shore of Virginia. A few weeks ago, Motor Man mentioned to a friend of ours, who lives there, that we would like to take a small plane tour to see the area from the air.
That friend just happens to know someone who owns a small plane, and gave that person’s contact info to Motor Man.
Saturday was the perfect day for a flight: mostly sunny, practically no winds and warm temps. We met our pilot, Sid, at the Accomack County Airport.
I must admit that I was a bit nervous: I always am when we fly. But, as soon as we were off the ground, I relaxed and enjoyed the scenery.
Although much of the view was made up of the many waterways, we could see several tiny towns. This is Saxis, Va to the left.
A former Coast Guard station, now privately owned.
You may be familiar with Nasa’s Flight Facility at Wallops Island, where many rockets are launched. This is the launch tower:
The causeway to the town of Chincoteague, where the annual pony swims are held.
Cape Charles is one of our favorite little towns to visit.
Nearby, there is a breakwater, made up of nine concrete ships from the World War II era. Years ago, Motor Man fished near those ships.
Following a very smooth landing, Sid took a picture of Motor Man and me.
The three of us laughed about one of my favorite sayings: “Flying is the second greatest thrill known to man: landing is the first’.
Thanks, Sid, for a wonderful experience.
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