Any other pilots on the forum?

Today I flew KIXD KABQ KPHX KIXD in a Citation M2.
(Kansas City - Albuquerque - Phoenix - Kansas City).

I had a great day flying a great machine, but I still miss the challenge of taking a single-engine piston westward over mountains.

 

That thin air must be working on you!

Many times I made the westwardly trek from TX to NM or AZ in a single, especially during winter/spring when the jet stream was down low and I was wishing I was in a jet!

One of the worst was one day several winters ago, after a front, in the Meridian KAUS>KSAF at FL 240 with 100kts of wind on the nose. Not a smooth FL to be found. Even my Lab, Gus was lookin at me like,” dude, what’s taking so long, I gotta pee!!”

The M2 is a sweet ride.
Blue Skies.

Edit: PS: I did my initial training in Mesa, AZ (KFFZ) just east of Phoenix.

 

This is my friend’s. He uses it to spot crocodiles in Florida.

 

Then they go to the nest and count eggs.

 

Working with a fellow in a Mooney 20J. Trying to get him instrument current. I am very thankful for my Ipad, ADSB, my Stratus and all the newer technology that helps me see all the traffic. It sure does help make things safer.

 

Correct-o mundo!! Dupage it is. Pilot buddy took the pic. one of our favorites of that bird’s.

 

Going in to KDAL yesterday…