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Flying Over Connecticut: Top 10 Scenic Gems Revealed
Here is my version of my top 10 of 2024. These are actual places I have flow over in a Piper Warrior/Archer. In the video I travel counterclockwise from Groton to Tweed, New Haven CT. There are 10 clips, each 1 minute long with narration. Check out some stills below (Groton Shennecossett Golf Course, East Haddam Swing Bridge and The Notch Congamond Lake), and definitely check the YouTube video out.

 

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Cockpit Voice Recorder | Sky Acres to Hartford, CT – Pilot Life in Action!
Episode-1: Join us on an exciting journey from Sky Acres (44N) to Hartford (KHFD) on a crisp December afternoon! After a delicious brunch at Hangars Café, we hop into our Piper Archer for the return flight. Listen to two pilots in a small general aviation aircraft with actual live in-cockpit voice recording!
Along the way, we:
• Avoid traffic in the air and practice sharp situational awareness.
• Tinker with some old-school VOR navigation.
• Experience the thrill of gusty approaches and precise landings.
• Reflect on the joys of flight and share our passion for aviation.
This video captures the essence of pilot life—calm, focus, and a touch of nostalgia for old navigation tech. If you're into aviation or just want to experience the skies, this one’s for you!

 

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Winter Flight to KEEN: Exploring Dillant-Hopkins Airport & New Hampshire's Scenic Beauty!
Jeff and I continue our quest for the ultimate New England $100 Hamburger, soaring through the crisp winter skies. Today, our journey takes us north from Hartford, CT, to the picturesque Dillant-Hopkins Airport (KEEN) in Keene, NH. With a runway stretching over a mile, we are welcomed by stunning New Hampshire landscapes blanketed in seasonal beauty.

 

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Brunch in the Massachusetts Skies: Mansfield 1B9 & Southbridge 3B0 Adventure
Take to the skies for a picturesque winter brunch adventure across Massachusetts!
• Approaching Mansfield Municipal Airport (1B9): Enjoy breathtaking aerial views of Norton Reservoir and I-495 as we descend into Mansfield. Captured from the under-wing camera, you’ll see the vehicles below adding an exciting dimension to the approach.
• Brunch at Hangar 12 Café: We refuel with an unforgettable brunch at Hangar 12! I had a savory tofu egg dish packed with flavor, Jeff indulged in their crispy and juicy chicken sandwich, and Johanna enjoyed a perfectly cooked breakfast egg plate. Every bite was a delight—Hangar 12 is a gem for food and aviation lovers alike!
• Flight to Southbridge Municipal Airport (3B0): Heading northwest, we soar over snowy landscapes and make an incredible discovery—a festive message written with a shovel on a frozen lake: "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" . A magical moment only visible from the skies!

 

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Would You Land on a Frozen Lake? Alton Bay Ice Runway Adventure
Would YOU land on a frozen lake? Welcome to Alton Bay, New Hampshire, home to the only FAA-approved ice runway in the lower 48 states! Each winter, pilots from across the region test their skills by landing on 12 inches of ice covering Lake Winnipesaukee. The views? Breathtaking. The locals? Incredibly welcoming. The experience? Aviation magic.

 

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Is New Hampshire a top 5 winter destination? A Cessna's Perspective: Alton Bay Ice Runway Departure
Experience a breathtaking and unforgettable departure from one of the most coveted winter aviation airports in New England, B18 Alton Bay. You are strapped under the left wing of the Cessna 172 as we apply full throttle to become airborne over the frozen lake.

See snowmobiles racing below, and the stunning New Hampshire landscape. Three cameras are recording for a truly unforgettable and immersive aviation experience.Watch us climb out and head southwest, but we encounter snow showers and must climb to avoid the IMC. The climb out is time-lapse to calming music as you see the New Hampshire landscape below.

Bonus footage: Flying over Loudon Racetrack, landing at Hartford, Fueling the Cessna, buying some B18 Stickers. This is Part-2 of Alton Bay, be sure to check out Part-1 after watching this.

LEFT CROSSWIND RWT 01W at ALTON BAY

 

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It's hard to believe that I have been uploading YouTube videos for a year now. This week marks my 1st video I uploaded. I have come a long way since then. After taking 10 years off from flying I sure made up for lost time last year. Flying is a part of my life now. I love it with a passion. Hopefully my videos provide some enjoyment to other pilots and non-pilots.

I promise I will never create aviation ambulance chasing content that capitalizes on the sad and unfortunate side of aviation to get views .... ever.

Thanks to everyone that has liked, commented and supported my creative content for the past 365 days.