2 more Angel Flights

I took advantage of the long weekend to volunteer for 2 more angel flights. Over Friday and Saturday I logged over 10 hours and 800 miles flying 2 patients home. One I took to San Angelo, TX and the other to Marlin, TX near Waco. I just flew the 172 so I could afford both flights. I figured that as long as the airplane had the range and capacity, I could do more good by offering 2 flights in the 172, verses just a single flight in a 182. Our 172 isn't that bad of a traveler anyway. Up around 8000 feet I was getting true airspeeds between 115 to 120 knots using 75% power.

I had a lot of fun. The Friday flight was delayed about an hour waiting for the fog to lift so I could get into Hobby (KHOU) but after that it was pretty smooth sailing. Both days were windy but we weren't slowed down too much and fortunately for my passengers the rides were smooth. I even logged about an hour of actual instrument time and an ILS approach into Hobby.

I think that Angel Flight is the most rewarding thing I've ever done. It's great to actually have a purpose for flying other than recreation and training. I only wish I could afford to do it more.