Well, this forum is awful quiet so I thought I'd post a hello and some pictures....if I can figure out how to do that!

Back from the Clipper and Mandalay the first two weeks of Feb and had the opportunity to do a check-ride and then a flight out of St Lucia Castries in an old 1965 C172. A great flight, I took up the Activities Mates from both ships plus Sly from the Clipper. I figured hey, he lets me steer his ship so I'll let him fly my plane! He had fun in the right seat.

- Steve

Bragger.

I wanna go, too!!!

Very Cool, Capt. Steve... Thanks for sharing the photos!

Very cool! I once lucked out into a 6 passenger cessna flight from San Juan to St. Thomas and it was the most amazing view of the islands....so worth it and I just lucked into it!

The ironic thing about it is that I made the following statement to the gang BEFORE going up...

"Hmmmm....if we crash, I'm going to be responsible for putting a big dent in the Windjammer staff list...."

I thought it was pretty funny....they did not for some reason.

And then the classic while lining up on final approach to land....

"Hmmmm...I forget, how DO you land these things?"

:)

- Steve

Great pictures, Steve. These picture brings back old memories. My husband had a C172 as his first plane. We would fly out to the Cape on the weekends. Great opportunity for the crew and nice of you to take them. Thanks for sharing.

What a very thoughtful gesture Steve!!! Ummmmm....when are you sailing again?

November Singles cruise and there's always a seat available....I've already made arrangements to rent the plane again on Sunday Nov 11th!

Nothing like planning ahead!

- Steve