Block Island, RI

Wow, this is acutally my first attempt at this.  On a beautiful day in July, Lynn and I joined two other planes and four members of the Crewdawg Aviators on a trip to Block Island, RI.  This would be our first venture to Block Island and it was well worth the time.  N926GZ was ready at South Jersey airport for this wonderful trip and around 10:00 am we loaded up and headed up towards Robbinsville VOR.  7500 feet was our destination altitude and within a few short minutes we were up and away and talking to MaGuire ATC.  New York would give us flight following all the way out to the end of Long Island on a busy day in the Class Blue Airspace.  It was nice to have the big eye watching over us.

Within a short 1 hour and 15 minutes we had Block Island in site and were setting up for the 45.  The fly over the island as we approached was fantastic and Lynn got off a few great pictures as we set up for final for Block Island Airport.  A beautiful airport that I very much worth the visit. 

With two planes on the ground, the third arrived shortly there after and we all set up for a short taxi trip to the down town area.  The sun was shinning brightly and the gentle breeze off the ocean was just a transforming experience.  With all accounted for it was time to take in the sights and enjoy some lunch at the famous Harbor Grill.  Sitting on the porch enjoying iced tea with claim cakes and chowder.  All of us enjoyed a tasty lunch and a great time of fellowship.  Time for some shopping and walking and tourist time.  The shops were nice, the sites were breath taking and the beach was ok!  Yea folks, it's not the Jersey shore.  After some walking and talking and picture taking, we flaged down a taxi for the $20.00 tour of the island.  Through town and out to the cliffs on the north end of the island.  This was definately worth the trip.  Spectacular views and the pictures just dont show it.

Back to the airport and out to do a check of N926GZ.  All looked good and we loaded up to taxi to the runway.  A good runup and call on the com and we were off the ground and heading back towards he main land.  With a layer of clouds at 8000, I decided to maintain 6500 feet and talk to NY ATC.  We were cleared into the Class Bravo and directed to JFK.  Lynn's comment was, "Look at those big planes getting ready to take off".  Never came close!  A little head wind took us a little longer trip getting home but by 5:15 we were on the ground landing at South Jersey on runway 26.  What a day and what a trip.  This is what it is all about!