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Published: 2019-08-19 05:23:25 +0000 UTC; Views: 1296; Favourites: 18; Downloads: 0
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Description - August 2019, Centennial Airport, KAPA -

My favorite airplane, N65251 got a new hangar. I loved the lighting through the door, so I had to take a photo of the world's greatest Cessna 172. 

'251 is very special to me. I have over 230 hours in this airplane. I soloed in this airplane. I earned my Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating, Single Engine Commercial Certificate, and Flight Instructor Certification in this airplane. 

I flew with '251 for the last time in September of 2019. My flight school closed because the chief pilot fell ill, and the aircraft was sold to a neighboring flight club. I see the familiar Skyhawk occasionally, and I miss this old friend dearly. 
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Comments: 7

Airmandjet [2019-08-20 01:50:54 +0000 UTC]

Ok now this a true "let me out, I want to go flying" photo.

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eightyator In reply to Airmandjet [2019-08-20 05:46:52 +0000 UTC]

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Airmandjet In reply to eightyator [2019-08-20 16:16:35 +0000 UTC]

I once read a quote by a pilot who said he believed airplanes are not as inanimate as we perceive them to be. To me, sometimes it feels like they know better than we do!

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eightyator In reply to Airmandjet [2019-08-21 00:19:56 +0000 UTC]

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C-E-Smith [2019-08-19 20:57:13 +0000 UTC]

absolute beauty!

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eightyator In reply to C-E-Smith [2019-08-20 06:02:57 +0000 UTC]

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C-E-Smith In reply to eightyator [2019-08-20 14:34:40 +0000 UTC]

WOW! amazing!

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