[as the] Radar Sweeps

After leaving John Wayne at about 08:00 PDT, we did a re-fuel/stretch-legs stop in Prescott, then continued to Santa Fe, where we overnighted. The ride to Prescott was smooth in the early morning air. The leg to Santa Fe was a different story - bumps and altitude excursions were nearly continuous the last hour or so and it was more than a little uncomfortable. Just prior to leaving Prescott my navAero flat panel display [see previous entry] went dark. I had already started the engines and decided not to stop and spend the time diagnosing the problem. I found out later I had somehow unplugged the nCharge battery, which drives the display, from ship’s power and after the flight to Prescott it simply was out of juice. Now I check that prior to each flight.

On arrival in Santa Fe, following Scott Rehorn’s recommendation, Ellen, Jake and I had a great dinner at The Shed, just off the Plaza. The Green Chile Stew was unbelievably good!

The Shed restaurant, just off the Plaza in Santa Fe

Quick Summary [the first several legs sound like a Pony Express itinerary]:

• Day 1: Prescott, AZ; Santa Fe, NM.
• Day 2: Amarillo, TX; Salina, KS.
• Day 3: Madison, WI.
• Day 7: Bloomington, IN.
• Day 8: Brockport, NY.

Thunderstorms [or rather, their avoidance] affected almost every leg; details in the next posts. This is the 1st trip with the new XM weather system onboard. It has not been without its issues, but I’m getting the kinks worked out as I go; again, details in the dailies that follow.

11D continues to perform beautifully and reliably. Ahhh…