Taking Pop Pop to Martha's Vineyard

My wife's Dad has a girlfriend in Martha's Vineyard. He is getting sick and tired of the 7 hour plus to drive up there for visits. I have had a Velocity since 2000, but he has never gotten in it once...until I offered to take him up there from here in Philadelphia in less than an hour and a half.

A nice weekend came along last week and we told him this was it, to pack light. He showed up right on time.

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Sean waited under the plane for my wife, Nancy, to arrive with Pop Pop (Terry). We had her all fueled up and ready to go.

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At 9:00 we were wheels up and on our way.

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He settled right in and had a good time checking out the sights.

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The ride up was smooth and clear with gorgeous scenery as we cruised up the coastline. Here are a few pictures.

Heavy traffic near New York

Riding up the coast

Ready to head out over water toward the island

Off the coast heading toward the island

View of the island coming up on the screen

... and there it is, our first sight of Martha's Vineyard.

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Here are some shots of our arrival.

This is your captain, prepare the cabin for landing.

The airport is right in the middle of the island.

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Here is a video of our approach and landing on the island.

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On the ground at 10:23, only 83 minutes en route!

Nancy, Terry and Sean

...and Susan is waiting with a big hug for Terry.

Reunited

Off for lunch in Susan's van.

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We drove up to the cliffs at Gay Head at the southern tip of the island for lunch. It was sunny, breezy, cool and stunningly beautiful. Worth the trip.

Gay Head lighthouse.

Terry and Susan take in the sights

Dad and lad selfie

Cliffs and lighthouse

The family

Beautiful white cliffs

Artsy grass shot

Lobster roll - my favorite.

Cute souvenir shop

Cute souvenir shopper

Nancy and her dad.

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Sean has a pool party with friends at 4:00, so we head back to the airport for the trip home. I can't believe we can fit this all in one day.

Waiting for the fuel truck

Crowded ramp.

The crew loads up.

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Here's a video of our takeoff and departure from Martha's Vineyard.

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Here are some shots from the way home.

Leaving the island

Back out over the Atlantic

Feet wet as we cross the beach

The coast comes into view

Beautiful coastal views as we cruise off shore

Countless sailboats. Beautiful

Cloudy skies ahead

Crazy traffic as we pass New York

197 knots true airspeed. That's 230 mph!

Crossing the Hudson

Relaxing with the autopilot on

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This is a video clip during the flight home.

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Chester County Airport comes into sight

Pilot and crew are happy to be home.

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Here is a video of our landing at home.

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We had a great trip. All the way to New England for lunch, then back by midafternoon. I love my Velocity.

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