Almost Succumbing to “get-there-itis”
![A Solid Plan Gone Awry](https://magarticles.magzter.com/articles/4975/226813/594a4e1407721/A-Solid-PlanGone-Awry.jpg)
The first was never to take a two-day forecast at face value. I had decided two days in advance against a morning departure for my trip because the forecast was bad. I noticed midmorning the day of my trip that the weather was great and would have permitted a morning departure if only I’d left earlier. I had succumbed to tunnel vision. As a result, I was stuck with my original plan of departing in the evening after an approaching cold front cleared the area.
I was feeling antsy when I departed Groton at around 5:30 p.m. I had planned for a handful of alternates in the days leading up to my flight. In the event I couldn’t make it to my destination of Brunswick Executive Airport (KBXM), which I knew had taxi service available until 1 a.m., I could land in Portland, Maine, and take a bus, cab or train (or rent a car). Another option would be to land in Auburn, Maine, and take a cab. I felt as though I was giving myself plenty of options.
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة July 2017 من Flying.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
بالفعل مشترك ? تسجيل الدخول
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة July 2017 من Flying.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
بالفعل مشترك? تسجيل الدخول
![The Temple of Speed](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/4975/796535/619ce166e27b0/crp_Aviation-Reno-Air-Races-P-51-Mustangs-Cassutt-Special-Continental-O-200-Sport-Medallion.jpg)
The Temple of Speed
Reno entices even this altitude-oriented pilot.
![Flat Sixes](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/4975/796535/619ce2298353d/crp_Flat-Sixes.jpg)
Flat Sixes
Fanatical artisans
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Blue over Green, Tent in Between
I’m old , I’m cranky. Why do I keep air-camping?
![Gulfstream Reveals G400, G800](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/4975/796535/619cd2c309f38/crp_Gulfstream-Reveals-G400-G800.jpg)
Gulfstream Reveals G400, G800
The product lineup gains large-cabin and ultralong-range mounts.
![Every Airplane Requires a Checkout](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/4975/796535/619ce581dbf81/crp_Every-Airplane-Requires-a-Checkout.jpg)
Every Airplane Requires a Checkout
Embrace the challenge of mastering a new machine.
![Fuhggedaboutit](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/4975/796535/619ce3ad856e1/crp_Fuhggedaboutit.jpg)
Fuhggedaboutit
Fifty-plus years of f lying forgetfulness
![THE MAULE FAMILY APPROACHABLE AIRCRAFT](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/4975/796535/619cdf6a1cdd5/crp_THE-MAULE-FAMILYAPPROACHABLE-AIRCRAFT.jpg)
THE MAULE FAMILY APPROACHABLE AIRCRAFT
Choose your mount —the Maules do it all.
![Sisters](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/4975/796535/619ce4ced72d8/crp_Sisters.jpg)
Sisters
“ Women certainly have the courage and tenacity required for long flights.” —Mildred Doran
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INSIDE OUT OR OUTSIDE IN?
What kind of pilot should you be?
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WE FLY: CESSNA CITATION CJ4 GEN2
THE FLAGSHIP CJ JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT BETTER.