Fly past the Statue of Liberty and New York!!!!

 FLY PAST NEW YORK CITY IN A BEECH 18

New York city!

Words can say no more!!! Today was an absolute highlight of our trip as we cruised along the Hudson river at 2000ft with helicopters below us and big jets above.

The skyline of New York raising in the distance then coming closer. All snow white from the blizzard that raided the city only yesterday!!

New York City in snow

4000 flights had been cancelled but as we flew along with quite strong tail winds (195kt when our normal cruise speed is 145kt) , the city rose in front of us in all its beauty. and then the highlight: the world-famous Statue of Liberty!!

fly past the Statue of Liberty

John skillfully did a fly past around the statue whilst I was desperately trying not to get sick and at the same time shooting away stills and videos off my various devices.

the famous Lakehurst airship hangars

Leaving this great city behind us in the glittering sunshine we followed the east coast of the States South. Our flight path then brought us right over the famous Lakehurst airship hangars that became a tragic place in history as the Hindenburg exploded in fire  in 1937. For more info read here: .The Hindenburg disaster

on finals to Ocean city

We finally reached Ocean city and John made his final approach towards the north-western runway having to go out over the sea to land.

a happy man stepping out of the Beech

so much junk....

just a little bit tight in the back of the car cuddling all that luggage

After a very friendly welcome by the local FBO (fixed  base operators) the lady at the flight centre offered to take us in her car to the next hotel.

the pier at Ocean City on the east coast of the States

John and I took a swift run to the endless stretch of sandy beach that has been following the coast line since New York. This fabulous day later was celebrated with one of the best Zinfandels we have ever tasted and great Italian food in a local restaurant nearby.

What  a day, what  flight!!!!!