BBQ Ribs and Primary Flight displays.

Perhaps I took my own advise too much to heart last update, but I managed to take quite a bit of time off flying to spend with family and friends, enjoying this holiday season. I did spend an evening out at 3SQ last week attending a seminar for instructors teaching the Garmin G-1000 integrated flight and avionics platform. I won't go into here, but it struck me how similar it was to the Dynon unit that is installed in the Remos Light Sport Aircraft. The Dynon doesn't have a lot of the sophistication of the Garmin unit, however information is displayed, and menus are selected, in very similar fashions. This makes the Remos an even better fit for flight schools teaching Technically Advanced Aircraft, or owners wishing to be on the forefront of aviation advancements. Besides, once you get past how cool they look, you'll appreciate the functionality.

Of course, avionics, or flight displays aren't what is most important as far as I'm concerned. What matters most is are we having fun, and where are we eating! We took the opportunity to fly down to Dexter, Mo. for some of the Hickory Logs famous BBQ ribs. This trip has become one of our family traditions, and not just for the great BBQ. The Hickory Log goes all out on it's Christmas decorations, and it's close enough to Poplar Bluff for Cheryl's parents, and assorted brothers or sister to meet us there. KDXE is a nice little airport with a restaurant right on the field for weekend fly-in breakfast. KDXE is attended irregularly, but they do have a courtesy vehicle, and the Hickory Log is only 4 miles away. My advise? Go hungry, eat the ribs, and don't get your fingers all over the multi-function display on the way home.

Why not start your own "flying family tradition"?