"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
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I can justify flying airplanes in many ways, not the least of which is
transportation. The ability (and knowledge that I can do so) to be in
Florida in 6.5 hours is worth a lot to me.
You have a nice (fast) airplane.

Not to say that ballooning doesn't sound like a great way to spend the
day!
Usually we lift off at sunrise and we're back for breakfast around 8:30 AM