My Third Solo X-Country

CareBear wrote:
The leg to CTJ was kinda long (70 minutes) but it was relaxing. Flying to
BHM from CTJ was rather interesting. The sun was shining bright right at
me. The little sun visor in the plane really didn't help. Since I couldn't
see clearly, I really had to rely on the instruments.


Let me make a suggestion which has really helped me over the years when flying
into the sun. Order one of those sunshades from Sporty's or where ever... one
of those sheets of green plastic film that just sticks to the windshield where
ever you need it. You can stick it and peel it a million times without wearing
it out. Back in the old days, they were about $5. You might even be able to
find one in an auto supply store. It's a lot more practical for the pilot than
the driver, since our headings are constant and the sun isn't going to be moving
all over your windshield.

I used to be a courier pilot with a route that caused me to fly early in the
morning and then again around sunset five days a week. I'd have gone blind with
all the squinting if I hadn't gotten one of these.



--
Mortimer Schnerd, RN
mschnerdatcarolina.rr.com