Day 2 - 30 Nautical Miles to Ralph Jacob Airstrip

An early start to beat the high wind predicted later in the day. We got Airborne again at about 7:30 am and tracked South West to meet up with Ed a local triker who had kindly offered a place to stay and a place to hanger the Trike overnight. The little grass strip is located about 20 mile South of St Louis just off the Mississippi River. It was a challenge..... finding the strip even with a GPS. Anna Klara spotted it as I flew around and we then landed in light winds and lay down in the sun to warm up a little.

Ed gave me the lock code to sneak my trike in the shared Hangar. The owner of the place turned up later and ran us into town for lunch and petrol. Such friendly helping people these trikers (ultralight) bunch in the USA, just like the crew in Australia.

The party began with the arrival of BOB, one of ED’s mate, also a pilot. Quite a character, who turned out to be like ED, i.e. 40 – 50 years old still with the spirit of a teenager. Brilliant!!! Ed arrived with some beers and we lit the BBQ outside the old barn come hangar.

Check this out for a flying machine. GO BOB we love your work!!