An afternoon flight

Inspecting the plane

Mr. Aviation

We got the plane about 2 years ago, and it seems like it has been that long since I've been up in the plane.  With Joe so busy with work and the plane in the shop, we have not found the time to go fly.  The plane was in the shop for its annual check up and while in there they had to work on the radio.  Apparently the mechanics don't get in a hurry to fix the plane unless you tell them you need it ready by a certain time.  The mechanic gave Joe the OK to fly.  He said he put a temporary radio in the plane [just like the one we have] while he sent ours off to the manufacturer to get checked out.  I have been anxious to fly for some time now.  I have to admit I was nervous and wanted to face my fear.   When we got there Joe said "now you have to put you money where you mouth is".   I got him out there so he was flying.  So, the temporary radio worked, SO WE THOUGHT!  I thought that is why they put it in there.  Joe talked to the control tower and was given approval for us to take off.  We flew for about 30 minutes.  Joe wanted to buzz over Lake Conroe like he has done in the past, but I was ready to get back to the airport.  He called the tower to let them know he was 10 miles out and would be landing soon.  He thought he got approval.  As we were making final approach, Joe looked at me and said the radio isn't working, and I can't hear anything and they can't hear me.  So, Joe makes a turn; we are not landing anymore.  I say another prayer.  The first prayer was before taking off.  I do that when I am flying on an big airliner too.   When you are ready to land and the tower can't hear you, that is not good sign.  Joe continued talking hoping the tower would hear him.  Once we got closer the tower heard us and we got clearance to land.  

Final Approach to land

Landing

The End