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Departing Palomar Airport (KCRQ) in a Cessna 172 N2108Z, went IFR to VFR on top of KCRQ en route to Big Bear Airport (L35) which is in the San Bernardino mountain range, 6,752 feet above sea level! And don't forget to check out my Landing video! Instagram: MELNICKALEX FB: pages/Alexandra-Melnick/256743664489930

This is our Catalina landing on runway 22. Catalina Airport has an altitude of 1,602 feet. It is known to have downdrafts and turbulence on approach. The runway drops off on both sides. The runway is also rough with potholes and soft spots caused by heavy rains. Catalina Airport is named one of the ten scariest airports in the U.S. As the flight progressed my mom warmed up a bit and told me she...

My mom is DEATHLY afraid of flying, which explains why she looks a little stiff there. Departing KCRQ, I flew her to Catalina Island just west of LA. I realize I look very serious, Thats just my focused look. I am consistently monitoring my instruments, looking out for air traffic and ensuring everything is performed for a safe flight. Sorry about the camera angle, i wish i could have mounted m...

Flew over a crashed Grumman on takeoff runway 22. Did a slip to get a good video of the accident scene. From what I read there were only minor injuries

A look into my take-off and landing KCRQ flying Cessna 4711B. Palomar tower had me do two 360's for spacing purposes fyi! enjoy!

Departing Palomar Airport (CRQ) with some choppy winds. I'm using my GoPro with phone as a wireless remote to capture my run-up and take-off