Recently we had a great day with lovely experience.
My dad had a desire to see the castle Buchlov from height. Why not to fulfil this one? :-). So we rented a plane and flew...
The weather was nice and the view was beautiful
Cessna 172
Buchlov, the royal castle standing at an altitude of 509 meters.
The castle was built approximately in the first part of the 13th century, but archaeological finds suggest that the area around Buchlov castle was settled in the oldest periods of civilization. The function of the castle was defensive, agricultural and administrative as well.
In 1945, after the end of World War II, the castle was confiscated on the bases of Beneš decrees and became property of state. Later on, it was added to the list of national cultural monuments. Nowadays it is open to public, and many cultural programs are held there each year.
...and this is how the castle looks from the ground.
We landed safely, dad enjoyed the flight, mission accomplished!
Wow this must have been a great experience for your father. You could let us know how it felt from his perspective. The castle is beautiful. I have never been on a small airplane yet. It must feel a lot better than commercial airbuses. I mean you are free to roam anywhere.
This small plane is very unstable. It is very shaky :-). Commercial airbuses and Cessna are beyond comparison
wow
if i have lot money i want to take my parent to fly with rented plane too
Wow! Cool trip! The castle looks very prestigious.
@pierce-the-veil: Hi @ivet!
Thank you so much for these eye-catching photos. I especially like the one showing the cockpit. Is that a cessna skyhawk?
I flew one of these for a day when i took flying lessons in addision texas.
My favorite part was when the pilot did "engine stall" practice. Can still feel my guts shooting up into my chest as i recall it today.
^That's me during the flight! Lol.
Very inspiring, and upvote for you.
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Thanks...haha...very funny video. Our pilot stalled engine too...but it was horrible time for me :-D. Yes, it is Cessna SKYHAWK II