Eric’s travelogue

Lake Union and downtown Seattle

Lake Union and downtown Seattle

Westbound at 2,000 feet, your view include Lake Union, downtown, and much of the Puget Sound. On a clearer day, Mount Rainier would be visible to the left.

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks

Built in 1917, the Ballard locks connect Lake Washington to the Puget Sound, via Lake Union. Much of the Alaskan fishing fleet can be seen here in the offseason. Taken from around 1,800 feet, southbound towards West Point.

Big Bossman

Big Bossman

A former U.S. Navy fighter, Grumman F7F Tigercat "Big Bossman" is raced in the Unlimited class by owner and pilot Mike Brown.

Unlimited air racing

Unlimited air racing

A cluster of unlimited class racers round the pylons at the 2007 air races.

Sundog (parhelion) and clouds

Sundog (parhelion) and clouds

Taken at Sasquatch! 2008.

The Flaming Lips UFO Show

The Flaming Lips UFO Show

Taken from the hill at Sasquatch! 2008.

Green Lake Park from the air

Green Lake Park from the air

One of the prettiest parks in Seattle, Green Lake also looks great from above.

Downtown Seattle

Downtown Seattle

Seattle's skyline isn't as vertical as some cities, but it's got the scenery to make up for it.

Stacked sunset

Stacked sunset

Lenticular clouds are stacked above the Olympic Mountain range as the sun sets.

Spruce Goose Cafe, Jefferson County International Airport

Spruce Goose Cafe, Jefferson County International Airport

It's a short walk from the plane to lunch and a slice of pie.

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Eric Gideon

Eric Gideon has been a member since 28 May 2008 and goes by eric.

Currently in Ballard, WA.

I am a professional pilot. It's a fun way to get a different view on things.

You can also find Eric at aeronaut.ca.