We got a bit lucky at the airport this morning – there was a ton of activity. We watched several planes, probably 8-10, come and go as we ate, including this beautiful King Air, which I think left (empty) for the Bahamas.
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photo posted by matt in Sunday, June 22, 2025
We noticed a couple new murals at the airport, too. This one is on the outside of a hangar that faces the parking lot for the restaurant. It's big and bold, and quite impressive! I noticed Jonathan noticing it as we headed to the car after breakfast. I love this photo.
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photo posted by matt in Thursday, June 27, 2024
We also got to see this 1941 Stearman Army Biplane take off. It's slow, but very cool. This one is used for aerial tours of St. Pete, which can apparenty include an acrobatics option.
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photo posted by matt in Thursday, June 27, 2024
Jake's dream plane is the Bonanza. It would be my choice, too...if I was a pilot and if I was in the market for a plane! We watched this one on the ramp right below our table all the way through takeoff. He gave a nice wing wave on the way out, too. Beautiful plane.
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photo posted by matt in Thursday, June 27, 2024
Jake's leaving for home tomorrow, so, of course, we had to have breakfast at Albert Whitted airport in St. Pete this morning! It was a beautiful day for it, too. Perfect weather, and the airport had decent activity for us to watch. Great morning.
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photo posted by matt in Thursday, June 27, 2024
Thirty seconds before this shot, the dog was wearing a pair of headphones. Two minutes before that, he climbed out of the door in front of the woman, shortly after landing. How fun that must be – flying with you dog!
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photo posted by matt in Sunday, April 2, 2023
Jake in his element.
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photo posted by matt in Sunday, April 2, 2023
Plane spotting with Jake and Renee for breakfast. This is Jake's happy place, for sure.
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photo posted by matt in Wednesday, March 29, 2023