Whidbey Island, WA (USA)

Woke up at 0530 and packed - still feeling effects of bad cold... Checked out of the Navy Lodge and then met up with the rest of the Inspection Team.  When we arrived at the NAS Whidbey Island Flight Line to meet our aircraft, we found that it was broken. Got a Subway sub for the road and finally got in the air by 1000. Flew down to Tacoma and waited for the next flight. This time, I got a chance to fly with Jon and Andy. When we departed the Seattle area (at around 1130), we got a great departure: flew right by Mount Rainier - wow! We also were treated to views of the Snake River (ID) and Great Salt Lake (UT). I had trouble clearing ears during descent, but was OK by the time we reached the ground. Weather was warmer - but clear and dry - in Fort Worth. Home around 1800.  Nice trip!