Night Landings in an Arrow

The short version: I went out last night and did three takeoffs and landings to a full stop in the Arrow, renewing my night currency.

The details skipped by that version could fill a novel!  I won't write one here and now, but a few highlights:

• The power, beauty and grace of lifting off into the night sky
• Putting the gear up - I always feel like this is an indication of the beginning of a journey, even if that journey is just once around the pattern.
• The reflection of an almost-full moon off of an almost-perfectly-calm San Francisco Bay
• The rush of wind as the faulty door latch failed yet again, allowing the door to open a crack (sigh..old planes..)
• Turning crosswind, and thinking, "Maybe I should just keep going."
• Turning final and seeing one red light, one white light (and three very important green lights)
• Leveling, powering back and hearing "squeak, squeak" as the tires kiss the runway

Hopefully I can make it out of the pattern next time!