Once again, at my home base, MQJ, an electric bi-fold hangar door came crashing down. For the 3 individuals standing close by, both inside and outside the hangar, it was their lucky day. Had they been walking under the door or pushing their aircraft in...
Lucy Anne McKosky is based at KMWO, Middletown Regional Airport/Hook Field, Middletown, Ohio. I came to flying late in life. I started in gliders and added a light sport endorsement for power after we acquired an Aeronca Champ. Ratings: Private Pilot, Glider, Light sport Endorsement SEL Aircraft flown: Aeronca Champ, Cessna 152 Schweitzer...
Jamie MacDonald is based at CYZF, Yellowknife Airport, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. [caption id="attachment_48357" align="aligncenter" width="570"] Jamie MacDonald DC-3 Check out[/caption] The love started off with the knowledge of my great-grandfather being in active duty during WW2 on the Avro Lancaster Bomber, as a rear gunner. [caption id="attachment_48364" align="aligncenter" width="570"]...
I'm very happy to post this follow up from the winner of our Big Q Aviation, LadiesLoveTaildraggers Tailwheel Endorsement Scholarship, Ellen Robbins of Washington state. "I had such an amazing time in Texas and am more delighted than ever that I won this particular scholarship. Carol...
Fiona Horne is based at TIST, Cyril E. King International Airport, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. My first 100 hours were logged in a Citabria Decathlon - I flew hammerheads (my favorite maneuver) in the skies above KMIT, Shafter Airport in California. Ratings: Commercial, SEL, MEL, Instrument [caption id="attachment_48429" align="aligncenter" width="431"] Topping...
We have a new private pilot! [caption id="attachment_48405" align="aligncenter" width="570"] A very excited Jodie Gawthrop![/caption] It turns out that Jodie Gawthrop is FAR more than an average 18 year old with dreams of flying. Today she got the job done, earned her ticket, and I'm very proud of...
