Written by a Delta pilot on approach to Tokyo during earthquake. I'm currently still in one piece, writing from my room in the Narita crew hotel. It's 8am. This is my inaugural trans-pacific trip as a brand new, recently checked out, international 767 Captain and it has been...
Many congratulations to Jeanne MacPherson who won the "Montana Pilot of the Year" award for 2011! [caption id="attachment_9658" align="aligncenter" width="318" caption="Pilot of the year!"][/caption] Award: Montana Pilot Association's Pilot of the year award was awarded at the 2011 Montana Aviation Conference held in March 2011 in Helena, Montana. "I...
Gals, I don't normally put these invitations on the Home page but we all might want to seriously consider meeting at this fly-in. I've never been but Diana Votaw (Sport Cub) says "absolutely fabulous flyin- wonderful group of people, fabulous hosts, great time". Â Leave your...
Wichita Falls 99s Flyin Poker Run  (Texas) Saturday, March 19, 2011 Register at 8AM in Graham (RPH) FB To raise funds for a scholarship for student pilots. Register at 8AM in Graham (RPH) FBO. Pick up your poker cards at each FBO in Olney (ONY) – Breckenridge (BKD)...
Good news! My Rans S7 is finally in Indy and tucked into its new hangar!! I'm happy as I can be today but you may not have recognized me yesterday, the day I figured out how to fly it and brought it home. It was...
Today's Wisconsin update. [caption id="attachment_9564" align="aligncenter" width="425" caption="The drive to the airport this morning was beautiful but that snow better quit soon!"][/caption] Last night, the forecast was calling for 1/2" snow overnight which somehow turned into 5". Snowed most of the day up here but the temperature...
Happy news -it's official - it's mine!! I now own this lovely Rans S7 Courier longtail! It's a done deal and I don't believe it myself yet. I think I'm still in shock! We finalized the deal this afternoon and the annual is tomorrow. I...
[caption id="attachment_9503" align="aligncenter" width="425" caption="It's COLD in Wisconsin right now!"][/caption] You may have heard my husband's a Mooney guy; he's owned 4 of them and if there's ANYTHING you want to know about them, he's your man. Last Sunday he was one happy guy as we...
[caption id="attachment_9456" align="aligncenter" width="318" caption="Nancy Ginesi-Hill's photo, "The Rains came just in time to wash the suds off!!""][/caption] * [caption id="attachment_9457" align="aligncenter" width="425" caption="Bonnie Ritchie, "It's a great day to fly!"][/caption] * [caption id="attachment_9458" align="aligncenter" width="425" caption="Susan Theodorelos, Saturday, March 12, 4:00 p.m., Â "Barnstorming (w/appearance by filmmakers & musician)...
In today's world of dwindling airports, all our pilots, and especially our backcountry pilots, should be aware of this organization. If you're passionate about your flying and want to focus your time and energy in a positive way, someone needs your help...
