Since posting that Boyd and I will soon be departing on a flight to circumnavigate the perimeter of America, the postman surprised me with an unexpected delivery. The moment I opened the Priority Mail envelope, I knew I was holding a gem! Given our plan...
Taildragger retractables: Globe Swift, T6, P51 Mustang, Corsair, Bellanca Cruisair and more. It wasn't a taildragger but it may be the wildest thing I've witnessed while taxiing an airplane - someone making an accidental gear up landing on the runway right beside me. I'd just landed...
I often say pilots are the greatest people on earth. From personal observation I can tell you they are smart, resourceful, funny as hell, often times driven, and best of all, kind. If you're a fellow pilot and have a problem, just say the word...
That's right, two of us are planning the adventure of our lifetimes - the TWO being me and the love of my life, my husband, Boyd. For those that don't know Boyd, he's a former (very) small business owner, psychology major, father, grandfather, a SPECTACULAR...
This new LadiesLoveTaildraggers' video is buzzing with excitement and CONFIDENCE! Crank up the volume then smile when you see your favorite lady taildragger pilot. :) Music: "Confident" by Demi Lavato https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7A9rtLqfQE...
[caption id="attachment_46969" align="aligncenter" width="570"] Sarah Rovner ferrying a 1942 RYAN PT22, Texas to Naples, Florida[/caption] Sarah Rovner is founder & CEO of Full Throttle Aviation, a company that offers ferry pilot services and aircraft delivery. She is also captain at Skywest Airline and writes one of the...
LADIES LOVE TAILDRAGGERS HAUNTED FLYING TOUR September 30 - October 6, 2018 JOIN US FOR AN ENTIRE WEEK OF GHOSTLY FLYING FUN! Taildraggers expected - Nosedraggers accepted Camp under your wing or carpool to motels All adventurous flyers welcome! For those that choose to begin on Day 1,...
Guest post by Emilie Phillips. Emilie invites you to follow her on her blog at https://j3.org/topics/flying/ A Fresh RV-4 Perspective Author Emilie Phillips [caption id="attachment_46940" align="alignleft" width="300"] Emilie PHillips[/caption] “6 1 Alpha Whiskey†ATC broadcast over the radio, “confirm you have information Tango, landing runway 35.†“6 1 Alpha Whiskey has...
I am thrilled to announce this year's LadiesLoveTaildraggers' Scholarship winners! SIX taildraggers scholarships, all made possible by your generous donations. Thank you from me, and thank you from these very happy ladies! Scholarship #1: Tailwheel Endorsement by Carol Walker of Big Q Aviation, Dallas, Texas [caption id="attachment_46913" align="aligncenter" width="570"]...
Thanks to Jerry Griggs from Wichita, Kansas for submitting this great story. And special thanks to Brooke Tribley for taking the path less traveled - vintage aircraft ownership and taildragger flying! I bought my first airplane in 1972, a 1940 Piper J-5, but only kept it about two...
