Oct 2016 5 Airports in 10 Days Halloween Flying Challenge!
OK people, are you up for some Halloween flying fun?! Dan Wilkins, my friend with the fantabulous black and orange, albeit Halloween colored Waco UPF-7, has challenged everyone ...
Waco UPF-7 Tag
Sep 2015 ONE spectacular day at Antique Airfield, Iowa
I'm at the 2015 AAA/APM Fly-in at Antique Airfield, Iowa, and have been taking in all the eye-popping taildraggers all day. This place is incredible, the people are awesome, and there's no where I'd rather be. Did I mention I hopped a ride with Dan...
Jul 2015 Donna Perkins (Arkansas)
Donna Perkins is based at 9M8 Sheridan Municipal Airport, Sheridan, Arkansas. Aircraft:Â 1946 Piper J3 Cub &Â 1940 Waco UPF7 (newly acquired) [caption id="attachment_34924" align="aligncenter" width="570"] "The Cub is my baby"[/caption] I just bought a UPF7. I'm planning on giving rides to kids and having them sign the aircraft when...
Nov 2014 A Bittersweet Tribute to Caryl Wilkins
Please watch this touching, beautiful tribute from Dan Wilkins to his wife Caryl Wilkins. Caryl passed away but she was dearly loved and remains his co-pilot. I recommend you have a box of Kleenex at hand before viewing. Video produced by Stephanie Wain, a filmmaker...
Feb 2011 Dianna Stanger (Texas)
Dianna Stanger is based at (KPKV) Calhoun County Airport, Port Lavaca, Texas. [caption id="attachment_7908" align="aligncenter" width="350"] Dianna Stanger Waco flying[/caption] I started flying taildraggers a mere three years ago after locating my grandfather's 1942 Waco UPF-7. After restoring it I learned the wonderful world of tail wheels!  I...