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Nanar,
As the Prof says, the takeoff is really a special moment. Hit the throttle, rumble down the runway, faster, on the ground, off, on,off, on, pull back,,,,, f f f f f f f f f f you're in the air. Flying is truly beautiful. I had to come back and read about it a second time.
posted by
Jack_Flash
on March 4, 2006 at 1:52 PM
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Open skies.
Dear Nanaroo.. I always had a good feeling every time the plane I was on was on the take off. I really envy you having the chance to fly.
During WWII, a lot of young recruit pilots were given a pilot license to fly raids to Germany etc., but since some of the were below 18 they were not given a driver's license for a car. What injustice, but a good laugh. .... regards.. Prof
posted by
PROF-SUMAKEL33
on March 4, 2006 at 1:31 PM
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RckyMtn
thank you!
posted by
Nanaroo
on March 4, 2006 at 9:01 AM
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Nan.......
Did I tell you I am sooooo impressed with any woman that flies a plane. I have a girlfriend that does too. My car and bike are all that I could handle! "You Go Girl"! 
posted by
RckyMtnActivist
on March 4, 2006 at 8:48 AM
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jack
you are absolutely right- judgement error is the number one cause of problems!
posted by
Nanaroo
on March 3, 2006 at 6:36 PM
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Nanar,
You sound like someone I might trust as a small aircraft pilot. I have been up with a few too many who screwed up nearly every time I went up with them. My younger brother could fly well, but his judgement was terrible. At least twice he pulled us out of situations with really expert handling of the aircraft, but they were situations that we got into through his own lack of judgement. I won't even talk about some of the others I have flown with.
If I were a pilot, I would feel safe going up with pilots of whom I had doubts, but I'm not, so I just stay out of private aircraft. The average private pilot flies like the average private driver drives. Overconfidence seems to be the biggest problem, as it is in many things. It sounds like you have a little more sense than that.
posted by
Jack_Flash
on March 3, 2006 at 6:33 PM
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Nanaoo, Cool story and photoes
posted by
Justi
on March 3, 2006 at 6:17 PM
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What a lovely flight team! Nice aircraft, sunny weather. Good stories
Tell me when the Hawks hatch.
posted by
Bud-Oracle
on March 3, 2006 at 6:04 PM
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I know, Nanaroo, but don't forget how old I am. HAHA
That must have been about 1949 or 1950. Something like that.
posted by
TAPS.
on March 3, 2006 at 3:47 PM
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Taps
buzzed the stadium! Homeland Security would never allow that these days... you wouldn't believe all the flight restrictrions there are now
posted by
Nanaroo
on March 3, 2006 at 3:43 PM
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Nanaroo
I never will forget the night we buzzed the Kansas City A's baseball game at the old stadium on Brooklyn. That was long before the Royals came along.
posted by
TAPS.
on March 3, 2006 at 3:35 PM
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Taps
that's so cool that you got to go up with your Dad!!
posted by
Nanaroo
on March 3, 2006 at 3:30 PM
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...wow again, Nanaroo!
...love these airplane stories! ..and the Zen of it all! M.
posted by
MasonGarrett
on March 3, 2006 at 3:29 PM
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Nanaroo
Oh how fun for you. It sure brings back memories to me. I have never flown a plane but when I was young, my dad flew a little four seater and he would take my sis and me up. I especially loved the night flights. It was so exciting. I was just sure that I would become an Amelia Earheart but somehow I never did get into it.
posted by
TAPS.
on March 3, 2006 at 1:22 PM
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Nana, got your email. I will catch you later my sister.
posted by
Offy
on March 3, 2006 at 9:44 AM
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welcome, you are
posted by
CunningLinguist
on March 3, 2006 at 8:37 AM
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DrJPT
thank you!
posted by
Nanaroo
on March 3, 2006 at 8:37 AM
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Wow!!
I admire your zeal and zest!!
posted by
Dr_JPT
on March 3, 2006 at 8:34 AM
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cunninglinguist
Thank you Yoda !!!!!
posted by
Nanaroo
on March 3, 2006 at 8:34 AM
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Use the Force, Luke
You have one hell of an adventurous spirit! Motorcycles, flying airplanes... the only death-defying thing I do in the course of a day is put a little extra butter on my muffin.
stay safe, Zen Master.
posted by
CunningLinguist
on March 3, 2006 at 8:21 AM
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