PMcClure Posted October 26, 2013 Report Posted October 26, 2013 So today I set out for the airport to do my Biennial VFR review. I left at 6:00 am to review a few things beforehand. I was going to meet my friend and CFI over at a near by airport. My airport was fogged in so I sat in the FBO and talked airplanes with three new friends and mechanic. The fog cleared to a beautiful day and I flew to the other airport, had a great review and even a IPC to boot. There was an air show at this airport complete with 2 mustangs, a B-17 and some other war birds. The mustangs were doing airplane rides ($2200 per 1/2 hour!!). I finished up the paperwork, chatted with friends (used to be based here) and on the way out, see an older lady being hoisted up into the P-51. I recognized her as my college roommate's mother who is also a pilot and recent cancer survivor. I knew she had cashed every penny she had for that flight. The 1/2 hour cost $2200 but the smile was worth a million bucks. The TV camera's even came over to interview her after the flight. I stayed to watch that scene and met a few other friends, climbed through the B-17, pretended to shoot down my Mooney from the tail-gunner spot, then started to head home. A few other people thought my Ovation was part of the show and I spent about an hour more answering questions. Flew home and landed to see a hangar party going on. Hung out with some more friends, including one that I made this morning. Home by 6pm. Could it get any better than that? PS - winds were calm in the morning and 10 knots directly down the runway in the afternoon. 5 Quote
PMcClure Posted October 26, 2013 Author Report Posted October 26, 2013 This is her getting her log book signed. Mustang Slide with Dismount This gentleman showed up and said he piloted a P-51 mustang over Normandy. Quote
RocketAviator Posted October 26, 2013 Report Posted October 26, 2013 Envious.... great story, sounds like it was almost the perfect day.... Thanks for sharing! Quote
N33GG Posted October 27, 2013 Report Posted October 27, 2013 It would have been the perfect day if you had paid for her ride. :-) Quote
carusoam Posted October 27, 2013 Report Posted October 27, 2013 Proof that Chicks dig powerful planes! Best regards, -a- 3 Quote
triple8s Posted October 27, 2013 Report Posted October 27, 2013 DANGIT! I had thought about going but have a project at work I've been trying to finish up. Bet that was a great day! Quote
scottfromiowa Posted October 29, 2013 Report Posted October 29, 2013 Niiiice. Yeah, definitely better than a Chiefs game. What an awesome day. Quote
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