My daughters first plane ride

vmaxer

Well, my daughter went out with a friend this morning, called me later asking if she could go on a plane ride. I wanted to see her first ride, but couldn't say no. So, I gave them permission and she went on the ride, she even got to take the stick for a few, hate I missed it but glad she got to enjoy it.

WLDock

That's awesome! Good for her.

My son actually got to go up and fly a couple of times this year. The EAA Young Eagles program is a great resource for young aviation hopefuls.

schwarcw

I'm sure it was a thrilling experience for her. Especially if it was a nice day and she got to work the stick. A memorable experience!

voltz

Thats awesome.... my Cousin flew for the Red Baron Squad for years and I got to go up with them in the open cockpit Stearmen Biplanes doing Barrel rolls & Loops & the hammerhead where you go straight up & stall them flip over and dive down to get out of the stall

they canceled the Squad or it would be neat to get her a ride in one, though my Younger cousin bought and owns one of the Stearmen Biplanes, I dont get to see him much

gudnoyez

I bet she was grinning from ear to ear and a private plan makes the experience even better how cool.

vmaxer

Thanks guys, she did enjoy it. She is 13, be 14 on Oct 29, and has me wrapped.

That's ok with me, she does great in school without being pushed to, I have always just asked her to do her best. No problem at home.... I keep waiting for things to change and hoping they won't.

I just really hate that I wasn't there to see it.

Willow

How exciting, it will be a memory which will last forever.

ken brydson

voltz wrote: »

Thats awesome.... my Cousin flew for the Red Baron Squad for years and I got to go up with them in the open cockpit Stearmen Biplanes doing Barrel rolls & Loops & the hammerhead where you go straight up & stall them flip over and dive down to get out of the stall

they canceled the Squad or it would be neat to get her a ride in one, though my Younger cousin bought and owns one of the Stearmen Biplanes, I dont get to see him much

I got to fly with the Red Baron squad years ago myself. It was awesome!!

voltz

My cousin name is Travis, don't know if you remember any names. I was lucky to meet several of the members, was some great guys who loved meeting people. They were perfect for airshows. The use to give out rides for promotion. My cousin Brian bought one of the planes after they dismantled the Squad. he also had a Cessna 210 but got tired of it and traded it for a WWII navy trainer the SNJ which is the navy's name for a Texan .

ken brydson

Was probably 25 years ago so I don't remember names. I do remember the flight though. Up in the air.. Him- "ever done any aerobatics"? Me- "No", Him- "Want to?" No chance to answer, straight up into the sky, at the top of the accent, prop stops. We roll over and are plummeting toward the earth. I am frantically looking for the "ON" switch, lol. In what at the time seemed to be feet above the ground the prop started again and we pulled up, did some barrel rolls and some other cool ****. Freakin' awesome.... had to toss my drawers after....

voltz

LOL Welcome to the "HAMMERHEAD" Ken! I found some really nice bars on each side of my seat that I swear I left finger marks on. I made the mistake the 1st time taking my camera with me - was like being on a roller coaster ride with you hand stuck up in the air, I could not grab anything as to not drop my SLR out the side

WastelandWand'r

A real treat that she went up in a taildragger. I am sure the experience will stick with her. I know it did for me.
Nathan

F1nut

Very cool. Does she want to do it again?

vmaxer

F1nut wrote: »

Very cool. Does she want to do it again?

I think she would in a minute, had a large smile when she was telling me about it!

Pastor Bill

Was that a Bellanca Citabria, by the way? Used to go up with my dad in one of those and also the Aeronca Champ that preceded it. Also, the Cessna 150. Dad and I built a heavily modified Pete Bowers "Fly Baby." Was air worthy from 1966-1970.

voltz

WastelandWand'r wrote: »

A real treat that she went up in a taildragger. I am sure the experience will stick with her. I know it did for me.
Nathan

I just noticed it was a Taildragger, I been in a few Cessna 150's also. been working there for 27 years would have been 35 if not for layoff's.

voltz

vmaxer wrote: »

F1nut wrote: »

Very cool. Does she want to do it again?

I think she would in a minute, had a large smile when she was telling me about it!

If you think you could handle her being a pilot someday I would keep her interested in it.

vmaxer

Pastor Bill wrote: »

Was that a Bellanca Citabria, by the way? Used to go up with my dad in one of those and also the Aeronca Champ that preceded it. Also, the Cessna 150. Dad and I built a heavily modified Pete Bowers "Fly Baby." Was air worthy from 1966-1970.

I really have no idea, I know nothing about airplanes besides the obvious.

WastelandWand'r

N4151Y

Aircraft Type
Manufacturer: BELLANCA
Model: 7ECA
Serial: 1181-77

A true classic.
Nathan

Pastor Bill

Thanks, Nathan.

Pastor Bill

Here's a link (via the old registration number) that details the airplane that Dad and I built.
http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/N612P.html

voltz

That's pretty cool stuff there Pastor Bill

Vmaxer - if you have some local airshows you should try and take your daughter to 1 as sometime that small one are the best with the vintage aircraft.