Just thought I would say hello!

Feels good to be back in the air after my wings were clipped for year!!!

Found this and thought I would share. Maybe you have seen it.

Some pilot thoughts:

The most plausible scientific theory is that the rings of Saturn are composed entirely of lost airline baggage.


An old pilot is one who can remember when flying was dangerous and sex was safe.


Both optimists and pessimists contribute to the society. The optimist invents the airplane, the pessimist the parachute.


Airlines have really changed, now a flight attendant can get a pilot pregnant.


If helicopters are so safe, how come there are no vintage/classic helicopter fly-ins?


Real planes use only a single stick to fly. This is why bulldozers & helicopters -- in that order -- need two.'


There are only three things a copilot should ever say:
1. Nice landing, Sir.
2. I'll buy the first round.
3. I'll take the ugly one!


There are only three things a wingman should ever say:
1. Two is up.
2. Lead you are on fire.
3. I'll take the fat chick.


As a pilot, only two bad things can happen to you and one of them will.
a. One day you will walk out to the aircraft knowing that it is your last flight.
b. One day you will walk out to the aircraft not knowing that it is your last flight.

There are Rules and there are Laws. The Rules are made by men who think that they know how to fly your airplane better than you. Laws
(of Physics) are made by the Great One. You can, and sometimes should, suspend the Rules but you can never suspend the Laws.

About Rules:
a. The rules are a good place to hide if you don't have a better idea and the talent to execute it.
b. If you deviate from a rule, it must be a flawless performance. (e.g., If you fly under a bridge, don't hit the bridge).

The ideal pilot is the perfect blend of discipline and aggressiveness.

To become a jet pilot, one must be an egomaniac with low self esteem.

The medical profession is the natural enemy of the aviation profession.

Ever notice that the only experts who decree that the age of the pilot is over are people who have never flown anything? Also , in spite of the intensity of their feelings that the pilot's day is over I know of no expert who has volunteered to be a passenger in a non-piloted aircraft.

Before each flight, make sure that your bladder is empty and your fuel tanks are full!

He who demands everything that his aircraft can give him is a pilot; he that demands one iota more is a fool.

There are certain aircraft sounds that can only be heard at night, over water or rugged terrain.

The aircraft limits are only there in case there is another flight by that particular aircraft. If subsequent flights do not appear likely, there are no limits.

Flying is a great way of life for men who want to feel like boys, but not for those who still are.

Flying is a hard way to earn an easy living.

Forget all that stuff about lift, gravity, thrust and drag. An airplane flies because of money. If God had meant man to fly, He'd have given him more money.

Hopefully a pilot never runs out of airspeed, altitude, and ideas all at the same time!!!

'If the Wright brothers were alive today Wilbur would have to fire Orville to reduce costs.' --President of DELTA Airlines.

In the Alaska bush I'd rather have a two hour bladder and three hours of gas than vice versa.

It's not that all airplane pilots are good-looking. It's Just that good-looking people seem more capable of flying airplanes. Or so seasoned observers contend. A matter of self-confidence? No doubt, no doubt.

I've flown in both pilot seats; can someone tell me why the other one is always occu pied by an idiot?

Son, you're going to have to make up your mind about growing up and becoming a pilot. You can't do both.

You define a good flight by negatives: you didn't get hijacked, you didn't crash, you didn't throw up, you weren't late, and you weren't nauseated by the food. So you're grateful.

New FAA Motto: We're not happy, till you're not happy.

aktahoe1,
Sorry to here that cost you a year, glad you are back up.

Glad to hear your back flying again.

By the way That FAA motto is not new

aktahoe1 wrote:Feels good to be back in the air after my wings were clipped for year!!!

New FAA Motto: We're not happy, till you're not happy.

Just remember the words of wisdom Uncle Gump taught you...

Gump

Welcome back!!!!!!

No doubt Gump!!! Thanks!

I think I should change my avatar to "Low Profile"....

AK

Glad your back! I have one word for you.




Stealth

Aktango, I forget what your deal was. Are you the guy who tied his nose wheel back with ropes and flew it home?? Or maybe the guy who landed a Maule on a muddy sand bar on Lake Powel? I always wondered what the out come of both those guys was.

aktohoe1,

Glad to hear you got your wings back.

My uncle (who has since passed) flipped his Arrow when trying to take off from a narrow public road. He and a friend, who was a mechanic at the Chanute Air Force base at the time, towed it back to the farm and put it back into shape. The only problem was, when the plane went in for annual, the shop caught the undoumented repairs and red tagged the plane. My Uncle would have none of that, said he would do what he wanted to his plane and flew it home. Springfield had called the house before he even made it home. Lots of money spent on attorney fees and a short vaction from flying, but he got his license back. Sometimes you just can't avoid it. Steve

Does this mean you'll return my phone calls now?

Hey Aktahoe1,

With all your new found notoriety, have you considered doing the reality shows or late night talk shows?

Zane- I dont have your number? You leave message but no number. Please give a call. Next week the storm door is open. The seirra's will be getting some snow for certain.

Bumper- I think I am gonna change my avatar to low profile..but we do have a few shows that are out now.. Looking forward to seeing you in Minden.