"... and one day the ax just fell, so I will drift down to New Orleans" - later this month.

No more pipelines for me to patrol. This video is old, but was worth one last look:

https://vimeo.com/28423316

Johnny,

Are you ready to retire? Is there any other aerial surveying work to be done aside from the pipeline work?

Ha ha, I saw a plane just the other day flying "like I do", I thought. That is, low..... and then I realized he was flying the big nat. gas pipeline that goes through the valley below me. From the outside it seems like a pretty good flying gig, more fun then flying for the airlines anyway. Hope you get another.

John,
Sorry to hear about that axe but I know it won't keep a good pilot down. You have brought a lot of good things to this site and hope that doesn't change. Good luck to you hunting down in New Orleans. Watch out for those red lights. Don't want to hear no House of the Risin' Sun background on your next video.

Zzz wrote:Johnny,

Are you ready to retire? Is there any other aerial surveying work to be done aside from the pipeline work?

Zane - I am ready to start some serious playing!

patrol guy wrote:

Zzz wrote:Johnny,

Are you ready to retire? Is there any other aerial surveying work to be done aside from the pipeline work?

Zane - I am ready to start some serious playing!

WHAAAA HOOOOOOOOO!
Watch out now!!

John maybe you better go out and hook up with Coyote Ugly, I think he knows how!!

GT

I think you have an alternate career as an aerial photographer. Some of those shots are terrific! Some, I'm amazed that you weren't intercepted by some Blackhawk. But the stories that you could put together to caption them, everything from comedy to tragedy and in between. Seriously, you have the makings of a terrific coffee-table book there.

Cary

+ 2 for the coffee table book.
I can think of a few folks that'd be a splendid gift for.
Seriously.
Chaz

Theres a picture of a good looking scout in the newest General Aviation News!