I don't post here much anymore, life is busy, blah blah blah, you've heard it all before. I did think that this was appropriate to share for those of you who I don't see anywhere else.

A couple of weeks ago we took Lochton up for his first flight in the airplane. At first he was not happy with us - we had to wake him up from napping in the car on the way to the airport so we could put the car seat in the airplane - wait, does that make it an airplane seat? Hmm. He was still was a bit grumpy as we put on his ear protection, strapped him in, and started the airplane. However, as soon as we accelerated down the runway, his disposition changed from grumpy to a mix of wonder and terror! He held on to Emily's finger for dear life as he experienced this new sensation and tried to figure out if he was cool with it or not.



After a few minutes of flying in the smooth, cool air, he calmed down and began to enjoy the ride. The car seat was high enough that he could look outside, and he took it all in. Until he fell asleep. Falling asleep to the sweet sounds of the airplane engine is just what we hoped would happen. It was a great flight, and now he's ready for some real airplane adventures!

Love it. Man, I miss the old get togethers. We need to have a reunion meet up.

Oh, and the post is pretty cool too.[emoji1]


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Now that is seriously cool

Congrats, Allen. Very happy to see you living a good life. That's awesome.

Congratulations! Well done! Great to see you guys.

Congrats Allen! Thanks for sharing it with us. Missing your posts.

First ride in a hot 170!

He will be soloing before you know it.

daedaluscan wrote:First ride in a hot 170!

He will be soloing before you know it.

Shortly thereafter the keys for the weekend

amacbean wrote:

All my pax have that same look, first time flying with me or not.

Great pics, glad it worked out so well with him!

Awesome! Good to hear from you again

Thanks everyone - we're just trying to raise him right. Hopefully we can get him and the plane dirty in the backcountry soon!

Awesome!!

amacbean wrote:Thanks everyone - we're just trying to raise him right. Hopefully we can get him and the plane dirty in the backcountry soon!

I'd say your off to a very good start, proceed as planned.

I agree with everyone very cool to see the little kiddo in the airplane for his first flight hopefully we will see more posts from you


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Great photos,

My wife who usually goes glassy eyed with the 1,000 yard stare when I offer up another "cool" plane picture loved it. BTW that's my oldest daughter in my avatar. It's also fun flying with them as adults. Enjoy them while they are young. Before you know it they will be living in the southern hemisphere with a Chilean raft guide you have never met...

Pete