A momentous occasion

SuperCubRick

SuperCubRick

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Dad met me for my first flight into Atlanta as an airline pilot. He couldn't have been more proud.

My grandad Shelly and uncle Paul flew the airmail in an out of Atlanta (then known as Candler field) in the 20's and '30's, and also flew for Eastern Airlines which had its headquarters in Atlanta. Shelly set a world altitude record (at the time) in a sailplane over Atlanta in '43 - it still stands as the record in Georgia. My uncle Jim solo'd at 16 yrs old at Atlanta airport and flew 34 years with Eastern Airlines. My mom has been an Atlanta based Delta flight attendant for 44 years.

It was a surreal experience. 9 years and 4 months ago I was flying over KATL on my way back from my private pilot checkride - looking down, wondering when I might be flying into there as an airline pilot. And somehow there I was!

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Falcon 7 arrival
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Stone Mountain
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Dobbins AFB
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This is just too damn cool!!!!!! Man oh peeties......does this take me back....you look so young, so sharp and so happy. That is just a wonderful photo of you and your Dad. I am sure he is very proud of you. Seriously, this is just terrific!!! Congrats to you! You've worked damn hard to get there. Enjoy the ride!
 
Congrats and that's all kinds of awesome...

You'll have to bring your dad along to a M&G in Atlanta, which we need to start planning another one boys and girls...this young man deserves a beer!
 
Thanks all!

Dad said he wanted a pair of plastic pilot wings to take home after getting a tour of the cockpit, ha ha. He's got a great sense of humor. Dad & I have been flying together in the Cub since I was 6. First flight with him was out of Fulton County, just northwest of the Atlanta airport. I try to get back to Atlanta (my real home) at least once a month for some Cub flying with him, I really cherish the times we've spent flying together over the years.
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SurferLucas said:
Congrats and that's all kinds of awesome...

You'll have to bring your dad along to a M&G in Atlanta, which we need to start planning another one boys and girls...this young man deserves a beer!
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Thanks! Meet and greet would be good stuff, haven't been to one organized by JC yet.

A Life Aloft said:
This is just too damn cool!!!!!! Man oh peeties......does this take me back....you look so young, so sharp and so happy. That is just a wonderful photo of you and your Dad. I am sure he is very proud of you. Seriously, this is just terrific!!! Congrats to you! You've worked damn hard to get there. Enjoy the ride
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Hey thanks Gerry!
 
Hey Buddy!!!! I am telling you, seeing that pic really made me smile. Man, to be young, full of piss and vinegar and at the start of a great career. I am really happy for you. Just remember the advice that your Dad has given you and will continue to give you.....that always served me well. I wish you the very best. Keep us posted about the new job and your adventures yet to be discovered.
 
Thanks Mike! Wish they were still around, and flying "The Great Silver Fleet" livery.

A Life Aloft said:
Hey Buddy!!!! I am telling you, seeing that pic really made me smile. Man, to be young, full of piss and vinegar and at the start of a great career. I am really happy for you. Just remember the advice that your Dad has given you and will continue to give you.....that always served me well. I wish you the very best. Keep us posted about the new job and your adventures yet to be discovered.
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Hah, glad it gave ya a smile! Thanks so much and will do.
 
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