New Feature by Jon Mickley!
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Whew! That was a very long article. Long but very good indeed. The different and varied experiences that come from the JC members never ceases to amaze me.
Thanks to Jon for writing the article !
And Thanks to Doug for providing the avenue in which others can share their experience.
Thanks to Jon for writing the article !
And Thanks to Doug for providing the avenue in which others can share their experience.
GrantHubbell
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Umm, excellent articles, just waiting for the other articles, I need to find out what happens. Oh yea, Doug, have you ever flown with Jon?
Good Day
Good Day
ROFCIBC
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AKA ROFCIBC (Retired Old Fart Captain in Bossier City) or something like that!
Check it out!
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Doug, oh swarthy one!
Now you did it! Your web site will be in the crapper, in the toilet! TWO "jons"....gahhh...
To quote an ancient proverb...
"The old "jon" is looking rather flushed...meanwhile out of the toilet and back to the web site! It's "Dirty jon"...and who wants a "dirty jon"?"
Enquiring minds and all that!
AKA ROFCIBC (Retired Old Fart Captain in Bossier City) or something like that!
Check it out!
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Doug, oh swarthy one!
Now you did it! Your web site will be in the crapper, in the toilet! TWO "jons"....gahhh...
To quote an ancient proverb...
"The old "jon" is looking rather flushed...meanwhile out of the toilet and back to the web site! It's "Dirty jon"...and who wants a "dirty jon"?"
Enquiring minds and all that!
ROFCIBC
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Great article. It nice to see that even with a long career in aviation you still cling to the one thing that bonds us all together, a devine love of flying. It is inspiring and for that we thank you.
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I told Doug I'd try and do at least one each month. This depends of course on the NASCAR and IRL race season.
Seriously though, I consider it an honor to first of all having been blessed to serve this great nation in the Air Force. From that came my involvement in aviation. Involvement is a rather antiseptic word....total lifetime immersion would be a better term.
I sincerely believe all pilots, from the most fledgling one just developing an interest in aviation, to those who have "flown west and taken than final check ride" have a common bond. That fellowship that only comes from within each and every one! Not some fraternity you join, pay dues, attend meetings and run for office. But a fellowship born out of a profession that is a hundred years old.
I have great confidence in the future of aviation, just like I have great confidence in this great nation. The youth of America, much maligned by an often vindictive and sensation seeking media, are the future! And I feel from the bottom of my heart that they will continue that which those before have done. Nowhere is this more apparent to me than in the profession of flying, of being a pilot.
I look forward to looking back and trying to convey that which I have experienced. For better or worse. While I don't have any background in journalism or writing, it probably will be more like a rambling conversation one might have over a few beers. But then that's kind of they way I've done it for longer than I can remember.
I only hope that in some small way I can contribute to that profession that has given me so much. To be able to repay, or to give back something. If I do that, I will have succeeded beyond my wildest dreams and ambitions.
Great article. It nice to see that even with a long career in aviation you still cling to the one thing that bonds us all together, a devine love of flying. It is inspiring and for that we thank you.
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I told Doug I'd try and do at least one each month. This depends of course on the NASCAR and IRL race season.
Seriously though, I consider it an honor to first of all having been blessed to serve this great nation in the Air Force. From that came my involvement in aviation. Involvement is a rather antiseptic word....total lifetime immersion would be a better term.
I sincerely believe all pilots, from the most fledgling one just developing an interest in aviation, to those who have "flown west and taken than final check ride" have a common bond. That fellowship that only comes from within each and every one! Not some fraternity you join, pay dues, attend meetings and run for office. But a fellowship born out of a profession that is a hundred years old.
I have great confidence in the future of aviation, just like I have great confidence in this great nation. The youth of America, much maligned by an often vindictive and sensation seeking media, are the future! And I feel from the bottom of my heart that they will continue that which those before have done. Nowhere is this more apparent to me than in the profession of flying, of being a pilot.
I look forward to looking back and trying to convey that which I have experienced. For better or worse. While I don't have any background in journalism or writing, it probably will be more like a rambling conversation one might have over a few beers. But then that's kind of they way I've done it for longer than I can remember.
I only hope that in some small way I can contribute to that profession that has given me so much. To be able to repay, or to give back something. If I do that, I will have succeeded beyond my wildest dreams and ambitions.
ROFCIBC
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This is awesome! I didn't get to read everything yet. It's funny how everything just happens for you.lol
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I contend that if each and every one of us examines our lives, we would all find that things more often than not "just happen". If nothing else it makes a good case for a Supreme Being and His plan! Which in the FWIW is something I truly believe in.
As I said, I feel blessed to have been given the opportunity to do the things I have done in my life. I now hope I can put some of that back so others may also have the wonders I have experienced.
This is awesome! I didn't get to read everything yet. It's funny how everything just happens for you.lol
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I contend that if each and every one of us examines our lives, we would all find that things more often than not "just happen". If nothing else it makes a good case for a Supreme Being and His plan! Which in the FWIW is something I truly believe in.
As I said, I feel blessed to have been given the opportunity to do the things I have done in my life. I now hope I can put some of that back so others may also have the wonders I have experienced.
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Seriously though, I consider it an honor to first of all having been blessed to serve this great nation in the Air Force.
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Thank you for your service.
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I look forward to looking back and trying to convey that which I have experienced. For better or worse. While I don't have any background in journalism or writing, it probably will be more like a rambling conversation one might have over a few beers. But then that's kind of they way I've done it for longer than I can remember.
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I like your style. And your sense of humor.
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I only hope that in some small way I can contribute to that profession that has given me so much. To be able to repay, or to give back something. If I do that, I will have succeeded beyond my wildest dreams and ambitions.
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You're well on your way.
I told you once before that we're (I'm) glad you're here. Sentiment still stands.
Oh by the way, don't pay any attention to those short-attention-span kids: keep the articles a decent length (the first one was not long, not by a long shot). Rambling is better than concise with the stories that we'll be getting from you, I'm willing to bet.
Seriously though, I consider it an honor to first of all having been blessed to serve this great nation in the Air Force.
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Thank you for your service.
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I look forward to looking back and trying to convey that which I have experienced. For better or worse. While I don't have any background in journalism or writing, it probably will be more like a rambling conversation one might have over a few beers. But then that's kind of they way I've done it for longer than I can remember.
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I like your style. And your sense of humor.
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I only hope that in some small way I can contribute to that profession that has given me so much. To be able to repay, or to give back something. If I do that, I will have succeeded beyond my wildest dreams and ambitions.
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You're well on your way.
I told you once before that we're (I'm) glad you're here. Sentiment still stands.
Oh by the way, don't pay any attention to those short-attention-span kids: keep the articles a decent length (the first one was not long, not by a long shot). Rambling is better than concise with the stories that we'll be getting from you, I'm willing to bet.
bigbadboblittle
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I look forward to looking back and trying to convey that which I have experienced. For better or worse. While I don't have any background in journalism or writing, it probably will be more like a rambling conversation one might have over a few beers. But then that's kind of they way I've done it for longer than I can remember.
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From what I have read of your writing so far, I think that it is better that you don't really have a background in writing. I think that at times that could just be a distraction because one might be worried about what is the "proper" way to say something instead of really conveying how they feel. This is why I mentioned in another thread that I liked the writing of Lauran Paine Jr (EAA). I see a similarity in both of your writing in that you both take it as a privelage to share your experiences with the rest of us and you both seem to write from your heart. There is no sales pitch, just honesty. I admire that in anyone who writes in a public setting.
[/ QUOTE ]I only hope that in some small way I can contribute to that profession that has given me so much. To be able to repay, or to give back something. If I do that, I will have succeeded beyond my wildest dreams and ambitions.
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Continuing what I was saying before, I feel that we as readers are blessed by people like yourself and Lauran that are willing to share your experiences with the rest of us from an honest point of view. I personally look forward to any sort monthly article we can get out of you.
-Bob
I look forward to looking back and trying to convey that which I have experienced. For better or worse. While I don't have any background in journalism or writing, it probably will be more like a rambling conversation one might have over a few beers. But then that's kind of they way I've done it for longer than I can remember.
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From what I have read of your writing so far, I think that it is better that you don't really have a background in writing. I think that at times that could just be a distraction because one might be worried about what is the "proper" way to say something instead of really conveying how they feel. This is why I mentioned in another thread that I liked the writing of Lauran Paine Jr (EAA). I see a similarity in both of your writing in that you both take it as a privelage to share your experiences with the rest of us and you both seem to write from your heart. There is no sales pitch, just honesty. I admire that in anyone who writes in a public setting.
[/ QUOTE ]I only hope that in some small way I can contribute to that profession that has given me so much. To be able to repay, or to give back something. If I do that, I will have succeeded beyond my wildest dreams and ambitions.
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Continuing what I was saying before, I feel that we as readers are blessed by people like yourself and Lauran that are willing to share your experiences with the rest of us from an honest point of view. I personally look forward to any sort monthly article we can get out of you.
-Bob
flyover
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Never knew him and didn't know he wrote about anything but Nascar. But excellent article and good writing!
Many things are definitely different now. For one the vast numbers of guys who were able to have short military careers then move to the airlines for long careers. Not an option today. Definitely a lot of colorful characters came out of that environment, especially the 'Nam guys. But the love of flying will always be a common denominator.
Many things are definitely different now. For one the vast numbers of guys who were able to have short military careers then move to the airlines for long careers. Not an option today. Definitely a lot of colorful characters came out of that environment, especially the 'Nam guys. But the love of flying will always be a common denominator.
ROFCIBC
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Great Story! First flight in a Stinson Voyager? Cool! I earned my endorsement in one of those puppies, good airplane.
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Little nostalgia...
It was out of what at the time was Miller Airport in Huntington, Indiana. Now long gone to corn, soybeans and the like!
Last year at Oshkosh (my first...definitely not my last) I sought out the Stinson aircraft display area. Found a few of the 40's vintage. Nobody around it unfortunately, as I would liked to talk to them and possibly even sit in it.
Amazing how much smaller it looked that when I was just five years old!
Great Story! First flight in a Stinson Voyager? Cool! I earned my endorsement in one of those puppies, good airplane.
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Little nostalgia...
It was out of what at the time was Miller Airport in Huntington, Indiana. Now long gone to corn, soybeans and the like!
Last year at Oshkosh (my first...definitely not my last) I sought out the Stinson aircraft display area. Found a few of the 40's vintage. Nobody around it unfortunately, as I would liked to talk to them and possibly even sit in it.
Amazing how much smaller it looked that when I was just five years old!