Flying in Ketchikan, Alaska Flying SeaPlanes in Ketchikan, Alaska has been the highlight of my career in Aviation.  Began flying up there when I was 17 years old.  Literally flew around the area, that many of us termed as, “God’s Country”.  Which seemed to fit as a perfect description of this region.  The sheer beauty…

Finding new friends is like discovering gold, and or finding a diamond.  Something that is rare and valuable.  Something that can be cherished and protected.   It is in the unexpected moments in life that, we make these discoveries.  And at times, in a very timely manner. This quote is so very true.  When you find…

This season, I have discovered that I like to Garden and play in the Dirt.  Actually have raised Garden bed that I am working.   The plan is to grow a small harvest for this spring / fall.   We will have strawberries, two types of Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Red Peppers, Zuchinni and Cucumber.   Also, we have…

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Below are some of the planes I flew in SouthEast Alaska.  Based out of Kethikan, Alaska.  These beautiful, Dehavilland Beavers and Otters.   This was during the Radial Engine days.  Will Always cherish those memories and those adventures of flying around God’s Country.  I mean it was incredible.  This was in the Mid 1980’s.  I was…

Just sitting at my desk working. Pondering a great many things today.   Taking a moment to reflect on my life, and what I have done, where I have been.  And the great many friends that have been there.   The current thought is being thankful for the great “Wise Men” in my life that helped me…

Back in the Late 80’s, my journey to becoming an Aviator began. Located a small flight school in Northern California, in a small town called, Lakeport, CA. Lampson Field is where my Journey to becoming a Pilot Began. This was the airfield that would be my home for 7 months.  The house I lived in…

My plan is to use this site to share my life stories. Some good, some sad and some very adventurous. Will share stories and experiences of flying in southeast Alaska. It is fun to ponder those stories, and reminded me of my momma, who has passed on, and did not want to hear my stories.…

One Girls Future in Aviation To anyone who ever had the dream of becoming an Aviator, know exactly how this youngling feels. I HAVE TO BE A PILOT!  IT IS WHAT I WAS BORN TO DO! IT IS WHO I AM. #PILOT #AVIATOR