Posted by
AmeriDan on Saturday, November 11, 2006 5:55:39 AM
I once flew a plane, with a highly skilled instructor sitting next to me. One of the most scariest events of my life. The take off was the worst part for me. A real life "I'm gonna screw up and we're all gonna die" type moment. While we were flying, I had to worry about the flight path we were taking. Don't even get me started on the whole "altitude" thing. I just knew that the propeller would suddenly stop, or break off and fly away. Somehow we made it back to earth alive.
I knew then that I was destined to be an armchair pilot. I now leave the flying to those who have the "Right Stuff".
People like Tom "Geno" Ackerly. He was the pilot of a B-24 who not only flew, he flew combat missions. A lot of combat missions.
Mr. Geno Ackerly, I salute you, and thank you
for you service to our Country.
-AmeriDan (11/11/06 5:30am)