http://blog.aviationvacations.us Aviation Vacations travel and flight (b)log Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:10:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Two wee chihuahuas, Blaze and Katie, were found wandering around Texas, where they were captured and remained unclaimed. Euthanasia was imminent, but thanks to the efforts of Chris May of Annie's Little Angels Small Breed Rescue, transportation to a foster home was coordinated through the Pilots N Paws network. Walt and ... http://blog.aviationvacations.us/?p=469 These two cuties were my "cargo" on a recent Pilots N Paws mission.  I flew them from a short way from Chicago to Peoria... just one of many legs in their journey from North Carolina to Colorado. [caption id="attachment_459" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Picking up our passengers at Atlantic Aviation (PWK)."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_460" align="alignleft" ... http://blog.aviationvacations.us/?p=456 Question:   What does it take to fly a helicopter? Answer:    Lots of money! These words of truth and wisdom were from my helicopter instructor, Rich Locklin of Bachman Aero, where I just had my first lesson at Schaumberg airport. It was a blast, but I have to say: helicopters are ... http://blog.aviationvacations.us/?p=442 I planned to blog about yesterday's Pilots N Paws rescue flight of the dog Ranger, who traveled from Emporia, KS to his new home in St. Charles, IL. But why work like that when I can just link to the Chicago Tribune article, and instead just post the photos of ... http://blog.aviationvacations.us/?p=418 Looks like the news venues have realized that people are plain sick of bad news. Or maybe it's because pups (and pilots :^) are particularly photogenic. Whatever the cause, Pilots N Paws continues to garner positive press from the network news stations to local newspapers. It couldn't have happened to ... http://blog.aviationvacations.us/?p=405 [caption id="attachment_391" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Our new SR22."][/caption] It's heeeeere! Nearly three long months after signing the deal, my partners and I have finally picked up our shiny new(-ish) Cirrus SR22 in Duluth. Yippee! Taking delivery of an airplane was a new experience for me, and VERY exciting. The first look at our airplane ... http://blog.aviationvacations.us/?p=389 We have been wanting to add an aerial tour of Las Vegas to our lineup, and earlier this week I finally got a chance to do some hand's on research. Flying with Jason Duncan of Elite Aviation (located at VGT -- North Las Vegas airport), we mapped out a scenic ... http://blog.aviationvacations.us/?p=374 A few months ago I happily blogged about my purchase of a 2006 Cirrus SR22 with two partners. Those were happy times. But 3+ months after signing that purchase order, we still don't have the airplane. At times I feel the purchase was a dream, just a figment of my imagination. ... http://blog.aviationvacations.us/?p=364 Gary already had blueprints for a standout marriage proposal when he came to us; he simply needed a finale.  After surprising his dearest at work and popping the question in a horse-drawn carriage on the Mag Mile, he opted for a dazzling finish -- a twilight aerial tour of the ... http://blog.aviationvacations.us/?p=266 The weather in Tampa last week was beautiful, not that I had much time to experience it. I was busy manning my booth at the AOPA Aviation Summit. Here are the show highlights from my perspective: AOPA Live: I was interviewed by Rod Rakic, founder of MyTransponder.com, on the subject of ... http://blog.aviationvacations.us/?p=245