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redshirt1957 · 18 October 2007, 02:11 AM

I finally figured out how to post pictures without the help of my kids, wife, or snot nose IT geek. I promise not to post anymore pictures this month.

Here is my thirteen year old sitting in the back of a DA40 on an IFR flight. Looks no hands flying by dad!

Here is a picture of me in the back and her flying and talking with route controllers. At the time we only had a Garmin 530 with the 430 as backup. Now we have a Garmin 1000 and for the life of me I can't figure out all of the functions. She has...as kids these days are very computer savy. Wish I had included the outside in this picture as we are in the soup. She was hand flying at the time instead of using the auto pilot. I am all for using the auto pilot, but she is still learning her scan.

The plane...the plane...

Just for fun.....I was two years away from retiring when my wife dropped this out! Had not named her till she was born and I remember uttering something like "I hope this is the last one" and the name Hope stuck. This is MY only HOPE.

Robb · 18 October 2007, 02:23 AM

Awesome pics Bubba!!

Robb · 18 October 2007, 02:24 AM

If you ever decide to give away rides in the plane, let me know!! Im in N. GA

Tools · 18 October 2007, 02:43 AM

My two daughters were very young when I used to fly them all over Alaska.

I thought it would be a rich experience for them and memories for the rest of their lives.

Now that they are adults I've learned that they were so small, they couldn't see out the windows or over the dash.

They don't really remember anything about all the flights they took....to them it was just another car ride somewhere...

Oh well....So much for planning our kids adventures for them

redshirt1957 · 18 October 2007, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

My two daughters were very young when I used to fly them all over Alaska.

I thought it would be a rich experience for them and memories for the rest of their lives.

Now that they are adults I've learned that they were so small, they couldn't see out the windows or over the dash.

They don't really remember anything about all the flights they took....to them it was just another car ride somewhere...

Oh well....So much for planning our kids adventures for them

Funny you would mention that. I did the same thing, Georiga and Utah, and my two oldest only remember freezing to death flying around in an old 172. Surprised the heck out of me when my 13 year old wanted to try her hand at flying. She will have over 250 hours by the time she can solo. Alaska....maybe a 180 or such?

JJ Irani · 18 October 2007, 03:22 AM

Fantastic pics, Bubba.....what a beautiful family you have.

JJ

Lisa · 18 October 2007, 04:45 AM

Great photos and lovely little ones! I can relate to the surprise babies - but ain't it good to have your life jangled up a bit every now and again?

Gaijin · 18 October 2007, 05:39 AM

Very nice. You are trully blessed!

Flyjet601 · 18 October 2007, 01:26 PM

Alcan · 18 October 2007, 02:01 PM

Great pix and great looking kids, Bubba! How long until your junior junior junior pilot solo's?

jasonbellevue · 18 October 2007, 03:14 PM

Great looking family you've got there Bubba! Thanks for sharing.

redshirt1957 · 18 October 2007, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

Great pix and great looking kids, Bubba! How long until your junior junior junior pilot solo's?

Never. I will be broke by then. I have always taught my kids to to tell the truth and when I showed the pictures to my dughter she had a strange look on her face. When I asked her what is up with that look she said...."dad nice pictures but I was not thirteen when that picture was taken ; I was 12 years and 50 weeks old. Also, dad if you look close at the second picture you can tell that was taken on the ground as I can see a bush through the window. Lastly dad, you included a picture of the rental plane we sometimes flew". Was going to explain to her the concept of how the pictures were still relevant to the story line, but she will learn that one on her own. Did not realize that when you set high standards for your kids that they view you with the same standards!

steve-o · 18 October 2007, 10:27 PM

Very cool. I like taking mine flying as well.

redshirt1957 · 18 October 2007, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by steve-o

Very cool. I like taking mine flying as well.

NICE PICTURE and GREAT LOOKING KIDS.

Downing · 19 October 2007, 01:32 PM

Great shots, both of you. Thanks!

18 October 2007, 02:11 AM	#1
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	Flying thirteen year old I finally figured out how to post pictures without the help of my kids, wife, or snot nose IT geek. I promise not to post anymore pictures this month. Here is my thirteen year old sitting in the back of a DA40 on an IFR flight. Looks no hands flying by dad! Here is a picture of me in the back and her flying and talking with route controllers. At the time we only had a Garmin 530 with the 430 as backup. Now we have a Garmin 1000 and for the life of me I can't figure out all of the functions. She has...as kids these days are very computer savy. Wish I had included the outside in this picture as we are in the soup. She was hand flying at the time instead of using the auto pilot. I am all for using the auto pilot, but she is still learning her scan. The plane...the plane... Just for fun.....I was two years away from retiring when my wife dropped this out! Had not named her till she was born and I remember uttering something like "I hope this is the last one" and the name Hope stuck. This is MY only HOPE. Last edited by redshirt1957; 18 October 2007 at 02:13 AM.. Reason: Wrong picture. I am an idiot.

18 October 2007, 02:23 AM	#2
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18 October 2007, 03:22 AM	#6
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18 October 2007, 02:43 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,155	My two daughters were very young when I used to fly them all over Alaska. I thought it would be a rich experience for them and memories for the rest of their lives. Now that they are adults I've learned that they were so small, they couldn't see out the windows or over the dash. They don't really remember anything about all the flights they took....to them it was just another car ride somewhere... Oh well....So much for planning our kids adventures for them

18 October 2007, 04:45 AM	#7
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Great photos and lovely little ones! I can relate to the surprise babies - but ain't it good to have your life jangled up a bit every now and again?

18 October 2007, 05:39 AM	#8
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Very nice. You are trully blessed!

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Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Great pix and great looking kids, Bubba! How long until your junior junior junior pilot solo's? __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

18 October 2007, 03:14 PM	#11
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	Great looking family you've got there Bubba! Thanks for sharing. __________________

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steve-o "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Steve-O Location: Naplis, Merlin Watch: Blue TT Sub Posts: 857	Very cool. I like taking mine flying as well. __________________

19 October 2007, 01:32 PM	#15
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	Great shots, both of you. Thanks! __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

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