tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312830679861476862.post1014554151873631125..comments2024-02-28T06:45:05.691-08:00Comments on West of the 5th : A Tiny PlaneJennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12021355195598601028noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312830679861476862.post-14141058840365958522020-11-10T09:39:08.784-08:002020-11-10T09:39:08.784-08:00Thank you! Maybe hot air balloon next for me! I di...Thank you! Maybe hot air balloon next for me! I did enjoy the helicopter rides I have been on! I was in a hot air balloon that was tethered down and it went up a bit and gave us a good view of the lake by my house, but I think I need a real balloon ride now!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12021355195598601028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312830679861476862.post-10128717394439011972020-11-10T04:03:06.696-08:002020-11-10T04:03:06.696-08:00oooh jenn, the views were breathtaking!! i am pret...oooh jenn, the views were breathtaking!! i am pretty fearless these days, i'm 62 and i kinda' feel if i reach the finish line now, i am ok with that!! i have flown in a helicopter, and a hot air balloon, both for fun but never a small plane like this. the hot air balloon was the best because you can feel the wind in your face and it was surprisingly calm and peaceful, i was not frightened at all!!!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16823369215793154260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312830679861476862.post-49403106663652734842020-11-09T10:06:37.251-08:002020-11-09T10:06:37.251-08:00I figured I had to do it, and am glad I did. :)I figured I had to do it, and am glad I did. :)Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12021355195598601028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312830679861476862.post-85330506343259516902020-11-09T10:05:07.649-08:002020-11-09T10:05:07.649-08:00Thanks Bill! I am glad I did it and could see how ...Thanks Bill! I am glad I did it and could see how someone could get the flying bug!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12021355195598601028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312830679861476862.post-11307342379750204342020-11-09T10:04:18.117-08:002020-11-09T10:04:18.117-08:00I have thought about it....I have thought about it....Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12021355195598601028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312830679861476862.post-44266435792610365732020-11-09T10:03:29.402-08:002020-11-09T10:03:29.402-08:00Hi John, I wish Id had my better camera but honest...Hi John, I wish Id had my better camera but honestly, I wouldn't have been able to fit my camera bag in there haha!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12021355195598601028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312830679861476862.post-81234178055050686372020-11-09T09:32:38.835-08:002020-11-09T09:32:38.835-08:00Hi Steve! It was tiny! I am not sure why but gett...Hi Steve! It was tiny! I am not sure why but getting into a helicopter seemed much different. Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12021355195598601028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312830679861476862.post-50372893604763128102020-11-09T09:32:02.324-08:002020-11-09T09:32:02.324-08:00Thanks Debra, glad I did it, also glad I am not cl...Thanks Debra, glad I did it, also glad I am not claustrophobic!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12021355195598601028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312830679861476862.post-75665107845647987062020-11-09T09:31:34.036-08:002020-11-09T09:31:34.036-08:00Hi Judy, someone told me but I forget! Hi Judy, someone told me but I forget! Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12021355195598601028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312830679861476862.post-12411458122955035642020-11-09T09:26:28.965-08:002020-11-09T09:26:28.965-08:00That would have been a lovely flight I am sure!
Th...That would have been a lovely flight I am sure!<br />Thank you! Not bad for cell phone images. Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12021355195598601028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312830679861476862.post-57470119330861071382020-11-09T09:24:05.707-08:002020-11-09T09:24:05.707-08:00Hi Red, I could see how would get the flying bug! ...Hi Red, I could see how would get the flying bug! I did think about it, and this was at Skywings Aviation which is a training academy. Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12021355195598601028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312830679861476862.post-80832050539549667462020-11-09T09:22:37.998-08:002020-11-09T09:22:37.998-08:00Thanks Tom, definitely a good time of year to go!Thanks Tom, definitely a good time of year to go!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12021355195598601028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312830679861476862.post-84612782585558274482020-11-09T09:22:04.140-08:002020-11-09T09:22:04.140-08:00I am glad that I went. :)I am glad that I went. :)Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12021355195598601028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312830679861476862.post-19733999040759088902020-11-09T09:21:07.047-08:002020-11-09T09:21:07.047-08:00It was honestly a last minute decision...I'd b...It was honestly a last minute decision...I'd been saying all day that I didn't want to do it lolJennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12021355195598601028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312830679861476862.post-38392677933603142442020-11-09T08:45:17.275-08:002020-11-09T08:45:17.275-08:00Oh that's great Jenn! I'm glad you faced y...Oh that's great Jenn! I'm glad you faced your fear, you couldn't have got me in that plane!!!Rain https://www.blogger.com/profile/14377719049819222133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312830679861476862.post-76061102707886499362020-11-07T10:37:27.706-08:002020-11-07T10:37:27.706-08:00What a great opportunity and free too. I was in s...What a great opportunity and free too. I was in small plane like that years ago and I remember thinking this is smaller than my car. :) What a great perspective you got on an aerial view of your town. I imagine you'll never forget this experience. Thanks for sharing, Jenn, you made a wonderful decision to go airborne. :)Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12250609752743750337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312830679861476862.post-72619401709308329362020-11-07T04:20:57.538-08:002020-11-07T04:20:57.538-08:00and the next step is to take flying lessons and ge...and the next step is to take flying lessons and get your SEL.<br />you'll find that flying a "wee plane" like that one is even easier than driving a car <br />(and probably safer and super fun!).boronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05780356895910449471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312830679861476862.post-25347856601765111172020-11-07T00:29:22.833-08:002020-11-07T00:29:22.833-08:00A different perspective on the landscape. Not a th...A different perspective on the landscape. Not a thing I've ever had the opportunity to do, though I'd probably be brave enough if I had my camera with me; it's got me doing all sorts of things I wouldn't do otherwise.John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00832873074550725579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312830679861476862.post-11214523203347948942020-11-06T20:10:42.343-08:002020-11-06T20:10:42.343-08:00Very cool! I have never been in a plane that small...Very cool! I have never been in a plane that small... I was in an 8 seater once, and I've been in a few helicopters.Canadian Train Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05525092107895665275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312830679861476862.post-35805369675376616042020-11-06T19:33:30.998-08:002020-11-06T19:33:30.998-08:00Great aerial shots! Good for you for being brave e...Great aerial shots! Good for you for being brave enough to try a new experience!Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312830679861476862.post-46053099711424515422020-11-06T18:31:02.250-08:002020-11-06T18:31:02.250-08:00Looks like a Cessna 172, maybe 182. Great bunch t...Looks like a Cessna 172, maybe 182. Great bunch to work for.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06530748998376076224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312830679861476862.post-59388450697756515362020-11-06T18:04:19.774-08:002020-11-06T18:04:19.774-08:00I took a flight over the South island of New Zeala...I took a flight over the South island of New Zealand in a four seater plane years ago one of those highlights of my life. Loved it but I can understand your trepidation. You took some beautiful shots!Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312830679861476862.post-82442546355302142682020-11-06T17:57:43.110-08:002020-11-06T17:57:43.110-08:00You will get the flying bug now. I spent much time...You will get the flying bug now. I spent much time flying in the north. I did et my pilot's license but didn't fly after I passed my flight test.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312830679861476862.post-45607773166742254632020-11-06T16:21:54.450-08:002020-11-06T16:21:54.450-08:00...I've been up in a plane like this a couple ......I've been up in a plane like this a couple of times when I was younger, I don't need to do it again! The canola field sure stand out.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04082494067802628837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312830679861476862.post-30104647275882122602020-11-06T15:02:33.187-08:002020-11-06T15:02:33.187-08:00I am quite sure it was a grand experience and a ch...I am quite sure it was a grand experience and a chance to see your town in a way not previously possible. And best of all, it didn't cost you a cent!David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.com