So You Think Flying Is For Princesses in Tiaras…..

That’s right folks, you’ve got to put some muscle into  it. Hammer Time,  Joyce!  Doesn’t she make tying an aircraft down look elegant in that Tiara?

So,  it’s Day Five and we’re gearing up to depart.  Although we’re departing to Alliance, NE due to horrendous weather (and the  cancellation of three legs), everyone’s still excited to get going.   As we check-out of the hotel, our Fan Club arrives wearing their bright  yellow “Team Bessie”T-Shirts.  It  was such a pleasant surprise to see these young ladies (Joyce’s students) take  great interest in this race by coming out in support of their teacher.  They came to the airport carrying signs of support and wearing tiaras too!   Thanks ladies. I’d also like to extend a special thank you to Joyce’s  colleague, Master Sergeant  Robert  Thadison and his wife, Linda for making the four and a half hour drive from  Topeka, KS with these students to Iowa City, IA just to see us take-off.  Now that’s dedication.   That in itself is testimony of the dynamic woman pilot and teammate I am so honored to fly with.  Thanks for  the opportunity Joyce; Sincerely. 

     In  spite of the awful weather, Joyce and I were able  to make it to Alliance after a
full day of flying, dodging weather, an almost balked landing (Crete, NE) and a  cat chasing me around the FBO.   We’re  either crazy or have a great love of flight. 
I’m sure it’s our love of  flight because we’d do it in tiaras too!...Athina