Fly Like A Bird

No one loves an Air Fair more than a retired Aero Space Engineer. It does not matter whether it is big or small. Considering that this engineer had a pilot's license when he was in college and would fly back and forth to see his wife-to-be, I would have to say "aviation is in his blood".

So, when I saw the Air Fair notice in the newspaper, I suggested that we go and he thought it was a good idea. So, off we went to our Little County Airport after we independently completed our Saturday morning chores.

The day was sunny and warm in the low 80's. Small planes were coming and going in a random but orderly way.  Of course, we were able to walk around the planes and do all the "touch and feel" that hearts desire! You know, that is what men like to do at an Air Fair. It's no different than a woman at a Quilt or Craft  Show!

There were many different sizes (mostly quite small), colors and manufactures like Mooneys, Cessnas, Beechcrafts, Centurions, Pipers and Ultralights.

And then there was a Long EZ. It's a very interesting looking airplane that rests with its nose downward! It is similar to the experimental amateur-built custom made plane that was owned by John Denver (Country Singer) who perished in a Crash into the Pacific Ocean in 1997 off the coast of Pacific Grove, California. Faulty ergonomic design of the fuel selector handle was reported as one of the many issues addressed in the National Transportation Safety Board. It was such a tragic event! 

I will always marvel that people will go up into the sky in such small pieces of machinery!!!!!! And, I am totally amazed that these small planes have so many variables in there design and engineering and regulations! 

The sky was beautiful and our Little Country Community had a very nice little Air Fair.

I hope you Enjoy Your Day.