A new first

[Jay Honeck]

So we're climbing out of Prairie du Chein, WI (KPDC) on a beautiful early
fall afternoon. We've just been to the local riverboat's all-you-can-eat
buffet, and Mary is flying as PIC with my 27-year old nephew in the right
seat.

I'm in the back seat with my brother-in-law, and we've just reclined our
seats to a more comfortable F-16 attitude (so I'm not whacking my
Lightspeeds on the ceiling).

The full-stretch legroom, the steady rumble of Atlas' 6 cylinders, the
gentle rocking motion caused by my nephew over-controlling the airplane, the
warm sunshine, full tummy, dry pants....

.....Zzzzzzz....

Next thing I know, we're entering the pattern at Iowa City. Almost an hour
has gone by, and I've enjoyed a deep, happy nap -- in the back seat of my
own plane. First time in over 1500 hours of flying -- who'd a thunk it?

Never thought I'd see the day. Mary laughed and said "So I guess this means
you're finally comfortable with my flying?"

:-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[Mortimer Schnerd, RN]

Jay Honeck wrote:
> The full-stretch legroom, the steady rumble of Atlas' 6 cylinders, the
> gentle rocking motion caused by my nephew over-controlling the airplane, the
> warm sunshine, full tummy, dry pants....
>
> ....Zzzzzzz....
>
> Next thing I know, we're entering the pattern at Iowa City. Almost an hour
> has gone by, and I've enjoyed a deep, happy nap -- in the back seat of my
> own plane. First time in over 1500 hours of flying -- who'd a thunk it?
>
> Never thought I'd see the day. Mary laughed and said "So I guess this means
> you're finally comfortable with my flying?"


Or the first time you made it an entire hour with dry pants. <G>



--
Mortimer Schnerd, RN

[Matt Whiting]

Jay Honeck wrote:

> So we're climbing out of Prairie du Chein, WI (KPDC) on a beautiful early
> fall afternoon. We've just been to the local riverboat's all-you-can-eat
> buffet, and Mary is flying as PIC with my 27-year old nephew in the right
> seat.
>
> I'm in the back seat with my brother-in-law, and we've just reclined our
> seats to a more comfortable F-16 attitude (so I'm not whacking my
> Lightspeeds on the ceiling).
>
> The full-stretch legroom, the steady rumble of Atlas' 6 cylinders, the
> gentle rocking motion caused by my nephew over-controlling the airplane, the
> warm sunshine, full tummy, dry pants....

So those Depends really work as advertised, eh? :-)


Matt

[Dave Stadt]

"Jim Burns" > wrote in message
...
> Next you'll want a new autopilot so you can do that in the left seat!!
>
> You know you're getting old when naps excite you as much as sex does.
> :)
> Jim

I'd say naps have taken the lead. Never heard him talk about sex in Atlas
have you? :-)

[Jim Burns]

Next you'll want a new autopilot so you can do that in the left seat!!

You know you're getting old when naps excite you as much as sex does.
:)
Jim

[Chris]

"Jay Honeck" > wrote in message
news:Igm%e.378824$x96.78952@attbi_s72...
> So we're climbing out of Prairie du Chein, WI (KPDC) on a beautiful early
> fall afternoon. We've just been to the local riverboat's all-you-can-eat
> buffet, and Mary is flying as PIC with my 27-year old nephew in the right
> seat.
>
> I'm in the back seat with my brother-in-law, and we've just reclined our
> seats to a more comfortable F-16 attitude (so I'm not whacking my
> Lightspeeds on the ceiling).
>
Whacking your Lightspeeds on the ceiling ...............oh well each to
their own I suppose.

[Jay Honeck]

> I'd say naps have taken the lead. Never heard him talk about sex in Atlas
> have you? :-)

It's not that we haven't talked about it. However, after serious
consideration of all the mechanics required, we decided that a Cherokee 6
would be the minimum required aircraft for the deed.

On the bright side, we could then use it for "Mile High" stays at the inn!

:-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[John Gaquin]

"Jay Honeck" > wrote in message news:ADt%

>> I'd say naps have taken the lead. Never heard him talk about sex in
>> Atlas
>> have you? :-)
>
> It's not that we haven't talked about it... decided that a Cherokee 6
> would be the minimum required aircraft for the deed.

Uh Oh!! Sounds like upgrade time again shortly.

[Dave Stadt]

"Jay Honeck" > wrote in message
news:ADt%e.186830$084.176907@attbi_s22...
> > I'd say naps have taken the lead. Never heard him talk about sex in
Atlas
> > have you? :-)
>
> It's not that we haven't talked about it. However, after serious
> consideration of all the mechanics required, we decided that a Cherokee 6
> would be the minimum required aircraft for the deed.
>
> On the bright side, we could then use it for "Mile High" stays at the inn!
>
> :-)
> --
> Jay Honeck
> Iowa City, IA
> Pathfinder N56993
> www.AlexisParkInn.com
> "Your Aviation Destination"

Sounds like you just came up with a marketing opportunity. It has been done
before on the west coast but I doubt it has been done in Iowa.

[john smith]

In article >,
"Dave Stadt" > wrote:

> "Jay Honeck" > wrote in message
> news:ADt%e.186830$084.176907@attbi_s22...
> > > I'd say naps have taken the lead. Never heard him talk about sex in
> Atlas
> > > have you? :-)
> >
> > It's not that we haven't talked about it. However, after serious
> > consideration of all the mechanics required, we decided that a Cherokee 6
> > would be the minimum required aircraft for the deed.
> >
> > On the bright side, we could then use it for "Mile High" stays at the inn!
> >
> > :-)
> > --
> > Jay Honeck
> > Iowa City, IA
> > Pathfinder N56993
> > www.AlexisParkInn.com
> > "Your Aviation Destination"
>
> Sounds like you just came up with a marketing opportunity. It has been done
> before on the west coast but I doubt it has been done in Iowa.

The difference being in California, you can fly out over the ocean where
no law enforcement agency has jurisdiction. Over the Great Plains, you
run into problems with crossing state lines, multiple jurisdictions, etc.

[Montblack]

("john smith" wrote)
> The difference being in California, you can fly out over the ocean where
> no law enforcement agency has jurisdiction. Over the Great Plains, you
> run into problems with crossing state lines, multiple jurisdictions, etc.


Make sure your date is older than 17 and you shouldn't have a problem.


Montblack

[Flyingmonk]

Jay wrote:
>we decided that a Cherokee 6 would be the minimum required aircraft for the deed.

My membership initiation was in a C152. Orally speaking only, of
course. I should have kept that one...

Bryan "The Monk" Chaisone

[Jay Honeck]

> My membership initiation was in a C152.

A 152!

Man, your significant other -- even using, er, alternate means -- musta been
a contortionist!

:-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[Flyingmonk]

We were young and stupid...

[Mike Weller]

On Sat, 01 Oct 2005 02:12:56 GMT, "Jay Honeck"
> wrote:


>
>....Zzzzzzz....
>
>Next thing I know, we're entering the pattern at Iowa City. Almost an hour
>has gone by, and I've enjoyed a deep, happy nap -- in the back seat of my
>own plane. First time in over 1500 hours of flying -- who'd a thunk it?
>

What she didn't tell you is that she was also sound asleep for the
first thirty minutes. Good food, a nice sound, etc. It works that
way.

I've got the tee shirt also.


>Never thought I'd see the day. Mary laughed and said "So I guess this means
>you're finally comfortable with my flying?"
>

You're a lucky man! Thanks for sharing.

Mike Weller

[Flyingmonk]

According to Slick, this isn't sex, so I guess it doesn't qualify for
the miile high club really... Hehe.

[Jay Honeck]

> According to Slick, this isn't sex, so I guess it doesn't qualify for
> the miile high club really... Hehe.

Ah, but did she inhale?

Oh, wait...wrong, er, "spin"...

;-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[Flyingmonk]

No cigar for me at that time... Hehehe.

Bryan "The Monk" Chaisone

[Capt.Doug]

>"Jay Honeck" wrote in message > A 152!
> Man, your significant other -- even using, er, alternate means -- musta
been
> a contortionist!

It's easier with the doors removed.

D.

[Flyingmonk]

Capt. Doug:
>It's easier with the doors removed.

and parked on the ramp at Denver, CO. :-) It's a mile high there
right?

[Markus Voget]

"Flyingmonk" > wrote:

> Jay wrote:
>>we decided that a Cherokee 6 would be the minimum required aircraft
>>for the deed.
>
> My membership initiation was in a C152. Orally speaking only, of
> course. I should have kept that one...

Glad you didn't end up like these fellows:
http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20001212X18632&key=1


Greetings,
Markus

[Gig 601XL Builder]

"Markus Voget" > wrote in message
...
> "Flyingmonk" > wrote:
>
>> Jay wrote:
>>>we decided that a Cherokee 6 would be the minimum required aircraft
>>>for the deed.
>>
>> My membership initiation was in a C152. Orally speaking only, of
>> course. I should have kept that one...
>
> Glad you didn't end up like these fellows:
> http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20001212X18632&key=1
>

I wonder how long it took them to come up with this phraseology?

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION TO DIVERT HER ATTENTION TO
OTHER ACTIVITIES NOT RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF THE FLIGHT.

[Capt.Doug]

>"Flyingmonk" wrote in message
> and parked on the ramp at Denver, CO. :-) It's a mile high there right?

"How they get that little -150 up there?"

D. :-)

[Mortimer Schnerd, RN]

Gig 601XL Builder wrote:
>> Glad you didn't end up like these fellows:
>> http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20001212X18632&key=1
>>
>
> I wonder how long it took them to come up with this phraseology?
>
> THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION TO DIVERT HER ATTENTION TO
> OTHER ACTIVITIES NOT RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF THE FLIGHT.


I don't know but the man is obviously a genius. He should be promoted to
running FEMA or some other such organization where his talents can be more
properly utilised.



--
Mortimer Schnerd, RN

[Jay Honeck]

> Glad you didn't end up like these fellows:
> http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20001212X18632&key=1

The link doesn't work for me...
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[George Patterson]

Jay Honeck wrote:

> The link doesn't work for me...

NTSB Identification: MIA92FA051 .
The docket is stored on NTSB microfiche number 46312.
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Monday, December 23, 1991 in RAINBOW LAKE, FL
Probable Cause Approval Date: 5/5/1993
Aircraft: PIPER PA-34-200T, registration: N47506
Injuries: 2 Fatal.

THE PRIVATE PILOT AND A PILOT RATED PASSENGER WERE GOING TO PRACTICE SIMULATED
INSTRUMENT FLIGHT. WITNESSES OBSERVED THE AIRPLANE'S RIGHT WING FAIL IN A DIVE
AND CRASH. EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE AND BODIES REVEALED THAT BOTH OCCUPANTS
WERE PARTIALLY CLOTHED AND THE FRONT RIGHT SEAT WAS IN THE FULL AFT RECLINING
POSITION. NEITHER BODY SHOWED EVIDENCE OF SEATBELTS OR SHOULDER HARNESSES BEING
WORN. EXAMINATION OF THE INDIVIDUALS' CLOTHING REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF RIPPING
OR DISTRESS TO THE ZIPPERS AND BELTS.

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of
this accident as follows:
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION TO DIVERT HER ATTENTION TO
OTHER ACTIVITIES NOT RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF THE FLIGHT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE
ACCIDENT WAS THE EXCEEDING OF THE DESIGN LIMITS OF THE AIRPLANE LEADING TO A
WING FAILURE.

George Patterson
Drink is the curse of the land. It makes you quarrel with your neighbor.
It makes you shoot at your landlord. And it makes you miss him.

[Ice blonde]

>> My membership initiation was in a C152.

>A 152!

>Man, your significant other -- even using, er, alternate means -- musta been
>a contortionist!

LOL, having now seen the inside of a 152, I can appreciate this comment
:-) either that or she must of been very very petite, or had her legs
sticking out the window.... or....

[Brad Salai]

"Gig 601XL Builder" <wr.giacona@coxDOTnet> wrote in message
news:8Kb0f.3$b65.0@okepread01...
>
> "Markus Voget" > wrote in message
> ...
> > "Flyingmonk" > wrote:
> >
> >> Jay wrote:
> >>>we decided that a Cherokee 6 would be the minimum required aircraft
> >>>for the deed.
> >>
> >> My membership initiation was in a C152. Orally speaking only, of
> >> course. I should have kept that one...
> >
> > Glad you didn't end up like these fellows:
> > http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20001212X18632&key=1
> >
>
> I wonder how long it took them to come up with this phraseology?
>
> THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION TO DIVERT HER ATTENTION
TO
> OTHER ACTIVITIES NOT RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF THE FLIGHT.
>
>
The first draft read:

INSUFFICIENT HEADROOM

Brad

[Kevin Kubiak]

Hey Jay,

Did you happen to notice if the fall colors were starting up yet?

I am planning on taking a friend of mine (who is recovering from
lung cancer, he never smoked either) on a leaf peeping tour next monday 10/10.

I'm based at KUGN and was planning on flying to DuBuque and then follow the
river northward towards Prairie du Chein, stop for lunch/gas and then head back
towards KUGN.

Just checking since you were that way recently. Did you see an fall colors?

Kevin Kubiak PP-ASEL

Jay Honeck wrote:
> So we're climbing out of Prairie du Chein, WI (KPDC) on a beautiful early
> fall afternoon. We've just been to the local riverboat's all-you-can-eat
> buffet, and Mary is flying as PIC with my 27-year old nephew in the right
> seat.
Snipped for Brevity.

[Jay Honeck]

> Just checking since you were that way recently. Did you see an fall
> colors?

Not yet! There was just a hint of colors in the trees, but nothing really
discernible yet.

They will pop out pretty dramatically if we get the 30 degree weather
they're predicting for tonight, though. It's a beautiful flight when
they're in "full bloom"...
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[A. Noney-mouse]

Gig 601XL Builder wrote:
> "Markus Voget" > wrote in message
> ...
> > "Flyingmonk" > wrote:

<--->

> > Glad you didn't end up like these fellows:
> > http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20001212X18632&key=1


Well, at least they died doing someone they loved, eh?



> THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION TO DIVERT HER ATTENTION TO
> OTHER ACTIVITIES NOT RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF THE FLIGHT.

[vincent p. norris]

> Did you see an fall colors?
>
>Not yet! There was just a hint of colors in the trees, but nothing really
>discernible yet.

I had to drive from central PA ro Warren OH yesterday. There was
color in the higher elevations in PA but peak color is about a week
away.

vince norris

[Jay Honeck]

>>Not yet! There was just a hint of colors in the trees, but nothing
>>really
>>discernible yet.
>
> I had to drive from central PA ro Warren OH yesterday. There was
> color in the higher elevations in PA but peak color is about a week
> away.

Things are changing rapidly here. We went from near 90 on Wednesday, to 30
this morning, with high winds. The leaves have changed color seemingly
overnight, and are being ripped off by the wind.

Hopefully the weather will stabilize by the weekend, or there may not be any
fall colors to see this year.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

[Matt Whiting]

Jay Honeck wrote:

>>>Not yet! There was just a hint of colors in the trees, but nothing
>>>really
>>>discernible yet.
>>
>>I had to drive from central PA ro Warren OH yesterday. There was
>>color in the higher elevations in PA but peak color is about a week
>>away.
>
>
> Things are changing rapidly here. We went from near 90 on Wednesday, to 30
> this morning, with high winds. The leaves have changed color seemingly
> overnight, and are being ripped off by the wind.
>
> Hopefully the weather will stabilize by the weekend, or there may not be any
> fall colors to see this year.

Much the same here in PA. We were 80 mid last week, and this morning we
were 40 with heavy rain and wind. The leaves are getting knocked off
quickly today.

Matt

[George Patterson]

Matt Whiting wrote:

> Much the same here in PA. We were 80 mid last week, and this morning we
> were 40 with heavy rain and wind. The leaves are getting knocked off
> quickly today.

We've had perhaps two days of rain in the last 2.5 months here near the coast in
New Jersey. The leaves are dead already, even if they *do* look green. As soon
as the temp drops a bit, so will they. I expect there will be no color at all
this year. Of course, we don't get the sort of show that NE gets, anyway.

I understand that the situation is much the same in the Smokies near my home
town. The people that make a living from tourism are already wailing and
knashing teeth.

Mr. Dixon. What's the prospect up around Bristol?

George Patterson
Drink is the curse of the land. It makes you quarrel with your neighbor.
It makes you shoot at your landlord. And it makes you miss him.

[W P Dixon]

It's kind of iffy around here George. Had a dry spell with not really as
cool of temps as you expect. Things have been cooling down now for about 2
weeks, but we had a few days in there it was downright hot. I expect color
but I think it will be alittle later. My banana plant is still outside and
that's strange for October!

Patrick
student SP
aircraft structural mech

"George Patterson" > wrote in message
news:XlZ1f.606$t43.178@trndny02...
> Matt Whiting wrote:
>
>> Much the same here in PA. We were 80 mid last week, and this morning we
>> were 40 with heavy rain and wind. The leaves are getting knocked off
>> quickly today.
>
> We've had perhaps two days of rain in the last 2.5 months here near the
> coast in New Jersey. The leaves are dead already, even if they *do* look
> green. As soon as the temp drops a bit, so will they. I expect there will
> be no color at all this year. Of course, we don't get the sort of show
> that NE gets, anyway.
>
> I understand that the situation is much the same in the Smokies near my
> home town. The people that make a living from tourism are already wailing
> and knashing teeth.
>
> Mr. Dixon. What's the prospect up around Bristol?
>
> George Patterson
> Drink is the curse of the land. It makes you quarrel with your
> neighbor.
> It makes you shoot at your landlord. And it makes you miss him.

[[email protected]]

Jay Honeck > wrote:
> > I'd say naps have taken the lead. Never heard him talk about sex in Atlas
> > have you? :-)

> It's not that we haven't talked about it. However, after serious
> consideration of all the mechanics required, we decided that a Cherokee 6
> would be the minimum required aircraft for the deed.

> On the bright side, we could then use it for "Mile High" stays at the inn!

> :-)

http://milehighclub.com/about/rules.html

:-)


Best regards,

Jer/ "Flight instruction and mountain flying are my vocation!" Eberhard

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