"Peter R." wrote in message
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On 9/8/2007 9:16:42 PM, Richard Carpenter wrote:

Yesterday for my 40th birthday my most excellent wife bought me flying
lessons and membership in the flying club at a local airport.

Congratulations. As Dudley requested, please post here your experiences,
impressions, and questions as you progress through your training. There
are
some very experienced pilots who contribute to this group and would be
very
happy to offer any assistance.

From what I read here over the years it is truly a blessing to have a
supportive wife. A lot are not (mine is). Return the favor to her by
learning
all that is needed to become the safest pilot you possibly are able to be.
You and all of your potential passengers deserve this.

--
Peter

Hi Peter,

I have to say, that after 51 years, I definitely have a supportive wife.
Master US Army Aviator (retired). Two tours in Vietnam, 20 year Army career.
Still with me after all this time. Don't fly anymore, 72 years old, could
not pass a medical even if I bribed the Doc. :-))))

But I feel blessed she supported my dream of flying, and did everything she
could to make sure I stayed with it until I decided to call it quits. It
doesn't get any better than that.

Richard, hold on to that lady--you have a real gem there, and do let her
know what a gem she is. AND, on a daily basis--trust me, it is important.

Regards,
Paul