Young Eagle - the real truth

Yesterday I was flying near another nearby airstrip where lots of Young
Eagle flights were being executed. The pilots were universally
identifying their calls with "Young Eagle, left downwind" or whatever.
After reflecting on this a few minutes, I could contain myself no
longer. I keyed the mic and pronounced, "Truth in advertizing would
dictate that you guys announce as BALD EAGLES." Replies immediately
came back: "The lack of hair reduces drag." "That's mean!" "I am not
bald!" I guess pilots are getting to be an older group. It is nice to
see that they are still enthusiastic and sharing.

tom pettit

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"tom" wrote:

Yesterday I was flying near another nearby airstrip where lots of Young
Eagle flights were being executed. The pilots were universally
identifying their calls with "Young Eagle, left downwind" or whatever.
After reflecting on this a few minutes, I could contain myself no
longer. I keyed the mic and pronounced, "Truth in advertizing would
dictate that you guys announce as BALD EAGLES." Replies immediately
came back: "The lack of hair reduces drag." "That's mean!" "I am not
bald!" I guess pilots are getting to be an older group. It is nice to
see that they are still enthusiastic and sharing.

tom pettit

Actually, the term "Old Buzzard" is more like it! I actually gave an
"Old Buzzard" flight one time. A man said he would contribute $100 to
the Chapter if I would give him a ride on the Rocket -- so, I did!

Orval Fairbairn wrote:

Actually, the term "Old Buzzard" is more like it! I actually gave an
"Old Buzzard" flight one time. A man said he would contribute $100 to
the Chapter if I would give him a ride on the Rocket -- so, I did!

In the equestrian jumper riding circuit around here, the seniors
division (which I think starts at around 40!) is sometimes simply known
as "Fossils Over Fences."

In article .com,
"jmk" wrote:

Orval Fairbairn wrote:

Actually, the term "Old Buzzard" is more like it! I actually gave an
"Old Buzzard" flight one time. A man said he would contribute $100 to
the Chapter if I would give him a ride on the Rocket -- so, I did!

In the equestrian jumper riding circuit around here, the seniors
division (which I think starts at around 40!) is sometimes simply known
as "Fossils Over Fences."


The "Senior Nationals" glider race in Florida every Spring is
affectionately referred to as "Geezer Glide".

Wallace Berry wrote:
In article .com,
"jmk" wrote:

Orval Fairbairn wrote:

Actually, the term "Old Buzzard" is more like it! I actually gave an
"Old Buzzard" flight one time. A man said he would contribute $100 to
the Chapter if I would give him a ride on the Rocket -- so, I did!

In the equestrian jumper riding circuit around here, the seniors
division (which I think starts at around 40!) is sometimes simply known
as "Fossils Over Fences."


The "Senior Nationals" glider race in Florida every Spring is
affectionately referred to as "Geezer Glide".

Our study group at Sierra Academy was known as the "FOGies." (Fat Old
Guys)

"Young Eagle - the real truth"

As opposed to the other kind of truth?

When I fly Boy Scouts I usually take a parent or two up. I'm not sure
if the BSA flight permit technically allows for that or not though.

-Robert


tom wrote:
Yesterday I was flying near another nearby airstrip where lots of Young
Eagle flights were being executed. The pilots were universally
identifying their calls with "Young Eagle, left downwind" or whatever.
After reflecting on this a few minutes, I could contain myself no
longer. I keyed the mic and pronounced, "Truth in advertizing would
dictate that you guys announce as BALD EAGLES." Replies immediately
came back: "The lack of hair reduces drag." "That's mean!" "I am not
bald!" I guess pilots are getting to be an older group. It is nice to
see that they are still enthusiastic and sharing.

tom pettit

"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message
oups.com...
When I fly Boy Scouts I usually take a parent or two up. I'm not sure
if the BSA flight permit technically allows for that or not though.

-Robert



snip


According to the BSA Youth Protection Training, no adult is supposed to be
alone with a scout at any time. You are always supposed to have either one
other adult or two other scouts with you.

Not sure if/when exceptions are made...




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