[Diver Dave]

Seems only natural that I share the joy and excitement I experienced on Friday with my FRiends at "The Finest".

My long-awaited combination Christmas and Birthday finally arrived at the airport... a ride in a WWII era T-6G aircraft.

For you Texans, the name of the aircraft is "Green Texan" and it was a terrific ride.



I made sure the pilot's nickname wasn't "Crash"

This was a half hour flight flying over an area SE of Modesto. With the pilot passing instructions through the headset, I was able to take the controls and fly the plane.

The pilot took us through a barrel-roll (dipping left and completing a 360 degree roll). Then he offered me the opportunity to repeat the manuever which I accepted.

Next came a "loop" - 360 degree circle. After managing to get my stomach back in its rightful place, I declined the offer to fly us through another loop.

Back to the airport and neither one of us earned the nickname "Crash". It's been two days and I'm still having problems wiping the smile off my face.

[JustAmy]

WOW ..... Sounds like an awesome experience DD.

Thank you for sharing the pictures.

[jaycee]

Sounds like you had an exciting adventure, DD...that is great! I wouldn’t have had the nerve~~LOL~~Coward here!

[luvie]

Awesome, Dave! That must have been a thrill of a lifetime. What a wonderful gift!

Does the current smile look a lot like the one on that first picture? Then I can “see” it!

[MEG33]

WOO HOO!..Glad you had a great ride.

[Kitty Mittens]

What a Wonderful Experience that Must have Been, Diver Dave! I’ve Never Been in an Airplane, so it was Fun to Read your Post and See your Pics. Thank you!

[The Mayor]

OMG, I can only imagine the fun you had Dave. I know this was something you had been looking forward to.

[Billie]

Dave, I love it! Love that you got pictures - you were having a blast, we can tell!