It’s great to be back.

It’s great to be back to see all the faces that I can’t put names to. Soon I will be able to hide my own Easter eggs and wrap my own birthday presents. I wanted to make a special mention of the support of the Evening at Indus to Bow Valley Photo. It was Colleen’s idea to begin with and it grew from there. Also, a special mention to Ralph, Lois, and Wayne Winters for their participation as well. It was a great event.

When you read this, Halloween will be over, and the advertising for Christmas begins. In that light, I will mention that elections will be held for the secretary and vice president positions at the December meeting.

The Korsair is flying well and NO, the retract has not been used yet, but thanks for asking. I made the actuator too far down and it cannot be reached safely in flight. While flying recently, I made an incorrect call on the radio twice. Once calling east when I meant west and calling the wrong runway. Let us all be cautious of what we say and when we say it. The radios really help give us an image of what is happening at the field long before we get there.

I was at the dentist and asked for some help in getting rid of a filling that was showing up more than I wanted, right up front. I was numbed, fat-lipped when I looked at the final result… they did the wrong tooth! I said nothing so as not to embarrass her in front of all her patients.

When we say nothing after a mistake on the radio, we give a false interpretation of what is happening. Let’s be conscious of what image we leave our fellow pilots with. Also, don’t neglect to give a redo when needed. OK, I am off my soapbox now.

At the next meeting, Troy and I will talk about our trip to New Brunswick last June. It was a fantastic trip for me, so much so that I thought that the name Garrett may have been used for the newborn in the Branch household, but alas, the name of Gavin Arthur Todd Branch was given. Congratulations.

Wishing you Tail Winds and no Bumps.