As the days get longer and the temperature rises, I look skyward with the exuberance of my youth, long past. Yes, I can hardly wait for the field to dry up and get back into the air and judging from my recent visits out to the field, I find…. I’m not alone! Speaking with fellow pilots and aviation buffs alike, we all seem to agree that winter has been a long one. Doing a little housekeeping at the hangar recently was actually fun for me and makes me want to rush into the air. But wait a minute! Perhaps a little sobriety in thought and methodology ought to take place. Taking pen and paper in hand, I started to make a “to do” list for my airplane in order to ensure that I have it in top-notch condition prior to that anticipated first spring flight. I was happy to observe a number of fellas out at the field doing the exact thing. Some were performing annuals and others were addressing various maintenance items on their aircraft.

All in all, I’d have to say “good job” to you guys as we look forward to another fun and, more importantly, “safe” flying season. Speaking of safety, I will be presenting another topic for our upcoming regular meeting, and I look forward to your participation, and don’t worry… I’m not going to try and stretch the grey matter muscle too hard… just a little.

I would like to say “welcome” to some of our new visitors and friends from the last meeting and look forward to your attendance again. It’s always a pleasure to see some new faces and share in the excitement in our club. Not that I don’t miss the “old” faces. Anyway, you get my drift! Till then, be safe, have fun… and take along a friend!