Some ’specially fun flying recently: a ride in EAA’s B-17, a DC-3 I brought back home to Hamilton, Ohio, from where it had flown for many years as a freighter, and then a Cessna 195 I took from Hillsboro, Ohio, to Port Clinton on Lake Erie. I rode back to Lunken Airport from Hamilton in a Cessna Caravan (useful but no soul), and a friend got me from Port Clinton to Lebanon, Ohio, in his RV-8 (better). There, I picked up my Cessna 180 after work from wizard mechanic Mark Day and flew home to Lunken, musing about how, in a lifetime of flying, so many things seem to come full circle.
Unusual Attitudes: The Circle Is Unbroken
Key Takeaways:
- The author reflects on a series of nostalgic flights in classic aircraft like a B-17, DC-3, and Cessna 195, evoking strong memories of past flying adventures and a sense of life coming "full circle."
- She recounts humorous anecdotes from her earlier flying days, particularly involving the challenging quirks of the Cessna 195 and the memorable characters she encountered.
- While at Lunken Airport, the author unexpectedly stumbles upon a memorial for Janie Pape, whom she taught to fly decades ago.
- To honor Janie's final wish, the author personally scatters Janie's ashes from her Cessna 180 over Lunken Airport, creating a poignant moment that bridges past and present.
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