Paul Holmes and I first met back in the late 1990s at Miami’s infamous Columbus Day Regatta in Biscayne Bay, a boating weekend of craziness. The regatta actually involves a sailboat race, but most are unaware because of their participation in the side event, which is a massive overnight rafting of boats in all sizes from dinghies to 150-foot yachts. Add the ingredients of alcohol with a tropical climate, and the activities lend themselves to … well, use your imagination.
The Story and Family Behind the Jetmobile
Key Takeaways:
- Airline pilot Paul Holmes, with his wife Susie, constructed a unique "jetmobile" from salvaged Boeing 747 engine parts mounted on a golf cart frame.
- Initially created for a community parade, the elaborate vehicle, costing over $50,000, has become a popular attraction at various airshows.
- The jetmobile serves a charitable purpose, operating solely to raise funds for various causes and promote programs like EAA's Young Eagles, with Paul accepting no fees for its appearances.
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