It was August 15, 2015, the day my two daughters invited me out for breakfast for my 90th birthday. They took me to the EAA gathering held the third Saturday of every month at Marv Skie-Lincoln County Airport in Tea, South Dakota.
Aerobatics and the Importance of Altitude
Key Takeaways:
- On his 90th birthday, the author received a surprise open-cockpit biplane ride, which evoked memories of his lifelong passion for aviation.
- He recounts his unfulfilled desire to join the Navy Air Corps in WWII, later learning to fly post-war under mentors like Joe Foss, and a harrowing near-crash during an aerobatic maneuver.
- Despite this close call, he pursued an extensive flying career, obtaining advanced pilot licenses, owning several aircraft, and flying for 58 years until the age of 80.
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