Author Topic: Proud moment for me. (Read 3003 times)

Derek Barry · « **on:** May 20, 2013, 07:33:40 AM »

This year I took my wife Melissa and daughter Layla to the Joe Nall. We took Layla's pink Tomahawk with us just in case she wanted to fly. It was not long after arriving that she asked if she could fly. On our first flight I noticed that she was holding the plane in neutral pretty well so I started easing off the handle with my hand. I did this quickly on the first two or three tries then we move up to a half lap to a full lap, then multiple laps unassisted. After the first flight she was hooked and all day she kept asking to fly again to which I happily obliged. By day three she was flying out most of a tank and landing on her own. She almost took off on the last flight but at the last second she asked me to help her. We had a great time flying together and I look forward to taking her out again soon. Maybe she will be the next stunt pilot in our family.

Derek

Pictures by Melissa Barry.

Derek Barry · « **Reply #1 on:** May 20, 2013, 07:36:08 AM »

On one flight the engine had worked itself loose and we had an inconsistent engine run. It went rich as she turned the nose up on the up wind side of the circle and I could not pick her up and run fast enough to prevent a crash. This was not a problem, Layla and her grandfather glued it back together and she was back in the air within the hour.

What a great 3 days it was!!!

Derek

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #2 on:** May 20, 2013, 08:10:50 AM »

She's a cutie Derek! Be nice to see a girl flyer again. My older daughter never got over her fear of the engines though she sat in a swing on the Nats flight line at 3 months and was around them forever. (She turns 34 next week) My younger one was a little more brave so I held her with one arm and we flew 1/2 a with the other but she gave up pretty soon. Hope yours really sticks with it. Now I'm working on the next generation. See you soon.

Dave

john e. holliday · « **Reply #3 on:** May 20, 2013, 08:12:20 AM »

Another Dawn Cosmillo in the making. That is great seeing the pics of you and her. I bet grandpa is busting buttons already.

Dave, has it been that many years since I seen that first child in the crib?

Randy Ryan · « **Reply #4 on:** May 20, 2013, 08:38:51 AM »

That's great Derek! I love to see the little ones got involved, the smiles alone are so worth the effort.

Doug Moon · « **Reply #5 on:** May 20, 2013, 09:41:34 AM »

That is awesome!!!

Bill Little · « **Reply #6 on:** May 20, 2013, 10:13:54 AM »

I think that is great, Derek! We're going to work on Aaron's son Gabe soon. Almost have his trainer painted!

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

jfv · « **Reply #7 on:** May 20, 2013, 10:43:02 AM »

You gotta love it!

Trostle · « **Reply #8 on:** May 20, 2013, 12:03:06 PM »

Derek,

We raised one daughter and now we are watching two grandaughters grow up. You are going to have fun in about 12 or 13 years. She is going to break a few hearts before she is done.

Keith

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #9 on:** May 20, 2013, 12:26:55 PM »

That is GREAT!!!

You Go Girl!

ray copeland · « **Reply #10 on:** May 20, 2013, 01:20:41 PM »

Cool Derek, way to go Layla!!! My grand daughter's name is Layla and she wanted me to build her a plane for her birthday, its finished now and just waiting to test. Great job.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #11 on:** May 20, 2013, 01:53:01 PM »

Enjoy every minute of if Derek. Eventually she'll find boys.

SteveMoon · « **Reply #12 on:** May 20, 2013, 03:38:13 PM »

That is awesome! And, the plane matches her shorts. I still remember Jake's
first unassisted flight. At VSC 2000 when he was 5 years old. Took off, flew
out the tank and landed his sheet wing Buster all by himself.

Can't wait to see you guys at the Nats.

Later, Steve

Howard Rush · « **Reply #13 on:** May 20, 2013, 03:45:10 PM »

What a cutie (not you, Derek).

Will Davis · « **Reply #14 on:** May 20, 2013, 05:01:15 PM »

Derek,

Glad I was there to see her fly , what a smile she had after the flights,

M. Scott · « **Reply #15 on:** May 20, 2013, 05:27:48 PM »

Love that Picture.
Mike

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #16 on:** May 20, 2013, 06:18:22 PM »

Quote from: Will Davis on May 20, 2013, 05:01:15 PM

Derek,

Glad I was there to see her fly , what a smile she had after the flights,

Fantastic Derek,

This Picture should be a cover photo for Stunt News!

I have three daughters and could never get any of them intrested in flying.
Enjoy!

What a Cutie!!!

Randy Cuberly

Martin Quartim · « **Reply #17 on:** May 20, 2013, 08:19:38 PM »

Really nice to see this happening!

Congratulations to all involved.

Martin

Andrew Borgogna · « **Reply #18 on:** May 20, 2013, 08:24:26 PM »

Man that is so wonderful. She is a doll!
Andy

Derek Barry · « **Reply #19 on:** May 21, 2013, 07:39:32 AM »

Thanks everyone for the kind words. I hope she will stick with it for many more years. She told me that she is going to be my flying buddy.

Derek

Derek Barry · « **Reply #20 on:** May 21, 2013, 12:29:46 PM »

Quote from: Will Davis on May 20, 2013, 05:01:15 PM

Derek,

Glad I was there to see her fly , what a smile she had after the flights,

Thanks Will, could you email this picture to me?

Derek

Allen Brickhaus · « **Reply #21 on:** May 21, 2013, 01:44:35 PM »

What a great family.

Allen

Allen Brickhaus · « **Reply #22 on:** May 21, 2013, 01:51:31 PM »

Some of the great models Dale Barry, Derek Barry Charlie Reeves and I flew over a five day period.

One more in the next post.

Allen Brickhaus · « **Reply #23 on:** May 21, 2013, 01:52:28 PM »

The Legacy also.

Dennis Adamisin · « **Reply #24 on:** May 21, 2013, 04:04:28 PM »

Some of the best pictures & story in a long time. Layla is a cutie and you did a great job being a Dad! God Bless you both...

Bill Little · « **Reply #25 on:** May 21, 2013, 04:25:58 PM »

Quote from: Allen Brickhaus on May 21, 2013, 01:51:31 PM

Some of the great models Dale Barry, Derek Barry Charlie Reeves and I flew over a five day period.

One more in the next post.

Thanks for the pictures, Allen. That USA-1 in the third picture really looks familiar! It is still my favorite model that I have had!

Bill

Will Davis · « **Reply #26 on:** May 21, 2013, 05:19:19 PM »

We saved alot of pictures for stunt news article too,

Allen Brickhaus · « **Reply #27 on:** May 21, 2013, 07:20:57 PM »

Quote from: Bill Little on May 21, 2013, 04:25:58 PM

Thanks for the pictures, Allen. That USA-1 in the third picture really looks familiar! It is still my favorite model that I have had!

Bill

It flew well. Thanks,

Allen

john e. holliday · « **Reply #28 on:** May 22, 2013, 05:43:07 AM »

Almost like being there with the gentlemen we have posting pictures. Thanks to all.

Derek Barry · « **Reply #29 on:** May 22, 2013, 06:33:31 AM »

Quote from: Allen Brickhaus on May 21, 2013, 01:44:35 PM

What a great family.

Allen

Thank you Allen,

The family and I had a great time flying with you and Charlie. We could not have asked for better company!

Derek

Derek Barry · « **Reply #30 on:** May 22, 2013, 06:35:14 AM »

Quote from: Dennis Adamisin on May 21, 2013, 04:04:28 PM

Some of the best pictures & story in a long time. Layla is a cutie and you did a great job being a Dad! God Bless you both...

Thank you Dennis,

I hope to see you again in Muncie!

Derek