Samuel's Take Off

[mike londke]

So proud today. 3 flights on the Skyray and 7 flights on the Twister. A few bumpy landings and some broken props but Sam is on his way. Thanks again for the planes Ray Copeland. Mike   

[john e. holliday]

That is great.   A few more flights and then maybe talk him into lowering his arm and relaxing.   By the way I thought were going to the NATS?

[mike londke]

That is great.   A few more flights and then maybe talk him into lowering his arm and relaxing.   By the way I thought were going to the NATS?

We are Doc, for Combat. Thursday, Friday, Sat.

[Dennis Adamisin]

Samuel's got it covered.  Way to go COACH!

[bruce finley]

So awesome, that made my day--and I had a tough day--LOL

Bruce

[Dan McEntee]

Yeah, I remember that level with Sean at that age. That's a pretty big model for his little hand to hold on to! The extra weight making the extra pull can be a lot to a little guy. The Skyray may be the best fit for him for a big airplane for a while. Nothing wrong with using two hands also, if it gives him some extra confidence. Otherwise he's looking really good! Best thing I can tel you both is to cherish an enjoy the journey you are on. Life times of memories are ahead!
  Type at you later,
   Dan McEntee

[mike londke]

Yeah, I remember that level with Sean at that age. That's a pretty big model for his little hand to hold on to! The extra weight making the extra pull can be a lot to a little guy. The Skyray may be the best fit for him for a big airplane for a while. Nothing wrong with using two hands also, if it gives him some extra confidence. Otherwise he's looking really good! Best thing I can tel you both is to cherish an enjoy the journey you are on. Life times of memories are ahead!
  Type at you later,
   Dan McEntee

Thanks Dan. I thought the Twister might be too much plane also but after he flew it once I could not talk him out of flying it. He kept telling me I can handle it dad, I won't let go. He wants so badly to fly a "big boy plane" I just couldn't tell him no. I am having the time of my life with him doing this. There were 5 of us today plus Sam, we each put up 3 or 4 flights and Sam put up 10. Me and the other guys really got a kick out of just watching Sam's take offs and landings. Much was learned today. I'm hopeful we can make Paducah for Sam to fly Basic Flight in August.

[Tim Wescott]

Safety thong?  I saw that picture of him you posted recently, it made me think of backpacks full of bricks.