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Pilots N Paws Trip: Asheville, NC to Jackson, OH
Though terribly hot, the air was smooth for moving 13 kittens and a dog from southern Georgia to northern Ohio (the kittens) and to Michigan. It took several pilots, and volunteers on the ground, to make this happen, and did I mention it was HOT?! It leaves everyone involved feeling good at the end of the day! Thanks to Signature Aviation at Asheville, North Carolina’s airport, for the discounted fuel and services, and to the wonderful airport manager (Don Lewis) at James Rho
Melissa
3 days ago1 min read


Hudson River Flight
We've had this on our to-do list for many years and finally crossed it off! Our daughter and son-in-law, who live in the big apple, tagged along on the flight. The Hudson River Exclusion (often referred to as the “Hudson Corridor”) is located over the Hudson River in New York City. The corridor provides airspace below the altitudes used by flights to and from NY’s major airports, even lower than the tops of many of the skyscrapers! Strict procedures are used by pilots flying
Melissa
Jun 221 min read


Flying Poppy to her forever home
CRW to DKX Charleston, WV, to Knoxville, TN. It was a pleasure last weekend to fly Poppy from Charleston to her forever home in...
Melissa
Jul 19, 20251 min read


Flying Bluebelle to her new home
A quick post to share a recent Pilots n Paws trip in which we transported Bluebelle from Southern Indiana to Ohio. Many times these...
Melissa
Oct 1, 20231 min read


Partner in Command "Surviving Pilot Incapacitation"
I'm working on my muscle memory today by taking this safety course for the third time and working in the plane simulator. ✈️...
Melissa
Apr 29, 20231 min read


Flying Max to his forever home
We recently volunteered for a Pilots N Paws® flight with the American Pointer Rescue Association to transport 3-month-old Max from...
Melissa
Feb 4, 20231 min read


Minimizing risk when flying over water
On occasion we have periods of time during a flight where we will be traveling over water. Last weekend we flew into Mackinac Island,...
Melissa
Aug 28, 20221 min read


From Plain to Plane Guest Bath...
It has been quiet around here during the Winter months which has made it tough to blog - apologies. We will try to get back to regular...
Melissa
Mar 18, 20221 min read


Flying over water, volcanos, forest fires and mountains (for you adrenaline junkies out there)
This two-week cross country trip has provided us with some unique flying opportunities. For the pilots who follow this blog this isn't...
Melissa
Aug 7, 20212 min read

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