New Years Resolution 

As we enter 2005, make a New Year’s Resolution to join a pilots association and become an active member.  Aviation has been slaughtered for the past several years.  It is time to get out and make it happen.   

As this quote comes to mind:

"There are people who make things happen, there are people who watch things happen, and there are people who wonder what the Hell happened?"   

Another one that comes to mind is from a Roman Seneca in 47 AD... he said, "Life is like a play - It is judged superior by performance and not by length!” 

If you love aviation, then get it moving and join a pilot’s organization and become active.  There is one in your state and perhaps in your town.  We have links from our website that will get you to some state pilots associations.  If your organization isn’t on our links page, contact me.  Make your resolution today to change the face of aviation as we know it today.  Let’s make it better… 

AIN’T IT WONDERFUL? 

Since the election was over the number of TFRs has dropped from 40 per day to ONE per week… makes it nice to see some free sky for general aviation.  You can still check TFRs on our website daily.  We continue to send out the TFR Notifications when necessary.  Lately, they have been slow to go out... That is good or should I say, “Ain’t it wonderful?” 

AVIATORS IN ACTION 

There are several things going on in Oklahoma that require attention.  Several of them go back to the “good old days” of aviation, when names like Wiley Post, Will Rogers, Charles Lindbergh, and Amelia Earhart flew over the plains of Oklahoma.  The ongoing attempt to relocate the Wiley Post Hangar, the recently created Wiley Post Commission, and the museum that honors those who created the Transcontinental Air Transport (TAT) are a few of the challenges that face Oklahoma aviators.  

I am impressed by the amount of donated time and effort donated to these projects.  To move a large hangar, the size of those in 1930, is an extraordinaire feat.  One that deserves the attention and support from all pilots.  Wiley Post was not just an Oklahoman who accomplished feats in the new frontier.  Wiley Post belongs to all Americans.  If you’re interested in assisting in the reconstruction of this project, I am sure that Wiley Post Hangar Committee will be glad to show you the way.  If you want more information, go to www.fly-low.com and the Oklahoma link on our home page or go to http://www.taxi-strip.com/WileyPostHangar.html .   

The recently created Wiley Post Commission will present it first award in January.  This may be a newly created award, but with the name it bears and the symbolism it carries, it will soon be one of the most prestigious awards presented in the aviation community.   

Our story about TAT has sparked much interest in the efforts of Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart.  The museum that contains the artifacts of the event in Waynoka, Oklahoma and the building (Now located in Little Rock, Arkansas) are historic reminders of the accomplishments of those who flew before us.  Preserving that aviation history has fallen in the hands of many special aviators who live in Oklahoma and other states.  Our support, financial and spiritual, is certainly needed.   

HAPPY NEW YEAR   

Here we go alive into 2005.  From our staff, we hope and pray this year is one of your best, get high and enjoy. 

Throttle Forward and Fly-Low…