Flying the Friendly Skies with Pilot Dave

My boyfriend Dave recently received his private pilot's license. He has been working on this for months and has completed hours and hours of flight time. I knew that he was going to want me to fly with him and this past weekend that day finally came. For father's day Dave took me, my brother, my mom, and my dad up for a flight in a Cessna 150. None of us had ever been up in a plane of that size so it was a great gift from Dave. On Sunday Dave flew from Falcon Field to Deer Valley airport and we all drove to DV to meet him. I was the first to go up. I was so scared. I trust Dave with all my heart but everytime the plane dipped from a thermal I saw my life flash before my eyes! Seeing Lake Pleasant from a bird's eye view was pretty amazing and when there wasn't any turbulence I could see why people love being up there so much.

My brother went next. He said it was really awesome. Dave did some stalls and slips with Ry... that would scare the crap out of me, but my bro loves that kinda stuff! My mom went next. Usually she is a worrier but she was not worried about flying with Dave at all. She said she had a good time. My dad went last and also enjoyed his flight with Dave. I was happy when everyone was back on the ground safe and sound, but I am so glad Dave planned this outting for my family.

As for the rest of father's day, my grandparents came over for dinner. We had hamburgers, potato salad, beans, pineapple, strawberries and carrot cake. I made a cover for my dad's heritage book. I think it turned out nicely. It was a nice family evening. After my grandpa and grandma went home I drove Dave back to Deer Valley airport so he could fly back to Mesa. He let me know that he made it home safely and then I went to bed early for once!

My dad is working in Parker this week so after work tomorrow my mom, brother and I will drive up there to hang out for the rest of the week. Hopefully I will soak up a little sun for my Wisco vacation!

XOXO

Katy