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THIS CANNOT BE PATCHED.
Of a things, a light came loose from the ceiling in a wind storm & tore a perfect hole in the wing sail. Pending location & orientation, holes like this can often be patched. Unfortunately, this one is perpendicular to the chord of the wing and also directly between the hang point & the wing tip - therefore the sail must come off & go back to the factory for a panel replacement. Boooooooo.
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TESTIMONIAL: Joseph (Eden Praire, MN)
Terrific experience - great orientation to the sport, can't wait to get started & competent. Joe -
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SORRY, THEY ONLY COME IN YELLOW...
It's understandable that when kids are as nuts about OSU as their parents, trike color is a big deal...
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CITY GIRLS - FRIENDLY SKIES...
Filmed an episode of "I'll Try It" & a Crocs commercial this morning with some adventurous girls from New York.
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TESTIMONIAL: Christina & Daniel (Seattle, WA)
Awesome job! Had a blast! Thank you for being so flexible! Superb customer service! C & D
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PROP PITCH PERFECT...
Jim Ohara was a county commissioner for 12 years in Montana & a republican candidate for governor. He's one of fastest learners we've ever seen, a wicked smart aviation decision maker, AND he's a detail guy. Great week!
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"RUBBER SIDE DOWN..."
But, what if there's no rubber side???Usually, when a client calls & says their trike blew over - I'm already convinced they probably crashed it & still in denial. In this case though, Bernie was honest. The wind off the water tossed his bird. But we send him a new airframe & he'll be back in the sky in about a week.
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FINAL FASTENING...
Shipping a basic but solid trike off to the east coast for John where he's going to do some customizing. Looking forward to seeing the results!
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THE GUSTAVS HAVE ARRIVED
Ivan & I played football together in college before real life started... So its nice these days to get that one day per year to see him & his fam before the coaching season begins. This is Vance & Oni (Oh-Ny). This was also before the grasshopper roundup from the pool & subsequent grasshopper soup project...
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PHILIP IN THE FRONT SEAT
Stefan & Philip called & asked if we could do a custom week of father/son flying adventures. DONE! Really fun to watch them interact & argue about techy stuff I don't understand - oh, and they also speak Dutch most of the time so maybe that has something to do with it! Regardless of what language they speak, they are both excellent students of the sky. Great week.
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STEFAN IN THE ZONE
Stefan is a pilot from South Africa, so I'm hoping that by giving him a 200 mile tour of the Spokane & Coeur d Alene area - I will get a reciprocal tour of the Cape Town area next year! This was part of a week long father/son flying adventure we customized for them. Great week - perfect weather.
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SUMMER FLYING
Evening lesson over the Palouse Hills with Phillip from Conway, Arkansas...
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WHATS YOUR WINDSOCK DOING?
Its always fun when a pilot buddy with his own airstrip calls up & says 'winds are calm'. 15 minutes later, I land at his place & we go buzz around...
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CHUCK'S NEW SPACE SHIP!
Retired early from the software industry, Chuck described his old job as "think of healthcare.gov, except mine worked..." Great guy & really nice to work with a student who is never afraid to ask 'why' or take stuff apart... Congrats Chuck!
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JONES DELIVERY
Hi Denny - well so far the trike is working out great for as old as it is, I have no complaints. I can say that I like the ixess15 wing a lot better than the kiss13' but don't get me wrong I think that anything that AC makes is good. I hope one to have a Tanarg lol. I would like to come out on vac next spring and do some flying with you guys, I would love to fly the desert.
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JIM GETS HIS WINGS!
Wow, what a life story this guy has! From Europe to Ross Perot!
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TESTIMONIAL: Chuck (Houston, TX)
What a thrill! I find it amazing to think I went from having no flying experience and a healthy dose of fear to demonstrating I can pre-flight, communicate, taxi, take off, fly a reasonable pattern, and land (or very close to - one more lesson and I would have done it) a trike after 6 lessons. It is a credit to each of your respective skill and experience as both pilot and instructor.
I found it especially valuable getting instruction from each of you in turn, using two different aircraft. You both offer unique insight and approaches that enriched the experience. Each aircraft provided a perspective to help guide selection in my own. Five days ago, I had no idea what questions to even ask. Now I have a laundry list of features and gear.
It was a challenge but I loved every minute of it. Adventure fulfilled!
Thanks again,
Chuck
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CLYDE's FIRST BOTTLE OF "SKY HAG"
Clyde, after 37 years of flying for Hawaiian Airlines has a good laugh at a bottle of "Sky Hag" beer... Long story...
Blue Skies,
Den Reed
Triton Engineering & TrikeSchool LLC
Office: 10am - 4pm (Mon - Fri)
Airplane: 6-9am & 4-7pm (Appt Only)
Phone: 509.990.5060
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THE GOVERNOR CAN FLY!
Jim taking the controls & doing just fine at 3000 feet!
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VICKY FROM MONTANA!
After coming from negative temps, the flight suit was probably not necessary - but she does look cool!
Blue Skies,
Den Reed
Triton Engineering & TrikeSchool LLC
Office: 10am - 4pm (Mon - Fri)
Airplane: 6-9am & 4-7pm (Appt Only)
Phone: 509.990.5060
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WELCOME HOME BIG DAVE!
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WE FLY, WE DRINK, WE EAT.
And thats about it. Everyday. Awesome.
Blue Skies,
Den Reed
Triton Engineering & TrikeSchool LLC
Office: 10am - 4pm (Mon - Fri)
Airplane: 6-9am & 4-7pm (Appt Only)
Phone: 509.990.5060
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STEVE ON CROSS COUNTRY
Fresh off the airline - and into the trike for a 3-hr cross country!
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WORD!
So East Coast... : )
Blue Skies,
Den Reed
Triton Engineering & TrikeSchool LLC
Office: 10am - 4pm (Mon - Fri)
Airplane: 6-9am & 4-7pm (Appt Only)
Phone: 509.990.5060
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XC FLIGHT COMPLETE FOR THE NEWBIES
All planning was accurate to the point of realizing lights are required to fly after sunset - so had to scoot for home. But, they did a great job of planning alternate LZ's so the XC requirement was met. Great job guys.
Blue Skies,
Den Reed
Triton Engineering & TrikeSchool LLC
Office: 10am - 4pm (Mon - Fri)
Airplane: 6-9am & 4-7pm (Appt Only)
Phone: 509.990.5060
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CLYDE WRENCHIN IN AZ WITH JOE
Joe is a Natural Gas driller in from West Virginia and doing a concentrated course in prep for launching a commercial trike operation. He wants to know how everything works - and thats where Clyde comes in as the resident genius.
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POST FLIGHT BREIFING w MARK FROM SAIPAN...
...and the bull session at the local Choke-n-Puke watering hole. Mark is in from Saipan to finish his training. He brought his Dad (Don) along to watch. Great stories all around. Love our little corner of aviation!
Blue Skies,
Den Reed
Triton Engineering & TrikeSchool LLC
Office: 10am - 4pm (Mon - Fri)
Airplane: 6-9am & 4-7pm (Appt Only)
Phone: 509.990.5060
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ALEX GETTIN' HIGH ABOVE THE AGUA FRIA...
Alex is in from Pennsylvania looking for some airtime. Oh, and the fact that there is a 82-degree deviation in temperature probably doesn't bother him either...
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MARK FROM SAIPAN FINISHING UP HIS LANDINGS...
Just buzzin around! Great working with a Mark who has a huge sailing & boating background - easy to correlate skills with...
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Bad Flying Weather Means...
...Perfect Winery Weather!
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ROBIN SEWELL from Arizona Highways Show
...AND SUNNY!
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ARIZONA HIGHWAYS TELEVISION
Den with 'The Crew'
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DUSTIN on TV
Filming with Arizona Highways
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MARTY from Arizona
Annual Inspection time. Line em' up!
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BRIAN from Nevada
Thanks Denny! I gave ya the budget & you got me more than I asked for. Thanks again. 'The Pirate'
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BARRY WILLIAMS (Greg from the Brady Bunch)
Just finished a project with Alice Cooper, Danny Bonaduce & Barry Williams in 'Bigfoot' the movie... Pretty cheeky movie but happy to watch anyone hunt bigfoot from a trike...
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Ttabbs - Last Flight in the DTA
Tom's DTA is up for sale & headed south with me. Some new & sexy is on the way...
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King Cobra ready for Saipan
Completely tore down & extensively modified an Aerotrike Cobra for the boys in Saipan. Great project yielding one tough airplane.
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DUSTIN from Twin Falls, ID
Getting Dustin ready some back seat time & transition to floats. He's flying very well & outfitted with a nice machine & headed to Panama to fly touristas. Good luck Dustin! Its been really fun working with you & seeing you come so far.
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JAYME from Seattle
Thanks Den.
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QUEEN LATIFAH & AMERICAN WIDOW PROJECT COMPLETE
Flew Queen Latifah and her guests from the American Widow Project as a promo for the Queen's new talk show on ABC/CBS. This footage also made the David Letterman show.
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QUEEN LATIFAH from CALI
Hey party people! Thanks D.
Blue Skies,
Den - CFI & Guide
509.990.5060
Office Hrs: M-F 10am-4pm
Airplane Hrs: 4am-10pm Appt Only
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BRAD from Kansas
Had a great time. Thanks for showing a kansas boy a good time
Blue Skies,
Den - CFI & Guide
509.990.5060
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Airplane Hrs: 4am-10pm Appt Only
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NOLAN from Hawaii
Thank you!! It was superb! Your dishes from the dinner are next to the sink. Don't forget I owe you a visor clip! I really appreciate your wisdom and honesty. Talk to you soon. Nolan
Blue Skies,
Den - CFI & Guide
509.990.5060
Office Hrs: M-F 10am-4pm
Airplane Hrs: 4am-10pm Appt Only
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GERRY's Leave-Behind...
1000 rounds of .223 !!! Thats the nicest tip a person could ever leave! Thanks Gerry!
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KEN D. "The Red Baron"
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GETTING WHAT YOU PAY FOR...
We see 'bargains' come in everyday - and what started out as a childhood dream ends up becoming a nightmare. Even if you don't buy from us, please give us an opportunity to educate you on what to look for in a used plane.
Blue Skies,
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TAKE YOUR DAUGHTER TO WORK (every) DAY!
Dave's daughter, Alex, finding steady work... Agnes the mouse-slayer (kinda) says thank you!
Blue Skies,
Den -
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ETHANOL SUCKS...
With no stabilizer, gas with high levels of ethanol only has a 30 - 45 day shelf life... Moral of the story: Fly frequently! Duh!
Blue Skies,
Den -
509.990.5060
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SUMMER IS HERE!
The convoy of equipment from the AZ flight center to the WA location is complete. Finished the Steve Jobs audiobook on the way. All the unpacking, cleaning & setup makes an evening of carving the Palouse hills pretty sweet. Student #1 arrives tomorrow & the season begins. Nice to be home.
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Den -
509.990.5060
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I LIKE MY JOB - BUT I 'LOVE' MY LITTLE BROTHER'S JOB!
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DAN & 2 MORE GENERATIONS!
Everybody is very proud of grandpa!
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DAN'S FIRST CROSS COUNTRY COMPLETE!!!!
Good job prepping man! Loved the laminated notes for the flight! Thanks for lunch too my friend. Have a great summer of flying & i'll see you again in October!
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MILTON ON HIS 1st CROSS COUNTRY LESSON
Milton is doing well on his Cross Country Flight in North Dakota! Following the compass, correcting for crosswinds, dodging airspace & climbing to find calm air! Good job Milt! Remember, having to pee is not a valid excuse for an emergency landing - at least according to the FAA...
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Time to get 'er put back together...
My Aerotrike Cobra 912S has been sitting in the corner for 2 years. But with the new floats done, i think its time to blow the dust off... Stay tuned...
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Lake Pleasant - Lauren & Sunny
I like flying - but I love my days off too! If I dont answer your phone calls at 6am on Sunday mornings - this is why. If you had a float trike though, i guess i could help ya!
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Whoops...
This one is real... But, does anybody remember those big styrafoam gliders from when we were kids? Correct me if i'm wrong here, but didnt they do the same friggin thing when they hit the ground????!!!?!?
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Clyde & Tom in Arizona
The golden hour calls...
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Sunny camping after a long week at the hangar...
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Air Creation Tanarg 912S & Bionix headed to Nevada
Another one out the door & headed north. Nice machine.
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Flying cowboys? Yes sir, and damn proud of it.
I love my clientele.
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Annual Inspection with Marty
I just witnessed my A&P suck oil out of the line just to make sure it was empty. Now thats commitment. I'm pretty sure they dont do this at Jiffy Lube...
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Steve's Place
This is my mechanic's house. I drop by unannounced as often as I can just because its so warm & welcoming.
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Jeff & Don - a story about asses
Don is a big guy with a small trike. I'm a big guy with an even bigger ass. And, my ass puts us over the gross take-off weight for this trike. So, Jeff swooped in & spent a week teaching Don - and saved all our asses. Thanks Jeff!
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Venison
With the cost of shipping increasing & an allergy to the time required for my cargo to get through the Panama Canal & steam up to LA, i sometimes prefer to just meet my containers in Houston. So, while making the run to retrieve two Tanargs, i had a small issue with some Texas wildlife. As a result, my grill, bumper, quarter panel, headlight & radiator was being held on by a series of ratchets straps & duct tape for about a month. This was partially because of hitting a deer at 92mph outside Austin and partially because it required a saws-all the remove said deer... Since there is little chance of me slowing down, reinforcing the truck seemed to be the next best solution. Done.
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Bad flying weather means great beer weather!
This is my Dad giving a tour of the Golden Hills brewery.
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Something about a German Shepard...
This is Sunny - who spends every day at the hangar with me these days. I rarely put her on the leash because she seems to know that we'll be back in about 2hrs. But it never really registered to me that she may in fact just watch us go round & round in the pattern.
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Damn the Frenchies!
We save a few bucks on shipping from France by short-packing the Bionix wings but it's a knuckle-buster to attach the aft leading edges. The directions are in French but we're pretty sure they translate into something about leverage & stabbing your buddy in the eye with a screwdriver...
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Movie Star!
Holy Milt! Always a the quiet guy - until the camera turns on! Hahhaaa!
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Film crew heading out!
What a loooong week! But with over 600 miles of flying under our belts, we should have some incredible footage. I know cameras dont run on 'thanks' but the obviously run on tequila.... Thanks Cornerbooth Media for all your hard work. Cant wait to see how it all turns out!
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Milton & his Air Creation Tanarg finally heading out
Milton just finished his 3rd training session & is ready to haul his bird back to South Dakota. Its always strange watching the planes & pilots leave after getting to know both of their personalities... Have a good trip Milt!
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FLYING WITH GARY FROM WICKENBURG, AZ
Gary flying in the front seat for the first time. Nice flying!
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Vacation from flying?
After 10 straight days of flyin & getting up at 4am, its time to hit the lake & get some sun with the girl & my little bro.
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JIMMY READY TO FLY IN THE TANARG
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Dustin & his new SLSA Northwing Scout XC with GT5 wing.
He's been here for 6 days & is almost complete - but has to head back to Idaho for hay season before finishing training. Its the end of May here & the days are hot & windy - but the mornings (airborne by 5:30am) are super smooth & allow for t-shirts & flip flops at altitude. In the afternoon, we fly up over Lake Pleasant to stay out of the thermals. I like this time of year but its time to start thinking about Washington for the summer. Nice flying, Dustin! Southern Idaho is ready for a new WSC instructor - you're going to do really well!
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Fore!
New golf course in its final phases just north of our flight center in Phoenix, AZ. As a golfer, this would being really annoying but the course is not open yet...
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"I'd shmile mere burt da micrifone esz en my mourth..."
Paul is going to be an excellent pilot. One of the fastest learners I've had in about 3 years. But, I wouldn't want him to know that. ; )
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"Giff is always here & ready to go before the sun rises! Animal!"
We get these 3 or 4 weeks of really stable conditions here in early September just before the temp starts to drop. It's like jet stream & ocean currents are slack while they decide our fate for Fall & Winter. Great flying.
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"Tom's New Plane!"
I'm not a big Airborne fan, but sometimes there's certain planes for certain people & there's no getting around it. So we got Tom an Airborne Tundra. But, we put a Northwing Strutted wing on it for portability. Nice plane.
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"FAA Inspection"
Passed our second of three inpections by the FAA. After flying it for 30 min without a headset, it is quite possibly the quietest aircraft ever built for the recreational flyer. Yes, that's an afro.
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"Tom's 5th Lesson!"
Fall flying is alway pretty fun. 4 or 5 hours of cold, stable air to go cruise around in. Covered over 140 miles of Eastern WA & North Idaho this afternoon while Tom settled in.
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"Lauren's 2nd Flight!?
Lauren's 2nd flight - but already in the front seat! Not bad for an attorney. : ) I figured she'd rather sit in the back, relax & spin the hits on the iPod but I was wrong - she'd rather just go ahead & fly the damn thing.
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"Ron's Solo Flight!"
"A family affair!" Ron was the first of 3 family members learning to fly trikes here in Cheney to solo! Congrats Ron! I've seen many talented machinists come through my school & the gizmos they make - but Ron, a blacksmith, comes up with some of the coolest stuff yet.
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"Clyde Poser - DAR/LSSC - Schooling my birds..."
Clyde Poser, our local DAR (Designated Airworthiness Representative for FAA) and Rotax/Light Sport Repairman teaching altimetry as a component of the Cross Country module.
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"Just yell "24 Hour Pack" at the Pike Street Market... ...and duck."
Every trip to Seattle requires a stop at Pike Street for a 24hr pack of crab & oysters... I know, it only takes 5 hours to get back home, but it takes 10 hours to find your truck then sit in 1-5 traffic...
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"Port of Seattle!"
Off to the Port of Seattle to clear customs & pick up a trike... Gonna be a long day of driving, paper shuffling, then driving again... Gonna finish off an audiobook though - Howard Zinn's 'A Peoples History of the United States'... Interesting.
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"Ordean - C'mon, it ain't gonna fly itself..."
He'll smile for the picture - but we're 'burnin daylight'... Farmers & equipment operators always learn fast. By the way, I see that Idaho has legalized airborne varmit control for ranchers. Nice.
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"A Happy Don"
Finished delivey & orientation with Don's new trike. Don already flies every other category & class of aircraft - so this will be a great addition...
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"Sandpoint, Idaho"
Just rolled into Sandpoint, Idaho to pick up Royce's Tanarg for an Annual Inspection. Damn, there's enough room in this hangar to fly around... Then again, I can't imagine Royce doing anything 'small'. What is really cool though is that ther isn't a spec of dirt anywhere. His other airplanes are immaculate too. Well done.
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Andy B. From: No Where
TESTIMONIAL: This was an awesome experience. Joe is an excellent Instructor. He knows his subject thoroughly and has an excellent teaching manner. He's patient and takes the time necessary to ensure comprehension and understanding. I'm looking forward to continuing my flight training with Joe. Thanks for everything. Andy B.
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Harry Nelson From: No Where
I am a lucky guy for many reasons, but here are two: 1) I am retired, and 2), I just happen to live within 30 miles of Kemmeries Aviation! I downloaded the "All About Trikes" video yesterday and can verify that the app is wonderful. The included videos very cool, but also concise, informational and instructional. The app truly meets and exceeds its goal of providing a comprehensive insight to the world of sport flying. I can't wait to be a part of this culture!
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Roger Hansberry From: No Where
Den,
What a journey this has been. I thank you and your 'crew' for making this an experience of a lifetime. Coming from a professional detail oriented background, I appreciate your attention to detail and calm voice despite my attempts to make a 'lawn dart' out of your airplane. Looking forward to the next phase of the process to be able to share the experience with others. Animo et Fide
Rosie
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Harold Wickham From: No Where
Thanks so much... Denny put me in Northwing Maverick at 3k less than the original asking price, provided me with a plethora of information, as well quality flying experience at Lake Plesant Airport. He also gave me the connections for pilots in my own community (Las Vegas). Denny Reed has helped me to create a new passion ( obsession) in my life. Forever grateful...
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Chris Carpenter From: No Where
Thanks Denny for all of your help! I ordered some parts from Denny and had him ship them to me in Mexico. They got stuck in customs and needed all sorts of extra paperwork to release them to me. Denny went the extra miles and faxed off all of the different papers they wanted. The parts arrived at my house here in Mexico. Highly Recommended!!!
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Dave From: No Where
Wow. I have a serious dilemma. What we did today was the experience I think I've always been looking for but just ended up following the path to my Mooney. Through compromise, I simply must have both. One plane in my hangar has always looked a little boring. Thanks Denny & congrats on the other 'project'.
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Elise From: No Where
Hi Denny--Loved the fun experience with you in the sky--though it was not the mile high #@ub...anyway, I am from Denver so I can say that since I live in the mile high city :) ...ah-hem... ok, I will see if I can get a story out of an editor and will let you know...
Elise
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AIR CREATION TANARG #6 DELIVERED! From: No Where
Royce took delivery of his brand new 2011 Air Creation Tanarg 912-S-ES with Bionix wing at the Coeur d'Alene Airshow last Saturday. The aircraft was delivered 'turn-key' and he flew it home. What a beautiful airplane! Winds were 17mph & thermals were booming at 87 degrees so i was interested to see what he thought about his flight home... He said, "This thing flew like it was on rails."
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Max Hartshorne, Editor GoNOMAD.com From: South Deerfield, MA
Flying with Denny was the highlight of my trip to Spokane! It was like taking a trip on the back of a fast motorcycle, but we were up in the air! It was such a rush, hard to describe but it made me want to do it again. Denny is so lucky to be able to fly like a bird on that wonderful machine!
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Nathan White From: Polson, Montana
I just recently spent a few days visiting and finishing up my trike training at Backcountry Aerosports. Denny is an outstanding instructor/ host and has a top notch facility/ operation. He is very professional and serious about flying, but makes it totally fun and painless. He even helped me do some repairs on my trike. And the scenery is spectacular! If anyone is looking for for a great place to train or just a fun place to hang out and fly, I HIGHLY recommend Denny and Backcountry Aerosports!
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Jim Welborn From: Grangeville Idaho
I like trikes
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Quinn Griffith From: Cheney
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I am amazed a view from above of the Eastern Washington scab lands. As a geology hobbyist, and knowing of Bretz's survey in the 20's, it is AWESOME in the holiest sense of the word. To see first hand the remains of a washout from the great flood.
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Anonymous From: Las Vegas, NV
As a newbie searching for the best equipment available & simply forced to trust someone to help me navigate this sport, I'm extremely thankful I ended up working with Denny. I was prepared to spend the capital necessary to have the best equipment & instruction on my terms & schedule. Everything about Denny was 'expedition quality' (as he said it would be). Denny's prices were honestly higher than other operations but since being in the sport now for 7 months, I have learned to why... I completely appreciate his services and experience as absolutely priceless. He has answered his phone 24/7 for me. I did my research on other operations & aicraft for over a year while Denny told me outright that I'd get exactly what I paid for in this sport. I got the best. See you all in the sky!!!
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Joh Howell From: Seattle, WA
It's a different world of flying...
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Jeremy Elson From: Seattle, WA
Thanks for the great 2 days!
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Dan Boleneus From: Fort Worth, TX
Well, I couldn't sit here and not write something great having been on a flight with you. You have grabbed onto a fantastic idea and ran with it. Look where it got you. I am proud to call myself your cousin. If you are eve in the DFW area, I am sure people here would love the opportunity to soar with the birds, and I don't know of any local flying clubs that feature ultralights. Let's work something out!
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Michael Lanier From: Tuscumbia, MO
By the way, your website is the most professional and best presented of all the ultralight sites I have perused and you should be proud of it.
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Brice From: Bend OR
Well folks...I can say that I have known Mr. Reed for some time now. There is not a person I would rather go up in the air with...or underground or...anyway. I appreciate the awesome flights that you took my wife and I on. I cannot think of a better experience that we've had over the last year. I encourage any of you that have not tried this awesome rush yet, consider doing so soon. Whether you want a quiet flight, a look at the wildlife, or just to mess around, it is an incredible ride. My wife still talks about it. And if you're worried about safety...Denny Reed is the guy to take you up (and back down on all three wheels.) Hats off to you Denny and please keep doing your thing.
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Dale Norton From: Priest River, ID
Fantastic experience. Denny was great. The explanations were easy to follow and controlling the plane was very easy.
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Stacey Schock From: Kirkland, WA
Denny, I can’t thank you enough for the opportunity to go for a flight this weekend. I’ve wanted to go up for a while, if I had only known ….. How do I put that into words? I wish people could feel what I feel when I tell them about my adventure… amazing, tranquil, addicting are some words that come to mind but still don’t do the trick. Rather than listening to me, I would tell everyone to go and find out for themselves! My confidence in your ability and your explanations prior to and during the flight squashed any chance of nerves interfering. Not a care in the world, I was flying! It’s a bird… It’s a plane… No…it was Stacey! I’m ready for more. Love the property too, beautiful perch.
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Sam Evans From: Spokane, WA
1st flight - Would recommend it. No problems; just sit back & enjoy. The sky awaits! Thanks very much.
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David Parker From: Las Vegas, NV
Put it is words? Are you kidding!? This is the greatest thing we have ever experienced together. You are all very kind people. Hey will those heated suits work for skiing???? Thanks guys, one of the best ways to spend a day I in Spokane that I can think of...
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Jake Reynolds From: Spokane
I knew the weather would be bad but I took Denny's advice & took his first class that introduced me to the equipment & sport. I'm thoroughly impressed. I'm a commercial pilot and have also flown with another trike instructor in this area and there is no comparison. The Backcountry guys are straight forward & doing it right.
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Connie Beck From: Mica, WA
"It was heaven! ...relaxing and enjoyable." "I can understand why my husband is so excited to do this."
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Charlie Stalker From: Alaska
Yeah, that was really fun.
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Kenneth Reese-Chavez From: Warrenton, OR
I have enjoyed my training with Denny Reed. He has been a good friend to me as well as a great instructor. He makes flying fun, but he is very safety conscience as well.
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Curt Archer From: Spokane Engineers Forum
Thanks for your talk & the slide show. Looked like the folks at the engineer's forum really enjoyed them.
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Ric Villalobos From: Inland Northwest Wildlife Council
Happy New Year! I know it's a little late... Just a note of "Thanks" for the opportunity to reach some new personal heights. While going through my annual pictures and things I've done. learning to fly was a great event. Having gone through 2 years of rehab, I discovered that I need to do some fun & exciting things. your time and patience, I must say, is deeply appreciated. I've been working hard in the physical therapy and getting good strength and range in my arms. I hope all is well with you. Thanks again, and I hope to see you this spring.
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Gwenda Hatcher From: Harrington, WA
Denny, Thank you for working with Ty. He really has enjoyed learning from you.
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Davenport Booster Club From: Davenport, WA
The Davenport Booster Club thanks you for your generous contribution to this years Dinner & Auction. It was a huge success thanks to our fine friends like you. Again, Thank You.
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Jessica Hall From: Elk, WA
Each time it gets better. Thanks!
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Daniel Fowler From: Elwood, Australia
Awesome experience. What a buzz! Unlike anything I've ever done before.
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Ray Best From: Post Falls, ID
Great flight, informative & fun. Felt safe & exciting at the same time! Excellent way to be in the air.
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Julia & Rob From: The Gallatin Group, Seattle, WA
Thank you for taking us on an ultralight flight! We had so much fun learning about your amazing aircraft and seeing the world from high above the trees! It was the highlight of the retreat! You are very generous with your time and we thank you!
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Lyn Darrington From: The Gallatin Group - Boise, ID
Thank you so much for the incredible flying experience in Oregon. It was so kind and gracious of you to include me and I really loved it! It was like 'floating' - sort of... Please allow me to return the favor next time you're in town. Thanks again for a memorable morning.
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Leslie Woodfill From: Make-a-Wish Foundation
Thanks so much for taking Tasha & I up for that amazing flight! I cannot believe how cool it was! Tasha is still talking about it! The dinner was delish, & it was great meeting you all. Thanks again.
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Benny Walters From: Spokane, WA
Awesome ride & great instruction!
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Tony Smith From: Rathdrum, ID
Wonderful!
I think I've found a lifelong hobby.
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Dan Hebert From: Greenacres, WA
Had a great time for my first flight. Would like to fly longer and not have as much wind, but everthing was excelent.
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Richard Patterson From: Seattle, WA
Great thrill & a lot of fun. Can't wait til the next ride. Denny rocks!
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Kelly Kearns From: Hope, ID
Is a double roll possible?
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Frank Fantino From: Kalispel, Montana
Even as a paramotor pilot, this was one of the best flights of my life. Perfect weather, perfect scenery & great instructor.
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Mary O. From: Spokane, WA
Hi Denny!
I just wanted to thank you for the awesome flight yesterday. I told my class that I went flying this weekend, I told them it was like I was Harry Potter flying on a broomstick. They were very impressed, and I showed them pictures of your planes on your web site. I appreciate you letting my dogs roam your property too. A wonderful evening and I hope we can fly and play more in the future! :) Some people play on mountains, some play in water, but if you really want to play with the BIG DOGS you need to come play in the air. Watch out geese there is a new king of the sky! THANKS DENNY! A magical evening thanks to you.
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George Duey Jr. From: Spokane, WA
Very exhilerating... My favorite part was the gliding without the engine!
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Everett Boleneus From: N. of Davenport, Washington
I,m 84 years old and have flown with Denny Reed over my own property and that of many others, what a thrill to come up over the hills and see the wild life down below you, I never knew there was so much wildlife on my own property. I have a breathing problem, and the air is so clean up there . Have been up twice and ready to go again.
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Steve Hancock From: No Where
As a Cessna driver, I didn't know what fun flying was
until I joined the Reeds on Labor Day 2003 for a flight
over Lake Roosevelt in a trike. I signed up for lessons
and now enjoy flying my own trike. The Backcountry
gang is one very nice (and very fun) group of people
to fly with.
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Jay Tortorelli From: Spokane, WA
I just can't get enough of it!!! I have been up a few times with Denny. It is just awesome. It is a great activity if you have friends or family visiting. I have brought friends up and they are hooked! I have taken my wife with me, and she wants a trike of her own.
Denny's knowledge and detail to safety is astounding. YOU JUST HAVE TO GIVE IT A TRY!!!
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