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Barb
07-31-2002, 03:51 PM
Well, guess what we did today?!?!? We (Dayna and I) went flying with Bill today! Yes, folks, you read right! DAYNA WENT FLYING!!!!!! She asked Bill to take her flying, although she was hesitant. But she did it and she handled it fantastically!!!!!!! We flew about 19 minutes around the area. She sat in the right hand seat next to Bill and I sat in the back. As soon as I can, I'll post pictures. (meaning I need help) ;) We did have a few "moments" though. Bill was trying very hard to make things easy for her by explaining everything that he was doing. So when we were getting ready to land, he said that the engine was not stalling. The engine sound changes and it seems to get quieter. Dayna (poor thing) thought he said the engine WAS stalling. (never use the word "stall" in any form when you're taking a questionable person flying.) Then he said something about "hitting the grass", but he meant when we fly over the grass. Dayna was starting to wonder what was up!! She had to ask him if everything was ok. He reassured her that everything was fine and he just used a poor choice of words!!!!! We're back on the ground and all is well. Dayna says she wants you all to know that this doesn't mean she's going to start flying now. ;) :DDayna's Flight Survival Photos (http://www.modellbahnott.com/discon/flightpic1.jpg) http://www.modellbahnott.com/discon/flightpic2.jpg http://www.modellbahnott.com/discon/flightpic3.jpg
Mskanga
07-31-2002, 03:59 PM
OMG!!! Is this the same Dayna that drove 1400 miles this past week?? Congrats Dayna!! You conquered the world!!! I must admit I can fly in big jetliners with no problem but you CANNOT get me into a small plane!! Woohoooo Dayna!!:bounce:
RaySharpton
07-31-2002, 04:07 PM
Bravo...bravo...Dayna!

::Ray standing clapping his hands and cheering Dayna's bravery::

Wait...I thought that you were in WDW.

That is so nice of your husband, Barb.

Reminder to self...never say "stalling engine" while on the plane with Dayna, and never say "hitting the grass" when in the process of landing.

Ray
Pixie Power!
07-31-2002, 04:11 PM
Thats fantastic Dayna!!! Well done, we are all really proud of you!!

Emma
luvdsny
07-31-2002, 04:25 PM
I'm too choked up to post right now. ::sniffles:: I'm so proud of Dayna. And that was very kind of Bill. Thanks for posting Barb.
NancyIL
07-31-2002, 04:28 PM
I'm impressed, Ms. Dayna! I don't mind flying on commercial planes at all, but I have NO interest in going up in a private plane. You are to be congratulated for your bravery! :D
Zurg
07-31-2002, 04:59 PM
i didn't know bill had pilot disease. i like him even more

i flew a lot before kids. was a partner in a grumman tiger

i love to fly
bashful64
07-31-2002, 05:13 PM
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We are talking THE DAYNA right?

j/k Dayna

Well done!
CDoobee
07-31-2002, 05:14 PM
WOW!! Dayna is brave!!! I fly in BIG planes, but would definitely have to think about it (and probably decide against) flying in one of those itty-bitty ones!!!!! :earseek: :earseek: :earseek: :earseek: :earseek: :earseek:

Debbie:earsgirl:
Mackey Mouse
07-31-2002, 05:32 PM
Good for you Dayna.. I am so proud of you... I am a big chicken flyer myself, but I do fly to WDW...but I would never fly in a little plane.. too scared.. you are my hero..

Can't wait to see the pics... :)
Smee
07-31-2002, 05:45 PM
OMG!!!!! DAYNA!!!!!! I amSOOOOOOOOOO proud of you!!!!!!!!!!!
You Go Girl!!!!!!!!

And Barb, how nice of you and Bill to do this!!!!

You are all sweeties!!!!!!!
Corinne
lowellsdad
07-31-2002, 05:58 PM
Dayna,

I'm in shock. Did Barb give you one of those magic feathers?
RaySharpton
07-31-2002, 06:05 PM
It sounds more like a magic pill...lol...j/k Dayna.
disneycub
07-31-2002, 06:33 PM
::disneycub gasps in disbelief, and breaks into applause::

Good job, Dayna! You're a lot braver than I am.
RaySharpton
07-31-2002, 06:49 PM
Barb and Dayna.........those are very nice pictures, but they were all taken on the ground.

I noticed that Dayna's door was open in the first two pictures.

Now if Dayna was really flying, I think that you would have some pictures during the flight.

Do you have any more pictures Barb?

Doubting-Thomas here...lol.
Pumbaa_
07-31-2002, 06:55 PM
Dayna, flew?!?!?!? Like in a plane?!?!?!?

Now, she can be the FLYING Elephant!:p :bounce: :p :bounce: :p :bounce: :p :bounce:

Congratulations Dayna!

Now I want hear Dayna's version of events! LOL!
perfectmatch300
07-31-2002, 07:48 PM
WOW. I'm so impressed! :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

What a nice thing for Bill to do!

Dayna, I'm proud of you, girl!
luvdsny
07-31-2002, 09:01 PM
Oh, I LOVE the pictures! She looks so darn cute in there. :)

I still can't believe she did that!?! ::thud:: ;)
KarenNY
07-31-2002, 09:36 PM
I'm speechless
DaisyDebbie
07-31-2002, 09:36 PM
Go Dayna, Go Dayna!! Dumbo is a flying elephant isn't he, so it's only natural that Dayna should fly, at least once anyway :teeth:

Who knows Barb, you may have opened a can of worms here, Dayna might start flying everywhere. Can you just imagine how many more places she could get to:cool:
Patrick IL.
07-31-2002, 09:40 PM
This is fantastic!!!! Congratulations Dayna!!! :D
Barb
07-31-2002, 09:51 PM
LOL Ray, you're right. Those were taken on the ground. I do have one of Dayna in the air, but you really can't tell she's in the air. All you can see through the windows is white. The door is closed though. Bill will try to get that posted tomorrow. :) You're just going to have to take it from us, it really did happen. ;)

:p :p :p :p
Dan Murphy
08-01-2002, 12:22 AM
That is great, Dayna, Barb, and Bill!!! Very nice. And neat pictures too. Very cool!!!
Sandra B.
08-01-2002, 12:34 AM
Dayna, I'm proud of you!!!
So, wanna come to a DIS-Meet in Disneyland Paris:teeth: ?
Fantasia Sam
08-01-2002, 02:37 AM
Wowser Danya !!! V. Brave I'm not sure I could do it - I love flying in BIG jets but not sure about a little plane - Yeahh for Danya.

Great photos Barb.
figmentvi
08-01-2002, 06:07 AM
Woo Hoo Dayna !!!
:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

We're so proud of you

What's next for our brave girl ???? Skydiving perhaps???


Linda
RaySharpton
08-01-2002, 06:15 AM
I believe you Barb. That must have been some trip.

Let's do skydiving. We could all do a DIS skydiving mini-meet.

That would be a riot...lol.
Barb
08-01-2002, 08:14 AM
I don't think so Ray! :) :eek: I may fly IN planes, but there's no way I'm jumping OUT of one!! :p :p :p
figmentvi
08-01-2002, 09:25 AM
Amen to that Barb !!!!!! I see no reason to jump out of a perfectly good plane without a real good reason.
bashful64
08-01-2002, 09:43 AM
Originally posted by figmentvi
Amen to that Barb !!!!!! I see no reason to jump out of a perfectly good plane without a real good reason.

I'm with you on that one!
Barb
08-02-2002, 08:45 AM
Here's that requested picture of Dayna actually in flight. (tough to tell the difference) Take a look at the door to Dayna's right and you'll see that it's now closed! In 95 degree heat, trust me, it's never closed while on the ground.

Dumbo in Flight (no magic feather) (http://www.modellbahnott.com/discon/flightpic4.jpg)

Bill (Barb's DH)
DaisyDebbie
08-02-2002, 09:26 AM
Did you fly over Long Island, I would've come out of my house to wave to ya.

I don't live that far from Republic airport, so if you are ever flying in there for any reason let me know, I'll come by and say hi.:)
Beanie
08-02-2002, 10:29 AM
Congratulations, Dayna...I have flown in both size planes and let me just say, "you deserve a metal" for that!! The small ones are so loud and you can hardly hear...and they are not smooth riding like big ones!! Great pictures too, Barb!! Thanks so much for posting them!!

Whoo Hooo, Dayna!! Are you going to start flying now instead of driving everywhere?? ;):D
Beanie
08-02-2002, 10:29 AM
Congratulations, Dayna...I have flown in both size planes and let me just say, "you deserve a metal" for that!! The small ones are so loud and you can hardly hear...and they are not smooth riding like big ones!! Great pictures too, Barb!! Thanks so much for posting them!!

Whoo Hooo, Dayna!! Are you going to start flying now instead of driving everywhere?? ;):D
Smee
08-02-2002, 11:36 AM
Is there an echo in here???;)
Corinne
luvdsny
08-02-2002, 10:25 PM
You look so sweet and innocent just sitting there Dayna....kinda vulnerable if I may add. ;) j/k :p

Lord knows I would NEVER get in a plane that small! :eek: :o :eek: