Monthly Archives: July 2013

Is this safe?

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Colin Summers

I believe the risks I take are justified by the sheer love of the life I lead. ― Charles A. Lindbergh When I talk to people about flying in the little plane, or suggest we go somewhere in it, they often ask … Continue reading →

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The Catalina Island Hike

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Colin Summers

I am embarrassed how long it took us to find it, but there is a delightful little two mile hike around the airport out on Catalina. Above is the Runkeeper track of the last time I hiked it, with Dexter … Continue reading →

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The Speed of Sound

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Colin Summers

Things just move way too fast. This is Abel Tazman Lehman, Adam’s son. He’s only two, but he already dwarfs a Kansan variant of the Beech D18. He is very into trucks, cars, tractors, airplanes, anything with a motor. He is … Continue reading →

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West Coast College Hop

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Colin Summers

Our plane is registered with a vanity tail number, N971RD. It means that Rudy and Dexter were nine and seven when we got the plane (and I have just the one wife). It seems astonishing, but Rudy is now seventeen … Continue reading →

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