Pictured here are Patty with a group of airshow performers and their crew at the Wright Brothers Memorial at Kitty Hawk

DECEMBER WAS A BUSY MONTH FOR PWAS

The Dedication Ceremony on December 11th started with the dedication of the Donald D. Engen Tower. Admiral Engen was the past Director of the National Air & Space Museum and had also been a past head of the FAA. Everyone loved Don. He was a wonderful man and the Tower is a fitting tribute to his contributions to aviation. After the Tower Dedication, guests and media were welcomed to the Museum by General Jack Dailey, Director of NASM, and speakers included Vice President Cheney, Supreme Court Judge William Renquist, and John Travolta who introduced a number of "heroes of aviation" who were in atendance - including Neil Armstrong, John Glenn, Scott Crossfield, relatives of the Wright family, and Patty who was honored to be included in the lineup.

From Dulles we went directly to Kitty Hawk to celebrate the Centennial of Flight. This was an amazing gathering of aviation friends and enthusiasts. The most amazing part of it to us is that everyone gathers together with NO ulterior motives - no politics - just a celebration of aviation and what it has meant to all of us. As Vern Rayburn put it, it was a true "gathering of the clan."

It has only been 100 years since December 17, 1903, the year that the Wright Brothers took their first steps into flight - the flight that marked the amazing spirit of American ingenuity and entrepreneuralship. It is so important to mark the progress that has been made in aviation and aerospace in such a short time, and important to commemorate the triumphs of the Wright Brothers and the pioneers who followed in their footsteps.

On the morning of December l7, 2003, true to Outer Banks tradition, the weather was cloudy and rainy, but over 35,000 people greeted the morning with great enthusiasm. President Bush arrived in a helicopter and was on hand to make a very inspiring speech about the contributions and future of aviation and aerospace. Not once did he mention the current political situation, the war in Iraq, or any of those ripe and juice topics, so we approved of his speech. Good job, George. Other celebrities in attendance included country western star Aaron Tippin (he's a pilot too!), John Travolta (thanks for stepping out publicly for aviation this year, John), the Temptations, Eric Lindbergh, great grandson of Charles Lindbergh, Chuck Yeager, Neil Armstrong, John Glenn, Sally Ride and lots of other exciting people.

To top off a very busy week (and one in which Patty spent three days in bed with a bad cold - bummer), Northrup Grumman sponsored a dinner one evening that Patty attended and had a great time catching up with old friends.

Several airshow pilots flew the show including Patty, Ian Groom, Aeroshell Team, Mike Mancuso and Bobby Younkin, and sky jumpers included the Liberty Parachute Team and the Golden Knights. We weren't able to base out of First Flight Airport (security was tight at the Monument), but based out of Manteo just five miles away and flew the airshow several days.

2003 was the Centennial year and we were thrilled and honored to be a part of aviation during this anniversary.

2004 will be a different year. It marks the first year of the next centennial of aviation. Airshows are planning different themes for this year (including several women in aviation themed airshows, we hear!), and we are ready for the next exciting projects in general aviation, the airline industry and in aerospace ....what's next? (2004-01-05)

ICAS Convention

This year Rick Soule was presented the ICAS Sword of Excellence, Rich's Incredible Pyro team received the Art School Showmanship Award, and Elmendorf Air Force Base was named the Dick Schram Memorial Community Relations Award. Betty Skelton and Jim Mynning were inducted into the ICAS Foundation Air Show Hall of Fame. They always have a Fan of the year which Steve Holzinger, a 19 year old from Marlton, NJ was named 2003 ICAS Air Show Fan of the Year. Our good friend Ed Shipley was elected to his first three-year term on the ICAS Board of Directors. Duane Cole and his wife came as a surprised visit to the convention hall.

We enjoyed all the people and fans that stopped by the booth and meeting some new ones too. We will be getting our 2004 Air Show Schedule up real soon. Please check back soon!!!! (2003-12-31)

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Heading for the ICAS Convention!

This will be our EIGHTEENTH year of going to the convention. WOW, how time flies...yes it does. We've seen some changes in the business but the funny thing is, airshows still remain the same - great family entertainment, something for everyone, a bit of vaudeville, a lot of talented people, and the same old politics that any organization has, good and bad. There is a lot of talk about changing the nature of airhsows, becoming more like Nascar, more competitive etc., but we beg to differ on that one. We think airshows are spectacular for their own reasons - it is true entertainment and a real variety show. Everyone has their own niche and their own special talents, and airplanes. We think competition should stay with the International Aerobatic Club and airshows should remain the fabulous entertainment venues they are.

It's hard to believe that another year has passed so quickly. We've had a safe and successful season, but a long one. This one hasn't even ended yet as Patty will be flying at Kitty Hawk for the Centennial of Flight Celebrations, along with our old friend Ian Groom.

So, along the sponsor lines. We have had some interesting offers, but are keeping our options open and waiting for the right match. Frankly, we're excited about what the future holds and know it's going to be bigger and better than ever.

The 2004 season is already filling up with airshows like Punta Gorda, Dayton and Beaufort, SC, Sun & Fun and Oshkosh. We are also hoping to add an international show or two into our schedule next year. We will post our 2004 Schedule on this website so come back and visit soon. (2003-12-03)

Patty Featured in Women In The New Economy web site

PATTY FLIES AT KITTY HAWK

National Aviation Class of 2004

(Dayton, OH – 11/20/03) The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) will host its 43rd Annual Enshrinement Ceremony on Saturday, July 17, 2004, in Dayton, Ohio. Founded in 1962 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1964, the National Aviation Hall of Fame’s mission is dedicated to honoring America’s outstanding air and space pioneers.

Four more legends of aviation will be enshrined during the formal ceremony, where they will join the roster of the 178 men and women previously so honored by the NAHF. Often referred to as “the Oscar Night of Aviation,” this black tie dinner gala draws an audience of hundreds of aerospace, defense, government and industry leaders, as well as NAHF members and previous enshrinees.

The enshrinee Class of 2004 consists of former Apollo astronaut and nuclear energy expert, William A. Anders; America’s first officially licensed woman pilot, the late Harriet Quimby; pioneering flight test engineer and pilot, the late Jack L. Ridley; and air show headliner and three-time U.S. National Aerobatic Champion, Patty Wagstaff.

Willam A. Anders, the son of a naval officer, was born in Hong Kong in 1933. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology, NASA selected Anders for astronaut training in 1963. He was a crew member with Frank Borman and James Lovell on Apollo 8, on which they became the first space travelers to orbit the moon and during which Anders captured the now iconic “Earthrise” photograph. He retired as a Major General from the USAF Reserves in 1988, and as an executive of GE, Textron and General Dynamics. With over 8,000 hours in fixed-wing and rotary aircraft, Anders remains active as an air racer and flys his restored military aircraft in air shows nationwide.

Harriet Quimby was born in Coldwater, Michigan, in 1875, moving with her family to California in 1884. As a journalist and photographer, she first witnessed an air race at a New York race track, and subsequently enrolled at the Moisant Aviation School in Garden City, Long Island. She was awarded her pilot’s certificate by the Federation Aeronautique Internationale on August 2, 1911, making her the first American woman pilot. With a journalist’s flair for the dramatic and spectacular, she embarked on a career as a air race and demonstration pilot. Her pioneering achievements include becoming the first woman pilot to fly the English channel solo in April of 1912, but she tragically died while competing in an air meet later that same year.

Jackie (Jack) L. Ridley was born in Garvin, Oklahoma, in 1915. With a B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Oklahoma, he attended the AAF School of Engineering at Wright Field, Ohio, after pilot training. Upon receiving a M.S. in Aeronautical Engineering from Cal Tech in 1945, he returned to Wright Field’s Flight Test Division for test-pilot training. When Charles Yeager was selected to pilot the Bell X-1, he recommended Robert A. Hoover and Jack Ridley assist. The USAF named Hoover as alternate pilot and Ridley the flight test project engineer. Ridley’s role was instrumental in Yeager’s first breaking the sound barrier on October 14, 1947. Ridley was among the passengers killed in the 1957 crash of a military transport.

Patty Wagstaff was born into an Air Force family in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1951, eventually settling in Japan. From there she continued her cross-cultural academic career in Southeast Asia, Europe and Australia before moving to Alaska where she learned to fly in 1979. Wagstaff eagerly went on to earn numerous flight and instructor ratings. Upon setting a goal of competing in aerobatics, she first earned a spot on the U.S. Aerobatic Team in 1985. In 1991, she became the first woman to win the title of U.S. National Aerobatic Champion, repeating that feat the following two years in a row. An inspirational role model and aviation ambassador, her standard-setting aerial performances annually thrill millions of air show spectators worldwide.

Advance reservations to the NAHF 43rd Annual Enshrinement Ceremony can be placed by calling (937) 256-0944 ext. 10. Seats are $125 per person. The NAHF is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, thus $75 of each seat purchased is tax deductible as allowed by law. For more information visit the NAHF website at www.nationalaviation.org or call (937) 256-0944 ext 16.

The National Aviation Hall of Fame’s 13,000 square foot Learning Center opened to the public in January of 2003, featuring six galleries that trace the exciting history of flight through the people that made it happen. A variety of interactive displays highlight many of the achievements of the 178 enshrinees honored to date. The site is also home to the Harry B. Combs Research Center, dedicated to preserving tens of thousands of images and documents tracing the enshrinees’ life stories. Located adjacent to the USAF Museum in Dayton, Ohio, admission to the NAHF is free. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the NAHF is supported primarily through memberships and the contributions of individuals and corporations. (2003-11-21)

SAVE ALBERT WHITTED AIRPORT!!

Aerobatic Pilot Patty Wagstaff Seeking New Major Corporate Sponsor

According to Marshall Larsen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Goodrich Corporation, "We have considered Patty part of the Goodrich family since the early 90's and are proud of the outstanding job she has done representing our company in air shows and aerobatic competitions all over the world. Patty has been a great ambassador not only for our organization but for the industry as well. We are indebted to her for promoting Goodrich's involvement in aviation over the course of the last 12-years as we transformed the company into the global aerospace systems supplier it is today. We will always count Patty as a friend and colleague and we wish her continued success. Her impressive list of professional accomplishments combined with her passion for flight is a winning combination for any corporate sponsor seeking a true professional to represent them in the air show arena."

According to Patty, " I am saddened to see my long-term relationship with Goodrich come to an end. I am, however, excited about new opportunities and welcome corporations to allow me to prove to them how I can serve as an asset to their current marketing mix."

Recently honored by Women in Aviation, International as one of the 100 most influential women in the aviation and aerospace industries, Patty Wagstaff flies an Extra 300S. A resident of St. Augustine, Florida, she is a three-time U.S. National Aerobatic Champion and the first woman to win this title. She retired from aerobatic competition in 1996, and now divides her time between air show and movie stunt flying. She is also a six-time recipient of the Betty Skelton, "First Lady of Aerobatics" award. For more information please visit http://www.autopilotmagazine.com (2003-10-09)

COVER GIRL

You can also check out the website at: http://www.autopilotmagazine.com (2003-10-09)

Wichita Festival of Flight

Considering the Thunderbirds cancelled their performance, due to the recent accident of #6 at Mountain Home, Idaho (the pilot is ok), the turnout for this airshow was really great. Patty was joined by Bill Leff, Steve & Suzanne Oliver, Mig Magic (Bill and Julie Reesman), Jimmy and Kyle Franklin, an F-18, and a gaggle of warbirds. The flying was good - the air was cool and dry - on Saturday, but unfortunately Sunday got off to a rainy start causing the show to be cancelled for the day.

Thanks for having us Wichita! (2003-09-29)

OUR MOTTO

NAS Oceana Airshow

Patty held up the Blue Angel's show on Saturday for a full ten minutes! While she was flying her routine her right break went flat. After completing the ribbon cut (doesn't use much rudder or brakes) she set up for landing. The problem with losing a break in a taildragger, especially a fast landing one like an Extra, is that the pilot has no directional control when the airplane slows down. Luckily the winds were light and the runways were super wide, and the landing was without incident. We had to tow the Extra off the runway, thus delaying the Blue Angels - OOPS!! Sorry guys! It's only rock and roll, so ten minutes was no big deal.

That evening Piedmont Hawthorne made great efforts to get us a brake part (our brake caliper actually broke off) Air Freighted from Dallas and our line service took care of picking up the part at 2 AM from Norfolk International Airport. Ralph Riddell, our crew chief then got out to the airplane at 3 AM, the part was successfully installed and VOILA - we had brakes on Sunday and were able to fly the airshow. THANKS GUYS.

Hey Cookie Lady (Denise Decker) - thanks for the cookies and support NAS Oceana ATC - thanks for the flowers and card :) :) :) Pat Gann - Piedmont Hawthorne Line Support - Thanks for the 2:00 effort!!! Piedmont Hawthorne, Norfolk, Virginia - YOU ARE AWESOME!! (2003-09-25)

Toronto is Dog Friendly!

Toronto is one of the most dog friendly cities we've been to. From the time we landed at the City Center Airport in downtown Toronto (also known as the "Island") everyone treated us great - even with our Jack Russell Terrier, Cassidy. Let's put it this way - that doesn't always happen in the U.S. We have been to a number of FBO's with their little "No pets allowed" signs. What's that all about? We love children, but frankly we think that they can be a lot more destructive than dogs.

Anyway, Toronto was, as always (and this about our fifth airshow up there) a fantastic, wonderful, vunderbar, great, well organized, and most of all FUN airshow. And, back to the dog issue - our hotel, the Holiday Inn Select near Pearson Airport, was fantastic to us. The valets, check in people and maids all took special time to talk to our little dog and treated her wonderfully.

Back to the airshow - the beautiful Canadian Snowbirds were the headliner, with military and civilian and civilian warbird pilots flying throughout the day. From the USAF Heritage Flight (F-l5 and Jim Beasley, Jr) to us and Sean Tucker, and an excellent Canadian T-6 Demo Team. We'd like to see a fly off between them at the Aeroshell Team! Or maybe an eight ship T-6 Demo team would be even cooler than that....there was a lot of variety.

Flying over the water is always a challenge for small akro pilots like ourselves. First of all, there is no place to go if you have an engine failure. The Island airport is just a bit too far away for a "dead stick" landing from show center. Airplanes like the Extra land fairly fast and with the fixed landing gear, they would probably flip over. Luckily, most over water shows have a lot of rescue personnel and gear ready to fish us out if the worst was to happen. Second, there is often limited visibility over the water and very little reference once you turn away from the land, making orientation a challenge.

A fun, friendly and good time was had by all. Thank you for having us at the CNE Toronto Airshow. (2003-09-21)

Patty will Fly Airshow in St. Petersburg, Fla

http://www.albertwhittedairport.org

The Albert Whitted Airport Preservation Society is dedicated to preserving and enhancing Albert Whitted Airport, one of our nation's most historic aviation facilities. Albert Whitted Airport is the birthplace of scheduled airline flight. Albert Whitted Airport is located on a very valuable 200-acre tract of waterfront property. That makes this land a prime target for development. The airport now faces a organized campaign to close the airport and turn a portion of the property into a public park. This campaign is having this airshow to support the Albert Whitted Airport.

We are happy to be involved with Albert Whitted - sort of the Meigs Field of Florida. Let's try to make sure it doesn't meet with the same fate. Come and show your support. (2003-09-05)

AIRVENTURE 2003

AirVenture 2003 started with the traditional Rubber Chicken Party, which is hosted by our friend, Brent Blue, from Jackson, Wyoming. Brent has the party every year to celebrate his birthday but I've yet to see a birthday cake from him. I think next year the PWAS crew will have to supply something HUGE and fitting for such a fabulous host. The party is by invitation only so we will not reveal the whereabouts, but suffice it to say it's a great way to start the Convention.

Patty flew Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday this year. Her airplane was on display at the Flying Magazine Tent each day and she spent quite a bit of time with Theron, Byron and the others from Challenge Air again, signing autographs and meeting old and new friends. Challenge Air is a fantastic organization that gives airplane rides to handicapped kids and their families, providing inspiration through aviation. Their organization is very worthy of your support, no matter how big or small. We really believe in it. Challenge Air, like so many great organizations, needs airplanes and even more importantly a big endowment so they can continue their activities.

Flying was good with several new-to-Oshkosh performers, such as the Iron Eagles and Eddie Andreini from California. Kick Butt Stearman act, Eddie. We were also impressed with the X-Men - Jim Franklin, Bob Younkin & Jim Leroy plus the Shockley Jet Truck - smoke, fire and noise...awesome! Speaking of which, Jim Leroy won the Bill Barber Award for Showmanship at a ceremony at Theatre in the Woods and in attendance was his wife Joanie with their newborn (one week old!) son, Thomas Edward Leroy. T.E.L. looks like a miniature Jim, so we think he will be one fine airshow pilot. Congratulations Jim!

Many of our esteemed-valued-admired-friendly sponsors were at Oshkosh - Lycoming, Microsoft, Champion, Aeroshell, National Parachutes, Tempest, MT Propeller...We spent time signing autographs at the Lycoming, Champion, Aeroshell and Tempest booths. The best thing about signing autographs is meeting new people, especially the kids that come to Oshkosh with their parents each year. We're starting to recognize quite a few of them as they grow up "airport kids." Lots of little girls expressing an interest to fly and we encourage them every chance we get. If nothing else, aviation is a symbol for freedom and accomplishment, so even if the little girls (and boys) don't choose to fly, but at least they know it is within the realm of possibility. They know they can choose & they know they can fly.

Our friends from Women Fly, Cindy & George Rousseau and their assorted friends and associates always have a great camp site. Thanks for the hospitality George & Cindy. It's always good to visit them in the evenings and watch the airplanes take off and land.

The National Air & Space Museum had a booth in the exhibit hall that educated people about the new Dulles "Hazy" Center...the new annex of the National Air & Space Museum that will "hangar" the entire collection! The grand opening will be in December of this year, so stay tuned for more details on that. NASM also had their annual fundraising dinner that was a great success and we enjoyed seeing everyone there.

Put Oshkosh on our calendar for the 2004 Season. We hope to be invited back and hope to see you all there again! (2003-08-07)

DAYTON AIRSHOW A BIG HIT!

Patty was joined by performers Bob Davis, Nikolai Timofeev, Aeroshell Team, Jimmy and Kyle Franklin, Julie Clark, Sean Tucker and Nancy Lynn (thanks Nancy for letting us use your airplane for that CBS shoot!), Ed Shipley and Jim Beasley in the Two Horsemen, P-51's, Dale Snodgrass flying the Heritage Flight (very cool to see one F-l5 with three Mustangs on his wing). And, welcome to the world of airshows Senator Glenn and John Travolta who did fly bys in John's 707 - you are now airshow pilots!

The static display was huge and included Glacier Girl, the P-38 that flew for the first time this year since WWII after being rescued from the ice; the one and only Super Guppy now owned and displayed by NASA and lots of other aircraft; pavillions and display included Rolls Royce, National Air & Space Museum, Women in Aviation, Planes of Fame, and the line up of corporate chalets was impressive.

Patty spent time with her sponsor Goodrich signing autographs for customers and lots of kids on Saturday and Sunday. Their chalet was on the flight line and they had a front row seat for the airshow...everyone enthusiastic! Thanks Jennifer, Valerie and Tim for the hospitality (and the great evening events).

On Tuesday evening Patty attended the AIAA Gala at the Wright Patterson Air Force Museum. We are, of course, very partial to the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum, but have to admit the Air Force Museum is fantastic and impressive. The black tie dinner took place beneath the wings of our aviation heritage and were were joined that evening by the AIAA Young Ambassadors, Senator John Glenn, Bob Crippen and John Travolta - to only a few of the aviation celebrities that attended. We were unable to attend the National Aviation Hall of Fame banquet on Saturday evening, but heard it was a fantastic evening. The evening, hosted by Harrison Ford, was a "homecoming" event for all living former NAHF enshrinees, so the banquet hall was host to a number of astronauts, including Neil Armstrong, John Glenn, Buzz Aldrin and many others like Paul Poberezny and Bob Hoover. We wish we could have been there.

We were thrilled to be part of the Dayton Airshow during this Centennial of Flight year. Our feeling was that people are excited about aviation again and have left the darker days of 9/11 behind for the time being.

We are committed to spreading the word that the world of aviation and aerospace is dynamic and important as it brings people and worlds together. It is as exciting, dynamic and romantic as it was in the l930's and we are seeing another "Golden Age" of aviation during this Centennial of Flight year.

Pictures:

Patty signing autographs at Goodrich Chalet, Dayton Airshow

Patty with Briget - US Air Force B1 Bomber Pilot (2003-07-22)

OSHKOSH SCHEDULE

Each Day Patty's airplane will be on display at the Flying Tent on the West Ramp. Patty will make scheduled appearances and will also make other appearances when possible. Please note - her beautiful T-shirts will be for sale at the Flying Tent and if she is available, she will be happy to sign them for you!

TUESDAY, JULY 29

10 am - 12 pm-FLYING TENT

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30

10 am - 11 am-FLYING TENT

1 pm - 2 pm-LYCOMING TENT (West Ramp)

AIRSHOW PERFORMANCE

After Airshow-BILL BARBER AWARD-CEREMONY (Theatre in the Woods)

THURSDAY, JULY 31

10:30 - 11:30 am-CHAMPION BOOTH

AIRSHOW PERFORMANCE

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1

10 am - 11 am-TEMPEST BOOTH

12pm - 12:30 pm-KIDVENTURE STAGE

2 pm - 3 pm-FLYING TENT

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2

8 am - 10 am-WOMEN IN AVIATION,INTERNATIONAL, CELEBRITY BREAKFAST, PIONEER HOTEL, OSHKOSH

10 am - 11 am-AEROSHELL BOOTH

AIRSHOW PERFORMANCE

We are looking forward to seeing our fans and our friends at EAA AirVenture 2003! (2003-07-22)

CBS EARLY MORNING SHOW

CANCELLATION OF INCREDIBLE AGE OF AVIATION AIRSHOW

ARNOLD AFB AIRSHOW

This is Tullahoma's second recent airshow, and the organizers really know how to do it right. Though sponsored by Arnold AFB (and free to the public), it is held at the city of Tullahoma's Airport nearby, which gives the performers and the spectators the best of both worlds. Reasonable security (no bomb sniffing dogs, thank you very much) with Air Force organization, a great combination.

Patty was joined at the airshow by fellow performers Steve & Suzanne Oliver. Suzanne wrote some of the best "Pepsi's" in the sky we've ever seen, and Steve performed flawlessly both day and night. The Aeroshell Team flew their beautiful formation routine and they just seem to get better and better. Jim LeRoy, on the road this year with his trailer and semi, flew as two two of our other favorite airshow friends, Jimmy and Kyle Franklin. Both Jim and Jimmy take their biplanes apart and truck them from show to show.

One of the highlights of our visit to Tullahoma is the weekend party at the beautiful Staggerwing Museum on the field. The Museum is a monument to the Beech Staggerwing which, if you haven't flown one, flies as well as anything on the market today and is truly an aerobatic airplane, not to mention one of aviation's great classics.

One of the highlights of the weekend was our visit to the Goodrich, Landing Gear Division. Patty signed autographs and said hi to some of the friends she made last time we flew the airshow.

Picture: Patty with Tommy and Brenda at Goodrich (2003-06-30)

AS SEEN IN MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINE

C-5 TO ALASKA CANCELLED

From everything we hear it was an excellent show. We appreciate the e-mails on our guestbook from fans asking where we were...and now you know. (2003-06-30)

Capital City Airshow

Pictured here is Bill Hamsher with his beautiful Great Planes RC model of Patty's airplane! (2003-06-17)

National Air & Space Museum's "Hazy" Center

The NASM Hazy Center is, like the Museum on the Mall in Washington DC, going to be a spectacular one-of-a-kind facility. Patty likes to call it the "world's greatest hangar" and that is exactly what it is going to be - a beautiful hangar filled with the most priceless aviation collection in the world.

The grand opening will be in early December, 2003. Go to: information visit the website: http://www.nasm.si.edu for more information, and will coincide with the centennial of flight http://www.centennialofflight.gov Indeed, the Air & Space Museum will hold examples of the entire history of aviation in their two annexes!

Patty is pictured here with Leo Loudenslager's Laser hanging from the ceiling. (Thank you Dorothy Cochrane for taking the photo!). She is standing on the upper walkway from which visitors will be able to view hanging airplanes and the airplanes on the ground.

FANTASTIQUE!!! (2003-06-11)

PWAS MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE!

Spirit of Aviation T-Shirt or Tank Top: Spirit of Aviation was designed by top airshow artists Kimberly and Paul Gavin. It has a very beautiful bright color design on the back and is really stunning (see picture).

T-Shirt $19.95 XXL,XL,LG,MED,SM

Tank Top $16.95 XXL,XL,LG,MED,SM

Youth T-Shirt $16.95 6-10, 10-12, 14-16

Please mail your order with a note telling us how you would like your picture personalized. Please be very specific with your order and give us all pertinent information, name, address, phone number and if possible, e-mail address in case we have any questions. Send only cash, cheque or money order (we do not accept credit cards) to: PWAS 3501-B N Ponce de Leon Blvd. #397 St. Augustine, Florida, 32084

Please allow six weeks for delivery. If you have an inquiry email us at pwaspa@aol.com. Thank you for your interest. Please check other newsletter below for more merchandise.
(2003-06-02)

Visitors from Iceland

Patuxent River NAS Airshow

On Friday at Pax River, Patty met with a group of about 45 AIAA (American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics - the principle society for aerospace engineeers and scientists) members and their friends. Showing them her airplane, she described the Extra's construction and flying characterists and signed photographs. We enjoyed meeting everyone.

On Sunday, hoping for good weather, a crew from National Geographic launched at dawn from Washington DC for an early start and hoping for an air to air photo flight, but again weather prevailed and the day was spent interviewing Patty in the hangar instead. National Geographic is doing a special on the Centennial of Flight and featuring the National Air & Space Museum's Udvar F. Hazy Center. Patty is thrilled to be a part of the program! (2003-05-28)

Tempest Annouces Aerobatic Sponsorship

Patty Interviews Airshow Pilots

Raffle Winner Goes Flying

John arrived in St. Augustine and had a few hours to spend on the beach before coming to a multiple-person-birthday party that we had for Dale, Bob Cox,Gumbo, Maggie and one of our dogs Jesse. The next day Patty and John flew in a Citabra on a local sightseeing and aerobatic flight over beautiful St. Augustine. John then accompanied Ralph down to West Palm Beach on a ferry flight.

We had a good time with him and hope that he had a good time with us! Thanks for coming all this way to fly, John and for your participation in FlightAdventures.com (2003-05-19)

PATTY and the EAGLE

A huge thank you to everyone at Tundall Air Force Base, Panama City, Florida, especially to Colonel Winslow, Pedro "Maddog" Gonzales, the 95th Fighter Squardon and the Tyndall AFB Aero Club for a once in a lifetime experience and for hosting Patty and Buddha for a most fantastic and memorable day. (2003-05-19)

ARCTIC THUNDER

PATTY WAGSTAFF: A Satisfied Oregon Aero Customer since 1990

PWAS MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE!

Women Fly T-Shirts: These come in black or white and feature Patty with her airplane and the saying "If you really want something to happen, you can create the energy around you to make it happen." You can get more information on Women Fly products from their web site (check out our links!).

Black or White $19.95 XXL,XL,LG,MED,SM

Please mail your order with a note telling us how you would like your picture personalized. Please be very specific with your order and give us all pertinent information, name, address, phone number and if possible, e-mail address in case we have any questions. Send only cash, cheque or money order (we do not accept credit cards) to: PWAS 3501-B N Ponce de Leon Blvd. #397 St. Augustine, Florida, 32084

Please allow six weeks for delivery. If you have an inquiry email us at pwaspa@aol.com. Thank you for your interest. Please check other newsletter below for more merchandise.
(2003-05-06)

American Flyers

Click on the Airshow Tab!

Also, you can see Patty discussing American Flyers incredible Judith Resnick Scholarship program. Perhaps you know someone who would qualify for this scholarship.
(2003-05-01)

PWAS MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE!

Spirit of Aviation T-Shirt or Tank Top: Spirit of Aviation was designed by top airshow artists Kimberly and Paul Gavin. It has a very beautiful bright color design on the back and is really stunning (see picture).

T-Shirt $19.95 XXL,XL,LG,MED,SM

Tank Top $16.95 XXL,XL,LG,MED,SM

Youth T-Shirt $16.95 6-10, 10-12, 14-16

Women Fly T-Shirts: These come in black or white and feature Patty with her airplane and the saying "If you really want something to happen, you can create the energy around you to make it happen." You can get more information on Women Fly products from their web site (check out our links!).

Black or White $19.95 XXL,XL,LG,MED,SM

Patty Wagstaff Embroidered Sweatshirt (only 12 left). These are very simple and have Patty's name and airplane embroidered on the side.

White Only $21.95 7-XXL, 1-XL, 4-MED

Video's: This is a short promotional video that Patty uses to help book airshows. It also features B-roll clips at the end so you can see her entire sequence. $15.00

Brochures: We will send you a copy of Patty's brochure, a decal and calendar. Make sure to give us your name or the name of the person to whom you would like it signed with your order. (There is no charge for these items, we charge for shipping and handling costs only)$5.00.

8X10 Print: These are high quality 8 x 10 glossies personalized to you. We also send one of our brochures, a calendar and a decal along with it. $25.00

Please mail your order with a note telling us how you would like your picture personalized. Please be very specific with your order and give us all pertinent information, name, address, phone number and if possible, e-mail address in case we have any questions. Send only cash, cheque or money order (we do not accept credit cards) to: PWAS 3501-B N Ponce de Leon Blvd. #397 St. Augustine, Florida, 32084

Please allow six weeks for delivery. If you have an inquiry email us at pwaspa@aol.com. Thank you for your interest.
(2003-04-25)

Arnold AFB Launches Web Site

Women in Aviation, International, names the Century's 100 Most Influential Women

Patty was thrilled and honored to be listed among the 100 women and we are pleased to share the list with you here: Jacqueline Auriol, Lady Mary Bailey, Pancho Barnes, Mary Utterback Barr, Barbara Barrett, Colleen Barrett, Jean Batten, Olive Ann Beech, Fiorenza de Bernardi, Marta Bohn-Meyer, Hélène Boucher, Janet Harmon Bragg, Tiny Broadwick, Ada Brown, Ann Baumgartner Carl, Amy Carmien, Peggy Baty Chabrian, Willa Brown Chappell, Katherine Cheung, Julie E. Clark, Rose Clement, Jerrie Cobb, Jacqueline Cochran, Bessie Coleman, Eileen Collins, Rhonda Cornum, Lorna Vivian DeBlicquy, Amelia Earhart, Arlene Elliot, Mary Feik, Nancy Fitzroy, Cornelia Fort, Betty Skelton Frankman, Wally Funk, Jane Garvey, Betty Huyler Gillies, Sabiha Gokçen, Pauline Gower, Joy Bright Hancock, Jane Hanks, Gloria Heath, Jeanne Holm, Jean Ross Howard-Phelan, Mae Jemison, Nadine Jeppesen, Amy Johnson, Evelyn Bryan Johnson, Loretta Jones, Ann Wood Kelly, Teddy Kenyon, Barbara Jayne, Martha King, Raymonde de Larouche, Ruth Law, Moya Lear, Hazel Ying Lee, Margaret "Maggie" Gee, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Lily Litvak, Doris E. Lockness, Nancy Harkness Love, Shannon Lucid, Beryl Markham, June D. Maule, Geraldine Mock, Matilde Moisant, Ruth Nichols, Blanche Noyes, Phoebe Fairgrave Omlie, Marion P. Jayne, Betty Pfister, Elsie Pickles, Audrey Poberezny, Harriett Quimby, Bessica Raiche, Marina Raskova, Hanna Reitsch, Judy Resnik, Helen Richey, Sally Ride, Eleanor Roosevelt, Marie Rossi, Blanche Stuart Scott, Elinor Smith, Jacqueline L. Smith, Cheryl Stearns, Katherine and Marjorie Stinson, Kathryn Sullivan, Valentina Tereshkova, Louise McPhetridge Thaden, Nancy Hopkins Tier, Bobbi Trout, Pat Wagner, PATTY WAGSTAFF, Nancy Bird Walton, Emily Howell Warner, Fay Gillis Wells, Edna Gardner Whyte, Sheila Widnall, Jessie Woods, Katharine Wright, Jeana Yeager. (2003-04-21)

Saving the Animal Kingdom Through Aerobatics

This is a fundraiser to benefit "Goliath and Be-Be's World, Inc" a pet rescue sanctuary in St. John's County. The presentation will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2003 from 7 pm - 9:30 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 2487 A1A South, St. Augustine, Florida. A $15.00 donation is requested and the event will include a delectable deserts to follow! You can send your check for tickets to Goliath & Be-Be's World, Inc, P.O. Box 861061, St. Augustine, Fl, 32086. Reservations will be held at the door. For more information please call 819-5766. We hope that if you are local we will see you there! (2003-04-20)

Training with Sergei

This week Patty got together with friends at one of the local aerobatic boxes in northern Florida for some more intense training. Even Dale got in the act with Jim Reed's Corsair. After his beautiful demo in the "box" we weren't tooooo picky with him! Pictured here are the group of pilots with their airplanes, and sitting on the Corsair wing are from left to right: Patty, Goody Thomas, Hubie Tolson, Dale, Sergei, Ralph Riddell, and Keoki Gray http://www.ameliaislandaerobatics.com

Kick Ass! (2003-04-10)

Williston Airshow

We really enjoyed working with Mike McCabe's group - Airsupport. Mike and his handpicked people - all pros in the business, Dan the Music Man, Larry Swain - annoucer/ airboss; "Uncle" Ralph Royce, Airboss, and the rest of his group - do an outstanding job of keeping everything running smooth (even with the poor USCG SARS demo weren't able to fly both days). If anyone out there is thinking of putting on an airshow, go to Mike's web site: www.airsupport.com. Mike's company is an airshow and special event planning and production service and can work with your community to supply all the pros to help you put on your event.

We're keeping our fingers crossed that Williston has the event annually. And, a special thanks to our own special cheering section - Cal Wagner, our #1 Fan; friends and Neighbors Steve, Capri, Sarah and her friend Jessie; Christine and her kids AnneMarie and Seamus, and to our surprise, the "Flying Farmer" herself Kathy Culley. Thanks for the support!

A Proud RC modeler displays his beautiful "Great Planes" kit of Patty's airplane next to the full scale version at Williston. (2003-04-10)

Sun & Fun

Patty flew the show on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday - and in a great line up on competition flyers and other professional airshow pilots. The show featured some of the top acts in the country.

Our friend, Mark Ross, from Kenya was there to help out, and our #1 Fan, Cal Wagner gave us a hand with the ribbon cut as well. Ribbon Cut volunteers like their new "I held a pole for Patty" buttons.

This year Sun & Fun stepped up its sophistication level with a "Jumbotron" giving viewers a front row seat of the airshow performer inside the cockpit. Patty flew with a camera and microwave antennas on Sunday and the crowd seemed to really like being in the cockpit with her.

Next show - WILLISTON, FLORIDA
(2003-04-10)

Centennial Year Airshow Tour

Our first airshow was at the Davis Monthan Air Force Base in beautiful (sunny) Tuscon, Arizona. First of all, it was really fantastic that the Air Force decided to have the airshow during this time of war in Iraq. It was difficult because security had to be stepped up, so the decision was a commendable and brave one. During televison interviews promoting the airshow, Patty spoke about how attending the Air Force show was a way to show support for our troops in the Gulf. We firmly believe and hope that all military airshows should continue so please come out to show your SUPPORT FOR THE TROOPS at any and all of the airshows you're able to attend. You'll be able to speak first hand to military pilots and crewpersons, officers and enlisted persons, about what they deal with in their lives and give them your own words of encouragement.

At the DM Airshow, Patty was jointed by Steve & Suzanne Asbury-Oliver, the Pepsi SkyWriter and the Pepsi SkyDancer, and their Sky-Dog, Pax: Bill Cornick in his S-2C Pitts (it's always great to see biplane Bill!), Tim Weber in his Extra 300, Eric Beard with his Yak 54, Tora Tora doing their Pearl Harbor reenactment, military demos and the AF Thunderbirds (looking good, guys). Also flying was the first ever Red Baron Squardon two ship formation-looking great! Check out the photo of their perfect heart. Great job Brian and Todd. The airshow took great care of us thanks to Major Jill Long and Major Mike Weldon among many, many others. And, we can't complain about the guacamole and other Southwest "refreshments" that were readily available after the airshow each day.

Patty was really happy to see so many old Tucson friends (and to meet a few new ones). Tucson was and still is a big part of Patty's life, so it was great to be back. Thanks Kathy Ilyin for helping out and being part of our crew for the weekend.
(2003-04-03)

NO COMMENT NECESSARY

SUN-N-FUN

If you would like to meet Patty personally, she will be signing autograph's at the following locations and times:

Friday: 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the AeroShell Booth

Saturday: 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the Champion Booth

We are looking forward to seeing old and new friends at Sun-n-Fun. For more information visit the website: http://www.sun-n-fun.org
(2003-04-01)

Women In Aviation, Intl Conference in Cincinnati

The theme this year "Celebration of Flight: Saluting the Past, Embracing the Future." This year a special tribute to the 100 Most Influential Women in the first 100 years of aviation. At the banquet they had a 35 minute video tape of the women. All the honorees who are still living were invited to join the celebration.

The Silent Auction run by Milly Huggins was sucessful. She had some great volunteers and a few of them came back from last year especially E.J. Waters. It was E.J.s birthday and she never left the booth all day. We had a variety of donated items and the proceeds go to the WAI Endowment Fund to support scholarship and educational programs. The Silent Auction took in over $20,000.

Milly had a great pleasure of seeing Ann Cooper, co-author with Patty of "Fire and Air." She also met Ann's husband Charles. What a sweet couple! Milly got to see so many people and met new people like Debbie Galloway from NASA. She and Patty were at Kitty Hawk's First Flight Airport for Kids Day for Women in Aviation. Milly also got to meet some of the WASP's like Florene Miller Watson, Bea Thurston and more. We had a great dinner with Dick Koenig and Tom Benenson from Flying Magazine, also joining us was Dorothy Cochrane from NASM and Cindy and George from Women Fly and Carl and Donna Miller and Ginger from DHI Design.

The conference had some great seminars and educational programs. They also had great speakers that included Martha King from King Schools. For the first time, they had a little paper that was called The Daily, that came out everyday of the conference. It was great to se what was going on annd who they talked with.
(2003-03-25)

Patty visit to First Flight Airport

The Women's Memorial

Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

KENYA

For up to date news on Patty and Dale's recent trip to Kenya, have a look at websites:

Daily Nation on the web. Look on the right side of the page for article about me, mentions Decathalon.

Article about Decathalon from IFAW.

Kenya Wildlife Service web page article.

More news to follow!

Picture is of Patty with Kenya Wildlife Service Super Cub at the Lake Rutundu Airstrip, 2 degrees north of the equator, at 10,300 AGL
(2003-02-26)

BE SURE TO VOTE

The Top 100 program, part of Aviation Week's The Next Century of Flight (NCF) education and outreach initiative, is being produced in partnership with the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences (ICAS) and its U.S. affiliate, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics(AIAA).Be Sure to Vote for Your Favorite Airshow Star under the "Intrepid Aviators" section. WE DID http://www.aviationnow.com/Top100
(2003-02-26)

Columbia Shuttle

Goodrich Corporation

Getting Caught UP!

Patty and Dale leave for Kenya on February 1st and return about three weeks later. They are excited about the chance to go back to Kenya which they feel is their second home (as they feel homesick when they leave) and are thrilled about the possibility of teaching aerobatics in the beautiful Super Decathalon that was donated by personal donations and the Taiwanese government, to the Kenya Wildlife Service, in an effort to help increase the KWS pilots skill level and help stop the most egregious elephant and rhino poaching in Kenya. They're looking forward to seeing old friends and visiting new places in Kenya. Full report to follow, look for Africa Redux II.

We have a full season lined up and are ready to go..we're gettig back into fighting shape, and lots of practicing and training with Patty's coach, Sergei Boriak to come in March, April and May. Patty is planning to modify her airshow routine somewhat this year to show off her "unlimited hardcore competition kick ass" style, so get your cameras ready and look out!

We thought you'd like to see two members of the PWAS crew doing what they do best - Milly at the desk fending off phone calls and Melissa with her Super Duper Decathalon at the airport!
(2003-27-01)

RETURN TO KENYA

CBS Interview

WE HAD TO SHARE THIS...

ICELAND

Patty first met the Icelandic contingent at Oshkosh while taxiing her Extra from the west ramp to the north side of the airport at Airventure 2002. Asked to hold at the intersection, she looked to the south and saw the big 747 on short final to Runway 36. The airplane, piloted by Arngrimur Johannsson, camped out on the Aeroshell Ramp and to everyone's surprise and interest, after the 200 plus Iceland passengers disembarked, out came Arngrimur's J-3 Cub and his souped up two-seat Pitts, which he parked for the week, in marvelous justaposition, under the wing of the Jumbo Jet.

The congenial Icelanders spent the week at Oshkosh and we were fortunate to meet Argrimur and his wife, Thora. It turns out that there is a very active aerobatic community in Iceland and they have had training in the past from a mutual friend, Khalide Makaganova, of the Russian Aerobatic Team. Arngrimur invited us over for a visit and to speak at their annual pilot's banquet and we were thrilled to be able to accept, so Melissa joined Patty on the journey across the big Pond.

There is always excitement of being in a new place and Iceland has always seemed so exotic. And, because Patty is from Alaska, she loves going back to the north country for a bit of cold and windy weather. So when Melissa and Patty arrived in the dark one morning about 9 am, it felt like home (to Patty at least!). Thora picked us up and drove us into Rekyavik's really charming downtown to our hotel where we had a few hours to rest before discovering what the rest of our trip's adventures were.

The downtown airport in Rekyavik which serves commuters and general aviation was opening a new terminal and we were to be a part of the festivities. Patty was asked to fly an airshow in one of the Iceland Aerobatic Club's S-2B's, a very nice (and very stock) airplane. After a practice over the airport in less than ideal conditions (rain, wind, a bit of sleet!), the skies parted, bolts of sun appeared through the clouds and we could see blue sky. Taking off, Patty noticed a big crowd standing on top of the distinctive round building called the "Pearl" and so circled it and did some maneuvers next to it. As she was completing a hammerhead and headed straight down, a geysir erupted just beneath her as if to say "Welcome to Iceland." After the airshow Patty and Melissa did some aerial sightseeing, and they are now able to both put a big REK in their logbooks.

Iceland is a civilized society. The people are gracious and hospitable. The food is fabulous. The shopping is very european. The overall ambience is one of pleasant order and beautiful scenery. During the few days we were in town we spent some at Arngrimur's hangar, met with television and newspaper media, talked with local aerobatic pilots. In the evenings we were wined and dine at some of Rekyavik's finest restaurants and attended the annual aviation banquet at the Grand Rekyavik Hotel where Patty said a few words. We had some truly memorable meals (and didn't even try the whale meat or puffin!). One of the highlights was visiting the Blue Lagoon - a natural geothermal spa set in the midst of black lava rocks. We visited on a rainy day, so the mist rose up out of the aquamarine water. Next time we'll take a dip! And, our hosts were kind enough to grant us enough time for shopping and exploring on our own.

One of our favorite travel bumper stickers is "We came, we saw, we did a little shopping." We would add "and a little flying."

We look forward to our next visit and are sure that we will return to the land in the north country called Iceland.
(2002-12-27)

PATTY PEACE

Artist's statement follows:

"Little Red Rudder: Patty's Peace"

Flight Centennial Collection
Aircraft parts and materials on aluminum plate
48" x 32" (122 x 81 cm)
Jo-Ann Lizio

Artist's Statement:
I've been upside down in an airplane, on purpose, and it was exhilarating! That glimmer of an instant when top is bottom, and bottom is top. I discovered then the similarity between visual arts and the art of aerobatics. Preparation is everything. But, execution is everything! How can that be?

Simple, we in these arts are motivated toward a Zen state of disregard. Concerns with self and surroundings minimize. The creative moment and the winning aerobatic routine become spiritual; nothing else is possible. Esthetically and aerodynamically "Patty's Peace" is in a perpetual right turn, headed for the sun, the Earth, the prize.

Materials:
Red rudder from S-1S Pitts airplane owned and flown by Patty Wagstaff in her 1985 aerobatic competition season. She took first place in the Canadian National Aerobatic Championships that year, and became a new member of the U.S. Aerobatic Team. Fuel caps and control elements from unidentified aircraft (one signed by Patty Wagstaff). Red and white belly panels (just aft of nose gear) from Mooney aircraft. Aluminum plate (.061" 6061-T6). Flat black propeller epoxy paint.

WISHING YOU ALL MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR

Pepsi Team selling their famous Lockheed 12, First Spyplane

PATTY'S ON CBS

PATTY'S NEW 2003 AIRSHOW SCHEDULE IS ON HER WEBSITE

Patty Meets with 4-H Kids

PATTY SELLING HER CAR!

Dorothy Cochrane Visit

A New Goodrich.com

PATTY AND MELISSA GO TO ICELAND

AOPA Expo

$17 for a glass of Chardonnay

MIRAMAR MCAS AIRSHOW

Before arriving at Miramar, the Extra was hosted at Gillespie field for the week at our new friends Diane and Tom Towne's beautiful hangar. Many thanks to them for all their help before and during the show! While at Gillespie field we also met Bill and Claudia Allen and were privileged to see their private collection of aviation memorabilia. There aren't words to describe their fantastic treasures. Their house is one of the best aviation museums we've ever seen! We had never held a girder from the Hindenberg before!

Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders' hosted us along with the Heritage, F-15 and F-16 demo teams for a wonderful evening at his beautiful home in San Diego. Bill "Viking" and Chuck Hall "Odin" put on a wonderful and highly entertaining performance showcasing the origin of their call signs as we enjoyed Mexican fare poolside.

One of the highlights of the airshow was when we were visited by some of the FlightAdventures.com Staff (left to right) - headed up by Ben Chiu, joined by Mark Hoffman, Vic Baron, and Mike Greenwood.
(2002-24-10)

NELLIS AFB AIRSHOW

We were hosted by the Aerobatic Experience - i.e. Craig and Linda Fordem, at Boulder City, Nevada, just south of Las Vegas (but a small town and a world of its own) for days preceding the airshow and were able to practice and get some maintenance done there.

For anyone who has not experienced th "Aerobatic Experience" (they're new West coast dealer for the Extra line of aircraft) you are in for a real treat - take a ride, take a lesson, just hang out with Craig and Linda at their totally beautiful hangar...it's the place to be for akro nuts!!

Picture: Ralph Riddell (PWAS Crew Chief), Patty and Craig Fordem at the Aerobatic Experience hangar.
(2002-14-10)

NAS Oceana Airshow

RIPLEY

Augusta

Picture is of Hugh Oldham. Hugh, we didn't know you had grown a mustache!
(2002-14-10)

Patty on Animal Planet

PATTY Receives Katherine & Marjorie Stinson Award for Achievement

Keeping the Edge

CHAMPION AEROSPACE COMPANY PICNIC

OSHKOSH be gosh...

Things we did on our summer vacation - oops - I mean at Oshkosh:
• Flying Magazine/Challenge Air: Patty is a spokesperson for Challenge Air for Kids and Families (www.challengeair.com), a non profit organization that provides inspiration, motivation and life changing experiences for physically challenged children and youth through aviation. It's a wonderful organization that we are proud to be associated with. Please check out their web site...by the way. They need an airplane to continue to give rides to kids in, so if you're in the mood for a great tax deduction, give them a call!! Flying Magazine has generously supported Challenge Air for the past several years and have given them space in the Flying Tent at Oshkosh.

• Patty also has her airplane on display throughout the week at the Flying Tent. It's a great draw and gives friends and fans a chance to see the airplane up close and personal!

• Our primary sponsor, Goodrich, has a dynamic booth at Oshkosh. Goodrich Avionics Systems is the division that participates the most heavily and Patty signs autographs at the booth. We enjoy our time there so much because it gives us a chance to talk to the kids and their parents who want to meet us. Thanks Goodrich!

• Other valued sponsors ask us to sign autographs at their booths from time to time and this year we were thrilled to be able to oblige. Thank you Aeroshell, Champion Aerospace and Lycoming for your support and for providing us with a place to sign autographs and to meet fans and friends!

• Patty attended and spoke at the annual Women in Aviation celebrity breakfast. This year it was held at the Hilton Garden Inn, right on the field at Oshkosh Airport. This breakfast has really taken off. It ended with Cliff Robertson (anyone seen Spiderman lately?!) giving us a wonderful heartfelt talk. We're happy to be a part of WIAI and encourage all women in aviation to attend this breakfast next year and to become actively involved in this very effective organization.

• This year Patty talked at the EAA KidVenture. What a great turnout, and an amazing area. We want to hang out at the Kid's place. There was a magnificent display of Birds of Prey brought over by the University of Minnesota Raptor program, with a bald eagle, peregrine falcon and an owl. Next year we've decided to be kids the entire week.

• We had a great time at Brent Blue's "rubber chicken" birthday party again. Brent, you really know how to put on a party with those Chain Saw Blender Margaritas. Good job, Brent. Love that pasta too! Thanks, too, Cindy and George, for that wonderful flight line hospitality every evening. You give us a place of refuge and a place to relax.

We're already looking forward to next year. See you there.
(2002-08-13)

SCHWANS 50th ANNIVERSARY AIRSHOW

MUSKEGON AIRSHOW

Starting with Muskegon where we were visited by one of our favorite fans, Cal Wagner, Ralph, Melissa and Patty started off the weekend by flying the evening show with sounds provided by the U.S. Air Force rock band called "Systems Go." Muskegon always has a great night show. They also had a great fireworks display to start off the airshow. We were also visited by old family friends, the Schweitzers; and by family from nearby - Trowby and Dan Brockman - so we were really lucky to have such a great group in attendance! Thanks to everyone at Muskegon - Dan, Terry, Danny Clisham for making us look good, and everyone who made our stay wonderful and who made us feel welcome. Great airshow!!
(2002-08-13)

CNN NEWS FLASH!

Happy Independence Day

For Fourth of July this year Patty flew (for the third year in a row) an airshow over the beach on Amelia Island for the Plantation Resort. Jack Healand of the Plantation along with Nancy Lansburg and her dad Mac, put on quite an event and fun time for all, starting with an afternoon airshow and culminating with a night parachute jump (Dave and Rodney from Australia) and fireworks.

We are happy to be a part of this annual celebration!
(2002-07-06)

Patty Flies the Model 12 Pitts

A Visit from Monty!

National Air and Space Museum

The Udvar-Hazy Center's opening will concide with the 100th anniversay of the Wright brothers' first powered flight. The center is named for International Lease Finance Corp. founder and chief executive officer Steven F. Udvar-Hazy, who contributed $65 million for the facility. The NASM is the most visited museum in the world, welcoming more than 9 million poeple every year. The new center is expected to draw 3 to 4 million visitors each year. The aviaiton hanger along will display more than 200 aircraft including an SR-71 Blackbird, B-17 Swoose and the original Boeing 707 prototype.
(2002-06-24)

FlightSim Radio Interview

AerobaticSource.com Introduces New Products

American Flyers Joins our Team!

Airshow in Chatanooga

The Saturday morning airshow was NOT delayed, despite rumours to the contrary. What were delayed, however, were spectators entrance to the show site due to a "bomb threat" that made not only local news, but CNN as well. It seems a local "disturbed" individiual called in bomb threats and left several "briefcases" around the show site for police and bomb squad to figure out. It turned out that none of them contained any expolsives.

The Smithsonian's Air & Space Magazine and its editor, George Larson, were at the airshow with their new "airshow" tent. The Magazine plans to exhibit at ten airshows this season including Dover AFB (next weekend!), Hanscom, Mass; Quonset, RI; Oshkosh, among others. Spied in the tent and pictured here was none other than George Larson as "bag man" - holding Air & Space Magazine bags! Also pictured are three of the beautiful panels featuring airshow performers and airshow airplanes created especially for this tent.
(2002-05-21)

John Safford Passes Away

Florence, SC Airshow

CASSIDY GOES TO SUN & FUN

WWW.AEROBATICSOURCE.COM

Marine Station Beaufort Airshow

Welcome Ralph

Jesse

Patty Flies the Blimp

G-Whiz!