Our Flat Stanley Project Day Two

Getting a Gasoline Level

7:30 A.M. Saturday, January 26th,time for Flat Stanley to be up and around to head out the door for the day...

Today was the day for a plane trip to the annual Greenfield Museum Chili Fly-in. The morning started off very cold, but it didn't dampen Hubby's intent to pilot a friend's Ercoupe to the event.

The airplane heater did a fantastic job to keep the cabin comfortable until the sun help warm the air.

                        Ercoupe Pre-Flight

Each flight event  leads to a checklist to make sure all systems are functioning before lift-off.

Flat Stanley was getting a one-on-one lesson in the  process.

If you would like to see what is involved in the list please click Ercoupe Pre-Flight above.

The Ercoupe pulled out of the hangar onto the tarmac getting headed towards the Runway.

Hey all!

We couldn't let this chance to have a group shot pass us by enroute. 

Pictured today- Pilot holding Flat Stanley is my Hubby and the Co-pilot is plane owner, Ed.

The air was smooth and visibility was clear for miles, just a great day to be flying!

Thank you Mr. Ralph for being a good sport. Flat Stanley will remember forever the opportunity to do  some hangar flying, the great company, conversation and chili...

 You can't go to a Fly-in without asking to sit a plane, or two.

Being of slight build Flat Stanley was granted the chance for some photo experiences.

This little yellow plane is a 1946 Piper J-3 Cub,a small, simple, light aircraft that was built between 1937 and 1947 by Piper Aircraft. With tandem seating, it was intended for flight training, but became one of the most popular and best-known light aircraft of all time. Flat Stanley was ready for a ride.

Another plane that drew his interest was this 
1968 Pitts Special S1S. This red and white beauty was built by an Experimental Aircraft Association group headquartered in Ankeny, IA and donated for display here at the Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame Museum.

These two planes are a small sample of what you will find when you are able to stop and visit.
Please click here to see the other planes of interest now on display.

The group's visit passed quickly,enjoyed by one and all. However,it was now time to board the Ercoupe and  trace the landscape in reverse back to homebase ending their phenomenal day...

Our Flat Stanley Project Day One

It  was a day like any other, Thursday, January 24th, time to go retrieve the mail from the  mailbox at the end of our 1/2 mile drive. Our Springer Spaniel Sadie hopped up into the truck to take her place on the passenger side.

Collecting the mail I saw we had gotten a letter from our youngest Granddaughter. Usually when we  get an envelope it contains her artwork to add to our gallery.Each piece brings lots of smiles from this Grandma.

Well, it appears today she sent us artwork with a purpose.

The envelope brought a message and a cheery little guy  named Flat Stanley. Maybe you have heard of Flat Stanley? He really seems to be having some great adventures.and I hope we can add to his bucket list before he must hop back in an envelope to find his way back home.

Not long after his arrival he was working on an afghan knitting project for our oldest Granddaughter that I had been occupied with for quite awhile.. I appreciate his expertise even after having only met him a couple hours before.

I wanted to show Flat Stanley the progress Hubby had made since our Granddaughter's last visit to our new home. Presently,  the heating system isn't operating so the working conditions remain a little chilly when the temps are extremely cold outside. I apologized for not having a winter ensemble ready to keep him warm during our outdoor excursions in our Central Iowa location, but he was ready to go in whatever direction my feet would carry him.

 

The day had been long and eventful, Flat Stanley was exhausted. It was time for me to show him where he could find a cozy, warm  bed for a good nights rest. Tomorrow was going to be another busy day.....

I would like to share information on The Original Flat Stanley Project. You can go see more about it by clicking here...