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Janice Anne Wheeler's avatar

"Hold on tight, hope for the best and enjoy the ride."

Words to live by.

Always enjoy your work here ...it's nice to see someone who enjoyed their profession. J

Michael Taylor's avatar

There were good days and bad days, but yeah, I had a pretty good time.

Janice Anne Wheeler's avatar

Life!! Savor both types of times then write the book!! J

Michael Taylor's avatar

Oh, I did ... now the work is to get it in shape for print, then march that final mile.

Peter McLennan's avatar

Great story. Industrials (I indulgently call them "docs") can be a ton of fun, as you've described. Just as much fun as second unit, but with a smaller paycheck. That's a trade I was frequently glad to make.

I've never seen a green face, but I've felt green a few times. If you're not prepared, an aircraft is the worst place to be when you know you're gonna barf.

Michael Taylor's avatar

You've been there -- the link in the last footnote at the bottom leads to your story of aerobatics-induced nausea.