Day 15 -- Thursday, July 1, 2021 -- "We Did It"

 Day 15 -- Today we left Kansas, made a quick stop in OK, then proceeded to TX and LA.  This was a very eventful day.  Read more to find out why!

When we left Kansas, I thought one of the tires looked low.  Dennis, being the great guy he is, told us about his mechanic at KGUY.  Guymon was a short 20 minute flight from KEHA.  Dennis called Greg, the mechanic at KGUY, and told him to expect us.  It was serendipitous that we missed our OK stop yesterday.

                                                        Approaching Guymon, OK (KGUY)

                                            RV at KGUY --- We are told that "real pilots" fly taildraggers.

                                                                Guymon, OK (KGUY)

Greg checked the tire and it was fine -- peace of mind.  Greg was wonderful.  He didn't even charge us for looking at the tire.  We met the most wonderful people at small airports along our journey.

                                                                        On to Texas

                                                        Approaching F05 -- Vernon, TX

                                                                       F05 - Runway 20

The crew at F05 quickly met us and made us feel welcome.  Here are Jose and David.  This was David's first day on the job, as Assistant Manager.  Jose, a middle school teacher, has an interesting background.  He worked for a state congressman in Washington.  He moved to Vernon, TX from California where he worked in manufacturing.  He has skills in budget planning and anticipates using his skills to help the school district.

                                                                Guys in the pilot's lounge.

                                Mary Latimar runs the GIFT Program (Girls in Flight Training) at F05.

Mary is highly recognized.  Here is one article about her.  

We are sorry that we missed seeing Mary.  She was in Oregon doing good work by transporting fire fighters

               Texas to Louisiana  ---  Greenery and bugs -- MOJO's windscreen was covered with dead bugs.

                                                            Natchitoches FBO, LA (KIER)

                                                                Windsock at KIER

                                                 WE DID IT!!!!  Louisiana was our 48th state.

                               

                                Congratulations to us.  We learned a lot and feel very accomplished.

        Dariean was very careful with MOJO.  Thank you, Dariean.  This is only the second FBO of 48 states who had the special pins to work in MOJO's wheelpants.

Mama's Oyster house was highly recommended for dinner.  Papa's Bar and Grill was next door.

                                    Gabrielle took good care of us and the food was good.