07/19/2013 Flying A Piece Aviation History (1942 Boeing Stearman)

N61US Took A Breather As I Flew A Piece Of Aviation History

 Pre Flight Complete & Ready To Depart 3CK

 88C Palmyra Municipal Airport (Palmyra Wisconsin) 2,800 * 200 Foot Turf Runway

The Stearman Felt @ Home As I Completed 5 Landings On The Grass @ 88C.

 A Nice Ramp Shot Upon Return To 3CK

1942 Boeing Stearman & Larry

July 5th Adventure To KMSN ( The Jet Room) & Lauderdale Lakes

N61US took to the skies this weekend with Susan Carson, Laura Delallo, Steve Carson, with Kevin @ the controls.  Laura had never been in a general aviation aircraft before and had some pre-flight jitters.  Once airborne Laura settled in and enjoyed the ride from the co-pilot seat.  Steve and Susan took in the views from the back seats.  The four enjoyed a GREAT breakfast @ The Jet Room @ KMSN airport.  We were joined @ by some special guests...a pair of F18's parked next to us on the ramp. On the way home we circled Lauderdale Lakes and the Carson estate.  A fun and safe flight was enjoyed by all!

N61US Parked Outside Of P39 @ 3CK

 Laura Delallo, Steve Carson, Susan Carson, & N61US On The Ramp @ KMSN

 Steve Carson, Laura Delallo, Kevin Kovarik, & N61US On The Ramp @ KMSN

Laura Delallo, N61US, & Susan Carson Back In The Hangar P39 @ 3CK

Ramp Friends @ KMSN (F18's)

KANE Ramp Shot

Nice View From Key Air's Lobby @ KANE

Tail Shot

Looks Like A Good Desktop Background :). Spring Is Here!

A Fresh New Look

Starting Off 2013 With A Polished Spinner

Racing Into 2013

 N61US reached a top speed for 2013 in a descent 01/07/2013.  215 knots over the ground.  The bottom right of the picture shows that in 9 minutes and 45 seconds we made it from KRFD (Rockford) border to 3CK (Lake In The Hills Airport)...What a ride !!!

Rockford Air Traffic Control: "N61US Welcome Home, Wow your haulin'!"

N61US reached a top straight and level cruise speed for 2013 in straight and level flight.  197 knots over the ground.  The picture shows that crossing the Iowa/Illinois border to 3CK (Lake In The Hills Airport) is ~92 miles to be traveled in less than 28 minutes.  We actually made it faster due to the 215 knot descent above!

As 2012 Comes To A Close

 As 2012 draws to an end, we at Lakes Aviation, LLC look forward to another Happy, Healthy, & Un-Expected Maintenance Free Year of Flying! Thanks for viewing.

N61US Looking Festive

Kevin Was Very Surprised

 

Birthday Subways Sandwiches In P39 w/N61US

Joe & Kevin Taxiing In

Painting By Susan Carson Kevin's X-Mas Present

Another Great View From N61US

Rose Loves Aviation/N61US

We Couldn't Have Posed Rose Like This If We Tried!!!  Rose Gets Excited Every Time We Go To Visit N61US.

Rose Looking Like A Pilot Already.  Classic Flight Jacket & Good Form On The Controls.  She Is Ready For Lessons!

N61US Goes On Spring Break!

Janet, Mark, & N61US Enjoying Spring Break On The Ramp In Conway Arkansas CWS

Joe, Mark, & N61US Enjoying 80+ Degree Weather On The Ramp In Conway Arkansas CWS 

N61US Departs CWS Direct Lake In The Hills (3CK) Including The GPS To Runway 8 Approach 3 Hour 18 Minute Return Trip

N61US 3CK Direct To Conway Arkansas (CWS) 3 Hour 30 Minute Trip Down

A Sunny 80+ Degree Day In March!

N61US enjoyed an 80 degree plus day on the ramp at EYE (Eagle Creek Airpark) Indianapolis

For March Indianapolis looks tropical!

1 Year Anniversary

Today 03/11/2011 marks the 1 year anniversary for Lakes Aviation LLC.  We have had a lot of fun this past year and look forward to sharing the pictures and memories for many many more.

Daddy's Litte Co-Pilot (In Training)

Rose & Sarah surprised me at the airport upon return of my flight.  Rose is practicing up on her sectional chart navigation :).

His & Hers Caddys Hangin' in the Hangar

Caddy's Share Parking Spaces In The Hangar

N61US Goes In For An Annual Inspection 02/20/2012

We Had The Opportunity To Work With The Staff @ Finefield Aviation To Disassemble N61US For The Annual Inspection. Lots Of Screws & Pieces To Keep Organized.  We Hope To Have Her Back In the Air Next Week!

Pushed Back Into Tight Quarters For The Next Week

Getting Ready To Go Under The Knife

 Engine Cowls & Spinner Removed In Prep For An Oil Change & Cylinder Compression Checks

Wheel Pants & Trim Pieces Removed For Brake Inspection & New Tires 

Seats Removed Along With The Carpet & All Inspection Ports Opened.

Left Wing Inspection Ports Opened 

Right Side ELT, Battery, & Tail System Check Door 

Tail Inspection Plates Removed 

Tail Cone & Light Removed.

Lauderdale Lakes On January 3rd 2012

N61US Takes Us Low To Check Up On Lauderdale Lakes....Summer, Please Come Soon!

N61US On A Private Ramp In Madison Wisconsin

Roommates Again! (Stevens Point WI)

 N61US Shares The Hangar With A Couple Of Falcon Jets

They Can Fly!

Joe & N61US took Lisa, Mark, & Rebecca for a tour of Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin including (Lauderdale Lakes, Lake Geneva, Lake Delavan, & Fox River Grove)

Kevin, Ryan, & N61US Head North

Kevin & Ryan Took In The Sights Of Greenbay WI & Grabbed Delicious Chili Dogs At Pasquales In DePere WI Across From SNC (St. Norbert College)

N61US Sets A Personal Best Speed Record Returning From KDSM

N61US Cruised Straight & Level Sustaining 207kts & Kicked It Up To A Blazing 217kts In The Descent Back Into Chicago!

N61US Takes A Shower

A Good Look At A Small Shower

New Taxiway At 3CK

Preparing To Pave The New Taxiway At 3CK.  You Can See The Old Taxiway On The Right Hand Side....Very Close To The Runway...The New Taxiway Will Be Compliant With The New FAA Spacing Regulations & Keep Everyone Safer.  This Is Stage 1 Of A Complete Revamp Of 3CK.  Stay Tuned!

Hangar Buddies For The Day :)

N61US Gets The Rockstar Treatment In Stevens Point WI