Archive for May, 2009


Up, Up and AWAY!!!

I am happy to report that Jeff and Don are in the air again. I spoke with Jeff at 7:15 this morning and they are only 1 hour and 30 minutes from Scotland. Jeff expressed to me that leaving Iceland was probably the most difficult take off to date due to inclement weather and high [...]

Time for a quicky…post from Iceland that is :-)

It’s around 6 am and it still looks like a pretty strong wind out there to me. There are white caps on the ocean and the flag poles outside my window are dancing in the wind.
Don and I will be at the airport by 7:30 where we will receive our proper weather report from our [...]

All I can say is, I’m in…

Jeff,
You know how chicken I’ve been to fly with you in the T182. Well, after  reading this last post,  I have no question that you are an amazing pilot.   I would be honored to fly with you, if the invite still stands
I’m so glad you are living your dream.
Love,
Roni

The wind is howling in Iceland!

Our journey to Keflavik, Iceland began yesterday morning in Goose Bay, Canada. We started our adventure after having breakfast at the local restaurant.
While being driven to the desolate Goose Bay Airport I said to the driver, “Looks like snow clouds.” He said back, “Nope, no snow reported today.” I said, “Ah, what does a guy [...]

Nearing Greenland…36 minutes out

Jeff called at 7:30 this morning to let us all know that he is nearing Greenland, only 36 minutes out. While speaking with me and piloting his plane  Jeff is looking out at an enormous iceberg floating in the ocean below (a once in a lifetime view I’m sure)!!!Jeff and Don intend to land in [...]

ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE…what more can I say!!!

Take a look at the spidertracks, at this very moment Jeff is in the middle of nowhere flying over the North Atlantic Ocean…it is awesome. I spoke with Jeff at 7:30 this morning and he sounded fantastic and by that I mean the clarity of his voice over the SAT phone as well as his [...]

Jeff Goes International!

As of just a few minutes ago, Jeff and Don crossed the border into Canada.
Keep watching him on Spidertracks to see his progression into Goose Bay, Canada!!!
Nervously Watching,
Kenny

Brrrr Don and I arrive in Bangor, Maine

Don and I took about a 6 hour plus flight from Charleston, South Carolina (which was about 90 degrees and muggy). I arrived in Bermuda shorts and was freezing in about 32 degree and windy weather.
We’ll stay the night and head to Goose Bay, Canada tomorrow and immediately jump over to Narsuarsac (sp) Greenland.
It was [...]

Jeff’s Bon Voyage Party

Last Sunday night Michelle and Roni threw Jeff a “Bon Voyage” party at the Enterprise Fish Company in Santa Monica. They reserved the outdoor patio around a fire pit and the night started with some delectable seafood appetizers and refreshing cocktails.
After the guests arrived we filled up glasses of Dom Perignon champagne and [...]

In Philly on my way in the morning to Charleston, South Carolina

The journey across the country was amazing. One stop for the night in Oklahoma City. Took off in the fog the next day…and it was Instrument Meteorological Conditions all the way (meaning I was in the clouds dodging thunderstorms…WAY COOL.
I made it to Philadelphia, about 1200 nautical miles, in the rain dodging thunderstorms landing on [...]