I’ve been excited about the prospect of flying around the rim of Maine for a long time, but the reality of it set in this morning. Yesterday we’d flown from Niagara Falls, NY to 59B at Jackman, Maine, and that last hundred miles brought home the fact that we̵... Read More »
Today was Day 2 on our USA Perimeter flight and fly we did – Niagara Falls, New York to Jackman, Maine. If what’s happened so far is any sign, we’re destined to meet great people as we travel around the rim. Yesterday when we landed at Niagara Falls, Calspa... Read More »
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It’s going to be hard to top Day 1 of our USA perimeter flight, but we’re going to try our best. Niagara Falls was today’s destination, and although the low ceilings hang on longer than predicted, blue skies finally won the day. Read More »
After much planning and prepping our big day is finally here. Today Boyd and I depart on a flight around the perimeter of America in our experimental RV-7. With the condition inspection complete, avionics bug fixed, WingX updated and dozens of small but important preparatory tasks checked off the li... Read More »
Lisa Mannina is based at KNEW, Lakefront Airport, New Orleans, Louisiana. I am an Observer Pilot and patrol pipeline in a Citabria. I have flown it here and there, but would love to get my endorsement so I can fly by myself! Ratings: I have my PPL, Instrument, and currently working on my single engi... Read More »
Since posting that Boyd and I will soon be departing on a flight to circumnavigate the perimeter of America, the postman surprised me with an unexpected delivery. The moment I opened the Priority Mail envelope, I knew I was holding a gem! Given our plan to fly the entire border of the lower 48 in ou... Read More »
Hannah Smith is based at KCOE, Coeur d’Alene Airport – Pappy Boyington Field, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Hi! I hail from northern Idaho, where I got my PPL in the spring of 2017. I followed up with a tailwheel endorsement. Since then, I have been slowly working towards an instrument rat... Read More »
Angie Carswell is based at KFNL, Northern Colorado Regional Airport, Fort Collins/Loveland, Colorado. My passion for flying started at a young age. Encouraged by my dad’s career in aviation, I grew up immersed in all things that fly. My goal for flying is marrying my love for animal conservati... Read More »
Taildragger retractables: Globe Swift, T6, P51 Mustang, Corsair, Bellanca Cruisair and more. It wasn’t a taildragger but it may be the wildest thing I’ve witnessed while taxiing an airplane – someone making an accidental gear up landing on the runway right beside me. I’d just... Read More »
I often say pilots are the greatest people on earth. From personal observation I can tell you they are smart, resourceful, funny as hell, often times driven, and best of all, kind. If you’re a fellow pilot and have a problem, just say the word and help is on the way. Need some advice about fly... Read More »
Annelie J Hubinette is based at KWHP, Whiteman Airport, Los Angeles, California. I obtained my PPL through much endurance and support from many people and organizations who generously stood by me and my family. I long to fly full-time but am plodding along at a snails pace… Dream of flying for... Read More »
Sarah Moore is based at 4S2, Ken Jernstedt Airfield, Hood River, Oregon. I am a graphic designer by trade but an adventurer at heart. I hike as often as I can and plan vacations around remote adventures. After 10 years of sitting behind a computer I had a realization at the top of a mountain. I tho... Read More »
Jordan Cantrell is based at KBNA, Nashville International Airport, Nashville, Tennessee. Pre-med, racer in the Air Race Classic for the second year this summer, MTSU graduate, run the oldest bar in TN with my father, own a few Airbnb’s in Nashville, started my own flight company a few years ago. Rat... Read More »
Heather Hodge is based at KVBT, Bentonville Municipal Airport/Louise M Thaden Field, Bentonville, Arkansas. My name is Heather Hodge and I was bitten by ‘the bug’ roughly two years ago. My family did not grow up in or near aviation thus I was exposed aviation a tad later in my life. Howe... Read More »
Jamie Klaes is based at PABT, Bettles Airport, Bettles, Alaska. Jamie is also the recipient of the 2017 LadiesLoveTaildraggers scholarship ‘Stick & Rudder Master Class’ by Brian Lansburgh, Oregon. Born and raised in Alaska I was thrown into a bush plane before I can remember. I fly s... Read More »
That’s right, two of us are planning the adventure of our lifetimes – the TWO being me and the love of my life, my husband, Boyd. For those that don’t know Boyd, he’s a former (very) small business owner, psychology major, father, grandfather, a SPECTACULAR pilot and my inspi... Read More »
Marlies Campi is based at LFCB, Bagneres De Luchon Airport, France. I had always loved flying but started to learn flying late at the age of 36. My first “plane” was a Quicksilver MXL-II. Later came the PPL, the microlight instructor rating, the mountain flight training courses in the Al... Read More »
This new LadiesLoveTaildraggers’ video is buzzing with excitement and CONFIDENCE! Crank up the volume then smile when you see your favorite lad... Read More »
Pump up your volume then sit back and enjoy the 2017 LadiesLoveTaildraggers Poplar Grove Fly-in video! How in the world did we do it all in just 3 day... Read More »
The number of lady taildragger pilots appears to be growing and so does the fun they’re having. If you’re a tailwheel pilot that’s g... Read More »
Ladies, here’s your latest video which leaves no doubt you love flying your taildraggers — or anybody else’s! Cheers to the Popular ... Read More »
Merry Christmas to you from our lady taildragger pilots! Many ladies submitted pictures and videos and the combined collection turned into an oh-so-ch... Read More »
Ladies, here’s a blast from the past with pilots and planes you just might recognize! It’s the “Got My Mind Set On YOU!” Ladie... Read More »
Hope you enjoy this new LadiesLoveTaildraggers’ video! There’s a lot to love about taildraggers – and the ladies who fly them! For d... Read More »
Girls, hope you enjoy this latest LadiesLoveTaildraggers video. Like most of you, I am in awe of and have a true appreciation for all the women pilots... Read More »
Hot off the press, the new “Ladies Who Fly” ….. Taildraggers video! See some fantastic shots of some of the beautiful sights the gir... Read More »
Hope you enjoy this new Lady Taildraggers video! It was fun adding some of our new taildragger gals and new pictures from some that have been on LLT a... Read More »