Aviation Nation and Birthday Flight

November 14th was an exciting day for our family. We decided, as we have the last few years, to attend Aviation Nation. It is a great military airshow that is put on every year at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas. We got out there early, but still had to wait awhile to be transported onto the base. The static displays were excellent, showing off alot of surveillance planes used to protect us as a country. I also really enjoyed the war re-enactments. We sat down and watched an re-enactment form the Korean war. What always strikes me each year is that US airman are able to fly planes that they fought against years ago in these re-enactments. I couldn't image what that would feel like to be a war veteran and fly a plane that I fought against 40-50 years earlier. Whatever it may be, it is exciting to watch as a civilian.

After the show, we decided to carry on my new tradition and give my daughter a ride in my plane for her birthday. Katie turned 3 on the 14th and has not been up flying before. We were honestly a little nervous because she can get emotional. Ruth also gets nervous, but she decided to go with us. The flight went really well and Katie really enjoyed it. We just went for a quick trip out to Jean and went back to Henderson. My wife was grateful it was short, but I think deep down, she enjoys flying (at least I want to believe that).