Among my many life memories made at AirVenture this year I will carry the splendor of riding in the 1928 Port Clinton TriMotor last Wednesday. Yes, it IS $75 which is not insignificant but it was a trip in a true time machine harkening back to what our parents/grandparents experienced in their state-of-the-art air travels. IMHO it was worth every penny of that entry fee.

I had the sheer luck/good fortune of being one of the first two people in line for the flight so I was seated in one of the first pair of seats, directly behind the pilot and co-pilot of the beastie, and in line of sight with the starboard engine. Great fun.

I don't opt to buy a ticket every year, in fact it has been 4-5 years since my last flight, but I hope you all save up the bucks and take a ride the next time you attend the convention - I am sure you won't regret the purchase. Next year I'm going to hitch a ride on one of those Bell "M.A.S.H." style helicopters at Pioneer Airport and relish that $49 adventure.