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A “Golden” Retriever Rescue: A Fantastic Flight with Rainer
A Pilot’s Weekend Adventure: Rescuing Rainer the Golden Retriever The day starts early, as it always seems to on retriever rescue days. My daughter and I pull the trusty Piper Warrior out of the hangar at Yuba County Airport. It’s barely dawn, and the first rays of sunshine are announcing their arrival, like an overenthusiastic…
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Flying With Johnny! An Intro To The Blue Skies
A Day for Flying: Johnny’s First Aviation Adventure The sun is shining, the air is warm and I’m flying with Johnny today. He’s my neighbor’s son, a bright-eyed boy with a passion for aviation. He talks about joining the Air Force someday. Today, I’m taking him up in the Piper Warrior for his first flight.…
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From Wings to Happy Tail Wags: A Flight Adventure
The Dawn of a Rescue Mission The day began just as the first rays of sunlight peeked over the horizon, casting a soft, golden glow on our Piper Warrior. My daughter and I, still half-asleep but fueled by excitement (and caffeine), pulled the aircraft out of the hangar at Yuba County Airport. The morning air…
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Do You Love Puppies And Kittens? How Shopping Saves Animals
Did you know that your everyday online shopping can help save puppies and kittens? It’s true! By using the special link “https://amzn.to/3YKvZcA” when you shop on Amazon, you can make a real difference in the lives of animals in need. Shop Online, Save Lives: How You Can Help I’m a passionate animal rescuer, and I…
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How to Budget for General Aviation: Real-Life Piper Warrior Expenses
Owning a Piper Warrior is like holding onto a slice of the sky. Every time I buckle into that cockpit, I feel an inexplicable mix of excitement and responsibility. But let’s not sugarcoat it—owning an aircraft isn’t all about cloud-hopping and tailwinds. It’s about managing costs that can spiral out of control if you’re not…
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Twilight Heroics: Saving Pippin the Pigeon from Poolside Danger
Picture this: a serene dusk settling over our backyard oasis, with the last rays of sunlight dancing on the water’s surface. As my wife and I savored a quiet evening by the pool, we were unexpectedly interrupted by her gasp of surprise. There, struggling amidst the shimmering ripples, was an injured pigeon desperately evading the…
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Our Sky-High Kitten Rescue: A Perfect California Animal Adventure
When I bought my first plane and started flying our Piper Warrior, my wife and I had visions of leisurely flights over vineyards and impromptu picnics in picturesque fields. Little did we know how many times we’d be called upon to take on a sky-high kitten rescue. It all starts on a sunny Saturday morning,…
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Wings of Hope: Mamma Belle’s Great Escape
With wings of hope, it’s time for a canine savior to spring into action and plot Mamma Belle’s great escape.
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CJ Saves the Huskies! It’s a Good Day to Rescue Puppies
Today is a good day to rescue puppies. Time has been flying by, but the Northern California atmospheric river has kept us grounded this winter. Even the ducks are considering investing in umbrellas, Alas, the rain has finally let up, and we’re on our way for a Husky adventure. The Call This week we had…
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Paws and Propellers: It’s a FREEDOM FLIGHT Day
It’s my day off and I’m awake at 6 am. Why? It’s FREEDOM FLIGHT day for three pups who need our help. I roll into the airport by 630am, pull open the hangar doors and am strapped into my trusty Piper Warrior, ready for takeoff by 7. Today, I’m on a mission, not just any…
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CJ Saves The Kittens! A New Beginning For 18 Babies
I love animals! Don’t you? One of my favorite past times is supporting the Pilots N Paws animal rescue charity. This week I got a call from Kim asking if I can save kittens and help her find a new beginning for 18 babies. A Phone Call “Hey Chris, can you fly tomorrow? I need…
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Who Doesn’t Love a Happy Ending? Dakota Finds A Home!
Some days just end on the right note. Today, I had the opportunity to be in a story that starts out sad, but miraculously finds a happy ending. Our story is about a young puppy named Dakota who was moments away from being put down, but found life. I’m on the road anywhere from 6-8…
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