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Celebrating 250 Years With Two Dogs and Two Freedom Missions
People often ask whether these missions become routine. I smile every time. The answer is always no. The checklist stays the same. The airplane stays the same. The runway stays the same. The mission never does. Every dog has a story. Each volunteer has hope. Every landing changes someone’s life forever. That thought keeps me…
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Saving Grizzly and Dolly: Dog Days of Summer Rescue
Rescue Flight #7: Piper Warriors, Puppy Wiggles, and Rosebud Rides Again I swear, I can smell the puppies before we even preflight the Piper Warrior. It’s early morning, again, at Marysville Airport, and the valley air already hints at the triple-digit heat it’s saving for later. But for now, there’s just a soft hum of…
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Blue Heelers and Blue Skies: A Terrific “Tail”
A Pilots N Paws Rescue “Tail” from Marysville to Pine Mountain It’s 6:43 AM and already warm enough that even my Piper Warrior is sweating. Or maybe that’s just me. I’m back at Marysville Airport for my sixth Pilots N Paws mission this year, proving once again that owning a plane is less about logic and more about fluff.…
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Come Fly With Me! It’s An Airborne-Tour Over SF Bay
A Pilot’s Perspective As a pilot, there are few things that rival the thrill of taking to the skies. And for someone like me, who calls the Sacramento Valley home, each flight is an opportunity to explore the breathtaking landscapes that California has to offer. Come fly with me as we take off for a…





