Hello everyone,I appreciate all the great advice and encouragment. I figure it's going to take years of practice and patience to get where I want to be. Can anyone recommend a good aerobatic instructer in either St. Augustine, Daytona Beach or Bunnell? Preferably St. Augustine (love that place). Patty, special thanks to you for being a constant inspiration. I'm looking forward to seeing you fly at Wings and Waves in Daytona. It's going to be weird not seeing BF Goodrich on your Extra..but I can't wait to see who your next sponsor will be. I work part time at Advance Auto Parts(second largest auto parts store in the country) part time while my wife finishes school. I heard they are looking to expand on their advertising campain. They sponsor all kinds of motor sports. The way I see it, airshows are the 4th largest spectator event in the country..and that makes for some good advertising in my opinion. Also Patty, I just wanted to tell you that I work my main job at the Sheriff's Office in my county as a deputy. I work in the school system as a resource officer. They allow me to teach classes out here, and most of my classes have to do with aviation of some sort. The best response I've had through my kids has been showing them your performances..and the female kids go CRAZY to know that they could possibly do something like that one day. I think that's pretty cool, or as my kids put it..tight. Thanks for all the help..till next time.
Mike