On a cool, spring day, my four legged companion, Lola and I walked along the north shore of the Fraser River together, not too far from where it empties into the sound. I had been here a dozen times before but this is the first time I brought her along. …
We already knew Why Fly contributor Scott Burris was a good writer. What we didn’t know was just how amazing he could be when he picked up a camera. Here’s Scott’s take on Airventure 2010.
Captain Scott Burris is back again with a wonderful story on the incredible gift only Pilots are privileged to offer.
It was supposed to just be an easy flight to an air show. The first sign of trouble came in the form of a strengthening headwind about 45 minutes into the flight. Something felt wrong, but 13-year-old ultralight pilot Scott Burris didn’t know exactly what it was. Then he looked up …
It’s not often you find an airline pilot whose skill in a cockpit is balanced by creativity and eloquence behind a keyboard. We believe we’ve discovered such a talent in Scott Burris, and we’re happy to present his first Why Fly contribution to you. It’s the stirring retelling of his first solo flight—in an ultralight—at an age you won’t believe!
