Kent Goes Flying

**Post written by Kent**

One of the things on Kent's bucket list was to fly in an open cockpit airplane.  After he retired that goal was put near the top of my list.

He had seen the biplane rides at previous balloon stampedes and Air shows we attended in Bealton VA, not far from our house.  Normally a half hour ride is about $350. But at the air show they offer shorter rides for a smaller price, so he opted for the shorter ride.

We enjoyed the views of the balloon stampede that morning. Lots of colorful balloons were on site for the day.

After about an hour wait it was Kent's time for the bi-plane ride. 

They dressed him up with what Kent called a "Dirty Diaper" parachute.  Not that it stinks, but that it sags like a dirty diaper might.  OK, too much information.

We taxied to the grass runway

and lifted up.  It was fairly noisy, but it was NOT a bit scary to him as he thought it might be. 

Landed safely, and crossed another item off of Kent's bucket list.   He thought it was AWESOME!