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AAC Cadet Leader · 23 November 2007, 11:48 PM

Mom's Log
Day 42
Friday, July 8
California
SantaYnez
Dave Pyeatt drove Martha to Torrance Field where his father keeps his plane and met with Dave’s acquaintance, Dick Smith who flew Martha to Chino Airport in his 1929 Travelair. From there they flew to the “Wings and Wheels Weekend” at Santa Ynez Airfield, near Santa Barbara, CA. [We all we had lunch at famous Flo's Restaurant at Chino, then on the way to Santa Ynez, Dick flew me flew past the HOLLYWOOD sign.]

[insert photo of Hollywood sign]

The pilots of the antique planes exchange rides with owners of the antique cars. Freia Hooper who is also a writer for Pacific Flyer flew Martha near the mountains in her Taylorcraft L-2. She is Tom Mc Kenna’s friend.

Dave and his friend, Joe Sand and Freia went to dinner at a restaurant and had a terrible dinner. Martha stayed the night at Freia’s house. At the air show at Santa Ynez they witnessed a plane landing with the gear up. The propeller was curled over. No one was hurt, but the poor pilot was terribly embarrassed.

Day 43
Saturday, July 9
California

M walked around the town of Santa Ynez and talked to Tom McKenna, original Barnstormer, 80 years old, Lee Spencer’s friend from Santa Barbara. [He told me about his days long ago, training pilots, including Hollywood stunt pilots, Frank Tallman and Paul Mantz.]

Steve Lyons flew her in his 1947 Stampe.

Returned to Friea’s at 5 p.m. and got dressed for the barbeque.

Stu MacPherson in his white 1929 Travelair biplane was giving rides for $40. He took Martha up for no charge. She sat in front and they flew over mountains and valleys - beautiful sights - no houses - just pastures, cows, trees and fields.

When they landed approximately 100 people were on the field [at the barbeque]. Four or five were being given recognition for having the oldest car, coming the farthest distance, etc. The emcee, Leo Gay introduced Martha. Martha told the crowd about what she was doing, then gave them all the Air Adventurers Club pledge and passed out AAC membership cards.

Tom in his 1926 car drove Martha to David Pyeatt’s Waco to get her bags and she returned to Freia’s for the night.

23 November 2007, 11:48 PM	#111 (permalink)
AAC Cadet Leader Have Goggles Will Travel! Contributor Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: california	*Mom's Log* Day 42 Friday, July 8 California SantaYnez Dave Pyeatt drove Martha to Torrance Field where his father keeps his plane and met with Dave’s acquaintance, Dick Smith who flew Martha to Chino Airport in his 1929 Travelair. From there they flew to the “Wings and Wheels Weekend” at Santa Ynez Airfield, near Santa Barbara, CA. [We all we had lunch at famous Flo's Restaurant at Chino, then on the way to Santa Ynez, Dick flew me flew past the HOLLYWOOD sign.] [insert photo of Hollywood sign] The pilots of the antique planes exchange rides with owners of the antique cars. Freia Hooper who is also a writer for Pacific Flyer flew Martha near the mountains in her Taylorcraft L-2. She is Tom Mc Kenna’s friend. Dave and his friend, Joe Sand and Freia went to dinner at a restaurant and had a terrible dinner. Martha stayed the night at Freia’s house. At the air show at Santa Ynez they witnessed a plane landing with the gear up. The propeller was curled over. No one was hurt, but the poor pilot was terribly embarrassed. Day 43 Saturday, July 9 California M walked around the town of Santa Ynez and talked to Tom McKenna, original Barnstormer, 80 years old, Lee Spencer’s friend from Santa Barbara. [He told me about his days long ago, training pilots, including Hollywood stunt pilots, Frank Tallman and Paul Mantz.] Steve Lyons flew her in his 1947 Stampe. Returned to Friea’s at 5 p.m. and got dressed for the barbeque. Stu MacPherson in his white 1929 Travelair biplane was giving rides for $40. He took Martha up for no charge. She sat in front and they flew over mountains and valleys - beautiful sights - no houses - just pastures, cows, trees and fields. When they landed approximately 100 people were on the field [at the barbeque]. Four or five were being given recognition for having the oldest car, coming the farthest distance, etc. The emcee, Leo Gay introduced Martha. Martha told the crowd about what she was doing, then gave them all the Air Adventurers Club pledge and passed out AAC membership cards. Tom in his 1926 car drove Martha to David Pyeatt’s Waco to get her bags and she returned to Freia’s for the night. Last edited by AAC Cadet Leader; 27 December 2007 at 10:21 AM.