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Amelia Earhart, Pilot- PioneerTo invent an airplane is nothing. To build one is something. But to fly is everything.Otto Lilienthal, Glider King - InventorEating too much artificial sweetener won’t kill a pilot; that kills rats – pilots are pigs.Jeannie Leyba, Spunky Flight Attendant- blue agave heiressYour Last FlightHey! Not all pilots are pigs. Although, we reap what we sow, usually bring about our own misery and often deserve a kick in the pants. But to fly is indeed everything and the fun of it is usually worth the price. It’s been said: As a pilot, only two bad things can happen to you and one of them will. One day, you will walk out to the aircraft knowing that it’s your last flight. One day, you will walk out to the aircraft not knowing that it’s your last flight. Lord, please allow us to decide which flight will be our last and once we have, to then look forever skyward with straining neck, attentive ears, ha•nds shading our failing eyes and wonder: Is that an airplane I hear......? T&TKING AIR LANDING GEAR• Complete Sets• Individual Components• Removal and Installation601.936.3599 www.traceaviation.comFAA CRS R39R997XYour Source for King Air Landing GearKevin Dingman has been flying for 39 years. He’s an ATP typed in the B737 and DC9 with 18,000 hours. A retired Air Force Major; he flew the F-16 then performed as a USAF Civil Air Patrol Liai- son Officer. He flies volunteer missions for the Christian or- ganization Wings Of Mercy, is employed by a major airline, and owns and operates a Beech- craft Duke. Contact Kevin at Dinger10d@gmail.com.AUGUST 2012 TWIN & TURBINE • 27