Monday, November 23, 2009

Last Chance Saga Ends

It was a bittersweet day in October 2009, when Bill finally sold the "Last Chance" to a father and son from Marshalltown Iowa. The dad is already a pilot and the son is working on his license. Rich went with Bill for a final flight over his farm and Bill piloted the plane and made a pretty fair landing to boot. All good things eventually come to an end and there will always be those great Alaska memories to carry into the future. It's been an emotional ride in so many ways and the spiritual aspects of this whole saga have been quite remarkable. Thanks to all who followed our journey and encouraged or helped in any way.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

A Storm, Hard Winds and a Heavy Heart

This is to update everyone on the status of Bill and the "Last Chance".

Near the end of July '08 a very bad storm rolled through Bill's farm. Leaving torrential rains and a trail of debri from heavy winds. Bill spent the day cutting up trees off his driveway. That evening his daughter called and noticed he was not talking coherently so she called a neighbor who came over quickly and found Bill in trouble. Taking him to the local hospital it was determined he was suffering a stroke. After months in the hospital and rehab and spending this past winter with his daughter in Chicago Bill is now back on the farm. Bill flew for the first time since his stroke with Rich on June 28,2009. Bill is much better and flew well considering all the health problems. It is with a heavy heart that Bill has decided to put the "Last Chance" up for sale realizing that he probably will not be able to convince the FAA that they should give him a license due to his stroke history. If you know of someone wanting a great little airplane with an illustrious past this could be the girl!!(She knows the way to Alaska Too!)
It was great to have been able to make this incredible journey and the timing was perfect. Keep Bill in your prayers and may you always have a tailwind!