Patty Wagstaff WebChat Transcript

April 20, 2005

04/20/2005 19:00:35 CT	EAA Chat Moderator says Thank you for joining us for the first web chat on the EAA Young Eagles web site. Our guest is aerobatic champion and world-class air show performer Patty Wagstaff. Please submit your questions!
04/20/2005 19:01:40 CT	Patty Wagstaff says Hi, it's Patty. Thanks for coming to the chat. I'll be happy to talk or answer any of your questions.
04/20/2005 19:02:43 CT	Original message from Malcolm: What's the scariest thing that ever happened to you while performing?
04/20/2005 19:02:43 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Well, I'm never scared when flying, but I've had a few tense moments. Some of the scariest times have been flying in bad weather on the way to or from an air show.
04/20/2005 19:03:46 CT	Original message from Nicky: Do you want to make more movies?
04/20/2005 19:03:46 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Hi Nicky, sure I'd love to. I really enjoy working on a movie or TV set. There's amazing crew coordination, great professionalism and great food! Plus, the flying is always interesting.
04/20/2005 19:04:40 CT	Original message from Adam_in_the_Cub!: When did you learn to fly and when did you realize that aerobatics was something you wanted to do as a career?
04/20/2005 19:04:40 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: I learned to fly in l980 in Alaska. My first lesson was in a Cessna l85. I really didn't know what I wanted to do as a career, but things sort of evolved that way - as soon as I saw my first air show and my first contest, I knew I could do it.
04/20/2005 19:05:30 CT	Original message from Nicky: What is the hardest maneuver to do?
04/20/2005 19:05:30 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Nicky, they're all hard to do with precision. It's easy to go out and have fun, but to really keep the lines and angles straight is the hardest part. However, I'd have to say the snap rolling turns are the hardest things I've ever done.
04/20/2005 19:07:57 CT	Original message from Lucas: Are you ever scared? Have you had any close calls?
04/20/2005 19:07:57 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Lucas, I'm really not scared when I'm flying. It's a great feeling of freedom. I have had a couple of close calls, but have tried to learn from them. Once I got too low at an airshow and scared myself. I took a long time to think about it and why it happened and realized that I had lost my focus. I worked really hard to get the focus back and to be able to "compartmentalize" my flying when under pressure. Basically, I had to learn to put aside all other thoughts and problems before beginning an aerobatic routine.
04/20/2005 19:08:41 CT	Original message from George in San Diego: Patty, I just wanted to say hi. I hope you remember us. My wife Eileen and I brought a lady, who looked a lot like you to an EAA Chapter 14 dinner in San Diego. (But she had long dark hair, and Military Pilot boyfriend). Do you remember that lady? She was much older than the blond in the photo’s I now see of you. Ya look great. Hope all is well, keep it up! Young Eagles is a great program, George
04/20/2005 19:08:41 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Hi George, I do remember the EAA dinner very well. Everyone was just so great there. I'm not sure I remember Eileen, but might if I saw her. Thanks for the compliments!
04/20/2005 19:09:12 CT	Original message from Adam_in_the_Cub!: How old were you when you got your first ride in a small airplane?
04/20/2005 19:09:12 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Adam, I was in my 20's. But, when I was a kid I flew with my Dad in big airplanes - like DC-6's and 7's. He'd let me sit in the left seat and take the controls.
04/20/2005 19:10:16 CT	Original message from Goalie74: How do you train to handle G Forces? Do you have to work out everyday?
04/20/2005 19:10:16 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Hi Goalie. You really have to condition yourself to handle all the G's, especially the Negative G's. I do have to train almost every day, especially early in the air show season after taking time off in the winter. It's an ongoing thing.
04/20/2005 19:11:01 CT	Original message from Lucas: I'd like to learn to fly when I'm older and aerobatics seems like so much fun. Is it difficult to learn? Where did you learn to do it?
04/20/2005 19:11:01 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Lucas, I hope you do learn to fly. It's an amazing accomplishment. I'll never forget soloing - I couldn't believe anyone would let me take an airplane up solo! It's not difficult to learn if you want to do it. It is a challenge though and I've found that most pilots like challenges.
04/20/2005 19:11:36 CT	Original message from Nicky: What are some other things you like to do? Do you play any instruments?
04/20/2005 19:11:36 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Hey, Nicky, I like to do a lot of things - rock climbing, riding my horse, surfing, swimming, riding my bike, writing, cooking, traveling...there is so much to do and not enough time.
04/20/2005 19:12:07 CT	Patty Wagstaff says Oh, and I only play the recorder!
04/20/2005 19:12:38 CT	Original message from Lucas: What kind of horse do you have? Do you compete with him or her? In what events?
04/20/2005 19:12:38 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: I have an Irish Sport Horse. I haven't shown her yet, but really enjoy show jumping. When I do show again, it will be in show jumping. Her name is Susi.
04/20/2005 19:14:11 CT	Patty Wagstaff says So, are any of you guys working on your pilot's license or A & P license yet?
04/20/2005 19:15:24 CT	Original message from Goalie74: What's the longest you've ever stayed inverted? Are you time limited by the Extra?
04/20/2005 19:15:24 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Goalie, I've probably flown two or three minutes inverted. Yes, with the type of oil system I have you are limited, but I've always been able to fly inverted as long as I want, usually for air-to-air photo shoots.
04/20/2005 19:15:59 CT	Original message from Janet D: This is a great idea! And a combination of horses and planes is perfect! Have you ever had to cope with airsickness, or does it not bother you?
04/20/2005 19:15:59 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Hi Janet. I agree that horses and airplanes are a great combination. No, I've never had a problem with airsickness or carsickness. I'm lucky. Some people do and they can get over it with practice.
04/20/2005 19:17:19 CT	Original message from Lucas: If there is one thing you'd like to accomplish yet in life, what would it be? Have you accomplished all you've ever hoped for in aviation? (And no, I'm too young to be working on my pilot's license.)
04/20/2005 19:17:19 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Lucas, I would like to write another book, but not sure what it will be yet. I have accomplished most of what I'd hoped to in aviation. I didn't know what I wanted to do when I started, I just knew I wanted to fly; now I'm in the National Aviation Hall of Fame, so it's all much more than I ever expected.
04/20/2005 19:17:41 CT	Original message from Sky: How many different airplanes have you flown and which is your favorite?
04/20/2005 19:17:41 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Sky, I've flown more than l00 types of airplanes but I keep coming back to the Extra as the best and most fun airplane I've ever flown.
04/20/2005 19:18:12 CT	Original message from Adam_in_the_Cub!: I have my student certificate, have had to renew it.. things always slow me down, like the winter, time and money, but I have loved every single minute that I have spent in the cub with my instructor! I love doing spins! It's training that seems to have fallen off the standards if you go to a school for your training.
04/20/2005 19:18:12 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Adam, why do you think training standards are lower at a school? Maybe you had an instructor that wasn't really good?
04/20/2005 19:18:52 CT	Original message from Goalie74: Do you fly your own plane to air shows - or does someone fly it for you?
04/20/2005 19:18:52 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Goalie, the past year I've been flying my own airplane to shows most of the time. Before that I had a ferry pilot. I enjoy flying it. It's fast and comfortable. And, I have a decent stereo in it that sounds good with my Bose headsets.
04/20/2005 19:19:54 CT	Original message from Aeronut7: I apologize if I am repeating anything, I don't know if this went through . . . sorry! Anyhow . . . Is the Extra 300 tricky to fly? I know that modern fighters are designed to be aerodynamically unstable, but they have sophisticated computer controls. What do you think of Zivko Edges? And did you ever have the chance to meet Leo Loudenslager?
04/20/2005 19:19:54 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Aeronut. First, The Extra Isn't tricky to fly, but you do have to have a certain amount of skill in a tail dragger. It is extremely responsive and sensitive on the controls. Second, the Edge is a good airplane and I've flown a couple of them. Third, Leo was a very close friend of mine.
04/20/2005 19:20:18 CT	Original message from Nicky: If you were in a 747 and the pilots all got sick, do you think you could land it?
04/20/2005 19:20:18 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Nicky. Yep. I'd call someone on the radio and ask how to do a coupled approach and landing. Then I'd sit back and cross my arms and wait for it all to happen!
04/20/2005 19:21:14 CT	Original message from Adam_in_the_Cub!: I know many pilots that have gone to the BIG aviation schools that have never once done a spin, mostly because of the airplanes they train in. My instructor is a great pilot and a great instructor, but he does things "old school", in the cub. We spend lots of time on spins and recoveries.
04/20/2005 19:21:14 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Adam - I know what you mean. The current system at flight schools doesn't encourage spin training at all. They mostly train to avoid spins. I remember when I was getting my ratings how hard it was to find someone to teach me spins or basic aerobatics.
04/20/2005 19:22:20 CT	Original message from Lucas: Your dad flew for the airlines ... Did you ever want to follow in his footsteps?
04/20/2005 19:22:20 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Lucas, yep, my Dad flew for Japan Air Lines and I used to fly with him quite a bit. My little sister, Toni, is an airline pilot with Continental so that was her thing. I have thought about the airlines, but have just kept on with the air show career.
04/20/2005 19:23:07 CT	Original message from Nicky: Do you have an iPod for your stereo? (You should) What kind of music do you listen to (bands)?
04/20/2005 19:23:07 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Nicky, I have an IPOD, but don't use it in the Extra. I do use it in my Baron all the time. I listen to all kinds of music - I love 3 Doors Down, John Hiatt, Bruce Springsteen, Patty Griffin, and so many others. I just love music in general.
04/20/2005 19:23:28 CT	Original message from Goalie74: What's the best way to learn basic aerobatics?
04/20/2005 19:23:28 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Goalie, the best way is to find yourself a very good instructor and get 5 - 10 hours of the basics.
04/20/2005 19:24:47 CT	Original message from Lucas: But doesn't the air show circuit get tiring since you've always on to the next show? And where is your favorite place to perform?
04/20/2005 19:24:47 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: The air show circuit can get tiring, but if you balance the shows right and don't do too many of them, you can have time at home too. I really try to do that. I'd have to say Oshkosh is probably the most special place I've ever performed.
04/20/2005 19:25:26 CT	Patty Wagstaff says I think to be an air show performer, you have to be a certain kind of person who loves to be "on the road" and who just loves what they do. It's not for everyone.
04/20/2005 19:25:52 CT	Original message from Goalie74: How many days will you be performing at Oshkosh this year?
04/20/2005 19:25:52 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: I think 3 or 4.
04/20/2005 19:26:04 CT	Original message from Janet D: I love all the monikers people use - Zoltar, Spin1440 (where does that one come from???) etc. What do you think of the RedBull Races, especially that one in Budapest?
04/20/2005 19:26:04 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Janet, the Red Bull races are really cool!
04/20/2005 19:26:22 CT	Original message from spin1440: Do you fly your Extra from air show to air show, or does it get shipped or something?
04/20/2005 19:26:22 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: No, I usually fly it myself. I'd rather fly it than drive so I wouldn't ship it.
04/20/2005 19:26:46 CT	Original message from Adam_in_the_Cub!: What type of plane did you start your aerobatic training in?
04/20/2005 19:26:46 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: I took my first lesson with a woman in Anchorage, Alaska, who had a l50 hp Decathlon. The next lessons I had were with Duane Cole in Texas.
04/20/2005 19:27:13 CT	Original message from Lucas: What movies have you performed in? Have you had a favorite?
04/20/2005 19:27:13 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: I've flown in several, but no major features for quite awhile. The last big movie I did was Drop Zone and flew the pink Pilatus Porter in it. I had a great time on that movie.
04/20/2005 19:27:52 CT	Original message from Aeronut7: What's happening to Julie Clark's '05 circuit with the T-34s grounded? I really wanted to see her up at Oshkosh this year.
04/20/2005 19:27:52 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: I think Julie will be able to perform. There have been some AD's and Service Bulletins on the T-34's that she's had to deal with, but I heard that she's almost back in the air...which is her favorite place to be, of course!
04/20/2005 19:28:30 CT	Original message from Janet D: Scary thought, but have you ever had to use your parachute?
04/20/2005 19:28:30 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Janet, no I've never had to use my chute, but I've done a couple of tandem jumps just to be on the safe side. I have watched a friend bail out of his airplane though and he was just fine.
04/20/2005 19:29:07 CT	Original message from Lucas: Whose your favorite air show performer to watch? Why?
04/20/2005 19:29:07 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Jimmy Franklin is my absolute favorite performer to watch. I always stop to watch him. He's creative and does different things each show, and always gets your attention. He's just great.
04/20/2005 19:29:36 CT	Original message from Goalie74: Do you have to learn to skydive to be an aerobatic performer?
04/20/2005 19:29:36 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: No, you don't.
04/20/2005 19:29:51 CT	EAA Chat Moderator says We are chatting with aerobatic champion and air show pilot Patty Wagstaff. She will be with us for about another 30 minutes. Thanks for joining us tonight!
04/20/2005 19:31:20 CT	Original message from Lucas: Do air show performers borrow parts of each other’s shows? Where do you come with your routines?
04/20/2005 19:31:20 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Lucas, good question. I think we all try to make our shows better all the time. It's hard to come up with original stuff all the time, so sure, we borrow things from others. I think we all have mentors and take things from them too because we admire their styles. My routine evolves all the time. I keep trying to make it better, more interesting and different from year to year.
04/20/2005 19:32:05 CT	Patty Wagstaff says Actually, for me the best thing about air show flying, aerobatics and flying in general, is that it's always a challenge and you can always learn and get better at it.
04/20/2005 19:32:21 CT	Original message from Adam_in_the_Cub!: Have you ever thought about doing a show with the X-team? Adding you in the Extra to that mix would be even more exciting to watch!
04/20/2005 19:32:21 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Adam, I agree. You tell them that ok?
04/20/2005 19:32:30 CT	Original message from Janet D: Did you enjoy the tandem jumps you did?
04/20/2005 19:32:30 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Janet, not particularly!
04/20/2005 19:33:29 CT	Original message from Lucas: Who is your mentor? Why?
04/20/2005 19:33:29 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Lucas, I'm lucky because I've had a few mentors. Clint McHenry because he has an amazing fluid style and won the U.S. National Aerobatic Championship three times and he's a great person; Leo Loudenslager for same reasons; Bob Herendeen; Duane Cole because he made his living most of his life doing air shows.
04/20/2005 19:33:39 CT	Original message from Sky: How many shows do you perform each year?
04/20/2005 19:33:39 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Sky, about l5 - 20 or so.
04/20/2005 19:33:51 CT	Original message from Nicky: Ever fly/plan to fly a light sport airplane?
04/20/2005 19:33:51 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Nicky, sure...what type of airplane should I fly?
04/20/2005 19:35:00 CT	Original message from Ann: Pilots like you and programs like EAA's Young Eagles have done so many positive things to enhance and promote the wonderful world of aviation. Thank you! Do you think it is too late or do you have any advice for a female 'of age' who may still be interested in perusing a license?
04/20/2005 19:35:00 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Ann, you are never ever too old to learn to fly. I meet people at air shows every year who are in their 60's, sometimes in their 70's, that finally have the time to pursue a pilot's license. Personally, I feel I'm getting better with age. I also think that maturity and judgment make up for quick reflexes and are more important in aviation. It's all about desire and practice.
04/20/2005 19:35:21 CT	Original message from spin1440: I see you like horses, do you have any other pets?
04/20/2005 19:35:21 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Hi Spin, Yeah, I have birds and two dogs - Ripley and Cassidy, they are Jack Russell Terriers.
04/20/2005 19:36:37 CT	Original message from Janet D: What's the highest G you have ever pulled? Have you ever gone in the G-machines that (I think) NASA use? Would that benefit an aerobatic pilot in any way?
04/20/2005 19:36:37 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Janet, I pull about l0 G's positive and 7 G's negative during my air show performance. The Centrifuges that you are referring to benefit military pilots because fighter pilots pull sustained positive G's which are really different than what we do in little airplanes. They are difficult to deal with and require different conditioning and practice. Military pilots don't do negative G's though.
04/20/2005 19:37:29 CT	Original message from Sky: Have you ever had a chance to fly in a F16 or F18 and what did you think?
04/20/2005 19:37:29 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Sky, yes, I've been lucky. I've flown in the F-16, the F-18, the F-15 and the F-14 and have done landings (traps) and takeoffs on an aircraft carrier.
04/20/2005 19:37:51 CT	Original message from Nicky: I think the Sonex is cool
04/20/2005 19:37:51 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Nicky, I'd like to fly one. I think they're cool too but I don't know anything about them. I'm going to fly Cirrus next week for the first time.
04/20/2005 19:38:14 CT	Original message from Adam_in_the_Cub!: Are you keeping your hair short and blond?? :)
04/20/2005 19:38:14 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Adam - haha!! Yes, it's so much easier this way! Everyone seems to have an opinion about my hair, it's really funny.
04/20/2005 19:38:49 CT	Original message from Zoltar: How would one go about becoming an air show pilot?
04/20/2005 19:38:49 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Zoltar - practice, practice, practice. Good instruction, good mentors, good airplane, desire, motivation, and more practice. And, it helps to start in competition flying too.
04/20/2005 19:39:47 CT	Original message from Lucas: How did you get involved with the Kenya Wildlife Service? What do you do there?
04/20/2005 19:39:47 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: I was invited to give their pilots recurrency training. We fly Super Cubs, Huskys and a Decathalon, among other airplanes, and work on bush flying skills and techniques, aerobatics and recurrency training. It's great.
04/20/2005 19:39:56 CT	Original message from Julia Fly Girl: What's your favorite maneuver
04/20/2005 19:39:56 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: I love hammerheads!
04/20/2005 19:40:10 CT	Original message from Izzy: Patty I just finished reading your book. Thanks for writing it. See you at OSH.
04/20/2005 19:40:10 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Hey Izzy, thanks! I'm looking forward to Oshkosh this year!
04/20/2005 19:40:30 CT	Original message from Adam_in_the_Cub!: Being an "older" young eagle, I'm wondering if you have had the chance to fly any kids and if so, what did you fly them in?
04/20/2005 19:40:30 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Adam, I've flown a few kids but not as many as I'd like to have time for.
04/20/2005 19:40:46 CT	Original message from gbwez: Would you like to fly in SpaceShipOne?
04/20/2005 19:40:46 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Oh, yeah.......!! Isn't it great?!!
04/20/2005 19:42:34 CT	Original message from Lucas: Isn't it expensive? Without sponsors, could you afford to perform?
04/20/2005 19:42:34 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Yes and no.
04/20/2005 19:42:53 CT	Original message from Ann: Do you fly helicopters?
04/20/2005 19:42:53 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Yes, I love flying Helicopters and I'm a "Whirly Girl" - the women's helicopter organization.
04/20/2005 19:43:11 CT	Original message from Nicky: You get to see the space ship one in Oshkosh this year. Excited?
04/20/2005 19:43:11 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Totally!!
04/20/2005 19:43:20 CT	Original message from Izzy: What airplane are you going to bring to OSH this year?
04/20/2005 19:43:20 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: The Extra 300S
04/20/2005 19:45:05 CT	Original message from Sky: How many more years of show flying do you plan?
04/20/2005 19:45:05 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Hmmm....as long as I'm enjoying it. Besides, :) You don't ask your dentist that, do you?!
04/20/2005 19:45:49 CT	Original message from Ann: How do you clear your mind before you fly a show? Also, do you listen to the music you are flying to or is it quiet in the plane?
04/20/2005 19:45:49 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: I get some time alone. Usually I sit in my car at the air show and go through the routine. Or if it's not too busy, I walk through the routine near the airplane. I like to be near the airplane and start preparing mentally about an hour before I perform.
04/20/2005 19:46:25 CT	Original message from Lucas: Of all the planes you could perform in, why did you choose the Extra?
04/20/2005 19:46:25 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: The Extra is beautiful, strong and has great performance. And, it's light enough that I can pull it out of my hangar and push it back in all by myself. I like that.
04/20/2005 19:46:42 CT	Original message from Nicky: I have to leave, but wanted to say that you are awesome, Patty!
04/20/2005 19:46:42 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Nicky, thank you. You are too, for participating tonight!
04/20/2005 19:48:36 CT	Original message from Julia Fly Girl: It's Julia from Oshkosh last year, I rode in the car with you on Saturday. I have to leave too! e-mail me!!
04/20/2005 19:48:36 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Hi Julia. It's great that you could join us tonight! I remember you riding in the car with me.
04/20/2005 19:49:56 CT	Original message from Izzy: Do you spend any time in Alaska. Is it still home for you?
04/20/2005 19:49:56 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Izzy, Florida is home now but Alaska will always be home too. I don't get up there as often as I like. My great grandfather and grandfather are from Alaska and my father went to high school there, and I have cousins up there, so it's home.
04/20/2005 19:50:41 CT	Original message from Lucas: Have you flown any Young Eagles?
04/20/2005 19:50:41 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: I've flown a few, but not as many as I'd like. I'm always so busy and haven't had the type of airplane that I could fly them in. I really love the program though and have talked to a lot of Young Eagles at Oshkosh and other places. Do you think they'd all like to do Aerobatics? :)
04/20/2005 19:50:57 CT	Original message from Goalie74: When you fly cross country to air shows in the Extra - do you fly IFR?
04/20/2005 19:50:57 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Goalie, the Extra isn't certified for IFR, so I fly VFR. I can fly my Baron IFR though.
04/20/2005 19:52:02 CT	Original message from Izzy: I do understand "home". I grew up in Montana and have lived in Ohio for 40 years. Montana is still home. How many air shows do you plan to fly this year?
04/20/2005 19:52:02 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Izzy, I'm not sure, but my schedule is posted on my web site: http://www.pattywagstaff.com/
04/20/2005 19:52:14 CT	Original message from Lucas: I'd like to experience a hammerhead ... that looks like a rush!
04/20/2005 19:52:14 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: It is great, especially when it's done right.
04/20/2005 19:52:40 CT	Original message from Sky: Do you need a Commercial license to fly aerobatics?
04/20/2005 19:52:40 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: No, you don't even need a license to take lessons but you need a commercial to fly air shows.
04/20/2005 19:53:38 CT	Original message from Adam_in_the_Cub!: Who wouldn't want to fly some aerobatics with you? :) I want to thank you for taking part in this excellent chat! I'll be sure to say, "Hi!" to you in Oshkosh and hopefully I will have dusted off my logbook and put some more entries in it!
04/20/2005 19:53:38 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Thanks, Adam.
04/20/2005 19:54:26 CT	Original message from Lucas: How many ratings do you have?
04/20/2005 19:54:26 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: I have my Commercial, Instrument, Multi-Engine, Single engine Land and Sea, Commercial Helicopter and a couple of LOA's and a type rating in a TBM Avenger. And, a CFII
04/20/2005 19:54:35 CT	EAA Chat Moderator says We have just a few minutes left. If you still have a question, now is the time to ask it!
04/20/2005 19:55:49 CT	Original message from Izzy: Patty, thanks for flying at OSH so we can see you perform. So much talent there and after reading your book you are number one in my book. Stay safe.
04/20/2005 19:55:49 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: Thanks, Izzy, You too.
04/20/2005 19:56:06 CT	Original message from Lucas: Thanks ... I've never been in a chat before. It was fun.
04/20/2005 19:56:06 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: I'm glad you joined us. I think it's fun too. It puts my typing skills to use too...
04/20/2005 19:56:21 CT	Patty Wagstaff says I hope you guys join the next chat too. I think they are planning to have some really good ones.
04/20/2005 19:56:37 CT	Original message from Aeronut7: Thanks for talking, I hope to see you at Oshkosh!!!!
04/20/2005 19:56:37 CT	Reply from Patty Wagstaff: You too! You'll see me there. Come and say hi.
04/20/2005 19:57:26 CT	Patty Wagstaff says FYI - I post my Oshkosh schedule on my web site (http://www.pattywagstaff.com/) newsletter before the air show so people know how to find me. I usually post where I'm going to be signing autographs, which days I'm flying and that sort of thing, so check it out before AirVenture.
04/20/2005 19:57:51 CT	EAA Chat Moderator says Thank you for joining us for our first web chat on the new EAA Young Eagles web site. We thank Patty Wagstaff for taking time from her busy schedule to join us tonight. We also want to thank all of you for joining us and asking questions! Join us on the third Wednesday of the month for our regular Young Eagles web chat. Have a great evening!

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