Chip, What's Your Story?
Welcome to a new segment that we are going to be bringing
to our AO readers, every month, that will be all about YOU. Pilots
love to learn about pilots - no matter who they are, where they’re
from, or what they fly - and we have randomly selected individuals
from our readership to share their aviation background,
inspirations and first flights. We are very excited to be launching
this new segment and look forward to all of you becoming a part of
it.
So, pilot, what’s your story?
AO: Please state your name for the record...
CK: Chip Kiser.
AO: What is your favorite breakfast cereal?
CK: Raisin Bran.
AO: Where did you do most of your flying when you were building time?
CK: Plymouth, NC.
AO: Do you remember your flight instructor’s name? What did you solo in?
CK: My first one 35 years ago was Wade Brabble. The one that helped me finish up 4 years ago is Dennis Matthews. He wears an Indiana Jones hat and calls everyone Critter. Cessna 150 N22805.
AO: Tell us about your favorite $100 hamburger.
CK: About a 45 min flight along the Gulf Coast line SW to Apalachicola ( KAAF ). It ain’t no hamburger. It is the best oysters you will find. The FBO will let you use their car to go into town. It’s a little too far to walk or ride a bicycle. The place is Boss Oyster. Oysters any way you want em while sitting on the dock with the grackles, gulls and pelicans.
AO: What inspired you to become a pilot?
CK: A lifelong dream. While lying on the bank fishing when I was a kid, I remember looking up
and seeing the planes and thinking, one day.
AO: How long have you been flying?
CK: That is my story, kind-of a long story. Thirty five years ago right out of college I met a guy with a Cherokee 180. He took me for a ride and let me take the yoke. I started ground school the next week. Started lessons at the local grass strip in a 150. Finished ground school, passed the written, scheduled check ride five different times but the weather washed me out. Got married, had to move, got away from flying for 35 years but never lost the dream.
AO: Who is your favorite aviator and why?
CK: I don’t really have one. I have never had anyone to take me under their wing ( no pun intended ) and show me the ropes. I admire the bush pilots and the guys who fly the fighters.
AO: How do you feel about AO doing a feature on you? Are you excited, nervous, delighted?
CK: I would LOVE to tell you my story. I guess everybody says that.
AO: What was the very first plane that you bought? Do you still have it?
CK: Yes, it was only four years ago. It is a 1968
C-177 Cardinal. Still has the 150 horse engine. STC’d for car gas. I bought it from a friend who had it 15 plus years. Excellent shape, hangared it’s whole life.
AO: What are you currently flying?
CK: The Cardinal
AO: How many ratings do you have?
CK: Just Single Engine Land, VFR only
AO: Taildragger, Amphib/floats, skis, Bi-plane, high-wing, low-wing, turbine, heli? Why?
CK: I would like to do all of the above. Hopefully
the medical will last long enough.
AO: Jiffy or Skippy? (oops, we meant Jif)
CK: I’m having to guess on this one. If you mean peanut butter, It’s Jif not Jiffy. Never tried Skippy.
AO: Favorite flying phrase?
CK: Don’t know many. The one I use the most is: “I would rather be down here wishin’ I was up there, instead of up there wishin’ I was down here.”
AO: Favorite runway and/or approach?
CK: Haven’t tried that many different ones. I like Cedar Key (KCDK) FL.
AO: If you could own any aircraft, your dream aircraft (and not have to worry about maintenance or fuel), what would it be? Why?
CK: I have always wanted a V-35, V Tail Bonanza. I love the way they look.
AO: Thank you for your time, Chip.
Would you like to be part of “Pilot, what’s your story?”
Contact us at News@AircraftOwner.com and we’ll send you a questionaire. See you next month.
So, pilot, what’s your story?
AO: Please state your name for the record...
CK: Chip Kiser.
AO: What is your favorite breakfast cereal?
CK: Raisin Bran.
AO: Where did you do most of your flying when you were building time?
CK: Plymouth, NC.
AO: Do you remember your flight instructor’s name? What did you solo in?
CK: My first one 35 years ago was Wade Brabble. The one that helped me finish up 4 years ago is Dennis Matthews. He wears an Indiana Jones hat and calls everyone Critter. Cessna 150 N22805.
AO: Tell us about your favorite $100 hamburger.
CK: About a 45 min flight along the Gulf Coast line SW to Apalachicola ( KAAF ). It ain’t no hamburger. It is the best oysters you will find. The FBO will let you use their car to go into town. It’s a little too far to walk or ride a bicycle. The place is Boss Oyster. Oysters any way you want em while sitting on the dock with the grackles, gulls and pelicans.
AO: What inspired you to become a pilot?
CK: A lifelong dream. While lying on the bank fishing when I was a kid, I remember looking up
and seeing the planes and thinking, one day.
AO: How long have you been flying?
CK: That is my story, kind-of a long story. Thirty five years ago right out of college I met a guy with a Cherokee 180. He took me for a ride and let me take the yoke. I started ground school the next week. Started lessons at the local grass strip in a 150. Finished ground school, passed the written, scheduled check ride five different times but the weather washed me out. Got married, had to move, got away from flying for 35 years but never lost the dream.
AO: Who is your favorite aviator and why?
CK: I don’t really have one. I have never had anyone to take me under their wing ( no pun intended ) and show me the ropes. I admire the bush pilots and the guys who fly the fighters.
AO: How do you feel about AO doing a feature on you? Are you excited, nervous, delighted?
CK: I would LOVE to tell you my story. I guess everybody says that.
AO: What was the very first plane that you bought? Do you still have it?
CK: Yes, it was only four years ago. It is a 1968
C-177 Cardinal. Still has the 150 horse engine. STC’d for car gas. I bought it from a friend who had it 15 plus years. Excellent shape, hangared it’s whole life.
AO: What are you currently flying?
CK: The Cardinal
AO: How many ratings do you have?
CK: Just Single Engine Land, VFR only
AO: Taildragger, Amphib/floats, skis, Bi-plane, high-wing, low-wing, turbine, heli? Why?
CK: I would like to do all of the above. Hopefully
the medical will last long enough.
AO: Jiffy or Skippy? (oops, we meant Jif)
CK: I’m having to guess on this one. If you mean peanut butter, It’s Jif not Jiffy. Never tried Skippy.
AO: Favorite flying phrase?
CK: Don’t know many. The one I use the most is: “I would rather be down here wishin’ I was up there, instead of up there wishin’ I was down here.”
AO: Favorite runway and/or approach?
CK: Haven’t tried that many different ones. I like Cedar Key (KCDK) FL.
AO: If you could own any aircraft, your dream aircraft (and not have to worry about maintenance or fuel), what would it be? Why?
CK: I have always wanted a V-35, V Tail Bonanza. I love the way they look.
AO: Thank you for your time, Chip.
Would you like to be part of “Pilot, what’s your story?”
Contact us at News@AircraftOwner.com and we’ll send you a questionaire. See you next month.
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