Comments on: On this day, circa 1977, we took chasing 6060 to a higher level! I was 16, and this was my first flight in a Cessna – I was hooked from that day forward. Special thanks to Steve B. for taking me aloft and becoming a mentor in my life. Today, I’m a left-seat Airbus guy… mentoring can have a profound influence!

By: sdfourty

sdfourty — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 05:11:19 +0000

Great story, great image. After all these years….always wondered who was in that pesky plane as I chased 6060 over the very dusty sideroads into Collingwood….

By: MarcD

MarcD — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 02:11:45 +0000

Well Orlando ‘s not a bad place to be especially at this time of year…-9* C and snow up here today.
Miss those C3 330′s. WC and WB are still in the air with Alitalia last I checked.
Marc

By: Joseph Bishop

Joseph Bishop — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 02:09:49 +0000

That’s a cool story Peter! Makes me want to try ariel photography with trains now

By: Peter Newman

Peter Newman — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 22:43:35 +0000

Thanks for the compliment, Marc. Credit for this image really belongs to Mr. B. He expertly positioned the Mighty Cessna C150 during the high speed race with the Mountain-type… I just had to mash the shutter button. Yes, this was a life-changing day for this previously rudderless young man (a shameless plug for Big Brothers / Big Sisters programs).

Since you asked… I finished my Canadian flying career in the left seat of the Airbus A330 with Canada 3000 Airlines. When they went bust shortly after 9-11, we packed the family and stuff into the car and started driving south. We didn’t stop until we ran out of gas – somewhere around Orlando, Florida (it was a big tank). The Jets are Blue now… life is good!

By: MarcD

MarcD — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 19:42:53 +0000

Great shot Peter, does that mean your an Air Canada guy? I’ve always loved aerial views, done the heli photo shoots at LAX a couple of times.

By: runeight

runeight — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 16:14:49 +0000

Great image, and even greater memories !