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 The
Shatner Christening
Aug 30, 2002
Joliet, IL
While it was originally named for it's "aircraft
carrier" status, the connection with Star Trek surfaces in it's mission
statement: "Seeking New Sites and New Heights". So it was with
pleasure I welcomed William Shatner to take a ride in it.
Of course it was due to simply being available and could carry
the entourage, but I won't be picky as to reason.
Before boarding he graciously obliged my request for an
autograph. The signature now adorns the entrance just below the
"Enterprise" decal.  We
then rode over to
where Ellie (an Enstrom F28A) rested for our trip to the practice field. While
flying over, he put some stick time on the helicopter and did a good job. Turns
out he's got his private license and has soloed a Pitts Special Aerobatic
airplane. Once at the practice field, he boned up on some rusty kiting skills, making dramatic improvement in
the one hour available. It was obvious from the start that this was a man
wanting to have fun. It appears he succeeded. |
