My book is going to the printer

They should be shipped by end of April. Prices:

Paperback with B&W pics $14.95

Paperback with color pics $19.95

Hardcover with color pics $31.95

Local folks can pick theirs up in person 

Ohio folks I will be coming up there in several weeks.

Miss. Folks I am planning a trip there soon 

My book!

I have been working closely with the publisher and he tells me my book will be ready to go to print next week. Hopefully with some luck I will have copies to distribute by the end of the month!

My book

I have been busy writing a book about my Passion Flight. Therefore I have neglected my blog and facrbook. As the book nears completion, I invite anyone I touched personally or by media to email me their thoughts and feelings on what that flight meant to them. I may include some in my book. Send a picture of yourself and the city where you live.

n341jd@gmail.com

Photo

Trophy

Quilt of Valor

Celebration

Tuesday my church family, friends and flying buddies gave me a celebration banquet!

Book Title

As I mentioned, I am writing a book about my big adventure. I need your help in coming up with a name for it. Please send your suggestions to me:
N341jd@ gmail.com

Tribute by Congressman

Please check out this tribute paid by Congressman Tom Emmer of Minnesota!

https://youtube/rfKzcvxezEw

Hello everyone!

I have started writing a book about my journey. It will take some time to complete, so stay tuned as I bring you updates.

Feedback

I have gotten rested up from my journey to the 48 states and caught up on what I got behind on during those four months.

Although that journey is complete, my mission is ongoing. So tune in once a week or so to get the latest.

I have a request of those I met and those who heard about my mission through some media. Please tell me what my mission meant to you. That will help me to shape my mission for the future.

Contact me at:

N341JD@gmail.com

Yesterday I was met by a few close friends and reporters. After the interviews we went to lunch. My ground crew which consisted of: Steve Johnson, my technical guy, who helped with press, scheduling and communication; Lyle Holland, my weather advisor and physician; and absent was Jim Baker my mechanic. Many thanks to them for their support, without which the mission would have come to a premature end.

I need a week or so to catch up on the homefront and rest. But check back and I will have more.

Mission completed!

I had to wait for fog to dissipate, and ceilings to lift before leaving Dekalb and the new friends I had made.

There was lots of smoke in the air which reduced visability. The thermals were rough for the first 2 fuel stops. I rested at the second one til they dissipated, then flew on to Flippin, Ark. Where I hangar Purple Passion.

My mission to encourage cancer patients in the 48 states is complete. But my ministry is not. God is using me and I feel so honored and humbled that he chose me. I hope to continue speaking at churches and to other groups.

I will continue posting on this blog, but not everyday. I need a few days to rest and organize my thoughts of recapping my journey and planning whats next.

May God bless each of you and thanks for your prayers!

Dekalb, ILLinois

Low ceiling did not allow departure until afternoon. I was given a tour of the EAA museum. It would take 2 days to read all the placques. I was fascinated by how small The Spirit of St. Louis was! The windscreen was replaced by another fuel tank. The only forward vision was thru a side periscope! He landed at nite on a field that was lit by car headlites!

Upon arrival at Dekalb, I was met by Kris, a cancer patient, and members of the local EAA chapter. Then a strange twist of events occurred! Kris gave me a ride in his plane! First time in years I had been a passenger.

Kris is from Polland and moved to the US 

(Or should I say, he was kicked out by the Russions) during the time Polland was fighting for their freedom. I was treated like family and made more new friends.

I will head for home tomorrow. Not sure if I can make it. May have a late start again due to fog/low ceilings!

Oshkosh by Gosh!

By noon, the clouds lifted enough for me to depart Cumberland. By the time I got to Oshkosh (headquarters for EAA) there were blue skies for the first time in days!

Today Hal Bryan will give me a tour of EAA headquarters and introduce me to a cancer patient who wants a ride.

Day of rest

Yesterday was an enjoyable day of rest. Weather prevented me from moving on. My next stop will be the 48th state, Wisconsin. Oshkosh, Wisc. Is where the headquarters of EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) is located.

Randall and I

47 complete, one to go!

Yesterday was a good day. The avionics shop got my radio working! At the airport, I met Pete, a D.J. Who had cancer. I took him for a ride after sharing my story and hearing his. He really enjoyed it.

This was the first time I had flown to and from a controlled airport in 40 years! It was not bad. Greg had told the controllers to take it easy on me.

I then flew to Princeton, Mn. Where I was met by a friend who arranged for me to meet Randall, a 14 year old cancer survivor. I shared my story then took him for a ride.

I had planned to fly to Oshkosh, Wisconsin (48th state) today, but weather has moved in and I will stay put til tomorrow.

St. Cloud, Minnesota (47th state

Yesterday I flew from Crookston Minn. to Maple Lake, Minn. there I was joined by Greg, EAA chapter President in his CT plane. He led me as a flight of 2 to St. Cloud.

The avionics shop pulled my radio, replaced the fuse and it seemed to be working on the bench! We had to leave before he installed it back in the plane.

We went to supper where we were met by other Chapter members.

We returned to the chapter hanger where

A large group gathered to hear me speak. Included American Cancer Society members an the assistant to the congressman, Tom Emmers. He had heard about my mission and drafted a commendation which his assistant presented to me! Wow! I feel unworthy of all this attention.

This morning I will meet a cancer patient at the airport and give him a ride before moving on.

Monday, departed Tea, S.D.

Ed did some calling to avionics shops in Sioux Falls in hopes of getting my radio repaired. No luck. So I borrowed a handheld from Alan which I will use til I get home then mail it back to him.

After 30 minutes of flight my oil pressure became excessively high, so I landed at Madison and changed the oil and filter.

Thanks to the FBO for loaning me tools!

As I was ready to depart, a newspaper reporter came to do an interview! The person where I bought the oil called him after hearing my mission.

I got airborne again only to find that thermals and high headwinds (20 mph) were prevalent. I lasted an hour before landing at Watertown, still in SD!

Today I plan to make it to Grand Forks, N. D.