• Labor Day-What'sUP September 2 - 01:56 pm

I bet you all thought you were going to see 'E. Neil Harri' as today's photographer, but it's not Neil, it's actually Barb Bouwkamp. She was given a lift in the air by Experimental Aircraft pilot, Jeff, during the 'fly-in' event put on by the Houghton Chapter of the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association). Barb said that over 100 folks were flown on various planes, by pilot members of the EAA, who donate their time, plane and even the gas, to put this event on for the community.

Barb was excited to fly in a small plane over the Keweenaw, but even more excited to try out her camera, snapping shots along the way. She started with a group photo of the pilot, Jeff (in the white shirt) and the couple she shared the flight with.

As you can see from the photos, they flew over Hancock, Quincy, Mason, then out over Big Traverse, along with a few other locales. It was a fun day for all!

"GOOD MORNING", EVERYONE HAVE A SAFE LABOR DAY.

Thanks, Barb (and Jeff)! I really like those shots of Big Traverse.

Eww! Think I'm airsick!
Just kidding, Barb and Jeff, thanks for the skyview!:)
And thank you Mary & Charlie, for the early morning!

Neil...you've lost weight!

I so enjoyed the pics today. I love getting a view from the sky from time to time as it really makes me realize how woodsy it is around here.lol

Come Josephine in my flying machine, Going up she goes! Up she goes!

I remember a couple years ago Nat and I got to share a day with Neil flying over the Keweenaw to examine geologic features between Houghton and Manitou Island. It is definitely a different perspective to view the peninsula from the air, that's for sure!!!

Cap't Paul, Lets do it again. I learned a lot and have some new geo questions.
The local EAA chapter is doing a great job introducing people to aviation, especially the young eagles program.
They also have ongoing homebuilt plane projects in the works at the airport. Two planes have been completed and are flown regularly in the area.

Let's do it again, Neil!!
If you have new geo questions, send em' this way....

Good birds eye views.

I was out picking agates on the mouth of the
Gratiot, and someone flew over. I waved and yelled
"Hi Neil!"