I have been flying all my life (My dad was a flier since I was a toddler almost 50 years ago). I have also spent the last 35 years heavily involved with live theater (you think you get nervous FLYING? Try Acting!). So I thought my days of getting the shakes were WAY behind me.

But last Summer, I was asked to fly a Seaplane at a local town's "Waterdays Festival". The event was held as a warm up act for the Ski Show (The town has one of the best ski teams in the nation). The area we had to fly in was TIGHT. Only about 200 yards wide with very tall trees on 3 sides. My dad and I were the only two in our club who dared to risk it.

Between the tight arena, and the crowd applauding every maneuver, my knees were shaking so bad I could hardly stand.

We were asked to do it again next weekend.... Can't wait!