Hang Gliding and Paragliding Volume 44 / Issue 2: February 2014 | Page 29

made me a better dad. We had great times—flying, camping ,
and doing the normal stuff of raising kids. We have kept flying
recreationally and love it more than ever. You know you have
arrived when you go to the airport, jump in the Cessna, go
have breakfast, jump in the Dragonfly for some towing, then
go to Dog for some afternoon soaring. We call it the Triwingle.
Tina: I think the only challenges were when our daughters
were babies. We were supposed to take turns flying, and he
always seemed to find a willing lady on the hill to watch the
baby when it was his turn.
What advice would you give to other flying couples?
Larry: If your wife wants to fly at all, encourage and help
her. Helping Tina load and unload equipment is a big one.
Tina is not as mechanical as I