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Now since 9/11, not even a kid could get into a cockpit. That’s right, I said “cockpit.” Back when we were reading comics.com, their nannybot would have bleeped “cockpit” because the word contains “cock.” A synonym for rooster has become a bad word!
I got stewardess wings, also metal, on my first long flight back in the fifties. And I got to pass out gum to the passengers so their ears wouldn’t pop.
One time recently, my kids were invited to look in the cockpit. It was as people were boarding and we were not moving or in the air, so I doubt it would have happened otherwise. But it was a nice experience and I was pleasantly surprised.
About 1952 (8 yrs old), I was flying back from Milwaukee to Grand Rapids with an interim stop at Muskegon with my folks. After take off from Muskegon and the seat belts came off, the “stew” asked if I would like to go up to the cockpit. Went up and the pilot let me stand the whole way until the lights of GR came into sight (night flight). Spent about 30 min. in that cockpit of a “Dizzy 3” (DC3) Never a chance of that today. Ah, for the good old days.
Follow the adventures of 10-year-old Red, a boy who dreams of going to space and loves baseball, and his dog Rover, a loyal friend and chaser of squirrels.
Whether flying through space, bouncing on the moon, fishing, waiting for Popsicle Pete, or delivering the paper, these two friends do everything together.
Reality Check by Dave Whamond
Red Meat by Max Cannon
Comments (28) (Please sign in to comment)
catfeet said, about 1 year ago
It’s all downhill from plastic wings, Red!
comicgos said, about 1 year ago
Sad but true Red – SAD BUT TRUE!
tedmhealy said, about 1 year ago
Red they gave you something???
Hillbillyman said, about 1 year ago
Soon they will be paper wings. You used to get a plastic toy in crakerjacks…now they are made of paper.
Bob
said, about 1 year ago
My first flight in 1937 I got nothing.
Citizen GROG!
said, about 1 year ago
@Bob
Not even air sickness?
AshburnStadium said, about 1 year ago
Now since 9/11, not even a kid could get into a cockpit. That’s right, I said “cockpit.” Back when we were reading comics.com, their nannybot would have bleeped “cockpit” because the word contains “cock.” A synonym for rooster has become a bad word!
rickmac1937
said, about 1 year ago
red your lucky to get a sit now
Tree11 said, about 1 year ago
I got stewardess wings, also metal, on my first long flight back in the fifties. And I got to pass out gum to the passengers so their ears wouldn’t pop.
lightenup
said, about 1 year ago
Now you just get a pat-down.
One time recently, my kids were invited to look in the cockpit. It was as people were boarding and we were not moving or in the air, so I doubt it would have happened otherwise. But it was a nice experience and I was pleasantly surprised.
teddyr said, about 1 year ago
About 1952 (8 yrs old), I was flying back from Milwaukee to Grand Rapids with an interim stop at Muskegon with my folks. After take off from Muskegon and the seat belts came off, the “stew” asked if I would like to go up to the cockpit. Went up and the pilot let me stand the whole way until the lights of GR came into sight (night flight). Spent about 30 min. in that cockpit of a “Dizzy 3” (DC3) Never a chance of that today. Ah, for the good old days.
Penny Robinson Fan Club said, about 1 year ago
Red, do you like movies about gladiators?
Strod said, about 1 year ago
Every time is hear these stories I remember the Airplane! movie and get shivers down my spine.
(And if you know what I’m talking about chances are you are getting shivers down your spine too.)
Senex said, about 1 year ago
@Tree11
How did they get the gum out of their ears?
Senex said, about 1 year ago
@Penny Robinson Fan Club
Ever been in a Turkish prison?