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tunately, Molly postponed her meeting. But in the meantime Sally got sick and had to cancel. After Jean and I thoroughly briefed Molly to ensure her comfort, we launched Thursday morning with bags and tennis gear. Immediately our passenger was enthralled. “Meteor Crater is far more dramatic from the air than the ground,” Molly exclaimed. “And as often as we’ve driven this route, I’ve never seen the Painted Desert’s colors before!” After a smooth start, the ride got bumpy over New Mexico’s Zuni Mountains, and downright rough approaching Albuquerque’s Double Eagle Airport. I landed on one wheel in a howling crosswind. But happily, Molly was all smiles. Flying home, I landed in Gallup to lunch with my buddy Adriel. So far, my mission had gone well. But then, gusty 40-knot winds were forecast for Sunday afternoon. Clearly, the earlier we got home, the better. I canceled my hoped-for Sunday brunch with another friend in Santa Fe, and phoned Jean. “Our last match starts at 9:30, Greg. After showering at the hotel we could meet you at the airport by 12:30,” she explained. “Skip the shower,” I half-joked, “we’ll just open the vents.” So the girls checked out early, and drove straight to the airport following their match. En route, Molly asked Jean if she was worried about the windy flight home. “No, we won’t take any chances,” said Jean. “Fine,” said Molly, “If you’re not nervous, neither am I.” No wonder they make great tennis partners! We were aloft by 11:45, and despite some turbulence, we beat the worst of the winds to Flagstaff. Elated at getting home by early afternoon, Molly commented on the seemingly routine nature of our flights. One objective of good piloting is to convey normalcy while continually adjusting variables for safety and comfort. Even with a game plan, pilots and tennis players must be quick on their feet.
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