I was glad to have the interview over with first, as it was what I was nervous about. I was looking forward to the flying part! Actually, once the interview started, I quite enjoyed it. The Producer really put me at ease. Robyn was interviewed after me, then some footage was taken of us checking out the plane.
After the interview, we all went up into the St. Catharines Flight Service Station tower. They were so nice to give us permission to film my flight from the tower balcony. I felt bad that the producer had to walk all the way up the tower stairs with his big, honkin’ camera and tripod. After we chatted about the flight, I scampered back down the stairs and out to my plane. I took off, did a circuit and flew past the tower, while dipping/waving my wings. I then climbed to over 3000 feet and started my aerobatics. I did a bunch of loops and rolls, and did a spin to lose some height before landing.
Once down, the Producer put away his huge-o camera and picked out a more dainty one (to fit in the plane). We decided to fly around Niagara Falls. The Producer took a video of my take-off, I then had a sudden and eerie feeling that I was being watched. Utilizing my peripheral vision, I noticed the lens of his camera was about an inch or two from my face. I asked him if I could help him and he said no. When we got over the Falls, I noticed the lens seriously close to my face again. I thought maybe he was trying to get a shot out of my side of the window. I asked “Is my big head in your shot?” to which he replied “Your big head IS the shot!” Tee Hee! After doing the scenic circuit around the Falls, we made the short trip back to the airport.
The experience was amazing. I was so impressed by the video – the Producer did an exceptional job. WOW! Seriously, check it out: http://www.tvcogeco.com/niagara/gallery/the-source/3829-march-source-stories/36393-lizzy-mcfly
Thank you again to Cogeco and the producer for my clip today. What a wonderful way to cover the Walk for MS and my cute little plane!
Today’s symptoms: I felt quite good this morning! I had more energy than I’ve had in a while. I knew it wouldn’t last after the excitement of the day, plus the flights. I had to leave work about an hour early when the fatigue really hit hard.
Lizzy McFly 