I too attended in the summer of 1986 as a student, and again in 1987 as a staffer where I worked the snack bar. I really enjoyed my first summer, and was super excited to be invited back on full scholarship. However, I left two weeks shy of getting myprivate. Lee etc left me and another camper in charge one night while they went to a lodge meeting. We ended up getting drunk on liquor we found in the main house, and broke into the wine cellar looking for wine. Someone told on us, and the next day I
I am an alumnus of Sky Life Flying Camp in Northville, New York. I attended in the summer of 1986, and had a really good time there. I was about a
month shy of my 16th birthday, so although my instructor, Jay Treat III,
told me he thought I was ready, I could not solo after my 10 hours of dual time there.
At the time, I was instructed in N2733U. I was informed that 33U was the Cessna 172 that had soloed the most student pilots in the world, and arrangements were being made to have it placed on display in the National
Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. It was quite an old plane, I'm
sure at least a decade older than I am, and even had manual flaps!
(something I've never seen in another plane)
In 1996, I heard a nasty rumor about the demise of the camp, and I have not been able to find out if it is extant or defunct. I also know nothing of
the whereabouts or condition of N2733U.
I would appreciate any information anyone can provide about Lee Barnes, Jay Treat III, Sky Life Flying Camp, or N2733U. Email clearbluepeace@peoplepc.com
Thank you!
---Jeffrey
"Only in silence the word,
only in dark the light,
only in dying life:
bright the hawk's flight
on the empty sky."
On Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 4:05:48 PM UTC-4, Jeffrey wrote:
I am an alumnus of Sky Life Flying Camp in Northville, New York. I attended
in the summer of 1986, and had a really good time there. I was about a month shy of my 16th birthday, so although my instructor, Jay Treat III, told me he thought I was ready, I could not solo after my 10 hours of dual time there.
At the time, I was instructed in N2733U. I was informed that 33U was the Cessna 172 that had soloed the most student pilots in the world, and arrangements were being made to have it placed on display in the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. It was quite an old plane, I'm sure at least a decade older than I am, and even had manual flaps! (something I've never seen in another plane)
In 1996, I heard a nasty rumor about the demise of the camp, and I have not been able to find out if it is extant or defunct. I also know nothing of the whereabouts or condition of N2733U.
I would appreciate any information anyone can provide about Lee Barnes, Jay Treat III, Sky Life Flying Camp, or N2733U. Email clearbluepeace@peoplepc.com
Thank you!
---Jeffrey
"Only in silence the word,
only in dark the light,
only in dying life:
bright the hawk's flight
on the empty sky."
Good to hear from you Dan!
I was there. I remember exactly how that happened. I was in the bunk house the night they came and got you and took you over to Jay and Bills cabin. Then when you came back you had the wealts on you butt. I have that night forever burned i to my memory.Cant imagine how it was for you.
Glad hes dead and Jay and Bill probably are as traumatized as the rest of the victims of Lees reign of terror
On Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 9:01:09 PM UTC-5, bull...@gmail.com wrote:memory. Cant imagine how it was for you.
I was there. I remember exactly how that happened. I was in the bunk house the night they came and got you and took you over to Jay and Bills cabin. Then when you came back you had the wealts on you butt. I have that night forever burned i to my
the other situation described in this thread.Glad hes dead and Jay and Bill probably are as traumatized as the rest of the victims of Lees reign of terror
Just reading this for the first time. I still have and use my original flight log with "Sky-Life Flying Club" embossed in gold on the outside. I attended camps in 69 and 70. Got paddled once for doing something stupid but did not see or was aware of
We all remember where we were when man landed on the moon. Well, I was at the camp. I was a space nut as a teen so I brought a small 10 inch TV up with me and I still remember we plugged it into an outlet outside the latrine and watched a small blackand white picture of the July 1969 event.
Don
On Friday, January 18, 2019 at 2:22:47 PM UTC-8, dwes...@cfl.rr.com wrote:memory. Cant imagine how it was for you.
On Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 9:01:09 PM UTC-5, bull...@gmail.com wrote:
I was there. I remember exactly how that happened. I was in the bunk house the night they came and got you and took you over to Jay and Bills cabin. Then when you came back you had the wealts on you butt. I have that night forever burned i to my
the other situation described in this thread.Glad hes dead and Jay and Bill probably are as traumatized as the rest of the victims of Lees reign of terror
Just reading this for the first time. I still have and use my original flight log with "Sky-Life Flying Club" embossed in gold on the outside. I attended camps in 69 and 70. Got paddled once for doing something stupid but did not see or was aware of
and white picture of the July 1969 event.We all remember where we were when man landed on the moon. Well, I was at the camp. I was a space nut as a teen so I brought a small 10 inch TV up with me and I still remember we plugged it into an outlet outside the latrine and watched a small black
Post 2004. I still value what I learned from being a member of the club and I didn't experience anything inappropriate. Always wondered what happened to Lee, Sky Life, and 05Sierra.Don
Wow it is amazing to read this thread. And very sad. My memory is that I was in the club during 1970 - 1972. I went through ground school, took a few lessons, and went to camp for a few weekends. I was actually a member through Aviation Explorer
"Rocky"
I recall N2733U as a 1963 also. I soloed her on February 15, 1974. About 5 years ago I did a search through the FAA website and found the (then) current owner of 33U. I was able to contact him via email. 33U was dismantled and sitting in a barn Ibelieve in upstate NY somewhere. He had plans to restore her. He sent me some pictures of the dismantled plane. I don't know if it got restored (I hope so). If I can find the pictures and other details info, I'll send it along.
I am that 1969-70 early flight instructor (Dan McLaughlin) who was the cover for the Sky-Life literature. My private pilot picture was the model for the logo. I joined the club at 14 and left at 21 prior to the 1971 camp. I flew in the Navy and amretiring from a major airline this year after 35 years.
Lee was a great flight instructor but a manipulative predator who, in hindsight, abused his position of trust and power as our mentor.escape and start a new life free of his influence.
During the early years, at least, a don't think any of his victims knew that others existed. He would flatter, plead, guilt-trip, threaten, lavish gifts upon those he targeted. His abuse went on way too long; but I, for one, was just glad to finally
On Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 6:34:08 AM UTC-7, dbm...@gmail.com wrote:retiring from a major airline this year after 35 years.
I am that 1969-70 early flight instructor (Dan McLaughlin) who was the cover for the Sky-Life literature. My private pilot picture was the model for the logo. I joined the club at 14 and left at 21 prior to the 1971 camp. I flew in the Navy and am
escape and start a new life free of his influence.Lee was a great flight instructor but a manipulative predator who, in hindsight, abused his position of trust and power as our mentor.
During the early years, at least, a don't think any of his victims knew that others existed. He would flatter, plead, guilt-trip, threaten, lavish gifts upon those he targeted. His abuse went on way too long; but I, for one, was just glad to finally
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