The scene:
{Joe Mini steps up to the podium at Miami, International....the crowds applaudes.  Clears throat, farts, and then belches}

"Thank you all for coming.  Today marks an epic journey for me.  This event would not be possible for the little people I stepped on to get here.  Gosh, where to begin.  Oh yes, I have a short list of people I wish to show my appreciation for...."

First of all, I'd like to thank Squadron Leader for giving me the software I'll be using to perfect my flying skills, and I would not be remissed not to mention his name, because if I had not purchased this fine, errr excellent software packagae, and finally getting it going with my computer, I would still to this day be flying by the seat of my pants...{clapping}.  And thank you for inventing Mr. Smith...What a pain in the azz."  {Cheers}

Secondly, I'd like to recognize Ole Andreason for starting a FSFS forum thread challenging the pilots to fly around the world.  Through our few short weeks of knowing him, combining our ideas, I think we've become good buddies.  Internet is great!  Thanks a bunch Ole, and I raise my beer in salute. {Clapping}

Third, I'd like to express my thanks to Flight Safety International.  I have been recognized for taking their simulators to a whole new level.  Even though I barely graduated with high D's, I know I will make them proud.  Learning 3 airplanes in 1 week probably violates all FAA regulations, but it pays to have money and overlook this situation. {silence}

Fourth, I'd like to recognize the fine people at Hawker Beech Aircraft for supplying me a Beech Baron 58.  To the fine people at Orbit Airlines for giving me, errr...leasing me both their Bombardier CRJ-700 and Boeing B737-800 series jets.  The corporate sponsorship they've shown me goes far beyond the trust they've shown me.  I apologize to Orbit Airlines training center for, shall I say, demolishing 3 CRJ-700's at the practice facility in Wichita, Kansas.  And for damaging 5 Boeing 737's of which 3 was not my fault.  I believe the 3 flight recorders which have not been found yet will show that I'll be exonnerated of all charges file against me. {a few claps}

Thank you to Pizza Hut, Quik Trip, Taco Bell, Dunkin' Donuts, Budweiser, Bob's Tire and Lube, Advil, Prep H, and Rest in Heaven Mortuaries for all there sponsorship and supplying much needed food, medical supplies, and passenger coffins for my trip {clapping}

And finally, who am I forgetting....oh yes....my wife, my 2 kids, my fish Pete for giving me the lifelong passion of mine to fly around the world.  {Raises arms in triumph}  Yes, I will be gone for 8 long months, but let's face it, who cares about your schedules, lives, and daily living?  Your life will just have to be put on hold.  It's my time and if you don't like it, well [Censored] {Huge Cheers and applause}  Sorry about that, I got carried away.  {Joe kisses wife and kid's and brushes back a tear}

Thank you all for coming, and without further ado, I will walk through this jetway, find my captain's chair in this beautifully restored B737-800 that was brought back to life from the good folks at Piece-of-Sheeet Aviation Salvage.  Thank you all.  {Waves to crowd and enters Jetway}

And so the journey begins:

 

Joe Mini
President/CEO/Chief Pilot for Joe Mini World Wide Tours, LLC
"If we get you to your destination in one piece, it's a miracle"

Mission Statement: We ARE the youngest fleet of pilots in the world!  Our pilots average LESS than 10 hours of total flight experience.  No company in the world can offer this kind of flying security.  Fly with confidence knowing our pilots are there to make your flight one of the most memorable one ever!  Sit back and enjoy the ride. “If we get you to your destination in one piece, it’s a miracle!” ™ Joe Mini World Wide Tours, LLC.

Departing Miami - Anxious moments.                                  Beautiful shot of downtown and cruise ships

Flying northwest over beautiful sunset                                 Taxing to gate in Tampa

Flying notes:  Landing Score: 75.63   Flight Score: 91.94
Landing included the following problems:

• Poor glideslope on ILS approach - you can do better.

Flight included the following problems:

• Dangerous taxiing turns - these cause discomfort and stress.
  

Trust me folks, you'll see a trend soon!


 

Joe Mini
President/CEO/Chief Pilot for Joe Mini World Wide Tours, LLC
"If we get you to your destination in one piece, it's a miracle"

Mission Statement: We ARE the youngest fleet of pilots in the world!  Our pilots average LESS than 10 hours of total flight experience.  No company in the world can offer this kind of flying security.  Fly with confidence knowing our pilots are there to make your flight one of the most memorable one ever!  Sit back and enjoy the ride. “If we get you to your destination in one piece, it’s a miracle!” ™ Joe Mini World Wide Tours, LLC.

That is one heck of a startout. Great. Thanks for mentioning me. I will use the FSFlyingSchool World Wide Tour (WWT) thread Click HERE  for all my flight posts. It´s easier to keep it in one place.

Ole

Chief Pilot/Chairman of the board/Sole owner of  

Zero-viZ - Perfect mix of Metalfatique and free coffee!

Morning on the ramp in Tampa                                           Southwest airlines taking off

Morning coming up over wing                                             Another wakeup morning sun

Holy crap, haven't practiced much zero visablity yet.               Raining like hell, and I'm coming in hot!

Flying Notes:  Landing score: 0.00 (yikes)  Flight Score: 89.05
Landing included the following problems:

• Too fast - you had to force the plane to stay down.

Flight included the following problems:

• Exceeding flap speeds - your flaps may be damaged: have them checked.
  
• Dangerous taxiing turns - these cause discomfort and stress.

See a trend yet?

 

Joe Mini
President/CEO/Chief Pilot for Joe Mini World Wide Tours, LLC
"If we get you to your destination in one piece, it's a miracle"

Mission Statement: We ARE the youngest fleet of pilots in the world!  Our pilots average LESS than 10 hours of total flight experience.  No company in the world can offer this kind of flying security.  Fly with confidence knowing our pilots are there to make your flight one of the most memorable one ever!  Sit back and enjoy the ride. “If we get you to your destination in one piece, it’s a miracle!” ™ Joe Mini World Wide Tours, LLC.

After long repairs to damaged flaps, my bird was ready to fly again.  Thanks Pensacola Aviation!

Holy crap, just got it fixed and damn near wrecked it.             Flying over Pensacola bay

Arriving Mississippi Delta area                                                       Coming in around downtown city

Flying Notes:  Landing Score: 92.03  Flying Score: 91.69
Landing included the following problems:

• Poor glideslope on ILS approach - you can do better.

Flight included the following problems:

• Dangerous taxiing turns - these cause discomfort and stress.
  

Dear passengers, I'm sorry for not having enough vomit bags on board.  Will correct problem soon!

 

Joe Mini
President/CEO/Chief Pilot for Joe Mini World Wide Tours, LLC
"If we get you to your destination in one piece, it's a miracle"

Mission Statement: We ARE the youngest fleet of pilots in the world!  Our pilots average LESS than 10 hours of total flight experience.  No company in the world can offer this kind of flying security.  Fly with confidence knowing our pilots are there to make your flight one of the most memorable one ever!  Sit back and enjoy the ride. “If we get you to your destination in one piece, it’s a miracle!” ™ Joe Mini World Wide Tours, LLC.