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Bandit goes flying |
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Bandit is a great dog to have around the hangar, but can be a bit of a problem if I want to go flying. I have tried tying her up, but she goes nuts and chews up everything within reach. I was putting her in the car for a while (where she would behave herself) but with the arrival of summer it became too hot for that. The only solution was to take her along...
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This is the general expression Bandit has just before starting the engine and just after shutdown. The only other time she sticks her head out is for the occasional peek while taxiing. During flight she keeps her head low and rests her chin on my shin. Overall I think she is still a little frightened, but will get better with time. The good news is that she doesn't get airsick or make a mess. |
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The key to getting Bandit in the air was finding the appropriate harness. I found a decent harness a while back, but she could wiggle her way out of it if she really wanted. The new harness shown here was designed for securing dogs in cars and seems to have a pretty good grip on her. A leash to her collar acts as a backup. After two flights the system has worked well and she has not shown a tendency to escape. |
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