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Lucy with sunset
The video of the Japan-US Friendship Flight is in the final editing stages. This shot shows the most dazzling moment of the flight. The resolution of this photo itself is low, but the beauty of the actual video lies in the reflection of the Utah sunset, and the silhouette of Lucy is clearly visible. We can’t wait to see the final video. 日米友好フライトの動画は最終の編集に入りました。このフライト中で1番、夕日に輝いた瞬間がこのショットです。この写真自体の解像度は低くしてありますが、実際の動画の美しさはユタの夕日に反射し、ルーシーの機影がはっきり見えます。最終動画が待ち遠しいです。 #utha #sunset .

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Aug 24, 20251 min read


Welcome to our team
Kody Kruml New A&P For Lucy We would like to extend a warm welcome to Kody and Dave on behalf of our team for Lucy’s maintenance team....
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Oct 19, 20241 min read


Situational Awareness
Situational awareness (SA) is a crucial skill for aviation, as it prevents accidents and ensures a safe flight. Especially flying in...
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Sep 27, 20241 min read


The highest honors of the Airmanship Award
Lucy and Shinji’s family came back safely to Washington state today. Shinji cannot thank enough to America Bonanza Society, Beechcraft...
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Sep 25, 20221 min read


To increase the survival rate
Many general aviation (GA) accidents are survivable if you have the right equipment and employ the right techniques. Well, same as Shinji...
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Sep 17, 20221 min read


new records
Well, they didn't say "we are going to make records" but actually, they did in 2021. It was last year of the today making new records. It...
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May 5, 20221 min read


American Bonanza Society
We love American Bonanza Society!!! It was a huge surprise that Mr. Howard Johnson, ABS Past President wrote about past event of our...
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Nov 8, 20211 min read


Life infused
If you are looking for a cool paint shop, here is place you need to go. Cascade custom design will make it happen for you. This video...
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Nov 1, 20211 min read


American Bonanza Society (ABS)
Lucy made a front page of “American Bonanza Society (ABS)” for 2021 September Edition.You will see Shinji’s article “Why can’t a...

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Aug 30, 20212 min read


Lucy repair update
Shinji thought that he was not able to save his prop but here you go. Lucy’s prop is perfectly repaired by A.C. Propeller Service, Inc ....

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Aug 10, 20211 min read


Happy Birthday!!
Happy birthday to you, Lucy and Cap. Shinji!!! Lucy never get old but she became 58yrs old. Who said old airplane cannot fly around the...

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Jul 30, 20211 min read


Fellowship !!
Fellow Bonanza earthrounder Adrian Eichhorn (2016), Adam Broome (2016) and Shinji Maeda (2021). Eartheounders, assembled!!! We love this...

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Jul 25, 20211 min read


Made in USA
Before Shinji & Lucy left the United States, we were trying to use the “made in USA/Japan” product as much as we could so that we can...

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Jul 17, 20211 min read


flight at EAA Chapter 84.
It's been two years since Shinji last gave a face to face presentation in public. Last night was a major milestone for us. YES, a face...

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Jul 13, 20211 min read
Check your hair, head!!
Check your hair, head, or whatever is critical action while you are flying around world!! Next time, try that!!...

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Jul 5, 20211 min read


Lucy to AVstar Aircraft
Today was another big day for me again because I was able to take Lucy to AVstar Aircraft for her maintenance. She will be in the shop a...

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Jun 15, 20212 min read
Day 42 - I will be at home tomorrow.
Hello everybody. I hope you are doing great and I am heading back to the Seattle tomorrow afternoon. First of all, thank you for all your...

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Jun 10, 20212 min read


Day 36-39 Russian
I personality didn’t know anything about Russian culture. Quite frankly I was told “don’t trust them because you are an American” before...

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Jun 7, 20212 min read


Day 39 done but!!
Flying over Russian Atlantic was just like flying over my home - Hokkaido. A lot of mountain with snow, dark green trees, fields... at...

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Jun 6, 20212 min read
Day 34- Done
I think it was the longest sleeping times (6~7hrs?) last night since I started my mission flight. I enjoyed Korean meal which was really...

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Jun 5, 20212 min read
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