Since then I have had the pleasure of flying a wide variety of general aviation, business and WWII vintage aircraft and helicopters.

FORBES: Flying Blind No Longer

"Pete was as good a guy as you can imagine and one of the best pilots I've ever had the pleasure of flying with, " he said.

BBC: Capt Pete Barnes

In April 2006, I had the pleasure of meeting and flying with Lt.

CNN: Remembering a fallen hero

Although he enjoyed a great deal of success with the flying filly Soba in the early '80s, he admitted that this win gave him the most pleasure.

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