I knew that would get your attention. It's true. Sat. Jan 15. New Iberia, La. to Mariana, Fla. 6 Lab mix puppies in a large soft crate in the baggage compartment and two Heintz variety in a medium crate where the co-pilot seat goes. The Lab mixes were 12 weeks old and getting big but the soft crate worked well. This my first experience with a soft crate. It was supplied by the rescuer in New Iberia. It fills the entire baggage compartment, but does not have to be taken apart to get it in the airplane. It works like those heat reflectors that go inside the windshield on your car. It folds perfectly flat and when opened it springs into a big box that has a zipper door on the front. I would not have been able to fit the load in a regular large crate. That was my 5th. trip to Mariana. This time I met Rick, the owner of Gulf Coast Avionics, who travels in a beautiful Seneca with more glass in the panel than in a china chop. Final destination, Lakeland, Fl. The Lakeland SPCA is always looking for puppies to adopt out. Thay are a "no kill" shelter. Bob Albrecht, RV-6A N-436JE rjaflys@@aol.com
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