The Flight of the Saltire

**Riverkilt** · 10th December 10, 10:08 PM

Use the log books to map where she's been so far - look for any gaps in worldwide coverage and send her off to fill in the blanks until she's a true world traveler.

**Livingston** · 11th December 10, 09:10 AM

Jamie,

Thank you for starting XMTSAS Saltire on her journey. I enjoyed hosting her here in Colorado and hope that she can make it back again to visit some of the other high elevation areas.

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

Use the log books to map where she's been so far - look for any gaps in worldwide coverage and send her off to fill in the blanks until she's a true world traveler.

Great idea, Ron. Keep her flying, maybe with a minor refit or two. I don't remember that she headed across the Pacific yet. And, of course, there are many areas, both here in North America and Europe, that she hasn't been too yet.

**Standard** · 13th December 10, 08:50 PM

Jamie, I whole heartily agree that the grand airship should after a brief refueling stop continue onward with her journey. There are many places yet to visit, friendships to form, and logbook entries to record. Should the wee ship make it's way to my home port I'd be happy to post my accounts of her visit here for all to see.

**Tartan Hiker** · 13th December 10, 09:23 PM

Gathering dust and rust in a forgotten hangar? Posh! The Saltire must fly again, Sir!

If the original journal is full, my wife has volunteered to make a new leather-bound journal to log future flights. The Saltire has not yet experienced the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, among other wonders of the eastern coast.

And I add my thanks to the others who have already sent theirs. The Saltire was an inspired idea. Good show, Jamie.

**Whidbey78** · 13th December 10, 09:32 PM

I have to concur with others here. A ship (even an airship) is at its best when underway.

Of course, all ships retire at some point, and that is ultimately your call to make. But, because she is such a familiar symbol, if the original never voyages out again I suggest the name(and mission) be carried on by a new ship of upgraded design. The XMTSAS Saltire II? Maybe...that is also your call.

Just my $.02 USD.

**Downunder Kilt** · 13th December 10, 10:55 PM

I have flipped through the 56 pages of the Saltire's travels and yet to find any trip south of the Equator. Surely she would like to experience life upside down before any retirement. Let the Saltire Fly