Andie visits us for a pre-Thanksgiving treat and we spend quality time together.
Kiva – Micro-finance
Kiva.org does an excellent job of helping entrepreneurs in developing countries and disadvantaged communities raise small amounts of capital for business purposes.
She Knew Me – by Nancy Sliwa
Here is a poem that was written in September 2011 that illustrates the cycle of life and reflects on the loss of my sister, Janice.
East Coast Trip Aug 2011
Summary of Sliwas’ travels on the East Coast during August 2011 to visit family, friends, and business colleagues.
East Coast trip in TBM
We executed a two week trip to the East Coast in the TBM to visit family and friends and to conduct business meetings. Here is summary of the flight legs and experiences.
Southwest Wildlife Foundation – Raptor Preservation Program
SWF is an excellent program for protecting, preserving, and rehabilitating raptors.
ParaHawk USA
Video of hawks landing on the outstretched arms of paraglider pilots.
Nathan attends Sliwa Summer Camp
Our nephew Nathan Hill visits White Salmon to get the full Sliwa Summer Camp experience from his Uncles (Steve & Dave) and his Aunts (Nancy and Michele). This is his second year in a row and we are all prepped to show him a good time.
Boeing Brown Visits Godparents July 2011
Boeing Brown is our godson and he visited us for the first time. We were excited to give him some unique experiences in the Pacific Northwest.
New TBM-700 Joins the Sliwa Family
Late announcement for the addtion of N700VV to the Sliwa Family.
Commencement Address at OIT
I am the commencement speaker at the Oregon Institute of Technology June 2011 graduation ceremony.
Festo SmartBird mimics flight of birds …
Here is the video that went around the various pilot and scientific blogs a couple of months ago. Festo has really done a great job with a flying bird. The advertising copy says: “SmartBird is an ultralight but powerful flight model with excellent aerodynamic qualities and extreme agility. With SmartBird, Festo has succeeded in deciphering the flight of birds – …