I live on a flight path of a local airport. I have a big field on part of my property, and I’ve been so tempted to use fertilizer to write a small message.
Couple of my kin have been jet pilots, one AF, one Navy. AF went on to become a pilot for airlines. I’m assured that they really do NOT look at the ground unless they’re landing, or occasionally, threading a needle upon takeoff. Even when targeting ground installations, I’m told, they watched their instruments.
My wife did in-home day care for years. She would take the kids out for long walks after lunch to tire them out. Every time a truck would pass them the kids would raise and lower there arms to entice the drivers to honk their horns. They usually did and the kids would squeal with laughter.
I used to live near the Las Vegas airport and the planes going to the Grand Canyon tended to turn immediately after take-off, which took them right over my house. They were low enough that I could get a picture of the plane’s id and often the pilot’s face. The overflights ended after sending a few photos to the airport authorities.
Several times, we’ve been playing airsoft in sparsely populated areas and local sheriff’s helicopters have dropped in to investigate a hundred heavily armed guys in camo shooting at one another.
“Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. To the right you can see the house of famous cartoon character Calvin. Oh. [ding] You will notice the ‘fasten seat belt’ sign is on…”
BE THIS GUY over 3 years ago
Maybe if you said PLEASE.
marilynnbyerly over 3 years ago
I live on a flight path of a local airport. I have a big field on part of my property, and I’ve been so tempted to use fertilizer to write a small message.
codycab over 3 years ago
Calvin’s gonna love playing Star Fox!
sirbadger over 3 years ago
At the very least, dump some food coloring into your engines like the Blue Angels do.
Concretionist over 3 years ago
Couple of my kin have been jet pilots, one AF, one Navy. AF went on to become a pilot for airlines. I’m assured that they really do NOT look at the ground unless they’re landing, or occasionally, threading a needle upon takeoff. Even when targeting ground installations, I’m told, they watched their instruments.
rshive over 3 years ago
Nice try, Calvin. But betcha they aren’t looking.
Zykoic over 3 years ago
C-17s fly over my house. When the grandson was very young I would tell him to wave to the Air Force airplane. Once a C-17 did a wing dip wave back!
davidarsenian over 3 years ago
they would do it for Suzie
dlasher over 3 years ago
By the way, Monday’s strip was a replacement. I think the original is no longer considered politically acceptable.
Dobby53 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Not pilots, but I tried that with the RR engineers on the tracks new our house……
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 3 years ago
That is really another great Calvin snow sculpture. Like his snowmen, only inverted.
Doug Taylor Premium Member over 3 years ago
My wife did in-home day care for years. She would take the kids out for long walks after lunch to tire them out. Every time a truck would pass them the kids would raise and lower there arms to entice the drivers to honk their horns. They usually did and the kids would squeal with laughter.
ThePersonOnGoComics over 3 years ago
Would’nt want to do that with passengers on board (0_0)
Redd Panda over 3 years ago
One must wonder, where the adult Calvin found himself.
silentsky over 3 years ago
One of my favourite C&H strips. Calvin should at least get a “wing waggle” or two.
Larry da crocodile over 3 years ago
I don’t think that’s big enough.
david_42 over 3 years ago
I used to live near the Las Vegas airport and the planes going to the Grand Canyon tended to turn immediately after take-off, which took them right over my house. They were low enough that I could get a picture of the plane’s id and often the pilot’s face. The overflights ended after sending a few photos to the airport authorities.
Ravioli's Gale Premium Member over 3 years ago
Google will do a barrel roll if you ask it to.
Space Guy over 3 years ago
this is my first time commenting in this profile!
aerotica69 over 3 years ago
First laugh of the day.
Ryker the reader over 3 years ago
you should of wrote “Do a loop” you would of had better luck.
vincent.pelletier over 3 years ago
Starfox would approve
dwagner200 over 3 years ago
Tex Johnston did it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaA7kPfC5Hk
WCraft Premium Member over 3 years ago
Maybe if they used a laser pointer to get the pilots attention? (Just kidding homeland security!0
mistercatworks over 3 years ago
He’s lucky a rescue helicopter didn’t show up when he got as far as "H E "
DanWolfie over 3 years ago
At least Calvin didn’t attempt it THIS way! https://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/1990/03/10
DCBakerEsq over 3 years ago
Several times, we’ve been playing airsoft in sparsely populated areas and local sheriff’s helicopters have dropped in to investigate a hundred heavily armed guys in camo shooting at one another.
The Uchiha Clan over 3 years ago
Try typing “Do a barrel roll” on google
The Uchiha Clan over 3 years ago
It really works
Troglodyte over 3 years ago
Correct spelling, too!
briangj2 over 3 years ago
Calvin, should have asked for an Immelmann, or a Split S.
Ermine Notyours over 3 years ago
“Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. To the right you can see the house of famous cartoon character Calvin. Oh. [ding] You will notice the ‘fasten seat belt’ sign is on…”
Ermine Notyours over 3 years ago
Calvin can write in Spanish too. https://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbesespanol/2021/01/20
Red33410 over 3 years ago
It is so disappointing!
j.l.farmer over 3 years ago
Come on!!!!! that would be great way to celebrate the end of the Trump presidency!
Otis Rufus Driftwood over 3 years ago
Letters need to be A WHOLE LOT BIGGER.
hagarthehorrible over 3 years ago
That is a lot of hard work specially when the pilots miss to see the point.
Janos over 3 years ago
Worth Google-ing what does that mean :)