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

**Jock Scot** · 14th December 10, 12:14 AM

I agree, if its at all possible it would be great if the "Saltire" could be allowed to patrol our skies and continue on its mission of goodwill. How about it Jamie?

**nloken** · 14th December 10, 05:56 AM

Ah, the lovely Saltire! She must most definitively continue on her voyage of kilted friendship and companionship! There are still so many places left for her to discover, and I can only speak for myself but I truly feel that the Saltire through her travels shares with me the warm welcomes given to her by the many XMTS members whom she visits and as such brings the whole forum closer together.

Let her fly, good Sir, let her fly!

**BEEDEE** · 14th December 10, 05:58 AM

I agree with Downunder Kilt. We have members in NZ, Australia, South Africa and South America. A flight in the southern hemisphere seems to be called for.

Brian

**Chas** · 14th December 10, 08:00 AM

I got quite emotional when Alex arrived with the airship for Burns Supper II this year. To feel part of an unbroken chain of XMarkers, all sharing in a common fellowship was very humbling.

After suitable refurbishment and refuelling at the NorCal Burns' Night Supper, I believe that she should start a new expedition -

To boldly go, where no airship has gone before!

Regards

Chas