"Runways optional", my top favorite sticker on the fridge that sums it all. And uh-oh, Dana is going to say it again, "The Huskies are the best bush planes in the whole wide world!" Yes, I have already said it 1,098 times. But, hey, who is counting?

Because Jimmy the Squirrel, Dennis, and a few our friends own these fine airplanes, I am naturally biased towards them. Built for rugged environments, docile, sturdy, and forgiving; Huskies stole my heart four years ago. It goes without a saying that we love our Huskies for what they are and for what they represent. Anyone who owns and flies these marvelous dawgs knows what I am talking about.

I have been following the official Aviat Aircraft page on social media for some time when one day a fantastic variation of the Husky insignia jumped on me from my news feed. This very cool cartoon with a Husky dog being all super happy with his tongue out and eyes peeled back in the wind made me squeal, "I must have this! At least on a sticker!" Since then, I was on a hunt to buy that design on a sticker, T-shirt, or a hat. The official website with merchandise did not have those and I knew I had to aim for the big happenings such as SunN'Fun or AirVenture. Luckily enough, we made it to AirVenture Oshkosh this year which was a sweet getaway we all enjoyed to the max. Apart from our usual activities, I was excited to check the Aviat Husky booth not only to complete my mission of getting my sticker but to also check what was new in the Husky house. Priority number one: Aviat Husky booth. "Come on, guys! Hurry up!", I was herding everyone while marching fast towards the booth. Aggie (our Australian sheepherder at the farm) would be very proud of me.

"Wow, they have an amphibian dog on display!", I noticed the unmistakable silhouette from the far and zoomed in on the beautiful airplane while squinting into the sun. Wait a minute, look at the tail! Was that the Husky design I wanted so bad? YES, it was! Splendid! I do not need to mention that a shopping spree was in order. As we got to the booth, I ran straight to the cash desk to buy my souvenirs and Jimmy the Squirrel with our friends caught up with RAF Team members who were checking the bush planes on display. The lady who was selling the merchandise in the booth was very nice and as we exchanged emails, I discovered she was the creative force behind this magnificent STOLDawg logo. Maybe you have heard about her or saw her name - Sue Haun. Inspired by dogs who love sticking their head out of the window when riding in a car, Sue created STOLDawg who loves bush flying and is the happiest when he can enjoy the flight in the Aviat Husky with the door down. Ka-boom! A sound my mind makes when it is blown. From my humble opinion, Sue's talent in cartoon designing is a fabulous match for the Aviat Aircraft. As can be seen, Aviat Aircraft has been encouraging expression of pilot's personal style through customizing the countless paint schemes and colors variations, instrument panels, seats styling, propeller and tire options. And check this out, when you buy your Husky and would like a similar fun Husky dog logo, the team will work with you on the modification and will create a very original alternation just for you and your Aviat Husky. Double ka-boom! After meeting Shawn (Aviat Aircraft, Regional Sales Director and Owner of Husky Central out of Hugo, Oklahoma) and Sue Haun (Creative Director for Aviat Aircraft) at the booth, I could not believe what all ended up in my backpack! I was so happy and energized I dropped my lunch sandwich on the grass when I was trying to shuffle all my precious stickers.

To sum up, we felt welcome and at home with the Huskies which made me contemplate on these fine airplanes again. Soon enough, many happy memories of many wonderful adventures we created flying our bush planes overwhelmed me. So here is to Aviat Huskies - our beloved dawgs.