Tom Haines is retiring and we surprise him with a special edition, hosted by his daughters, with a special message from Harrison Ford. Help us celebrate his 34 year AOPA career. Watch him see this for the first time!
Wow…. Now that was awesome… they all got you for sure. Tom, happy trails wherever you and the misses find yourself. Enjoy everything you find yourselves doing no matter what. After 34 years of helping everyone around you to become better people and to bring out the best in themselves, you've earned it more than you know. Take care, my friend and remember to keep yourself healthy!
What a disgusting “Lily White” presentation that should have been kept and circulated privately. This presentation was very poorly thought out and presented. I‘ve seen some of AOPA ‘s “few” pieces on persons of color, some Tom has contributed to, but this presentation shows nothing but a white privileged, 30+ lily white Career. I am a pilot, I have relatives that were Tuskegee Airman, and I know many, many Black, Hispanic and Asian aviators. AOPA doing a mediocre job at best.
Great that his daughters were able to host this tribute to Tom's AOPA career! Thousands of us 'regular' pilots have been able to virtually experience so many of his flying experiences. Thanks, Tom!
Number years ago I was at Smoketown Airport. Was talking to a older man, and he said his son was flying in with his 2 granddaughters. Soon a Bonanza showed up and dropped them off. Number years later I was at Hagerstown getting my repairman certificate and I visited AOPA and I met Tom in his office. Told him my story. He remember the day. Good Luck
We only just got started in aviation but AOPA live has been part of our weekly routine for the past year, and we will miss you! Have a great retirement doing what you most enjoy! Thank you for all your years of service and your dedication.
Wow, what an awesome tribute! Done with such excellence and love. I have had you in my office most every week for the last few years while I'm spending my evening making phone calls to book appointments, and doing paperwork. Really going to miss you on the show. All the best to you!
Tom – met you officially at Sun n Fun last Wednesday and you were very gracious while we were standing outside the AOPA tent watching the Yak 110 fly. Thanks for your many contributions to GA over the years. You will be missed, but I wish you all the best in your retirement. Enjoy that RV, & God bless!
Tom. I enjoyed watching this program everyweek and i learnt alot. I wish you all the best in your new phase of life. I will miss you on this program. Stay blessed and enjoy your time with the family.
You'll be certainly be missed a lot Mr.Tom…I'm thinking of having a picture frame next to my dad's picture….We won't forget the good work you have done and quite frankly it did change my interest in flying more…..Thank you Tom.
I missed this episode, but its not to late to share my admiration and respect for Tom Haines. Thank you for do many episodes, articles and advice! I look forward to running into you in an airport, having fun, and sharing good times with great friends.
This has been on my mind since it's airing. I have been a long time viewer if this program. I will greatly miss Tom Haines. I am proud that he is flying off to enjoy life and retirement. I wish him all the best
Why do you keep doing shows on big money aircraft when most GA pilots fly vintage and affordable aircraft. I really do not care to see jets, autopilots, high tech stuff.
Im not crying, your crying. Best of luck Tom, def be missed.
THANK YOU TOM!
Wow…. Now that was awesome… they all got you for sure.
Tom, happy trails wherever you and the misses find yourself. Enjoy everything you find yourselves doing no matter what. After 34 years of helping everyone around you to become better people and to bring out the best in themselves, you've earned it more than you know.
Take care, my friend and remember to keep yourself healthy!
Happy retirement Tom
Good luck pal. See you at Sun-N-Fun
What a disgusting “Lily White” presentation that should have been kept and circulated privately. This presentation was very poorly thought out and presented. I‘ve seen some of AOPA ‘s “few” pieces on persons of color, some Tom has contributed to, but this presentation shows nothing but a white privileged, 30+ lily white Career. I am a pilot, I have relatives that were Tuskegee Airman, and I know many, many Black, Hispanic and Asian aviators. AOPA doing a mediocre job at best.
Tom will be missed.
I look forward to AOPA every week here in San Antonio…I'll miss seeing Tom each week. Blue Skies
NIce work Tom… and thank you for all of your years of service at AOPA.
Congratulations, Tom! And THANK YOU 😊
Tom, Thank you for making AOPA an awesome pilot orientated organization. Weekends will not be the same 🙂 Ron Mayer
Tom, you are awesome! Thank you for sharing your aviation life with us. You have made a remarkable difference. Peace
Great that his daughters were able to host this tribute to Tom's AOPA career! Thousands of us 'regular' pilots have been able to virtually experience so many of his flying experiences. Thanks, Tom!
Number years ago I was at Smoketown Airport. Was talking to a older man, and he said his son was flying in with his 2 granddaughters. Soon a Bonanza showed up and dropped them off. Number years later I was at Hagerstown getting my repairman certificate and I visited AOPA and I met Tom in his office. Told him my story. He remember the day. Good Luck
We only just got started in aviation but AOPA live has been part of our weekly routine for the past year, and we will miss you! Have a great retirement doing what you most enjoy! Thank you for all your years of service and your dedication.
Nice tribute. thanks for all you've done at AOPA.
Tom, congrats on a successful carrier with AOPA LIVE, but are you sure you don’t want a few more years 🙂
I'm sorry to see you go Tom but I wish you all the best in your retirement. Faire winds and following tail winds.
Wow, what an awesome tribute! Done with such excellence and love. I have had you in my office most every week for the last few years while I'm spending my evening
making phone calls to book appointments, and doing paperwork. Really going to miss you on the show. All the best to you!
Fantastic piece, thank you so much for everything Mr. Haines! Congratulations on a successful career.
Looks like a lot of people may be retiring from AOPA with you.
You're not done. It's in you for ever. God bless you.!
Tom – met you officially at Sun n Fun last Wednesday and you were very gracious while we were standing outside the AOPA tent watching the Yak 110 fly. Thanks for your many contributions to GA over the years. You will be missed, but I wish you all the best in your retirement. Enjoy that RV, & God bless!
Tom. I enjoyed watching this program everyweek and i learnt alot. I wish you all the best in your new phase of life. I will miss you on this program. Stay blessed and enjoy your time with the family.
Big shoes to fill, Thank you Tom!
Congratulations Tom! Look us up if you're near kFLY -Jim D (180/185 Club)
You'll be certainly be missed a lot Mr.Tom…I'm thinking of having a picture frame next to my dad's picture….We won't forget the good work you have done and quite frankly it did change my interest in flying more…..Thank you Tom.
I missed this episode, but its not to late to share my admiration and respect for Tom Haines. Thank you for do many episodes, articles and advice! I look forward to running into you in an airport, having fun, and sharing good times with great friends.
This has been on my mind since it's airing. I have been a long time viewer if this program. I will greatly miss Tom Haines. I am proud that he is flying off to enjoy life and retirement. I wish him all the best
Why do you keep doing shows on big money aircraft when most GA pilots fly vintage and affordable aircraft. I really do not care to see jets, autopilots, high tech stuff.
See you at the campsites!