Frank's co-pilot is called Joe. Joe is a Jack Russell terrier, short legs and rough coat and was born July 12th 1996 in Hoenderloo. Joe has logged flying hours in the Xtra 300L, Bucker Jungmann (open cockpit bi-plane) , Robinson 44,(Helicopter)  A26 Invader(4000 HP Warbird) Gliders and many other aircrafts. Joe pulled more than 8 'G' .  Joe was eight weeks old whe she first experienced the joy of  flying upside down in Frank's Extra 300. For Joe, there are no surprises in an aeroplane.
Joe the Co, is fully accreditated at all major airports in the World and has been flown in for TV shootings on KLM.
Joe has golf course permission and is specialised in finding "lost" golf balls.  

Joe's boss Frank has been writing a book about the life of Joe. Joe, the little puppy dreaming about flying. The book is auto-bark-o-graphic.
The book will be published in Dutch and English language, and can be preorderd through this website, soon.
Illustrations: © Liesbeth Keder from Holland (As well)

At the picture:
After a special meeting with Founders, Board of Directors, Golf Pro, Caddy Master, Course Manager, Greenkeepers, Joe was selected to be the ONE and ONLY dog (Cavia for friends) with course permission at the Golf and Country club Winterswijk.
Members of Voortwisch need to know that Joe likes to be treated with respect, and not to be disturbed during sleeping.
Please when cuddling Joe (after asking permission from Boss Frank), take a shower first as Joe hates perfume.

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Two things are very important to remember.
1. Although Joe is a girl she is breaking women hearts faster than lightning.
2. When you meet Joe on an airshow please remember; Joe IS NOT TO BE FED with cookies or any kind of human food.





Joe at Teuge Airport waiting for the Boss.

Joe in the Piper Pawnee cockpit during Dutch Gliding Nationals in 2009.

July 3rd with Boss and Max B in ASK-21 glider, for Dutch TV, RTL7GP

Joe and Boss at Edge 540 cowling.

In the shadow guarding Franks aircraft. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Joe is thirsty after watching the Boss fly his demo over Teuge.

Dlink Dlink Dlink.

The first dog on Earth being fully accreditated by Qualysec to get FULL access to ALL area's for the Red Bull Air Race World Series 2007.

Accreditation.

After a swim, Joe recovered a Pro-V-1 expensive golf ball. His boss appreciates this very much, so there will be more "Chewy bones" for Joe tonight!

Technical Specs:
Type: Jack Russell Terrier
Weight: 5.2 kg's
Engine: 4 short legs, powered good food driven Barkoming 540 (1 DP* (1.4 Kw) *Dog Power
Height: 20 cm
Length: 51 cm
Wingspan: 15 cm
Propeller: Short tail
Roll rate: As desired by Joe
Max speed: 330 Mph in Invader, 210 Km/h on Honda Pan European, Mach 0.92 in Airliner, 5 km/h walking, 17 km/h running.