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Both Joshua and Wyn enjoyed flying in their single-
engine aircraft nicknamedWinnie. Designed by the Italian
Mario Bellanca, his aircraft were known for their efficient,
low-operating costs, and they set many records in en-
durance and long-distance flights. Joshua himself set many
of these records.^93
The Haldeman family needed to fly so they could visit
all the conventions and activities that interested them. In
total, the Haldemans flew across 80 countries and territo-
ries. When Scott was just a baby, they brought him with
them on their flying endeavors. Wrapped in a blanket,
they placed Scott on the shelf behind their heads. The
other siblings also got to go with them. “When they [Maye
and Kaye] were three months old, we flew with them
to Davenport, Iowa, to attend the Palmer Chiropractic
Lyceum,” Joshua said. “Pictures of the ‘Flying Twins’ were
in the Davenport papers in the one week. At a year old,
the flying twins were certainly cute and attracted a lot of
attention.”93,95
When Joshua grew up, his mother Almeda allowed no
one in her house to drink, smoke, use improper language,
or tell shady stories. Playing cards and medicines were also
prohibited.^91 Similar rules were established when Joshua
became a father.
Joshua believed the body had the innate ability to
heal itself if it wasn’t abused and if it received chiro-
practic adjustments on a regular basis. His mantra was:
Haldemans don’t get sick or upset.^93 “He [Joshua] was
a very strong chiropractor and believed in the old time