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Old 07-23-2015, 09:21 PM
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Saw a very elderly gentleman being helped into a P-51 this afternoon. Although his body no longer allowed him to do it without help, it was very obvious that the muscle memory was still there. He knew exactly where to place his hands and feet automatically. When finally poised above the seat, he lowered himself just like he was putting on an old familiar shoe, then his hands started to run over the controls. I will never forget this scene.
Jarvis, I wish I had known you were there. I would love to have caught up a little. How's she treating you?
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Old 07-24-2015, 08:34 AM
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Second that scard. Sitting under the tail eating lunch on a hot day with a cool breeze. Thinking I love this and wish it would last forever!
So Paul, you didn't mind me waking you up from your nap? Ha! It was good to see you again.
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Old 07-24-2015, 08:45 AM
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Old 07-24-2015, 12:23 PM
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And he talks funny!
Hahaha,

I resemble these comments!

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Old 07-24-2015, 02:01 PM
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This was my first time at OSH with a family. I've been there a few times before (growing up in Wisconsin), the last as an ROTC cadet. Two days of exhilaration and exhaustion but the most memorable moment was ordering the empennage kit for the RV-10. I'm exited to be part of the community.

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Old 07-24-2015, 02:15 PM
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Paul, welcome to VAF! Glad you had a good time in Oshkosh. And congrats on ordering that tail kit.
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Old 07-24-2015, 03:16 PM
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Having driven to OSH every year since 92 and dreaming of flying my own airplane in for all those years, actually landing there was kind of anti-climatic. With no one around me at Ripon, the nearest traffic I had was a couple miles ahead of me on the tracks to Fisk. Kind of a yawner, but un-eventful is a good thing sometimes!

My favorite part this year was actually departing. With a Comanche and some other spam can having departed ahead of me, I blew right past them climbing out after getting out of the class D! It was fun being the hot rod!
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Old 07-24-2015, 08:15 PM
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Way, way, way too many highlights to single out just one! So many people, so many planes, so many wonderful opportunites - let's just say it was another great year I enjoyed all of the people, all of the talk, and all of the wonderful compliments our team was getting. Humbled, we are - and always looking for more great material.

Oh yeah - today I spent a peaceful hour at the Seaplane Base, met one of the Wright descendants, and bumped into Bill Anders. Yesterday tried on the BD-5J for size. The day before - went flying in the RV-14. Yeah....a good year!

Headed home in the morning
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Old 07-24-2015, 08:40 PM
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Rocky,

Naps naturally follow lunch in this situation . It's the first time I've been totally relaxed in months and I really needed to recharge the spiritual batteries! Airplanes, great weather, and good friends, nothing better.
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Old 07-24-2015, 10:42 PM
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B E E R !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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