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07-23-2015, 09:21 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: X35 - Ocala, FL
Posts: 3,679
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Originally Posted by jarvis
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.
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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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Jesse Saint
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07-24-2015, 08:34 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Meridian ID, Aspen CO, Okemos MI
Posts: 2,645
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul K
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!
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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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rockwoodrv9a
Williamston MI
O-320 D2A
Awaiting DAR Inspection
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07-24-2015, 08:45 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: State of Bliss
Posts: 396
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Mountain Top
These were all mountain top experiences. Without a doubt moments to be treasured.
The vendors with three more days to go; hang in there. I appreciate your endurance and stamina!
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Ch?z King
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07-24-2015, 12:23 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: KPYM
Posts: 2,686
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brantel
And he talks funny! 
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Hahaha,
I resemble these comments!
 CJ
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RV-7 Flying - 1,200 Hours in 5 Years!
The experiment works!
TMX-IO-360, G3i ignition & G3X with VP-X
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07-24-2015, 02:01 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Iowa Park, TX
Posts: 4
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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.
Paul
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07-24-2015, 02:15 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Omaha, NE (KMLE)
Posts: 2,247
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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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Dale
Omaha, NE
RV-12 # 222 N980KM "Screamin' Canary" (bought flying)
Fisher Celebrity (under construction)
Previous RV-7 project (sold)
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07-24-2015, 03:16 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Hales Corners, WI
Posts: 981
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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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Jesse Bentley
N229Z - RV-8 - Flying - Livin' the dream!
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07-24-2015, 08:15 PM
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VAF Moderator / Line Boy
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Dayton, NV
Posts: 12,256
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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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Paul F. Dye
Editor at Large - KITPLANES Magazine
RV-8 - N188PD - "Valkyrie"
RV-6 (By Marriage) - N164MS - "Mikey"
RV-3B - N13PL - "Tsamsiyu"
A&P, EAA Tech Counselor/Flight Advisor
Dayton Valley Airpark (A34)
http://Ironflight.com
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07-24-2015, 08:40 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Posts: 1,004
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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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Paul K
West Michigan
Unfortunately in science, what you believe is irrelevant.
2020 donation made, exempt but worth every dime!
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07-24-2015, 10:42 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Hampshire, IL
Posts: 276
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B E E R !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ed Martin
Bluskydtl
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