ArmyDad
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Doug often wonders how us "nawthiners" put up with the cold and snow. Well this was (for me anyhow) a sure fire cure for cabin fever. Was housebound for the last 36 hrs, during one of the worst snow storms in 20 years, which shut down the big airport Cleveland Hopkins ( CLE ) for 14 hrs. Got out to Medina, Ohio ( 1G5 ) to find three foot drifts in front of the hangar. Got the snow cleared out with the help of a big front end loader.
With the runways cleared earlier, my RV7A, N914E climbed out in clear blue skies. Called CLE APP and asked if they could work me in for "the Option". The very accomodating controller gave me a squawk. Then a handoff to the TWR who cleared me for the option after following a Continental on four mile final. About a half mile out, I asked " If it would be okay to hit a little smoke on the low approach ?" "Roger, smoke approved" A few moments later I was cleared for a right turn out, the TWR controlled said "Thanks for the show" Another voice piped in, "That was cool" Then westward into the sun. What a rush. All in an airplane "assembled in my garage" Thanks again Van. As often said by others: "Keep poundin' them rivets !"
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Bernie Ockuly, Strongsville, Ohio
RV7A N914E 427 hrs, 909 landings, 779 rolls, since 9/11/05
L.G.I.T.W.
With the runways cleared earlier, my RV7A, N914E climbed out in clear blue skies. Called CLE APP and asked if they could work me in for "the Option". The very accomodating controller gave me a squawk. Then a handoff to the TWR who cleared me for the option after following a Continental on four mile final. About a half mile out, I asked " If it would be okay to hit a little smoke on the low approach ?" "Roger, smoke approved" A few moments later I was cleared for a right turn out, the TWR controlled said "Thanks for the show" Another voice piped in, "That was cool" Then westward into the sun. What a rush. All in an airplane "assembled in my garage" Thanks again Van. As often said by others: "Keep poundin' them rivets !"
http://usera.imagecave.com/beockuly/0309081753ed.jpg
Bernie Ockuly, Strongsville, Ohio
RV7A N914E 427 hrs, 909 landings, 779 rolls, since 9/11/05
L.G.I.T.W.
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