wera710
Well Known Member
Took a little trip to Smoketown Airport (S37) PA. RV-9, RV-12 and RV-8. Saw a beautiful Bald Eagle enroute at 2100 feet. Did not hit it thank god, which is more than we can say for a friend who took out a flock of geese in his immaculate T-34 on Saturday. But I digress.
If you are in or near South Eastern PA, Smoketown aiport, generally, has decent fuel pricing but more importantly, it has a little secret just outside the airport. A tiny little, red brick restaurant. Hidden behind the big tan hanger with the white fence on the south side (FBO side) of the runway, this place has a great menue and is a favorite of the local pilots. Just park in the grass by the white fence. Look south. Walk to the east end of the tan hanger. Go south. Contemplate the growing pile of old used aircraft tires. Walk further across a macadam lot and out to Route 23. Look Left. There it sits. Inexpensive, yet really good food. We had a thanksgiving sandwich for $5.00 that was piled high with turkey, gravy, and mashed potatoes.
Now if you are wondering why I am posting this, it’s because Dave V., the RV-12 guy, couldn’t wait to get another photo of his recently completed (in only 11 months!) RV-12 on VAF one more time! Seriously, the boy just LOVES seeing that thing on “TV”.
Vlad, you had better watch out because the man is on a mission. He almost has his 40 hours flown off and once the gates are open, you’ll find him dogging you all over the planet!
Marks RV-9. Resolution not so good. I was flying solo and trying to shoot film. Not a good idea!
And my own RV, wondering if it will be able to lift me aloft after that lunch!
If you are in or near South Eastern PA, Smoketown aiport, generally, has decent fuel pricing but more importantly, it has a little secret just outside the airport. A tiny little, red brick restaurant. Hidden behind the big tan hanger with the white fence on the south side (FBO side) of the runway, this place has a great menue and is a favorite of the local pilots. Just park in the grass by the white fence. Look south. Walk to the east end of the tan hanger. Go south. Contemplate the growing pile of old used aircraft tires. Walk further across a macadam lot and out to Route 23. Look Left. There it sits. Inexpensive, yet really good food. We had a thanksgiving sandwich for $5.00 that was piled high with turkey, gravy, and mashed potatoes.
Now if you are wondering why I am posting this, it’s because Dave V., the RV-12 guy, couldn’t wait to get another photo of his recently completed (in only 11 months!) RV-12 on VAF one more time! Seriously, the boy just LOVES seeing that thing on “TV”.
Vlad, you had better watch out because the man is on a mission. He almost has his 40 hours flown off and once the gates are open, you’ll find him dogging you all over the planet!
Marks RV-9. Resolution not so good. I was flying solo and trying to shoot film. Not a good idea!
And my own RV, wondering if it will be able to lift me aloft after that lunch!
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