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gregwatts

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fantom Grand Master

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Ocala would probably work. I need some plans to firm up for Saturday first, but I give myself a 90% chance of being there at this point.

Please bring Coleen :)

Hector Veteran

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Hope to still make it. Running a bit of a cold and although I feel just fine I have lost my voice COMPLETELY. I was actually going to head out to the airport tomorrow to test my FPI 450 that is scheduled to be installed by noon. I just realized that it may be difficult to fly out of a controlled airport when you can't speak on the radio!!

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Hector Veteran

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Sorry could not make it guys. Actually went to the airport Saturday morning with intention to go but had a blasted cell parked over the airport dumping copious amounts of rain. By the time it moved it was 11:30 but I did not know you had postponed. I did end up going to Cedar Key today for lunch. Judy the taxi driver heard my call and picked me up. Take a look at the pic of the Cessna below. Judy said it was a rental and the pilot landed long and hot, slammed on the brakes when he realized he was going for a swim, blew both mains and departed the runway. I was a little apprehensive during the approach but it was no big deal. Landed with plenty of runway left.

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Parker_Woodruff Grand Master

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Lakeland tower wasn't expecting the level of traffic for the arrival into the BBQ fly-in at Sun 'n Fun, so they wouldn't even let me taxi to the self-serve fuel tank...and especially wouldn't let me depart.

Good to see an active fly-in, but disappointed I couldn't go meet up.

flyboy0681 Grand Master

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OK. Time to fess up. The reason for the last minute postponement was because, after arriving at my airport, which is an hour and fifteen minutes from my house,

I have an extra set in each car's center console, in addition to my flight bag. And just to east my paranoia, I have the ignition and door key taped to a compartment in my wallet. I always feared flying somewhere and losing the keys.

fantom Grand Master

fantom

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....All in all it was a great day and I hope that we are able to do it again soon, perhaps this summer when the days are a bit longer and we can spend a bit more time together and with the planes.

Fine synopsis, Jim. We spent over three hours catching up, telling lies, and getting to know each other better. So much so that we had precious little time to show off our respective planes before it started to rain. Till next time. B)

Parker_Woodruff Grand Master

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What? How can the tower stop you from departing? Did they actually NOTAM close the airport?

ATC response to my taxi request:

"It's going to be a long time till we can actually let you move. We weren't prepared for this busy of an arrival. Suggest you shut down, park in the grass, and monitor the radio, if able."

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