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Memory Of A Flight, Fifty Years Ago

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April 11, 2024, 06:59 AM
SPWAMike0317
Memory Of A Flight, Fifty Years Ago
Congratulations!


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April 11, 2024, 07:14 AM
chellim1
Congrats V-Tail! 50 years is quite an accomplishment.
But you probably won’t get the lobster for six bucks.


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April 11, 2024, 09:38 AM
Expert308
I thought this was going to be the flight where you were a passenger but stepped in and took over when the pilot suffered a heart attack, just in time to avoid a head-on collision with a 747 being flown by a former FBI agent.

Just kidding. Congratulations on 50 years! Cool
April 11, 2024, 10:09 AM
HRK
Congratulations 50 is a heck of a journey!
April 11, 2024, 11:13 AM
V-Tail
quote:
Originally posted by usmc-nav:

are you familiar with Bob Hoover? Mr. Hoover used to fly a Commander at airshows.
Yeah, he and I had very different flying styles. Wink


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April 11, 2024, 11:15 AM
V-Tail
quote:
Originally posted by chellim1:

you probably won’t get the lobster for six bucks.
Not any more. Frown


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April 11, 2024, 11:17 AM
snoris
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
April 11, 2024, 11:26 AM
ridewv
Good story thanks for sharing it, V-Tail. And happy 50th anniversary of your first dinner date this Saturday! Does your wife still fly?


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April 11, 2024, 11:26 AM
4x5
Congratulations, and quite a story!


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April 11, 2024, 11:27 AM
Edmond
Congratulations, V-Tail.

There used to be a really good seafood place in Ocoee by the mall there but they went out of business maybe 6 years ago. We used to frequent them somewhat often. While I'm not a seafood type of person, I did enjoy their clam chowder soup. Had a lobster roll and it was good even though I'm not a lobster fan. Their fried fish sandwich was very very good! They used to be in a small corner shop in Winter Garden just down the street on Colonial but moved to a larger location. It changed when they went to the larger location.

You have met my wife and daughter. My wife and I have been together for 17 years this year.


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April 11, 2024, 12:13 PM
trapper189
Congratulations!

Looking at the plane, I guessed Ted Smith had a hand in its design because it looks a bit like an Aerostar. The internet says that’s true.
April 11, 2024, 12:44 PM
clipper1
Congrats V-tail! May you guys have many more.
April 11, 2024, 01:11 PM
chbibc
What a great story! Congrats to you both!


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April 11, 2024, 01:46 PM
Browndrake
That is awesome, congratulations!

Did you do any engine off aerobatics on the way to Valparaiso to impress the lovely lady???....I can't see that airplane without immediately thinking of Bob Hoover.



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April 11, 2024, 01:55 PM
airbubba
congratulations!!
April 11, 2024, 01:58 PM
400m
I’m 1/2 way there Celebrating 25 in October. Congratulations V-Tail!
Enjoy the lobster.
April 11, 2024, 02:01 PM
Valpo Fz
That’s a great story!


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April 11, 2024, 02:17 PM
tatortodd
Congrats and cool story! I wish y'all many more lobster dinners.


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April 11, 2024, 08:33 PM
armored
The Tap Root Pub, that sure brings back old memories.
You must have had all your ducks in a row when you invited the Girl to dinner. A flight from Midway to Valparaso IN. must have been a very quick flight.
April 11, 2024, 08:44 PM
Tonydec
Congrats! 50 is a biggie, not easy so great job to both of you.


Tony