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It's certainly worth a visit just to meet the Ryans. They're a great couple, and the epitome of graciousness.

I got permission from Mr. Ryan (Ben) to fly in about 4 years ago - An old buddy of mine was getting married in the park. Mr. Ryan wouldn't even hear of me calling my buddy and his friends for a ride - he handed me the keys to one of his cars. Had a great visit with the Ryans afterwards. They were full of fantastic stories (he'd been a fighter pilot in World War II, jumped out of a P-38 off the coast of Panama -- she showed me the home-builts they've got), and the visit with them was one of those unexpected surprises that you remember forever. Seems like he's lost his medical, but he still loves flying.

Before I departed, Mr. Ryan and I went flying in the RV-4 - great fun all around.

--Tony

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