Heard today that the Flying M Ranch in Yamhill Oregon is closing it's doors. It's official according to their website. Bummer- it's a fun place to RON & party down.
Eric
bye bye Flying M
Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:48 pm
Cessna Skywagon -- accept no substitute!
Fri Oct 20, 2006 8:58 pm
Oh....
And I just found out about it too.......
What a shame.
What a shame.
Yes, it was me.
Sat Oct 21, 2006 8:30 am
I had been there by ground, but never by air. I have lost my chance. Are they going to be open for special ocasions?
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Sat Oct 21, 2006 10:55 am
I wonder what their motivation behind that was? Insurance? Just tired of people crashing off the end of their strip?
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Sun Oct 22, 2006 4:11 pm
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The owner was on the radio up here. It was all about money. They weren't making enough to stay in business. Rob PS my lessons start tomorrow in my new to me M7 235C. 
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