bye bye Flying M
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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
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Cessna Skywagon -- accept no substitute!
And I just found out about it too.......
What a shame.
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Yes, it was me.
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I wonder what their motivation behind that was? Insurance? Just tired of people crashing off the end of their strip?
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Half a century spent proving “it is better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.”
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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