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Sat Dec 26, 2009 8:15 pm

Re: Nanwalek, AK

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Sat Dec 26, 2009 10:07 pm

Re: Nanwalek, AK

Hey Gump
Thanks for the Christmas Treat.
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Mon Dec 28, 2009 12:31 pm

Re: Nanwalek, AK

Good thread drift on slick/icy runways...I split it into a new topic:

Slick/Icy runways with a crosswind.
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Mon Dec 28, 2009 4:09 pm

Re: Nanwalek, AK

TokSok Bay. SkyVan. Long TJI"S sticking out the back, Slick Ice covering the runway, 35 mph 90 degree crosswind, Most hairiest ride I ever took and the guy flyin it smiled and said not to bad to day.
Then went and flew 6 more loads in for me. I just rode the first one out!!!!
When he landed he was like watching a one handed paper hanger on a broken pair of stilts. He was amazing.
Was right then and there that I decided no matter what I did I was not ever going to get my self in a position to have to fly a Skyvan like that!!!!!!!
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Do you remember the pilot's name in the Skyvan? That sounds like a friend of mine who is based out of Sterling and Delta Junction. Not a whole lot scares that goofy bastard!
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Mon Dec 28, 2009 9:11 pm

Re: Nanwalek, AK

Don't remember the name, cold be the same guy because he certainly was goofy. Was an A-Circle van, if I remember correctly. AGE disease you know!! :oops:
Sure could play SKYVAN very well though!
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