tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924773307171301256.post2239555446845512115..comments2024-03-29T07:19:11.970-04:00Comments on Just An Earth-Bound Misfit, I : WastelandsComrade Misfithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15404477636451308763noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924773307171301256.post-23894501657011936712010-03-23T22:04:41.378-04:002010-03-23T22:04:41.378-04:00Nangleator, I have flown into Tew-Mac. I was sad ...Nangleator, I have flown into Tew-Mac. I was sad to hear that it was converted into fucking condos.Comrade Misfithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15404477636451308763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924773307171301256.post-14813007451491651362010-03-23T17:34:08.424-04:002010-03-23T17:34:08.424-04:00Breaks my hear to see Tew-Mac in that old post car...Breaks my hear to see Tew-Mac in that old post card picture. I drive by it sometimes.<br /><br />Never, ever saw a better spectator's airport. My flight instructor used to like to blow the skirts up on the girls walking by on Rt. 38 during the takeoff run.Nangleatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908938252272172718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924773307171301256.post-60483488567047946912010-03-23T16:57:54.799-04:002010-03-23T16:57:54.799-04:00Don't forget Sky Acres Airport, which is also ...Don't forget Sky Acres Airport, which is also in Dutchess County, and still alive and well. Just had a crash there last week, unfortunately. I live within five miles of Sky Acres, and fifteen or so (as the plane flies) from Stormville. There are also three (that I can think of) private landing strips in my immediate area, as well. So the little guys are still out there.NYEMThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08376647828923494384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924773307171301256.post-30216435169355144562010-03-23T12:59:38.901-04:002010-03-23T12:59:38.901-04:00Just more evidence of the general aviation death s...Just more evidence of the general aviation death spiral. As aircraft become more expensive, fewer people join the hobby. Fewer people joining the hobby means aircraft vendors have to raise their prices to meet their fixed costs. Wash, rinse, repeat.<br /><br />Hmm, sounds similar to the health insurance death spiral, now that I think about it...<br /><br />- Badtux the Flightless Healthcare PenguinBadTuxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01345749557330760251noreply@blogger.com