Listen "EP101 - Information Whiskey: ATC Mumbling, Mountains & Mediocrity"
Episode Synopsis
Ben, Brian, and Ted share stories and adventures from their recent non-event gathering in West Virginia, including Ben's memorable "seven-mile base" skywriting approach with a fuel leak, Brian's encounters at unique mountain airports, and various flying experiences in challenging terrain. The hosts discuss their stops at small airports like Logan County (6L4) where they discovered classic cars and met fascinating local aviation enthusiasts. Ted provides audio clips of memorable radio exchanges from the trip.
Hear your listener feedback about getting back into flying after breaks, chair flying techniques used by the Blue Angels, and the growing international reach of their aviation community. The hosts also tease plans for a future spring meetup while reflecting on how their impromptu airport visits often lead to the most memorable experiences in aviation.
Mentioned on the show:
* pepperoni rolls from Country Club Bakery: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepperoni_roll
* Woody's Hot Dogs: https://wvhotdogblog.blogspot.com/2019/07/fairmont-hdj-review-woodys.html
* Bunyan's BBQ, Muscle Shoals: https://www.bunyansbarbeque.com/
* 4G7, Fairmont WV, great airport (with difficulty) to learn at: https://www.airnav.com/airport/4G7
* SJS, Big Sandy, Prestonburg, Kentucky: https://www.airnav.com/airport/SJS
* 6L4, Logan County Airport, WV: https://www.airnav.com/airport/6L4
* C130 assault landing strips near 6L4: https://bit.ly/3Cf6CX5
* Luke's Landing, epic segment on on hot dogs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYPGV1egrdk
Hear your listener feedback about getting back into flying after breaks, chair flying techniques used by the Blue Angels, and the growing international reach of their aviation community. The hosts also tease plans for a future spring meetup while reflecting on how their impromptu airport visits often lead to the most memorable experiences in aviation.
Mentioned on the show:
* pepperoni rolls from Country Club Bakery: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepperoni_roll
* Woody's Hot Dogs: https://wvhotdogblog.blogspot.com/2019/07/fairmont-hdj-review-woodys.html
* Bunyan's BBQ, Muscle Shoals: https://www.bunyansbarbeque.com/
* 4G7, Fairmont WV, great airport (with difficulty) to learn at: https://www.airnav.com/airport/4G7
* SJS, Big Sandy, Prestonburg, Kentucky: https://www.airnav.com/airport/SJS
* 6L4, Logan County Airport, WV: https://www.airnav.com/airport/6L4
* C130 assault landing strips near 6L4: https://bit.ly/3Cf6CX5
* Luke's Landing, epic segment on on hot dogs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYPGV1egrdk
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