Orbx Rocky Mountains Leg 5 - Clearwater To Kootenay (Fast & Fun)

[MM 424]

We shall miss you Craig. And look forward to your return.

[Ron Attwood 3,464]

Roman, I had no idea!

 

[spokes2112 179]

Ron,

 

 It has a special place in my heart. All the time, but mostly during this part of the summer. I met Paul once. During EAA Airventure he was a very busy man. I was just huffin and puffin along Knapp St. (parallel to rwy 18/36) when I nearly got T-Boned. This was 4, maybe 5+ years ago. I soiled my shorts! I look back and it was Red 1 w/ Paul inside! He looked at me as I was ghost white, got out of the car and said sorry. I was nearly speechless - "No Problem Paul, Pleasure to meet you."

 

   

[Ron Attwood 3,464]

I didn't realise you were so famous, even if it is only by proxy. Proxy's good.

[spokes2112 179]

Today's flight was only "average".  Therefore no screenshots will be posted.     

[Ron Attwood 3,464]

Average eh, that good huh? Pffft.

[spokes2112 179]

Screenies from Rocky Mountains Five.
 
Nick in the beautiful Spitfire, waiting until the last moment to fire her up.
 


A "John Wayne" flight, full of Dukes.



Over the top of Dworshak Dam.



Entering the puffies. Forecast was supposed to be CAVOK.



Nick bringing in the Spit, smooth as silk.



Getting set to depart Felts Field. Like an old western movie. 1 rabbit, 3 dukes & 2 mustangs.



Ron's gorgeous repaint of the Lancair IV-P N5VZ, rolling.



Jeff in the "bare metal" stang. When the sun was shining directly on, it was blinding bright.



Dukes inbound to Kaslo (CBR2) with someone leaving their mark. :-)



Ron gingerly coming in, right on the numbers!



Rob doing the same.



Rob showing us how it's done at Revelstoke. (CYRV)



Rob back taxiing to the ramp while Jeff, Ron & myself wait.



The start of a 2 hour discusion covering just about every topic under the falling sun.

[Ron Attwood 3,464]

Apart from Josh's air conditioning springing a leak midway through the flight, a most enjoyable evening. And no, I will NOT be getting a smart phone! :angry:

[spokes2112 179]

 

[Bert Pieke 7,584]

Was a lot of fun!

[cbtaylor 15]

"Average" indeed! (said tongue-in-cheek).  Nice pix, Roman. I'm glad you decided to post them.

[spokes2112 179]

Was just kidding Craig. Was planning on showing pictures anyway.  It was a nice flight except.. For my flying. I littered aluminum all over the place at 2 airfields.. Really had a hard time. As Bert said, it was a lot of fun though!   

[cbtaylor 15]

I'm just sorry I didn't get to contribute to the recycling!  :Big Grin:

[spokes2112 179]

Ron,

 

 My Friend.

 

I am sick and tired you calling someone "Pauly" while us Americans get stuck with a great little mini-series on PBS called "The Bletchley Circle".

 

Once, and for all, it is pronounced (Just for you) -

 

[Ron Attwood 3,464]

I consider myself told. :(