BeechTalk - BT

Username Protected · **Posted:** 06 Apr 2014, 18:21

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Hello folks, please find attached pictures of my current ride. A 79/80 TN-A36. This is my third aircraft and probably my last. My first aircraft was another A36 in a partnership which was great for 2 years. Then I found a K35 I could afford solo. Steve LaPage that was your old girl, N5322E. The K35 was nice, but I wanted the room of an A36 plus the operating simplicity and the ability to get into smooth air that a TN provides. On the personal side I started flying in 1981 at the tender age of 16. I wanted the corporate pilot career but prospects looked poor with a medical waiver. In 1986 I started my ATC career which just ended last fall at BHM (central Alabama). I enjoyed the work but grew cynical (ICAO, LUAW, eLEMS) of people who've never worked traffic making rules & shift work. The mid every week was killing me physically. I see Newpower is the resident ATC. I have a feeling he enjoys training new people, he explains things clearly. I disliked training, both giving & receiving.

Years ago I read ABS Hangar Talk & from those post attended APS in 2005. Glad I found BT, you've already helped clear up some issues. Next issue, where to fly? I saw Max's DKX thing mid May & a thread looking for a TC/TN meet. I'm interested in both, but cannot commit.

BB

Username Protected · **Posted:** 06 Apr 2014, 18:38

Welcome Bill,

Beautiful ride!

For the first 10 years of ownership of 03B I used Ray Hill in Prattville (1A9) for my airplane service. He's a very experienced mechanic and taught me a lot through owner assisted annuals. I haven't spoken to him in a few years, I hope he's still active and in business.

-Mark

Username Protected · **Posted:** 06 Apr 2014, 19:34

Welcome Bill!
Look forward to meeting you at Max's shindig.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 06 Apr 2014, 19:52

Bill,

Here is a belated welcome to BT.
You sound like a serial Beech owner

Tim

Username Protected · **Posted:** 06 Apr 2014, 20:51

Welcome Bill!!!

You will find that its impossible not to learn something everytime you log into this site, plus we all love photos.

Ive actually thought about going ATC here in the Air Force. Would you care if i PM you with some questions from time to time?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 06 Apr 2014, 21:42

Welcome, Bill!

My first Bonanza flight was an F33A they rented out of EET. Fun airplane. Fun airport. Using quarries for landmarks feels like Indiana!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 06 Apr 2014, 21:53

Welcome Bill... looking good ! :thumbup:

Cool spinner for sure !

Username Protected · **Posted:** 06 Apr 2014, 22:56

Username Protected wrote:

For the first 10 years of ownership of 03B I used Ray Hill in Prattville (1A9) for my airplane service. He's a very experienced mechanic and taught me a lot through owner assisted annuals. I haven't spoken to him in a few years, I hope he's still active and in business.
-Mark

Thanks, I was lucky enough to meet Bob Ripley back in '03 & he's been my go to guy ever since.

Hello from Alabama