Jason, what's CYSA?
Mike M

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On Nov 28, 2014, at 5:18 PM, Jason <uberhare@gmail.com> wrote:

> Thank you everyone for your kind wishes!
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> I'm flying a '64 Piper 140 (w/160HP upgrade).  No toe brakes :) It's been an absolute blast, and something I've wanted to do for 20 years.   I decided a long time ago I wouldn't do it until I could buy the plane.  Now I own half an aircraft and determined to get licensed by next summer!  I considered a Mooney, but thought it might be a bit much for a trainer.   I like the idea of 150mph on 11gph.
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> I've made a list an will certainly look anyone up if I get out their way.  Vise-versa any fellow pilot/vanagon owner is always welcome here!  I've got a large driveway and CYSA is only 15 minutes away.   Maybe the pilots in our group need to get together and time-share our vanagons so we have wheels at the other end!
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> Michael is correct about meeting interesting people around small airports.  Already came across quite a few.   Most are always very friendly and helpful.  Sunday morning seems to be the "boys" club here...
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> Jason
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> On Fri, Nov 28, 2014 at 4:54 PM, Michael Magnani <mfmagnani@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>> Jason,
>> Congratulations!!!!! Very well done, indeed.
>> I soloed on September 25, 1980 in San Carlos, CA. KSQL
>> I went on to get my Private and then my A&P and IA.
>> I've been blessed to have been able to go to the airport every day since.
>> Airports are the best places on earth. I've met some of the smartest, most helpful, humble people in my life.
>> I've been involved with corporate aviation for about 35 years, the last 11 with Harbor Freight Tools Flight Department.
>> I own a 1952 Mooney M-18C and still fly regularly.
>> If you ever get to Southern California, I work at Van Nuys Airport, KVNY, I'll take you out to lunch.
>> I've owned my 1990 Westfalia full camper since new and have put about 105,000 camping miles on it. In fact, I've been an exclusive VW owner for 30 + years. These days, the Vanagon is the only gas powered rig I own. The rest are all TDI's.
>> Again, very well done on your solo accomplishment.
>> Kind regards,
>> Mike Magnani