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Thanks Karl! Wayne, I'll drink to that! Reenacted Independence Day, 1863, at work this weekend. A deeply troubled time, in the middle of the Civil War. Anxiously awaiting the news from Gettysburg. Brass band, patriotic music, suitable prayers, reading of the Declaration of Independence (my part) and a stirring oration. Was a moving remembrance of a 19th century 4th, and most appropriate for our times too. Ken (AKA Councilman and Hatter Lewis Ritch).

Nice shot Wayne. I just recently got P3D 5, and really love the True Earth scenery with it. And I love the Central Valley part of CA. Your shot captures this beautifully. (My only wish: KFAT airport for P3D). Ken

All of the above, though #5 still needs more work. Ken

If we can make it work, Landon, it would be great! But I'm a realist, too. But let's try. BTW, anyone else who ventures to the NY area, and has some tims, PM me, and we can see what we can do. (Open invite). Ken

So glad you had a great time, Landon. My only wishes are: 1. You had more time here in the "Far East". 2. I'd known you were planning the trip earlier. Why? I would have loved to try to meet up in person, if possible, and,of course, if you wanted to. Ken

Now at Glacier Park Int. (KGPI) in Montana. I recently bought this airport during a recent Orbx sale, and this is the first time I've seen it. I'm headed to Oshkosh, Wisconsin for the PilotEdge "dress rehearsal" for the real world EAA air venture fly in which handles some 10,000 planes over a few days. This is the third year that this SIM event has been run, and it is a great experience, even (or especially) if you are never likely to do it in real life. See PilotEdge.net for details. For non PilotEdge members they offer a free trial which is enough to participate in this program. I'd love to have some Orbx buddies along for this. BTW, I'm a great believer in flying from place to place, and very, very rarely use the "Change Location" function in my SIM. I've flown coast to coast several times. Ken

A few hours early, but best wishes for a happy birthday! You've had a rough time, I hope that the next year is better. Ken

Currently flying from the West Coast to Oshkosh for SimVenture 2022. This time I'm taking the northern route. Just flew from Boardman (KHQM) to Tacoma Narrows (KTIW) to Cle Elum (S93), and finally to Rodger's home field, Felt Field (KSFF) in Spokane, WA. These are all such beautiful Orbx airports, and the Washington True Earth is so beautiful too. This is the first time in this area since upgrading from FSX to P3D 5. Will continue on to Glacier and Bozeman on my way east. Looking forward to the demanding "Fisk Arrival" at Oshkosh with PilotEdge's annual SimVenture. Ken

Thank you all for your kind thoughts and good wishes. Very much appreciated. Ken

Of course every case is different, but through what my wife has been through over the last couple of years, I agree with Rodge. She has an inflammation of the retina, treated with cortasoids (implants) which cause glaucoma. Consequently she has a stent, as well as drops. She is being treated by both a retina and a glaucoma specialist. I don't know what specialized opthamolgists are available in your area, but if you can't get the best results from one, see if there is another. Best of luck, and don't give up. Ken

Thank you John! Very sorry about your difficulties. Flooding is bad, the eye difficulties worse. Thinking of you, my friend. Ken

There's something to be said about "B" (except I don't care for pate de foie gras, and I prefer Scotch or (dare I say it) a beer, over Champagne). But I have to go with "F". If a topic or responses strike a note I respond, but if not I always follow the comments, and click what I feel is the appropriate button to register my reaction. But I love this thread, and a big thank you to Rodger for starting and continuing it. Ken

I remember fondly the 1974 Chevy Caprice that my wife inherited from her aunt. We got the car in 1984, 10 years old with just 20,000 miles on it. It was horrible to drive around town, it was just so big! But in those days we did more road trips, and there it was a pleasure. As soon as we got it I "updated" it with a new stereo with a cassette player ( remember those?) and cruise control. Ken

Sorry Rodge, but this is a toughie! I'm at a loss. Ken

Thanks for the clarification. Ken

Hi Wayne The IAF can be found on the Approach Plate of you destination airport. On Navigraph Charts click on the destination airport in the flight plan summary across the top. Click on "chart list" "APP" then choose the approach that you want. I'm looking at the ILS or LOC plate for KRDD RWY 34. At the outer end of the arrow it identifies the initial fix (IF) "DIBLE.". Halfway along the arrow "LASSN" is identified as the (IAF). On the horizontal plan it is identified with an "X" along with altitude and step-down instructions. The same info can be found on Skyvector as well. Hope this helps. Ken

Aw come on! My cat Chessie doesn't drink beer, but he can count! He knows that 2+2+2+2+2+2 = his treat allotment. He knows how to count, and he keeps us honest. Six from each of us, 2 at a time! And don't try to cheat! Ken

As a Navy Quartermaster I used trigonometry in celestial navigation. That's not to say I "did" trigonometry - others "did" the trig and laid it out in nice convenient tables in sets of books. To make it work I had to understand the basics, but not necessarily be able to do the calculations as described in Bowditch. But that was a long time ago, and I know I'd struggle now. When in high school all my friends said how difficult they found geometry. When I got to it I found it pretty easy because just looking at a picture of a geometric form I could usually visualize the answer. On the other hand algebra defeated me. I failed it twice before finally passing (65 was passing, I scored 66) on the third try. Now, not much call to do more than simple sums, and like everyone I'm spoiled by the electronic calculator. Ken

A somber day indeed. I let it pass, but I am saddened by those who wish us a "Happy Memorial Day.". It is not a day to be " happy." It is a day to be thoughtful, prayerful (if that is your wont), and thankful. As far as "happy" be happy for what we have because of these brave heroes' sacrifice, but with sadness remember the horrible cost. These are not statistics. These are people, men and women like us, who paid the ultimate price In my earlier post I did not mention that the air attack hit LCI(G) 428, blew it to smithereens, killing about half of the sailors and marines on board. It was a fragment from that explosion that got PFC Bowling. Peace, Ken P.S. A colleague said so well yesterday: Armed Forces Day is to honor those serving now. Veterans' Day, to honor those who have served. Memorial Day to honor those who served but didn't come back. Now we also honor veterans who have passed on on Memorial Day, and that is just fine by me.

My condolences to you W2DR, and to everyone who lost family, comrads, shipmates and friends in any of our wars. My father did make it home; he was detached from his ship after Leyte, but before Okinawa. In May 1945 he was at the USCG base at Atlantic Beach. In June he married my mother. Three years later I was born. Two years later he was dead at 27. War related? We'll never know, but after he came home he suffered. They didn't handle PTSD her well then. I was too young, so I don't remember him. RIP PFC Bowling, USMC. As far as I can tell the only fatality on my father's ship was a young marine (the ship was an LST). The ship was under attack by Japanese torpedo bombers and young private Bowling went on deck apparently to see what was happening. He was hit by shrapnel. My father was detailed with another sailor to make the burial shroud. Ken

Great. Weird, very weird, but great. But Mr. Scruggs should visit me in my shop. I can provide him with a hat that fits! Ken Hatt,OBVR

The Bethpage (FCU) sponsored Air Show is being held this week at Jones Beach. Here is an old song in honor of the occasion: Bethpage Air Show | at Jones Beach State Park

Good choice, but not as good as John York's suggestion. As for beer, I don't care much for Bud; prefer a Bitter, or what is marketed as an IPA here in the States. Years ago we had a yoke of oxen namaed Mic and Bud on the farm at the museum where we work. Ken

Happy birthday, and many more! Ken

Probably should have used some WD40. Then you could open the door rather than ripping it off. But now that you did, Adam is right. Duck Tape right away! Ken