Mustangdriver's move --yes warbird related!

mustangdriver · **Posted:** Thu Sep 17, 2009 10:35 am

Hey guys, I am moving from Pittsburgh to the Indianapolis area, actually about an hour north of indy. I just was hired as an ATC in EKM tower. We have two runways there, and I noticed a third grass runway. When I asked about it, I was told that there is a Stearman, and a T-6 based there that like to use it. Does anyone know who this is, or what aircraft to expect seeing? Thanks.

Tim Savage · **Joined:** Mon May 03, 2004 8:26 pm **Posts:** 630

mustangdriver wrote:

Hey guys, I am moving from Pittsburgh to the Indianapolis area, actually about an hour north of indy. I just was hired as an ATC in EKM tower. We have two runways there, and I noticed a third grass runway. When I asked about it, I was told that there is a Stearman, and a T-6 based there that like to use it. Does anyone know who this is, or what aircraft to expect seeing? Thanks.

Elkhart is a good bit farther north of Indy than an hour....more like 2-2.5 to EKM if you are driving...

That Stearman and T-6 probably belong to Chuck Marshall. Used to be quite a number of warbirds back in the day when Ray Stutsman had his place at EKM.

Zachary · **Posted:** Thu Sep 17, 2009 11:19 am

Congrats on the new job Chris - hope it goes well for you!

Zack

tex-fan · **Posted:** Thu Sep 17, 2009 11:57 am

well, are you going to be closer or farther from Dayton, because we like those NMUSAF updates. again, good luck.

Bear · **Posted:** Thu Sep 17, 2009 12:11 pm

Congrats Chris! :drink3:

Holedigger · **Posted:** Thu Sep 17, 2009 12:17 pm

If my map reading skills are still working, it looks like a much shorter trip to the Warbird Mecca! Good luck with the new job.

The Inspector · **Posted:** Thu Sep 17, 2009 12:21 pm

Congratulations! Sounds like a much less stressful location, and always glad to hear about someone moving up

seaknight15 · **Posted:** Thu Sep 17, 2009 12:53 pm

GOOD LUCK in your'e new endeavor. Hope It is a great job.

mustangdriver · **Posted:** Thu Sep 17, 2009 2:02 pm

Thanks guys, the staff is great, and the field is a tru General Aviation field. A mix of cessnas and pipers, with warbirds and a few corporate. I love all forms of aviation, so this is sor of my dream job. I will be living about an hour north of indy so I have about an hour and ahlf drive, but I can handle that. Gives me time to unwind. I will be closer to Dayton, only about 2 hours away, even a little less. And only about 40 minutes from Grissom.

spookythecat · **Posted:** Thu Sep 17, 2009 2:04 pm

Sounds like a pretty good time. Congrats!!!

PJ · **Posted:** Thu Sep 17, 2009 2:19 pm

Congratulations and good luck, Chris. Welcome to Indiana....stop by and say hello at the Harpoon when your down around MQJ.

PJ
PV-2 Harpoon "Hot Stuff"
www.amhf.org

sdennison · **Posted:** Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:00 pm

Congrats Dude! Bet it will take a bit to pack the rec room though. :wink:

Pat Carry · **Posted:** Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:14 pm

Very kool, Chris!

mustangdriver · **Posted:** Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:19 pm

Thanks guys, the rec room is all packed up, and moved to the new place. Even beeter location for the room! I am excited, but I start there next month, first I have to use up my vaca time at the old job. Emerald isle, N.C. here we come.

Django · **Posted:** Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:28 pm

Congrats on becoming a Hoosier! :lol:

(I'm a former Hoosier myself)

1.5 commute? Is that 1 way? That's insane.

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