Mustangdriver's move --yes warbird related!
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.
Re: Mustangdriver's move --yes warbird related!
Thu Sep 17, 2009 10:48 am
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.
Thu Sep 17, 2009 11:19 am
Congrats on the new job Chris - hope it goes well for you!
Zack
Zack
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.
Thu Sep 17, 2009 12:11 pm
Congrats Chris! 
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.
Thu Sep 17, 2009 12:21 pm
Congratulations! Sounds like a much less stressful location, and always glad to hear about someone moving up
Thu Sep 17, 2009 12:53 pm
GOOD LUCK in your'e new endeavor. Hope It is a great job.
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.
Thu Sep 17, 2009 2:04 pm
Sounds like a pretty good time. Congrats!!!
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
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Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:00 pm
Congrats Dude! Bet it will take a bit to pack the rec room though. 
Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:14 pm
Very kool, Chris!
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.
Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:28 pm
Congrats on becoming a Hoosier! 
(I'm a former Hoosier myself)
1.5 commute? Is that 1 way? That's insane.
(I'm a former Hoosier myself)
1.5 commute? Is that 1 way? That's insane.