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The Long-Lost Observation Deck
In Ask the Pilot "short takes," mourning that rarest of airport amenities: the observation deck. At least Amsterdam still has theirs. (www.askthepilot.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Back in the 50's we would go to SDF in Louisville and they had a roof-top deck where you could see the planes at the terminal as well as out on the runways. Now the closest thing we have is a section that is well past the security checkpoint so you must be ticketed to go there. So much for bringing your kids out and letting them be caught up in the magic of aviation. Yes, it is a new world, but we have given in to those who want us to give up our freedoms. What a shame.
David, I remember well the deck at the old Lee Terminal at KSDF, To this day I don't know what made the weird noises in the Canberra engines as they taxied by. I got to see an Air National Guard unit do an aerobatic routine in their F-80s or T-33s, too. My favorite thing was watching and listening to the big radials cough and bark as the airliners of the day prepared to depart!
David and Martie. Is Bowman Field still there? Used to park at the very low fence and watch the traffic. A real thrill for a kid back in the 50's. Left KY many years ago but still miss Louisville!
Yep, still there and a busy general aviation airport. Several corporate airplanes are based there, and there are a couple of flight schools, as well as the Areoclub. here is a link that will give you some information:
http://www.flylouisville.com/bowman-field/
Sadly, if you liked Mazzoni's rolled oysters from across the street, they are long gone...
My dad learned to fly there after WWII, and I flew a lot with him as a little guy while he was working on his commercial rating.
http://www.flylouisville.com/bowman-field/
Sadly, if you liked Mazzoni's rolled oysters from across the street, they are long gone...
My dad learned to fly there after WWII, and I flew a lot with him as a little guy while he was working on his commercial rating.
Martie, thanks for the info. Will take a look. I loved Mazzoni's and also remember when they were down on 3rd. St. As I remember, could be 2nd or 1st. Those rolled oysters were the greatest.I live on the NJ shore now and have oysters from here and Maryland but not prepared like Mazzoni's. Now have a C 310, what are you flying?
Mazzoni's last place was out by the Louisville Yacht Club somewhere, I believe, but it's gone, too. Mike Lining's is still out on Cane Run; I ate a great fish sandwich there last summer.
Next time you cross PENNS intersection eastbound, look down and to the left. I live near the Delaware River, a mile south the power plant. A massive heart attack had me selling my PA22-20 several years ago. :(
Next time you cross PENNS intersection eastbound, look down and to the left. I live near the Delaware River, a mile south the power plant. A massive heart attack had me selling my PA22-20 several years ago. :(
Too bad, sorry about that. I'm 81 and very fortunate so far. But know the time is approaching I will be forced to give it up.
Probably sooner than later because I recognize my mind is not like it used to be! But have been looking at a 340. The A/C and pressuration are attractive to our family who are spread between here, KY and CO.. All of my children are commercial pilots and they could make use of if. Good luck w/your health.
Probably sooner than later because I recognize my mind is not like it used to be! But have been looking at a 340. The A/C and pressuration are attractive to our family who are spread between here, KY and CO.. All of my children are commercial pilots and they could make use of if. Good luck w/your health.
Thanks, and you hang in there too. At 73 I'm the junior member of a threesome (other two are 80) that gets out and tries to find something fun to do every couple of weeks. We've seen a lot of the day trip stuff in eastern PA, and I've photographed right at 100 covered bridges so far. Sentimental Journey was a spot a couple of years ago; this September the Bentonville Fly-in is in our sights.