"Stephen Austin" wrote in message
...
NJ, but I forget the town. Even though the
airstrip was in the Western (less populated portion of the state - rural,
actually), the local residents were the highly paid, city-commuter types
(NYC) and, apparently both vocal and influential. The 18A clearly was
louder than the other planes (typical spam can range, plus a goodly
amount
of low-powered Cubs, Champs, etc.) - it definitely stood out during ops.

Michael Pilla

Man, don't you hate that? Was it one of those deals where the airport was
there long before any of the homes?


Stephen Austin
Austin Ag Aviation
Charleston, Missouri

Of course. But, of course, that is irrelevant to those who move, later.
Even Steve Forbes, of Forbes magazine, fought the improvements at a small
airport that was near his property even though, years earlier, the airport
owners supported Forbes when he wanted to have an exemption to zoning
ordinances. The record was clear: airport owners supported him, he
vociferously opposed their improvements. Result: Forbes: 2, Somerset
Airport, 0.

Michael Pilla