"Stephen Austin" wrote in message
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The only problem with the A&S was a severe limitation on the operation at
the local field because of noise restrictions - it sure was a loud bird.

Hmm, at Farrington Airpark? I think someone was pulling your leg. I've
never
heard of any noise restrictions there. It's kind of in the boondocks
anyway.
And, for that matter, there is a stock car track about one hundred yards
from
the strip (the strip actually began life as a drag strip until Don bought
it).
Anyway all those cars are one heck of a lot louder than an 18A.


Stephen Austin
Austin Ag Aviation
Charleston, Missouri

Nope. My A&S 18A lesson was in 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