As The Beacon Turns . .

Cableites have been busy with their projects; traveled to the far reaches of the world; joined together in the proverbial search for a fun place to fly for breakfast, brunch, or dinner; and taken that terrifying step into the wild blue yonder, trusting that their many hours of love and labor will hold together until they touch down again. Most of us other Cableites never hear about these adventures or possibilities. Along with other pertinent happenings affecting Cable Airport.…....As The Beacon Turns . . . . . . .

HOMEBUILT AIRCRAFT ARE TAKING TO THE SKIES

January 25, 2010, Capt. Roger Bailey flies the first flight in a RV9A built by Kytchener Whyte. ‘Kytch’ spent the last 6 years building his pride and joy at Brackett Field. He moved to Cable 3 months ago, settling in Hangar D with Robert Paisley.

 

 

What better way to spend a “leave” from Iraq than finally after years of working on your plane project….see it fly for the first time. On Feb 8, Pete Queyrel (Major Pete) watched Capt. Nick Baker take his Barracuda for it’s first flight.

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Prior to Pete’s deployment, he was rushing to complete the plane so it could fly before he had to leave….but just didn’t make it. So with help from friends and Nick’s willingness to be the test pilot...it indeed got off the ground. Pete then had to leave again to return to Iraq to complete his tour of duty.

 

Pete’s tour is scheduled to end in September and then he will be stationed in Kansas for a year state side. He will then be able to start flying the plane. Nick in the mean time will fly off the time required for experimental aircraft.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don and Jean Berry’s

Hatz flew on Feb 19.

 

Captain Nick flew it also

 

 

 

The Cable Gram Editors know there are many other home built aircraft that take their first flights here at Cable. We would be glad to publish the stories if we know about them. Just take pictures and let us know who you are!!!  Those are experiences for everyone to share and enjoy!!

 

 

 

 

 

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