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New Friends in Aviation

Scott and Brenda White, and their Cessna 185. Courtesy Martha Lunken
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Key Takeaways:

  • The narrator visits a unique mountain airstrip in West Virginia, a hub for Cessna 180 pilots and enthusiasts, where she connects with other members of the community.
  • She recalls a traumatic incident 50 years ago at Lunken Airport, where she assisted a young man whose father suffered a fatal cardiac arrest during a Cessna 180 landing rollout.
  • During her current visit, the narrator makes a profound discovery: one of the pilots she meets, Scott White, is the same young man from that tragic event, leading to an unexpected and emotional reunion.
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What a salesman! With one phone call, this Cessna 180 owner and regional director of the International 180/185 Club had sold me on joining the organization and speaking at their convention next year. And by now, you’ve probably gathered that “joining” and “speaking” are recessive genes in my DNA.

Martha Lunken

Martha Lunken is a lifelong pilot, former FAA inspector and defrocked pilot examiner. She flies a Cessna 180 and anything with a tailwheel, from Cubs to DC-3s.

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