Flying by the seat of your pants after GI Flight training memories
Veteran pilots recall training under the GI Bill at Farmers Branch, flying Taildraggers like the Steerman and Cub. The writer describes emergency landings, a faulty gas tank baffle, and lessons from instructor Albert Goodpasture, noting fearlessness and ongoing family aviation ties.
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Emergency farm loan aid offered to drought hit Texas
Emergency farm loans are now open in Texas for losses from drought and extreme heat between Jan 1, 2000, and now. Eligible farmers can borrow up to 80 percent of actual losses or the needed operating funds, with a minimum 30 percent production loss. Applications run until Aug 20, 2001, and should be filed promptly at local Farm Service Agency offices. contact Raecene Randall at 830 379 9932 for details.
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