Amsterdam for Jan:

I just read an article in the AOPA magazine about restoring a Gruman Goose. It reminded me of about a year ago when His Peerness disappeared from these forums for several months. Finally a few of us went in search of him covering many of the watery places in Europe. Because obviously, regardless of what he was flying, we would expect a water "landing." Though we didn't find Jan we did manage to eat a lot of good food and drink a lot of various beverages on his tab!!;):cool:

 

That Goose would have come in handy on more than one occasion during our search. There were several prime locales where the Beaver I was flying just couldn't land. It was maddening how many expensive restaurants and bars are located well away from the water! An airport nearby might have saved him a ton in cab fare!!:rolleyes:

 

So remembering the good times we had while Jan was missing, I decided to fly a little around Amsterdam in a Goose. And perhaps catch the sound of his trolley bell. Please see my shots below.

 

Michael

 

Michael, thanks for these great pics! :cool::cool: In pic 1 you can see the old Olympic rowing course (19280 in the Amsterdam forest, very nearby our house. you can also see our museum railway in front of the forest ( a large public park, built in the 20's). We live very near the old Olympic Stadium in pic 7 and pic 8 is also very near our house. Thanks again!

Thanks Jan! I wondered about that stretch of water when I crossed it. Yes, I can see it would make a good rowing course!!:cool:

 

I'm glad the scenery is that correct. It's ORBX FTX GLOBAL openLC Europe. And this is the first good look I've had of it.

 

Michael

Thanks for pointing out your house Jan, I'm just firing up a bomber, I'll be there soon lol. :D

 

Col.

From what I see on that post, and from what I know, it looks like there are tons of water, canals, etc. in the Netherlands! Not a surpris that the dwellers there develop abilities regarding water, air pilots included :):):)

Say, Colin:

Ha Ha that is so funny, I love it. ;)

Don't wait too long, I have to pay these guys! :mad: Oh, and can you please tell from which direction you will arrive? Thanks!

Very nice tour of Jan's neighborhood Michael. I'm just glad you were not trying to get his er, Goose. :D

Don't wait too long, I have to pay these guys! :mad: Oh, and can you please tell from which direction you will arrive? Thanks!

Don't believe a word of this. I'm with his Lordship right now and all I can see is Jan & Bianca on the roof with BB guns. Although the dogs, cats and chickens are on high alert --so maybe be careful. -- Bob

Hmm....Larry, there seems to be small war brewing, and here you and I are just enjoying the scenic views of Jan's neighborhood and Amsterdam! Pass the BB's, er, ammo!;)