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I often get asked where I work and what I do, well here is a photo of the workplace.

Hi Dave...

I see you have a great position...did I not read you were the Airport Manager in a post somewhere?

Couple of questions if you don't mind.

Where is Clear Lake from the airport...any other pictures to put it into perspective?

How large is the lake itself, is it full of cottages?

Do you see much aircraft agricultural spraying yourself and would you have any pictures you could post of that?

That wonderful State of yours is famous for the growing of potatoes I believe.  It certainly looks flat.  Been years since we have been through there and it is almost time for another trip through your wonderful country.   ;)

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

[quote]Hi Dave...

I see you have a great position...did I not read you were the Airport Manager in a post somewhere?

Couple of questions if you don't mind.

Where is Clear Lake from the airport...any other pictures to put it into perspective?

How large is the lake itself, is it full of cottages?

Do you see much aircraft agricultural spraying yourself and would you have any pictures you could post of that?

That wonderful State of yours is famous for the growing of potatoes I believe.

Thanks Paul...

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

[quote]Hi Dave...

I see you have a great position...did I not read you were the Airport Manager in a post somewhere?

Couple of questions if you don't mind.

Where is Clear Lake from the airport...any other pictures to put it into perspective?

How large is the lake itself, is it full of cottages?

Do you see much aircraft agricultural spraying yourself and would you have any pictures you could post of that?

That wonderful State of yours is famous for the growing of potatoes I believe.

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As for the potatoes, I think you are thinking of Idaho, this is Iowa.

Is that the same airport from which the Bonanza that killed Buddy Holley, The Big Bopper and Richie Valens departed - "the day the music died"?

Is that the same airport from which the Bonanza that killed Buddy Holley, The Big Bopper and Richie Valens departed - "the day the music died"?

Yes it is.  Clear Lake is also home of the Surf Ballroom, the site of the last concert those guys played.  The Bonanza crashed about 3-4 miles NW of the airport.  There are many theories on what happened, but it seems pretty simple to me.  A non-instrument rated pilot at night in a blizzard.  What could go wrong?

Thanks Dave...

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

Is that the same airport from which the Bonanza that killed Buddy Holley, The Big Bopper and Richie Valens departed - "the day the music died"?

Yes it is.