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| Name: | Michelle |
| E-mail address: | michelle@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://acquoy.canadianwebs.com/lamisil/lamisil-at-spray.html |
| Comments: | Our partners : food poisoning is about food poisoning... ephedra side effects is about ephedra side effects... Hey I found your page while surfing the web, just figured to say nice site! Webmaster of our site |
| Name: | Bob Long |
| E-mail address: | Longrcshar@comcast.net |
| Homepage URL: | http:// |
| Comments: | Found the site trying to locate an old CFI(also NJANG Thud pilot)friend--Dave Draper.
Worked the old tower in the infield 73-76. Tom Emerick-TWR Chief- Pop Sheely-Rapcon Chief. Most of my time with Matt Smagner-Team Sup. Also remember Leo Miller and (I think) Otis as team sups also. Got my BS at TSC, Out of the AF and hired on at MIA ARTCC all in June 76. Got my PP at the Aero Club and later went on to Comm. and CFI ratings. C-150's were $10 an hour-wet and CFI's were $6 at the aero club. We originally had 60 C-141's assigned to the base but one crashed in Spain leaving 59. Went home from the tower one day and everything was normal, about 45 planes on the ramp. Came in the next morning and the ramp was empty with 3 tails sticking out of maintenance hangars. The decision to bail out of Viet Nam was the reason. In addition to the MAC 141's, SAC kept 2 or 3 KC-135's detached from Loring, NJ ANG had an F-105 Thud unit and a C-7 Caribou unit. Ft. Dix's aviation unit was adjacent on the west side of 18-36 taxiway and had about 8 to 10 helos and 2 or 3 small twins. The aero club, managed by Dick Cherry, had 10 planes. If I remember right, 6-150's, 2-172's a Cherokee 180-D and an 200 HP Arrow. Dick was unusual in that he was a designated examiner and didn't have an IFR rating. He came from a crop-dusting family and had over 20k hrs as a duster pilot. |
| Name: | Eric Nelson "EC" |
| E-mail address: | asignabove@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http:// |
| Comments: | Absolutely loved working at Mcguire from 1988-1992. Duel rated in the Tower & Rapcon. What fun times and great friends. Especially the mud pit volleyball in RO's back yard. Jumped to the dark side and now being controlled, flying for American. |
| Name: | Eric Nelson "EC" |
| E-mail address: | asignabove@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http:// |
| Comments: | Absolutely loved working at Mcguire from 1988-1992. Duel rated in the Tower & Rapcon. What fun times and great friends. Especially the mud pit volleyball in RO's back yard. Jumped to the dark side and now being controlled, flying for American. |
| Name: | Andy J. (AJ) |
| E-mail address: | ajaxon@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http:// |
| Comments: | Hi Everyone,
I'm an OLD old timer. I worked WRI RAPCON between 1957-1958. I just happened upon this great site. I worked approach control from the triangle area. No computer strips in those days. And the New York Area GCI site was located on the base in those days. That was very secretive stuff then. I was hopeing to see some old photos but I see that the photos have been removed. Any chance of putting them up again for a really old timer to see? Regards to all, A.J. Anyone ever hear of Pat Murphy, Jim King, or my crew chief SSgt Larry Beal ? |
| Name: | Manny Arce (AE) |
| E-mail address: | manio56@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http:// |
| Comments: | Found this website while browsing.
I was a Rapcon/Tower controller between 1976 and 1981. Was part of the transition moving in the new facility from the old facility that was located in the middle of the triangle. Worked with some great people, Chief Tom Emerick (like my dad). Bob Maciaszek, Richard Fleckenstein (which probably still holds the record for the most amount of aircraft saves) If you know me, or would just like to know how it was 30 odd years ago, write me. I'd be happy to answer. AE |
| Name: | Jim Mcallister |
| E-mail address: | jmcallister@embarqmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http:// |
| Comments: | Retired AF ATC. ran across this website and thought id say hello. Hey Donna Grace and Gary silverstein. hope you two are doing good. |
| Name: | Ann Ferrizzi |
| E-mail address: | ferrizzi@temple.edu |
| Homepage URL: | http:// |
| Comments: | I found this site in a search for my family. Joey, I Don't know if you ever go back on this site, but I want you to know I love you and miss you. Please get in touch with me. |
| Name: | DAVE KINGSLEY "DK" THE LEGEND |
| E-mail address: | DK07@NETZERO.COM |
| Homepage URL: | http:// |
| Comments: | WHAT'S UP BOYS AND GIRLS. TO ALL THE CONTROLLERS FROM 1990-1998, IT WAS A HELL OF A RIDE. TRY TO ROCK IN A ROCKING CHAIR AND CONTROL 20 AIRCRAFT DURING NON-RADAR, DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THAT. LOOKING FOR CONTACT INFO FOR GARY SIVERSTEIN, SEAN SCHREIBER, BRIAN MAHER, CHUCK CHEW ETC.... IF YOUR OUT THERE GUYS LET ME KNOW. |
| Name: | Glenn "GS" Shreiner |
| E-mail address: | shreiner@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http:// |
| Comments: | I sure enjoyed my 1 year at WRI RAPCON (02-03). Great folks and fun traffic. Be safe! |
| Name: | Bill Leitch |
| E-mail address: | billleitch1@msn.com |
| Homepage URL: | http:// |
| Comments: | Well worth a visit. A1 Site.
My home base Airport EGJJ |
| Name: | Dale A. Diamond |
| E-mail address: | dalediamond@comcast.net |
| Comments: | I just stumbled into your site, and just thought I would leave a little 'thank you note'. Please pass this along to your controllers and whoever might have an interest.
On 12/31/06 about 4:45pm (getting dark)I was IFR from ANP to N12 in my Cessna 320 N3452Q when I started having an electrical system failure while going thru Philly's airspace. I could hear them, but was completely unable to reply. I was in IMC at 5000', and gradually losing radios, autopilot, heater, etc. It was a classic 'cascade of failures'. The back-up systems did not work, for a variety of reasons. I did hear the Philly hand-off to McGuire Approach, and was able to reply via transponder "Ident" requests - but I don't know if they were rec'd. Then the transponder stopped working (no more blinking). Even though your controllers could not hear me, I could hear you calling. Thanks for the relentless trying! It was a relief that no one was getting panicky, and I just kept flying the flightplan. When I arrived over N12 I did have just enough battery power to get the landing gear down, but no luck on flaps. I later found out that your staff was able to follow me as I aborted the approach to N12 and headed for BLM, where I landed on 32, 'against the traffic', just as it really started getting dark, with no lights on!! I thought I may have had an electrical system fire, and just wanted to get on the ground ASAP. Your calls to the FBO to follow up to make sure I was down safely were appreciated. I had called the FAA 800 WX number and left a message with them, but they were slow to pass it on to you, or Philly. This is just a very long thanks for a job well done. I could hear you, and the chatter in the background, but you couldn't hear me. Yes it helped me a lot to know that you were following me on radar - just in case someone was in front of me. And, the follow-up calls were appreciated. Best wishes to all!! Dale A. Diamond N3452Q P.S. The electrical system problem was a broken wire on the left alternator, a weak alternator on the right side that could not keep up with the electrical demand, and one battery which had an internal cell failure and could not hold a charge. Everything is fixed! |
| Name: | Brian Fryer "BG" |
| E-mail address: | USAFnATC@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http:// |
| Comments: | Whats up WRI. Civilian life is great, but I did have a blast up there in NJ! I miss the crew and the good times...
Got picked up in Miami, my class date is Dec 4th 2006. Looks like it paid off, lol Whats up to all my stoop buddies and Iraq smoke crew! |
| Name: | Brian Clare (TV) |
| E-mail address: | pabc2@ptd.net |
| Homepage URL: | http:// |
| Comments: | Hello everyone!
I had the pleasure to work traffic at WRI from 92-95 & it was one of the best experiences in my life. If anyone knows Steve Corcoran's(SC) email address could you send it to me? Sally Baird, OD, Marty Seuch (ME), NT, ZA, -best crew ever!! Brian (TV) "spin em McGuire" LOL I used to love that one. |
| Name: | Veronica (Roni) Stein |
| E-mail address: | Veronicaatc@adelphia.net |
| Homepage URL: | http:// |
| Comments: | Even though it's been a long time since I last saw Tom what I remember most was a constant smile and a sense of humor. Homestead was a long time ago, but what fun it was. My prayers are with his family and friends I'm sure he is missed by many, but Heaven I'm certain is happy to have him back. |
| Name: | Nicole Bradley "UN" |
| E-mail address: | bdlgrl@adelphia.net |
| Homepage URL: | http:// |
| Comments: | Dear TSGT Tom Orland,
You always stood behind me and made me feel like I could do anything. You were always the favorite watch sup. Not only were you our boss but you were a friend. You invited all of us into you home. Embraced us like you would Joe or Jake. Made some of us feel at home when we were so far from home. And everyone I talked to had nothing but the same things to say. I will miss co-ed naked volley ball. I will miss our chats about everything under the stars. I will miss you. Thank-you for everything you have done for all of us at McGuire. Love to you, Joe, Jake, Dyantha, Sissy and the rest of your family. Heaven gets one of their angles back. We love you OD. Nickie |
| Name: | Ryan "GY" Gilroy |
| E-mail address: | rgilroy@sikorsky.com |
| Homepage URL: | http:// |
| Comments: | WHAT UP Suckas! Brandi is still my hoe! Civilian life is great! No FAA for me, Sikorsky Aircraft ATC all the way! |
| Name: | jack cassidy |
| E-mail address: | fatjack1@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http:// |
| Comments: | af atc for 23 years..many a friend has passed through your facility..served at ubon,udorn,osan ,kwang-ju, eifel app,berlin ctr,lockbourne ,eglin, bergstrom,barksdale..proudest of all 5 mob at robbins..did a tour as tower chief at griffiss..finished up as ncoic at 4th mob in korea..best wishes to all the water walkers and golden boys at your facility..jc |
| Name: | Lew Gordon Double "O" |
| E-mail address: | lewmg1@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http:// |
| Comments: | WRI Sup. from 1992-1995. Thoroughly enjoyed my time there. Made some good friends. Retired in Nov 1995, now a Sup at ZAU (Chicago Center). |
| Name: | Joseph (PI) Poloski |
| E-mail address: | JWPoloski@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http:// |
| Comments: | Whats up people, The FAA needs to start hiring soon. Controlled from Mar 00 - Aug 03. I might just join the reserves.
PI |
| Name: | Joe (OZ) Ferrizzi |
| Homepage URL: | http:// |
| Comments: | Nice site, would be cool if it was updated. What's up Sunny, you married yet? I'm glad to be the hell out of NJ. Sadly the only good thing about that place was the RAPCON and the traffic it provided. |
| Name: | Sarah (KN) Owens |
| E-mail address: | SOwens333@comcast.net |
| Homepage URL: | http:// |
| Comments: | Hi...I enjoyed working with you guys from 1999-2001. Currently, Jim and I are working at Kansas City Center, we'd love to hear from any old WRI controllers!! |
| Name: | Adam |
| E-mail address: | right |
| Comments: | Ahoy from Yokota AB Japan Rapcon. |
| Name: | Sunny "SM" |
| E-mail address: | smicik@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http:// |
| Comments: | What's up guys! Civilian life is great, hopefully the FAA starts hiring soon! Miss everyone especially "B Crew"
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| Name: | HARRY WILSON |
| E-mail address: | HWILSON1@ELP RR COM |
| Homepage URL: | http:// |
| Comments: | I CAME ON TO THIS PAGE JUST BROWSING...I'M AM ATC AT ELP TRACON.. |