And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Yes - spent a couple of weeks in Saba early 90’s. The Twin Otters landing there from St. Martin would have to make a slow pass to flush the goats off the runway. The locals told a story about a Tomcat pilot who made a touch and go there, which I imagine is the source of the folks flying flight simulators trying to land there. The take offs in a max weight Twin Otters were "interesting" - they’d often sink a bit off the end of the runway before the climb out. Saba was a cool place, hope it still is.
Looked at Saba on Google Earth. That photo is old. They have expanded the airport ramps and parking. Also there is a large solar power generation "farm" to the left, up-slope of the airport.
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ReplyDeleteYes - spent a couple of weeks in Saba early 90’s. The Twin Otters landing there from St. Martin would have to make a slow pass to flush the goats off the runway. The locals told a story about a Tomcat pilot who made a touch and go there, which I imagine is the source of the folks flying flight simulators trying to land there. The take offs in a max weight Twin Otters were "interesting" - they’d often sink a bit off the end of the runway before the climb out. Saba was a cool place, hope it still is.
DeleteIn my mind’s eye Carib islands should be balmy with palm trees swaying in a gentle breeze … Saba looks like it should be in the southern Orkneys
ReplyDeleteLooked at Saba on Google Earth. That photo is old. They have expanded the airport ramps and parking. Also there is a large solar power generation "farm" to the left, up-slope of the airport.
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