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On final approach to Runway 23 in a D-18 Beech at Mansfield Lama Airport, Ohio, we received this inquiry from the control tower … Tower: Beech XXXXX please confirm nose wheel extension? … Beech 18: After looking at each other in surprise and much laughing, we responded: Mansfield Tower, N8504, we don’t have one! … Sue Packer

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On final approach to Runway 23 in a D-18 Beech at Mansfield Lama Airport, Ohio, we received this inquiry from the control tower:

Tower: Beech XXXXX please confirm nose wheel extension?

Beech 18: After looking at each other in surprise and much laughing, we responded:"Mansfield Tower, N8504, we don't have one!"

Sue Packer

Editorial Staff
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