What’s Your Gripe, Mike?
Sunday, September 30th, 2007
I think of Mike Nadler as mild mannered, a generally cheerful guy who likes a laugh. The plastic eye he put in the crown of his hat to assist him in combat flying, for instance, as shown in the picture.
Mike tells lots of jokes — he has a toastmaster’s collection of quips in his head — and he revels in practical jokes.
- He furtively adds weight to Gary Morgan’s warbird just before a combat event.
- He quietly peels the sticky tape from the leading edge of Gary’s wing so it won’t easily snag a streamer.
- I haven’t noticed him reversing anyone’s propeller, but maybe I’d better double-check my planes.
