The basics of flight. The growl of an approaching aircraft brings most activity in one lakeside community here to a halt. It's not that the noise annoys residents. They want to see who is coming home. This is a neighborhood built for pilots, and Main Street is a 3,000 foot runway.
Planes are a profession for some, and a passion, a pastime and a spectator sport for all.
When not flying a plane, residents are usually looking at a plane. I situated my house where all the glass is on the the south side, so I could watch everyone come and go,'' said Van Lawless, a USAir pilot who flies 737s for pay and a Beechcraft Bonanza for fun. Time airborne is part of everyday life. Residents have addresses such as Lindbergh Lane and Amelia Avenue. They are more mindful of the weather than farmers.