Jim Meade Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 I've been there 3-4 times and half a day is plenty to see everything unless one wants to hit some seminars or go in-depth on something. I always enjoy seeing Tom Baker, Brett Lawton from Leading Edge Airfoils, and Randy Schlitter from Rans. I don't have any special interests this time, just an excuse to fly and meet old friends. Tom - I didn't see on their web site, do you know if they have 91 octane mogas? I don't recall that they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skunkworks85 Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 9 hours ago, Jim Meade said: I've been there 3-4 times and half a day is plenty to see everything unless one wants to hit some seminars or go in-depth on something. I always enjoy seeing Tom Baker, Brett Lawton from Leading Edge Airfoils, and Randy Schlitter from Rans. I don't have any special interests this time, just an excuse to fly and meet old friends. Tom - I didn't see on their web site, do you know if they have 91 octane mogas? I don't recall that they do. Typically, Chris (airport manager) will purchase a few(5?) hundred gallons of swift for the event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vance Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 On 8/12/2020 at 9:26 AM, Runtoeat said: Almost forgot about John Vance in Indiana. Think you might be able to join us John? I’m thinking about it, Dick. I’ve promised my wife a trip to Mackinac Island, so that might have to take priority. But the show sounds like fun, too. I’ll let you all know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Meade Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 I just heard from Rans that Randy and Michele will not be there as Kansas has some stringent re-entry rules. I do NOT know if Rans will be represented by someone else or not. This is only what I heard from Michele on Wednesday and them two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassStripFlyBoy Posted September 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 Forecast is looking much better as of the moment, and looks like I can take Friday 11th off work. Have not decided on Thursday night, or Friday AM arrival yet - but looking like Friday will have me on the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGLyme Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 Weather is looking much better and do-able. Meanwhile, Illiniois is on my State's (CT) to avoid and impose a 2 weeks quarantine... Can't win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skunkworks85 Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 3 hours ago, AGLyme said: Weather is looking much better and do-able. Meanwhile, Illiniois is on my State's (CT) to avoid and impose a 2 weeks quarantine... Can't win. I can tell you that Illinois is on the list primarily for the Chicago area, Southern Il is a far cry from Chicago's positive rate. Just out of curiosity, How would they enforce the quarantine? And are they actually enforcing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassStripFlyBoy Posted September 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 I've not seen any formal means of enforcing it, all self imposed. Until you go to the dentist and they ask if you've been out of state in the past two weeks. Complete honor system. Until big gov't starts tracking phone locations and travel patterns, but that won't come until another party is in control down the road... I'm looking forward to this event, might be the window we can still bounce around the country before everything goes of the rails in Nov. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGLyme Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 I hear it’s when one gets it, the inquisition begins. I’m not concerned about the fines etc, but I am concerned about getting it and then they discover I was In one of two weeks quarantine states. The right thing to do is to Get tested and quarantine. I have to adjust 2 weeks of schedule post the trip, that’s the challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warmi Posted September 5, 2020 Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 4 hours ago, GrassStripFlyBoy said: I've not seen any formal means of enforcing it, all self imposed. Until you go to the dentist and they ask if you've been out of state in the past two weeks. Complete honor system. Until big gov't starts tracking phone locations and travel patterns, but that won't come until another party is in control down the road... I'm looking forward to this event, might be the window we can still bounce around the country before everything goes of the rails in Nov. Hard to take these rules seriously if people who impose them don't seem to care in the first place ... https://justthenews.com/government/dc-says-john-lewiss-funeral-was-government-activity-attendees-exempt-quarantine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassStripFlyBoy Posted September 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 I go back to the line - "what do you get when you mix politics and science? Answer: POLITICS!" I continue to be mostly social distant, easy working from home. I wear a mask when out shopping and such, would like to not wear one - but do my part. I really wish we as a nation could have had a real science based plan from the start, I won't outline all the stupidity many states (including MI) and the hypocrisy like that funeral example. We're now at the "15 days, no wait - 6 months to flatten the curve" storyline. Thankfully curve in MI is flat, my kids are back in school, and high school sports will be played state wide. Yesterday had news about "models predicting 411k deaths by end of year" sort of crap storyline, with next comment being this means its unsafe to go vote in person. I'm completely convinced however this mess started it has become exploited for political gain with total disregard of John Q Public. Back to the thread, weather is back to crappy forecast for Thursday. I don't rely on forecasts much past three days out, still plan for a Friday arrival, unsure if daytrip or spending one night. Unless weather is solid decent window, I'm questionable at moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGLyme Posted September 5, 2020 Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 Agreed. here I am at breakfast - sitting inside ; ) - at the great skyacres airport (New York) restaurant on a beautiful flying day... I am trying to adjust my schedule to abide by the rules. If I fly out it‘ll be on weds. Return Friday. The new F2 will be there FYI ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGLyme Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 I am headed to the show; Weds - Thurs, leaving early Friday AM... all weather contingent. Dew Point/Temps are aligned so there is fog every morning and early AM visibility is lousy at my home field until about 10AM, which is cutting it close for an 8 hours flight + stop. I am probably leaving this afternoon, will stay somewhere in PA, looking at KLBE (Arnold Palmer Regional)... will check to see if Uber and the hotels are online, will call now. Hope to see some Flight Designs, meet their owners, and Tom B. My N# is N521JW, cell is 401-474-9871... have no idea where I will be parked. Am staying at one of the local hotels. Take care and fly safely... Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGLyme Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 Ha, Arnold Palmer closed tonight for a while for paving... thank you Foreflight... Johnstown PA it is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassStripFlyBoy Posted September 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 I'm heading out Thur afternoon, nice tailwind forecasted to have me there ~ 5pm local. Have a pal driving in who will have a car there, we're planning on going out for dinner Thur night, welcome to join us. I'm staying at Holiday Inn Express. My cell is 586 876-7071 Will do show primarily on Friday AM then leaving noonish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tip Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 Hey Andrew, i called & texted you. Get back to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGLyme Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 On my way to the airport now... can’t wait to see the new airplane statue at your airport. Very cool Indiana PA is on the route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGLyme Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 Day 1 of the epic trip was A+. Perfect flying weather, 68 degrees at 4,500’. New York airspace was hopping, more commercial flights are flying for sure. The Pennsylvania mountains and fields flying East to west are beautiful. Had no idea the hill country was that vast. Trip suggested I fly into his home field KDID, glad I did. One can eat off the tarmac. The culture of the airport management is very customer service oriented. On downwind the manager actually welcomed me to the airport. loved that. Tip scrounged up a hangar and a good hotel here in Indiana County PA. lastly, the Jimmie Stewart airplane is a working wind vane. Next time I come here I’ll let the plane guide me re which runway to use... Don’t need no windsock here at KDID... . 500 miles tomorrow, will shoot for no stops... love this plane and this great country of ours. Thx again Tip for your generous hospitality, really appreciate it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 I heard the F2 on unicom arriving at KMVN this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGLyme Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 Yeah Tom’s going... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Meade Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 Weather is not cooperating. I'll stay home. Too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Jim Meade said: Weather is not cooperating. I'll stay home. Too bad. Were you at Blakesburg last weekend? I saw a all white CTSW takeoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Meade Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 Tom, That was me early Saturday afternoon. Too bad I didn't know you where there - I'd have liked to say "howdy". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 Yep, my son went up, and I decided to ride along with him. We were in the 41 Taylorcraft. We headed out mid afternoon on Saturday, because of the weather forecast. I didn't see your airplane on the ground, but saw you blast off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skunkworks85 Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 Stopped By this morning, Only a 2 CT's there, One Left Early, @GrassStripFlyBoy Said he got Turned around yesterday due to weather and could not make it. Anybody else planning on going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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