2012 First in Flight Jet Rally - May 24-27
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2012 First in Flight Jet Rally - May 24-27
2012 First in Flight Jet Rally , May 24-27, Wilson, NC
Official Information Thread!
The 2012 rendition of this awesome jet event is fast approaching. We'll use this thread to provide you with information about everything so you know what to expect and how to be a part of it. I'll edit this particular post often so that it allows you to quickly jump to the posts with all the important information throughout the thread. So check back often for all the latest buzz. And we certainly look forward to having all of you join us this year!
Official event flyer - click the image below to view. Then right-click and select "save picture as" to save and print from your computer.
Venue: Wilson Industrial Air Center, Wilson, NC - [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10992044]go here[/link]
Where is Wilson, NC? - [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10994065]go here[/link]
For hotel information - [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11011701]go here[/link]
For tent rental information - [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11001339]go here[/link]
For overnight camping information - [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11018256]go here[/link]
Details on overnight model storage - [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11026336]go here[/link]
Official Information Thread!
The 2012 rendition of this awesome jet event is fast approaching. We'll use this thread to provide you with information about everything so you know what to expect and how to be a part of it. I'll edit this particular post often so that it allows you to quickly jump to the posts with all the important information throughout the thread. So check back often for all the latest buzz. And we certainly look forward to having all of you join us this year!
Official event flyer - click the image below to view. Then right-click and select "save picture as" to save and print from your computer.
Venue: Wilson Industrial Air Center, Wilson, NC - [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10992044]go here[/link]
Where is Wilson, NC? - [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10994065]go here[/link]
For hotel information - [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11011701]go here[/link]
For tent rental information - [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11001339]go here[/link]
For overnight camping information - [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11018256]go here[/link]
Details on overnight model storage - [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11026336]go here[/link]
03-08-2012, 04:07 PM
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RE: 2012 First in Flight Jet Rally - May 24-27
The venue for the First in Flight Jet Rally is the fantastic "Wilson Industrial Air Center" in [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10994065]Wilson, NC[/link](pic 1).
This is a sprawling airport that is perfect for model jet flying since it's not very active, it's wide open in all directions, and we get to use the smooth 4500' x 150' main runway (which will be closed to full-scale traffic during the event via NOTAM) from show center!
Airport Address: (program those GPS's!)
Wilson Industrial Air Center
4545 Airport Drive NW
Wilson, NC 27896
This is a sprawling airport that is perfect for model jet flying since it's not very active, it's wide open in all directions, and we get to use the smooth 4500' x 150' main runway (which will be closed to full-scale traffic during the event via NOTAM) from show center!
Airport Address: (program those GPS's!)
Wilson Industrial Air Center
4545 Airport Drive NW
Wilson, NC 27896
03-08-2012, 05:39 PM
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RE: 2012 First in Flight Jet Rally - May 24-27
ORIGINAL: jeteye
Fantastic event! Looking forward to attending!
Lewis
Fantastic event! Looking forward to attending!
Lewis
03-08-2012, 05:44 PM
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RE: 2012 First in Flight Jet Rally - May 24-27
ORIGINAL: jorge*jet
Karen and I will be there. Is a can't miss event.
Jorge
Karen and I will be there. Is a can't miss event.
Jorge
And we'll have to devise a new version of the "scheduled force augmentor" or something while you're here.
03-08-2012, 07:32 PM
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RE: 2012 First in Flight Jet Rally - May 24-27
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Miss an opportunity to see the globally famous Larry Lewis??? Not me.....I'm there!
Miss an opportunity to see the globally famous Larry Lewis??? Not me.....I'm there!
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03-09-2012, 05:31 AM
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ORIGINAL: f106jax
Miss an opportunity to see the globally famous Larry Lewis??? Not me.....I'm there!
Miss an opportunity to see the globally famous Larry Lewis??? Not me.....I'm there!
I thought it was "nationally famous and regionally recognized"? Why the change? How did he reach global fame, or do I want to know?
Bob
03-09-2012, 06:00 AM
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Howdy Boys and Girls!
Just letting you know I'll be getting the Tent Rental info up very soon. One nice addition to this years rental list will be 42" barrel Fans! Jusssssst in case the weather heats up like last year.
Everything is looking good for the 2012 First in Flight event. We're really excited and already Ive had several e-mails and phone calls. The folks with the City of Wilson and the Airport Staff are looking forward to seeing you all again. We'll be posting an updated list of hotel info this year as a couple more have been built. Theyre even closer than those of last year! Joe Rafalowski and Gene Paremba are working on something VERY important to guys like me. A detailed list of Eat'n establishments!
There are so many to choose from they felt if best to provide you a list to look over while at the field. That way you guys can spend more time flying, and less time driving around reading signs! They'll have all that info included with the pilots registration packets.
Its going to be a GREAT EVENT folks. This event is growing fast and we want YOU to be a part of it.
Just letting you know I'll be getting the Tent Rental info up very soon. One nice addition to this years rental list will be 42" barrel Fans! Jusssssst in case the weather heats up like last year.
Everything is looking good for the 2012 First in Flight event. We're really excited and already Ive had several e-mails and phone calls. The folks with the City of Wilson and the Airport Staff are looking forward to seeing you all again. We'll be posting an updated list of hotel info this year as a couple more have been built. Theyre even closer than those of last year! Joe Rafalowski and Gene Paremba are working on something VERY important to guys like me. A detailed list of Eat'n establishments!
There are so many to choose from they felt if best to provide you a list to look over while at the field. That way you guys can spend more time flying, and less time driving around reading signs! They'll have all that info included with the pilots registration packets.Its going to be a GREAT EVENT folks. This event is growing fast and we want YOU to be a part of it.
03-09-2012, 06:05 AM
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ORIGINAL: rhklenke
I thought it was ''nationally famous and regionally recognized''? Why the change? How did he reach global fame, or do I want to know?
Bob
ORIGINAL: f106jax
Miss an opportunity to see the globally famous Larry Lewis??? Not me.....I'm there!
Miss an opportunity to see the globally famous Larry Lewis??? Not me.....I'm there!
I thought it was ''nationally famous and regionally recognized''? Why the change? How did he reach global fame, or do I want to know?
Bob
Bob,
Nothing different, just didn't feel like typing all of that other b.s.
03-09-2012, 06:08 AM
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ORIGINAL: rhklenke
I thought it was ''nationally famous and regionally recognized''? Why the change? How did he reach global fame, or do I want to know?
Bob
ORIGINAL: f106jax
Miss an opportunity to see the globally famous Larry Lewis??? Not me.....I'm there!
Miss an opportunity to see the globally famous Larry Lewis??? Not me.....I'm there!
I thought it was ''nationally famous and regionally recognized''? Why the change? How did he reach global fame, or do I want to know?
Bob
The "National Enquirer" devoted an entire paragraph to the trip. It was on the same page with the 3 year old kid that landed a crippled airliner after the crew were were rendered unconscious by Britney Spear clones from Mars......
03-09-2012, 08:28 AM
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ORIGINAL: zonker123
Oh my!! Did you not read about Larry's exploits through the ''Dark'' continents and most of middle Europa?
The ''National Enquirer'' devoted an entire paragraph to the trip. It was on the same page with the 3 year old kid that landed a crippled airliner after the crew were were rendered unconscious by Britney Spear clones from Mars......
Oh my!! Did you not read about Larry's exploits through the ''Dark'' continents and most of middle Europa?
The ''National Enquirer'' devoted an entire paragraph to the trip. It was on the same page with the 3 year old kid that landed a crippled airliner after the crew were were rendered unconscious by Britney Spear clones from Mars......
Louie and I are looking forward to burning some jet fuel with our famous and not so famous jet flying friends!
Bob
03-09-2012, 01:56 PM
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RE: 2012 First in Flight Jet Rally - May 24-27
The rest of the Md guys and Buddy will be there with me. Steve Stricker will be there and he has been working very hard on his F-4 with Pete Goldsmith who I thi nk is coming as well again. Great place to test fly new stuff and if all goes well the Turbinator 125 will get flown there this year.
03-09-2012, 02:37 PM
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We're really looking forward to see y'all Ron. Brign ALLLLLLLL them MD guys down with ya. We have room for everyone.
Oh,,,and youre right about Steves new F-4. He and Pete did an awesome job on that big bird. The weathering and fine detail work looks beautiful, as you can clearly see in this photo. Oh wait,,,,,,,,,, I guess you cant!!!! Actually, Jacqui and I are meeting up with him in Wilson Saturday morning to return it to its rightful and proud owner. Jacqui has had it in my shop the last few weeks fabricating a complete wing, stab, tail, and fuse bag for it. Trust me, this is one F-4 you want to keep protected with a set of J"ackie Sacks" when transporting around to all the jet meets.
Yup,,,,,,,, I just had to get in a cheap plug for her services!!!!!!
Oh,,,and youre right about Steves new F-4. He and Pete did an awesome job on that big bird. The weathering and fine detail work looks beautiful, as you can clearly see in this photo. Oh wait,,,,,,,,,, I guess you cant!!!! Actually, Jacqui and I are meeting up with him in Wilson Saturday morning to return it to its rightful and proud owner. Jacqui has had it in my shop the last few weeks fabricating a complete wing, stab, tail, and fuse bag for it. Trust me, this is one F-4 you want to keep protected with a set of J"ackie Sacks" when transporting around to all the jet meets.
Yup,,,,,,,, I just had to get in a cheap plug for her services!!!!!!
03-10-2012, 06:42 AM
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RE: 2012 First in Flight Jet Rally - May 24-27
THE BOYS FROM BROOKLYN WILLBE BACK . cOUPLE OF NEW PLANES . I'LL BE BRINGING MY VIPER WITH NEW PAINT . iT'S STILL BRIGHT YELLOW.
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03-10-2012, 07:16 AM
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RE: 2012 First in Flight Jet Rally - May 24-27
Where is Wilson, NC?
It couldn't be more centrally located on the Eastern seaboard! As the picture below shows, it's about right in the center of I-95 between Boston and Miami. And it's also not that far off of the main East-West US artery, I-40. So it's an easy drive from most major eastern cities. And there's no back road jaunt to get there since it's right along the Interstates!
It couldn't be more centrally located on the Eastern seaboard! As the picture below shows, it's about right in the center of I-95 between Boston and Miami. And it's also not that far off of the main East-West US artery, I-40. So it's an easy drive from most major eastern cities. And there's no back road jaunt to get there since it's right along the Interstates!
03-10-2012, 09:32 AM
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Georgia will be attending in force this year. Word has gotten out that this event shouldn't be missed.
We are trying to find good local restaurants as the chains get tiresome. If anyone wants to let us know of any hidden gems send me a PM. ...... And no Larry, Snoopy's hot dog stand doesn't count as a hidden gem.
ORIGINAL: RC Larry-RCU
We'll be posting an updated list of hotel info this year as a couple more have been built. Theyre even closer than those of last year! Joe Rafalowski and Gene Paremba are working on something VERY important to guys like me. A detailed list of Eat'n establishments! There are so many to choose from they felt if best to provide you a list to look over while at the field. That way you guys can spend more time flying, and less time driving around reading signs! They'll have all that info included with the pilots registration packets.
We'll be posting an updated list of hotel info this year as a couple more have been built. Theyre even closer than those of last year! Joe Rafalowski and Gene Paremba are working on something VERY important to guys like me. A detailed list of Eat'n establishments!
There are so many to choose from they felt if best to provide you a list to look over while at the field. That way you guys can spend more time flying, and less time driving around reading signs! They'll have all that info included with the pilots registration packets.
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RE: 2012 First in Flight Jet Rally - May 24-27
Just got home from the Lebanon PA rc swap meet. A bunch of us northeast jet jocks were talking about the First In Flight event. Can't wait to see you guys Larry!
Reg
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03-11-2012, 02:39 AM
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Robert/Larry/All,
I'll be home for "vacation" during that time and will DEFINITELY try to make it down, if not just to hang for awhile!! Maybe I can "rent" some stick time to make the trip all the better!!
George
I'll be home for "vacation" during that time and will DEFINITELY try to make it down, if not just to hang for awhile!! Maybe I can "rent" some stick time to make the trip all the better!!
George