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ANNUAL BIG BIRD FLY-IN SEPTEMBER 17-18-19 PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA

Old 08-12-2004, 12:58 PM
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Default ANNUAL BIG BIRD FLY-IN SEPTEMBER 17-18-19 PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA

The Fountain City Flyer's are holding there annual Big Bird fly-in September 17-18-19. The field features a grass run way 600 x 60 with covered pits and electricity, restrooms, and concessions. FLYER and MAP attached.

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CD'S Joey Hamilton
334-315-3662

Gene Sedgwick
334-303-0277
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Old 08-14-2004, 11:08 PM
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Folks, if you've ever wanted to experience true SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY this is the place to be. The runway is in excellent condition and now electricity has been added to the club field (bring your fans and chargers). Joey and Gene will be the CD's for this event giving me a break this fall. I'm sure that if you'll come we'll have the best event ever. If possible, please let us know if you will be coming so we can plan on the numbers that we'll be feeding.
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Hey guys, I hope everyone can make it to the Big Bird Fly-in, there will be plenty of food, fun and fellowship......all IMAA aircraft welcome.....all forms of flight encouraged Thanks and take care, Joey Hamilton
Old 08-23-2004, 01:35 PM
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THERE HAS BEEN SOME CONFUSION ABOUT THE TYPE AIRCRAFT WE WILL BE FLYING.

ALL IMAA LEGAL AIRCRAFT ARE WELCOME. ALL STYLES OF FLYING, INCLUDING 3D ARE WELCOME.

JUST COME AND HAVE FUN

GENE
Old 08-26-2004, 03:36 PM
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I know Team JR will be here,as well as many other top teams.
Old 08-28-2004, 10:41 AM
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Hey folks, a new pit safety barrier has been erected providing more pit area.

The Saturday evening meal is being planned, looks like BBQ beef and chicken. Help us in our planning, let us know if you're going to be here and want to have a fantasic evening meal (free to registered pilots).
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I failed to include all of the sponsored pilots.

I addition to the pilots from TEAM JR, there will be sponsored pilots from CARDEN AIRCRAFT, TEAM AEROWORKS, DESERT AIRCRAFT, DURALITE,TNT, HORIZON, I4C, AND KIRBY KUSTOM GRAPHICS. I know I left some one out. e-mail me, and I will revise.

This is an AMA sanctioned event.

Gene
Old 09-01-2004, 09:03 AM
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We are planning Saturday night dinner, let me know is coming.

Gene
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Gene, I will be there Friday afternoon. Do y'all have a motel to recommend? Later Hal
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MOTEL INFORMATION

EXIT # 181

COMFORT INN......... DOUBLE $00.00 334-365-6003 This was the motel of choice last year. At this time there are no room available. I am told that the Power company will be pulling our this week end. after Monday there should be rooms available.

HARBOR SUITES......... 1 KING BED $39.00 + TAX 334-358-9004
CONFIRMATION # 00092BSE ONLY 12 ROOMS

EXIT # 179

HAMPTON INN ...........DOUBLE $75.00 + TAX 334-285-6767
CONFIRMATION # 80310348 ONLY 8 ROOMS

ROOMS HELD FOR FOUNTAIN CITY FLYERS

ALL RESERVATIONS SHOULD BE MADE BY SEPTEMBER 28

GENE
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Default RE: ANNUAL BIG BIRD FLY-IN SEPTEMBER 17-18-19 PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA

Hey Gene,
Here are some members of the Extreme Aerobatic Club that are coming so far.


Blaine Austin
Wes Batson
Marie Thomas
Hal Jennings
Duane Long
Chase Wolk
Scotty Cameron
Sam Chest
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OK Folks, 4 days to go.....hope everyone can make the trip, this should be one of those...(let's see how many sets of Duralites we can run down and charge up in 3 days kinda fly-in's).....trophy's, raffles, food and flying....everyone have a safe trip!! Joey H.[8D]
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CANCELED

IVAN THE TERRIBLE has forced us to canceled the fly in this week end.

We will reschedule ASAP.

Watch this post and your E-Mail for the dates.

Gene
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IVAN IS ON THE WAY


SORRY WE HAVE CANCEL


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Default RE: ANNUAL BIG BIRD FLY-IN OCTOBER 1-2-3 PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA

EVENT RESCHEDULED

OCTOBER 1-2-3
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RESCHEDULED

OCTOBER 1-2-3
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The Comfort Inn is full October 1-2-3
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There is a rumor, that Blaine and Chip will be here Saturday after the MASTERS, AND FLY WITH SUNDAY.
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Same great sponsors, and the promise of good weather.
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Schedule

Friday October 1............9:00am - 5:00 pm open flying for IMAA legal aircraft.

Saturday October 2 ........ 9:00am pilots meeting, open flying until 12:00. Demo flights by sponsored pilots.. 1:00pm open flying. IMAA aircraft

Sunday. 9:00am until open flying IMAA aircraft
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The weather will be perfect.

If you have trouble finding a room, call my cell phone 334-303-0277 i will help.

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