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Top Gun 2008, what to expect - 3/2/2008 5:02:04 PM

JL636

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I'm going to my first Top Gun ever. I've always wanted to go and see the event as I've been collecting the videos/CD's since the early 90's. I've been sidelined with two major heart surgeries and a couple of "attacks" which always seemed to postpone me going, but this time I'm going to do it! I just want to see the "best of the best" and their creations and if possible meet Greg Hahn and Frank Tiano. I would like to hear from a couple of readers who have been there and get their impressions. Thanks Joe

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RE: Top Gun 2008, what to expect - 3/2/2008 10:25:45 PM

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Well, Top Gun seems to be losing it's magic every year. Last year's $20 "pit pass" after paying for parking and admission was enough to make it so I WILL NEVER attend again !!

Imagine paying admission to see some beautiful models only to find they want another $20 so you can SEE those models you just paid to see....

What a ripoff.

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RE: Top Gun 2008, what to expect - 4/12/2008 3:58:17 AM

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Yeah, pit passes were crazy. I just go to see Quique fly'n.

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RE: Top Gun 2008, what to expect - 4/15/2008 3:07:55 PM

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I''m looking forward to going. I''ve been going since 2000. It has had better lay-outs, facilities, and was cheaper; however, the people, friends, and aircraft are worth it (mostly on thursday and saturday for the aircraft). If you want to find me, look by the futaba tent, i''ll be down there on thirsday-saturday.

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RE: Top Gun 2008, what to expect - 4/19/2008 9:18:46 AM

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Stop by the Judging tent and say hello. Sorry if the pit pass thing upsets some of you, but I think it would be worth it to be able to rub elbows with the competitors, and see the planes up close and personal.

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RE: Top Gun 2008, what to expect - 4/19/2008 11:41:17 PM

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Bill , sorry Gary Allen and I aren't making it this year with the Tiger Moth. Have fun !

Wonder if Frank could post on the is thread the contestants for 2008? Would love to see them.

Take care.

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RE: Top Gun 2008, what to expect - 4/20/2008 1:14:23 AM

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Bill, some of us expect to be able to do that by paying admission, parking, and food. These guys are popular with us but we aren't talking movie stars or super models

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RE: Top Gun 2008, what to expect - 4/23/2008 1:33:45 AM

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Bill, some of us expect to be able to do that by paying admission, parking, and food. These guys are popular with us but we aren't talking movie stars or super models

Gee, when I was growing up, I thought that this was exactly what the Big Guns in this hobby were. I guess I haven't really changed my opinion. And if the planes are not Super Models (pun intended) I don't know what you would call them. Just the best there is.

I'll post some photographs tomorrow night, when I get home, and will post more each night. I hope I don't post any redundand pictures of the same plane, but if so, let me apologize in advance.

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RE: Top Gun 2008, what to expect - 4/23/2008 8:50:49 PM

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Thanks for your efforts , Bill. Wish I was there.

Dorin Luck

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RE: Top Gun 2008, what to expect - 4/23/2008 11:55:25 PM

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Here are a few photo's from the first day (Today) The Corsair has a very interesting wing fold system. It works like a set of retracts, and is from Germany. Flew well too.

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RE: Top Gun 2008, what to expect - 4/25/2008 3:57:01 PM

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The Corsair is a new release from Composite ARF, has a 250 Moke, 5cyl gas engine, full composite, folding wings, etc

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RE: Top Gun 2008, what to expect - 4/25/2008 4:03:52 PM

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The Corsair is a new release from Compsite ARF, all composite with folding wings, gear etc. has a 5 cyl gas engine

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RE: Top Gun 2008, what to expect - 4/25/2008 4:17:07 PM

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Very nice pictures!

I'm not aruging that these guys aren't great modelers, just that I don't think I should have to pay again just to get a few steps closer to them, especially what he was charging for pit passes the year I went.

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RE: Top Gun 2008, what to expect - 4/25/2008 4:35:23 PM

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Anyone know where one can find more pictures and perhaps some videos of this event?

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RE: Top Gun 2008, what to expect - 4/25/2008 5:27:16 PM

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http://www.wildberryproductions.com has an AWESOME dvd set, though its from two or three years ago. Close ups, interviews, behind the scenes stuff, very well produced.

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