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TakingFlight96 -> Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest (4/29/2008 11:37:31 PM)

Has anyone been to Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest in Fond Du Lac, WI ? Me and my dad love warbirds, he named me after the Allison engine used in the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk,he was working on at the time (he used to be a aircraft mechanic), so, warbirds are real special to the both of us. So, me and him thought this could be a wonderful father/daughter bonding time. Any information on the show would be greatly appreciated.




TakingFlight96



mingerso -> RE: Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest (5/6/2008 2:46:50 PM)

Good morning,

I am the CD for the event. All the necessary info for the event is at the website www.midwestwarbirds.com. It takes place Aug 15, 16 and 17 and will be well worth your while to attend.

Thanks for inquiring and hope to see you there,
Marv Ingerson



TakingFlight96 -> RE: Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest (5/6/2008 11:40:29 PM)

mingerso,


I'am very pleased by what I see on the website. Thank you for the information, and hope to see you their as well.



TakingFlight96



rzingsheim -> RE: Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest (5/31/2008 1:04:14 AM)

Hello all,

The "Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest" event is a must on my list. Many of the top builders and pilots from all over the midwest were at the inaugural event last year. They put on a great dinner for the pilots. The field is 850' long about 300' wide and is as smooth as a billard table. Tons of spectaters. Great burgers and brats served all day. Check out who has already pre registered for this years event. You will recognize many of the names from the pages of various RC magazines. Just log onto www.midwestwarbirds.com and check it out. The slideshow from last year will give you an idea of the calibur of the event.

RZ



TakingFlight96 -> RE: Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest (5/31/2008 2:54:19 AM)

RZ,

Thanks for the information. I saw the slideshow and was amazed at the variety of the planes. Gee, I wish our field was "billard table" smooth [:D]


TakingFlight96



Vintauri -> RE: Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest (6/13/2008 8:18:31 PM)

I plan on coming over with the crew from Minnesota. They went last year and could not say enough praise about it. It's the weekend after our event in Owatonna MN. So it'll be a busy week for me!

Steve



TakingFlight96 -> RE: Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest (6/15/2008 7:49:33 AM)

Vintauri,

Thanks for your input and hope to see you there



TakingFlight96



Vintauri -> RE: Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest (6/15/2008 1:38:25 PM)

I have a question about the event. It sounds like it's a giant scale event. How strict are the rules on that? I have my Pica Mustang to bring but I also have a 70" Hellcat that I'm finishing a conversion to electric power. Its still large but most d not consider it giant scale and not IMAA for sure.

I'm just wondering what I should plan on bringing.

Steve



bassmanh -> RE: Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest (7/3/2008 3:34:14 PM)

hi,

i will also be there, but i will be serving food on friday (i belong to the club). if you get the chance come by and say hello just ask for mitch , i would like to get the chance to meet a few people i talk to on here [:D] .


if you can come to this event i dont think you will be dissapointed its a great event with alot of good pilots.



bassman



TakingFlight96 -> RE: Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest (7/3/2008 10:05:57 PM)

bassman,

If I end up going on Friday, I'll be sure to stop by and say hi. It looks like a pretty good lineup for pilots, a lot of the names sound very familiar. From what I've read from everybody on here, and saw on the website, It'll surely be a great time !


TakingFlight96



bassmanh -> RE: Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest (7/6/2008 11:06:47 PM)

takingflight,

i will be there(in the food hut) from 9am to 2pm then my shift is over and i can watch the event [:D]






bassman



TakingFlight96 -> RE: Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest (7/10/2008 2:39:12 PM)

While trying to figure out our budget and plan for the event, we were figuring the overall cost of the trip ; when my dad brought up the question - Is their a food fee ? Is that included in the $3.00 admission ? If so how much is the fee.



TakingFlight96



bassmanh -> RE: Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest (7/10/2008 3:01:51 PM)

takingflight,

the $3.00 a car load is to get into the event. food and soda is extra i cant remember what the food cost is seems like it was around couple bucks for a burger or brat, i just looked at the sign last time out there but am drawing a blank to what the prices were [8|] old age setting in LOL.


bassman



Vintauri -> RE: Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest (7/10/2008 3:32:13 PM)

For Giant scale are you going by the 80" wingspan? Just wondering if I can bring my 70" Hellcat that I converted to electric.

Thanks,

Steve



bassmanh -> RE: Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest (7/10/2008 5:36:14 PM)

vin,

i believe it is the 80 in size BUT i could be (and often am wrong [:D] ) e-mail dave elsinger this page has the contact info = http://www.fdl-aa.com/rc_contact.htm

he will be able to tell you everything you need to know this page http://www.midwestwarbirds.com/pilot_information.htm is the pilot info page if you want to check it out.

hope this helps.



bassman



TakingFlight96 -> RE: Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest (8/3/2008 4:45:10 AM)

Thanks for the info. We'll be going on Friday ! See ya there.





TF96



TakingFlight96 -> RE: Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest (8/10/2008 6:58:06 PM)

Just a quick question - The event lasts for 3 days, is one day better then the other ? What day is the raffle mentioned on the website ?
Thanks.



TF96



Funcat -> RE: Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest (8/13/2008 3:04:47 AM)

There will be two raffles: one for the general public and one for registered pilots. Pilots are welcome to participate in the general public raffle, but the general public will not be allowed to participate in the Registered Pilot’s Raffle. Drawings for the pilot raffle will be on Saturday between 3pm-5pm. Drawings for the public raffle will be held on Sunday between 3pm-5pm.



Funcat -> RE: Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest (8/13/2008 3:07:08 AM)

TRAFFIC TIPS:

Visitors arriving on Highway 41:
The on & off ramps to Hickory Road from Highway 41 (exit ramp 96), will be closed for new contruction. Visitors arriving on Highway 41 should take exit #97, Military Road, to Rolling Meadows Drive, and then South (left) on Rolling Meadows Drive to Hickory Road. At Hickory Road turn right. You'll see the field on the left after 2.5 miles.

Traffic arriving from 151 North:
The intersection of Hwy 151 and 175 is also currently under construction. Visitors arriving from Hwy 151 should first get on Hwy. 41 North and then follow the travel advisory above. MAP



TakingFlight96 -> RE: Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest (8/14/2008 10:38:43 PM)

Funcat,

Thanks for the info. Its very much appreciated and greatly helpful.


TF96



JL636 -> RE: Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest (8/15/2008 6:19:02 PM)

Just a note for anyone thinking about coming to event. This past spring I attended Top Gun, and was somewhat disappointed, as to why, thats another story. Given my choice of the two events I would pick Fondy over florida. The pilots are about the most friendly group of people you will ever want to meet, they jump at the chance to talk about their aircraft and it feels great to talk one on one. The people who run the event are first rate, friendly and willing to answer any question. The collection of aircraft is about as diverse as can be. So my suggestion is save the airfare and go to Fond du Lac, it's well worth it!
Joe Little, President
Bay Flyers, Sturgeon Bay, Wi



TakingFlight96 -> RE: Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest (8/16/2008 4:22:28 AM)

I totally agree. I went up their today w/ my dad and I was IMPRESSED. I can't believe admission to the event is $3 - It is worth the trip ; where I live its a 2 hour drive up there. Its worth every cent. They have great food, great flying, and great, scale planes. I'm not going to say too much right now, I might give away some of the good parts to people who are going to be going later. I highly recommend that if your looking for a good airshow go to Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest.I'll try to get some pictures of the event up in a little bit.

TF96



Funcat -> RE: Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest (8/16/2008 6:57:42 AM)

Pictures Fri. 15th.



Jonessee27 -> RE: Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest (8/16/2008 3:48:22 PM)

Lookin good Funcat.




This field is absolutely gorgeous. It is big and it is smooth like people have said in above posts. It sits out of town on the south side of Fond Du Lac (very accessible from highway 41) and as you can see in some pictures from last year and this, it sits on the edge of corn fields. There are obviously farm houses and barns around and it is what you could call picture perfect of Wisconsin. We are going to be going this afternoon and I can't wait. I missed out last year and won't make that mistake this year! I cant wait to see that Piper!



TakingFlight96 -> RE: Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest (8/16/2008 4:50:01 PM)

Great pics Funcat ! I nearly crapped my pants when I saw that cub, my dads friend is building a 1/4 scale Corsair and I thought that was big - well I thought wrong ! Yeah, that part w/ the 3 transport planes was pretty cool. I also liked that B-25 Mitchell that dropped like 8 bombs, very beautiful bird. That F-22 Raptor was really awesome too. Overall it was an awesome show ; this year me and my dad went up to Oshkosh for the show and after going to both of the events, Warbirds and Classics has to be my favorite.


TF96



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