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2013 First In Flight Jet Rallly! May 22-26

Old 03-12-2013, 12:02 PM
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Default 2013 First In Flight Jet Rallly! May 22-26

First In Flight Jet Rally May 22-26 Wilson NC Thats right folks, it's nearly that time again. The 2013 First In Flight Jet Rally is just around the corner. Preps are being made to make this years FIF Rally the best ever. Last years rally was awesome, but that's not enough! You guys wanted more of it, and that's just what the doctor has ordered up for this years event.
First Change, an Extra Day of Flying! Thats right. You guys wanted FIVE days of cloud drilling fun and Wilson has delivered. This years event will officially start on Wednesday, May 22nd and continue through May 26. As in years past, flying will go all day until sunset. Early morning trim flights can be taken prior to pilots meeting each day beginning at 7:30.
Next Change. We're adding a Saturday Night Dinner. But not just a dinner, a Southern Style pig pick'n! Just to make sure you guys get a taste for BBQ, we'll be cooking the pig right on site! No need to leave the field, go to the hotel, change clothes and trek to some other location. Just roll your jet in to the big storage hanger and walk on over to the festivities.
Change #3 Awards Ceremonies will be on Saturday Night right after the BBQ. Even though Monday is a holiday, many of you guys need to bug out on Sunday morning. Nobody likes hearing someones name called out as a winner, only to hear " they had to leave"!
Now, couple all of this with an amazing flying facility, a 4500' X 150' runway, tons of hotels, restaurants, and shopping located within five minutes of the airport, and its all located right off I-95. Put all that together and you have "First In Flight"! We'll be posting much more info in the days to come including tent rental rates, hotels links, and much more. This is a great event folks and we're looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones. Hope to see you there.
Old 03-12-2013, 01:02 PM
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Looking forward to a great time. Dorothy, Sparky, and I will be there.

The Other,
Lewis

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Default RE: 2013 First In Flight Jet Rallly! May 22-26

So far, myself along with, Harold Thompson,Jimmie Klapp, Bob Frantz, Buddy Scott, and Steve Stricker are coming for all five days. Some of us are arriving Tuesday so we can get lots of flying in before the weekend rush. Lol. I sure missed not being there last year. Work has ramped up but I already dropped the bomb on them that my vacation schedule for this year cannot and will not change.
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Way to put your foot down Ron!!!! lolol Seriously though,,, looking forward to seeing all of you there.
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Default RE: 2013 First In Flight Jet Rallly! May 22-26

I can hardly wait!
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Default RE: 2013 First In Flight Jet Rallly! May 22-26

Area 52 guys coming off the mountain to burn some juice

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Old 03-13-2013, 02:12 PM
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Default RE: 2013 First In Flight Jet Rallly! May 22-26

Is this the same meet that the globally recognized Mr. Larry Lewis attends? If so, I'm definitely going and hopefully I can catch a glimpse of him performing his signature maneuver!
Old 03-13-2013, 05:28 PM
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Oh boy,,,, Here we go! lol
Oh,,,, I have a new TRICK this year Mike,,,, Im going to Taxi back to the flight station!
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Ok,,,,, Who Needs To Rent A Tent? We want to provide you guys a safe and easy way of paying for your pre-ordered tents, tables, fans, etc. online. We have set up a "First in Flight" Pay Pal account so that you can securely pay for your items online. Note: You do not have to use Pay Pal if you prefer not to. You will be able to use your Credit Card or Debit Card when paying online.

Here's how it works.

1.Look over the list of items below and determine what you will be needing.

2.Once you know, E-Mail that list to me at [email protected]

3. I will then E-Mail you an electronic Invoice with all charges that apply.

4. View the invoice for approval, then click on the Payment Tab.

5. You will have the choice of using Pay Pal, OR you can choose the CC/DC payment option. Im sure this will by far be the most popular.

6. Once you have paid the charges, you will receive a confirmation notice vie E-Mail All charges will be listed as First in Flight.

Simple enough! I think this is by far the most secure way of doing it. However,,,,, If for any reason you prefer not to do it this way, I can still take all your CC/DC info over the phone and perform the charges on my end of the deal. We've done this the last two events past with no problems, but honestly, I dont like having all your info on paper file for the brief time I do. Its up to you.

Also, if you like, you can send a regular check through snail mail. Make it payable to First in Flight Jets. Then mail to
Larry Lewis
4205 Pin Oak Rd.
Raleigh NC 27604

All prices cover Five Days of rental. All rental items will be in place on Tuesday afternoon.Pilots allowed to set up under tents that afternoon.

If you guys have ANY questions at all, please feel free to call me at 919-215-3946


[color=#3300FF]First In Flight Jet Rally
Tent/Table/Fan/ RV Slot/Vendor Fee



20 X 20 Without Sides $275.00ea

20 X 20 With Sides $340.00 ea (solid or clear)

30 X 30 Without Sides $450.00 ea

30 X 30 With Sides $555.00 ea ( solid or clear)

8 Foot Table $10.00 ea

42" Barrel Fan $25.00 ea ( you supply a/c)

RV/Camper Slot $10.00 per night ( 15 amp power outlet)

Vendor Fee $100.00 ( priority tent slots )

Larry
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Default RE: 2013 First In Flight Jet Rallly! May 22-26

I'll be there Wednesday and Thursday. Some crazy people decided to put my son's high school graduation on Saturday morning, right dab smack in the middle of a weekend made for jet flying. I guess two days of flying is better than none.
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Default RE: 2013 First In Flight Jet Rallly! May 22-26

For Hotel Information, just click on the NavAir link below. Scroll to the bottom of the page for a complete list along with web links to the hotel itself. There is also a second Hampton Inn located even closer to the airport that we'll get info posted on soon.

http://www.airnav.com/airport/W03
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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!


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Here's a pic showing a little more detail of where the airport is in reference to I-95. Also is a picture showing where hotels are. 3rd pic shows where just a few of the many restaurants are. All of which are within a 5 minute drive.
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As for the facility itself, you couldnt ask for a better place to fly! A 4500' X 150' runway, wide open space out front, long clear approaches, and a 75' wide pit row! Heres a couple of pic taken from the air of our 2011 event.
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Wanna become a sponsor of "First In Flight"? If so, just drop an e-mail to [email protected] for details. We want to thank RC Jet Addiction ,Bob Violett Models, Jacqui Sacks Wing Bags, Fly Eagle Jets, and Dreamworks for stepping up to sponsor this years pilot awards.. These are going to be beautiful awards folks. We're always trying to do something different at First in Flight, and this is just one more step at doing that. We'll get some sample pics up soon. Oh,,,, And there just might be one more very special award to be presented at this year's event. More info to come.
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Technical Achievement RC Jet Addiction

Best Sport Jet Jackie Sacks Wing Bags

Best Scale Jet Dreamworks

Best Civilian Jet Bob Violett Models

Best Military Jet Fly Eagle Jets
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The trophies for these awards are really cool. We'll keep them a secret for now. But I can guarantee that any jet vendor will be proud to have their name on the sponsor plates.

And don't forget that we will also be awarding the coveted "Wright Stuff" Wright Flyer replica award to a worthy recipient.

More to come.......
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ORIGINAL: f106jax

Is this the same meet that the globally recognized Mr. Larry Lewis attends? If so, I'm definitely going and hopefully I can catch a glimpse of him performing his signature maneuver!
If we can get on his schedule, we might be able to arrange an autograph session, too. I hope we can work it out....
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Our Wilson Industrial Air Center event site gives a whole new meaning to the term "WFO".

And our 4500 x 150 foot main paved runway is smooth, flat, and wide.

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The Wilson facility offers up a huge start up area, and plenty of room for pilot stations.
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Ive had a couple of guys ask about the 42" Barrel Fan we list on our rental info section of this thread. So,,,, I thought I'd just post a pic of it for the rest of you to see. Trust me,,, If the temps and humidity jump up like they have in past events, this thing will have you being the most popular guy in the pits! I had one last year and loved it!
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Once you guys are done drilling holes in the clouds each day, Wilson provides a great place to store your pride and joy at night. Its located right beside the camping area, and we provide truck / trailer transport service for those who want to haul their jets rather than push it to the hanger.
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First in Flight is very proud to announce both Jet Central USA, and Vogelsang Aeroscale for steping up to sponsor our event again in 2013. These guys have been with us from the start and continue to offer their support to grow this event into what it is. Thanks guys!!!
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Oh soooo close to initial taxi/brake tests with my Fly Eagle Jet 1/5.5 scale F-16.

All that's left is to bolt in the landing gear...currently waiting on them to come back from Down & Locked here in N.C. E.T.A. is March 29th.

Hope to get ten or so flights logged before FIF 2013 rolls around!

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What an incredible flying site!
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ORIGINAL: PREACHHAMES

Oh soooo close to initial taxi/brake tests with my Fly Eagle Jet 1/5.5 scale F-16.

All that's left is to bolt in the landing gear...currently waiting on them to come back from Down & Locked here in N.C. E.T.A. is March 29th.

Hope to get ten or so flights logged before FIF 2013 rolls around!

Greg Hames
That workshop looks like it could make a nice office

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