Go Back  RCU Forums > RC Airplanes > RC Jets
Reload this Page >

Jets Over Kentucky 2016 "The World's Grandest Jet Event"

Notices
RC Jets Discuss RC jets in this forum plus rc turbines and ducted fan power systems

Jets Over Kentucky 2016 "The World's Grandest Jet Event"

Old 07-19-2016, 07:00 AM
  #476  
jeteye
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Louisville,
Posts: 4,399
Likes: 0
Received 62 Likes on 44 Posts
Default


Really nice routine Jim! I throughly enjoyed it! The F-14 is really dialed in! Congratulations on your awards!

Lewis
Old 07-19-2016, 09:34 AM
  #477  
AndyAndrews
 
AndyAndrews's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Little Rock, AR
Posts: 6,147
Received 8 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Hello everyone. I just wanted to post a note thanking Lewis and all of this team for presenting one of the best jet rallies I have ever attended. We arrived on Sunday night and got to the field on Monday. As I was moving up the drive that first morning the first thing I noticed was that all of the tents had been set up. WOW! In years past these were normally set up on Monday or Tuesday. This time it was done well in advance of the event for the pilots. Moreover, there were over 90 Pilots registered on Monday! Unbelievable.

I have to say that everyone there, pilots, helpers vendors etc were fantastic. If you ever want to go to a rally that doesn't have drama and caters to pilots this is the event to go to. Flying is non stop from 8am till dark every night. I brought 5 jets and flew all of them. The airport manager was fantastic to work with and every accommodation for the pilots was made. Also, the runway has recently be repaved and it was smooth as silk. The flight line operated like a fine tuned swiss watch. With the record number of pilots in attendance I think I only saw at max about 4 jets lined up waiting to fly. The loud speaker system was fantastic and helped pilots hear the communication on the flight line and most everyone there did their best to communicate with others. I have to say this is unique to any other large rally I have been to. When you have six jets in the air for hours at a time it becomes critical to keep the line moving and pilots in the air.

The parade of lights and subsequent fire works show was entertainment wrapping up this fantastic week. Everyone seemed to enjoy that night.

Thanks go out to Lewis and his team for putting together this excellent event. Also one other thing. For you guys with wives, bring them to JOK! The girls get together there and have a blast! It's like a home coming event! Johnnie and I fully intend to come next year (maybe not with 5 jets lol - keeping up with all of those damn near killed me on the last day when I had to put them all up lol).

Thanks again and see you guys next year!

Andy
Old 07-19-2016, 09:59 AM
  #478  
jws_aces
My Feedback: (33)
 
jws_aces's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Salem, Va
Posts: 1,048
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by AndyAndrews
Hello everyone. I just wanted to post a note thanking Lewis and all of this team for presenting one of the best jet rallies I have ever attended. We arrived on Sunday night and got to the field on Monday. As I was moving up the drive that first morning the first thing I noticed was that all of the tents had been set up. WOW! In years past these were normally set up on Monday or Tuesday. This time it was done well in advance of the event for the pilots. Moreover, there were over 90 Pilots registered on Monday! Unbelievable.

I have to say that everyone there, pilots, helpers vendors etc were fantastic. If you ever want to go to a rally that doesn't have drama and caters to pilots this is the event to go to. Flying is non stop from 8am till dark every night. I brought 5 jets and flew all of them. The airport manager was fantastic to work with and every accommodation for the pilots was made. Also, the runway has recently be repaved and it was smooth as silk. The flight line operated like a fine tuned swiss watch. With the record number of pilots in attendance I think I only saw at max about 4 jets lined up waiting to fly. The loud speaker system was fantastic and helped pilots hear the communication on the flight line and most everyone there did their best to communicate with others. I have to say this is unique to any other large rally I have been to. When you have six jets in the air for hours at a time it becomes critical to keep the line moving and pilots in the air.

The parade of lights and subsequent fire works show was entertainment wrapping up this fantastic week. Everyone seemed to enjoy that night.

Thanks go out to Lewis and his team for putting together this excellent event. Also one other thing. For you guys with wives, bring them to JOK! The girls get together there and have a blast! It's like a home coming event! Johnnie and I fully intend to come next year (maybe not with 5 jets lol - keeping up with all of those damn near killed me on the last day when I had to put them all up lol).

Thanks again and see you guys next year!

Andy
Andy,

It's was great to meet you and Johnnie. I had read about you when and loved watching you fly the F-4 in the past when I first came to KY jets some 5 years ago. It was really great to hang out with you and everyone else. Looking forward to next year.

Linda had a really good time also. Like you said the best laid back, no pressure event.

The ladies had so much fun hanging out with each other. Heck one night I turned in before the my wife.

Hope see everyone again next year.

Jeff
Old 07-19-2016, 11:03 AM
  #479  
islander208
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Willisburg, KY
Posts: 364
Received 4 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

More photos from last week.
.
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Hawk_04.jpg
Views:	122
Size:	1.04 MB
ID:	2173664   Click image for larger version

Name:	Hawk_06.jpg
Views:	116
Size:	974.0 KB
ID:	2173665   Click image for larger version

Name:	Jose Melendez.jpg
Views:	179
Size:	1.26 MB
ID:	2173666   Click image for larger version

Name:	Leonardo_01.jpg
Views:	139
Size:	1.14 MB
ID:	2173667   Click image for larger version

Name:	Mig 15_01.jpg
Views:	114
Size:	1.00 MB
ID:	2173668   Click image for larger version

Name:	Mirage F1_01.jpg
Views:	159
Size:	1.28 MB
ID:	2173669   Click image for larger version

Name:	Scorpion_01.jpg
Views:	114
Size:	1.51 MB
ID:	2173671   Click image for larger version

Name:	SR-71 Blackbird_01.jpg
Views:	120
Size:	803.7 KB
ID:	2173672  

Click image for larger version

Name:	SR-71 Blackbird_02.jpg
Views:	125
Size:	811.5 KB
ID:	2173673   Click image for larger version

Name:	SR-71 Blackbird_03.jpg
Views:	112
Size:	610.1 KB
ID:	2173674   Click image for larger version

Name:	T-33_05.jpg
Views:	122
Size:	1.05 MB
ID:	2173675   Click image for larger version

Name:	Vampire_01.jpg
Views:	112
Size:	818.3 KB
ID:	2173676   Click image for larger version

Name:	Viper Jet_01.jpg
Views:	122
Size:	1.39 MB
ID:	2173677  
Old 07-19-2016, 01:17 PM
  #480  
Roger Shipley
My Feedback: (35)
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Springfield, IL
Posts: 1,616
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Great Photos Buck, thanks for the coverage especially the series A-10 shots one after the other.....SUPER COVEAGE ! ! !

CU at R-66 with beverages.......

Your Friend, Roger
Old 07-19-2016, 03:27 PM
  #481  
islander208
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Willisburg, KY
Posts: 364
Received 4 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

A video upload to youtube by Mike Carter.
Jets Over Kentucky Friday July 15 2016.
.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ty5mSldv28
Old 07-19-2016, 05:53 PM
  #482  
jofunk
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: willow springs , IL
Posts: 1,212
Likes: 0
Received 25 Likes on 14 Posts
Default

Thank you lewis and your crew for putting on a world class event. I had fun flying my Panther Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I especially enjoyed flying in the show. Thanks also to everyone who took the time to take pictures and videos. I only had a crummy phone camera and only got a few pictures worth sharing. the first one I would call " The Big Guy upstairs kicking off the parade of lights"
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_20160715_211215.jpg
Views:	93
Size:	1.45 MB
ID:	2173722   Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_20160715_211423.jpg
Views:	126
Size:	1.87 MB
ID:	2173723  
Old 07-19-2016, 08:08 PM
  #483  
Turbulence
My Feedback: (76)
 
Turbulence's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Sahuarita , AZ
Posts: 1,325
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Anyone have the name or contact info for the owner of that C-17?

Thanks
Turbulence
Old 07-19-2016, 09:01 PM
  #484  
myersflyers
My Feedback: (33)
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 469
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Lost my Viper Jet and sold my Flash at KJ but had a great time anyway. Its all about the people, I can fly anytime! I met a new bunch of great guys and had a good time with old ones. My 3rd year at KJ and it just keeps getting better. Outstanding show on Saturday, can't wait to see what next year brings. Really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere (only difficult if you make it difficult) superb flying all week and the wealth of knowledge you gain at these type jet shows.
Lewis, Thanks again for all your hard work, great field crew (especially helping retrieve my multi million piece Viper) and tent accommodations.
Looking forward to next Year!
Keith
Old 07-20-2016, 06:20 AM
  #485  
AndyAndrews
 
AndyAndrews's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Little Rock, AR
Posts: 6,147
Received 8 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Jim needs to change his name to TurbineJim. Lewis is correct, his routine is awsome. That F14 flies like an F16. Congrats to a well deserved award.
Old 07-20-2016, 06:23 AM
  #486  
AndyAndrews
 
AndyAndrews's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Little Rock, AR
Posts: 6,147
Received 8 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Jo, it was cool hanging out with you in the evenings. Your Panther is fantastic. Andy
Old 07-20-2016, 06:25 AM
  #487  
AndyAndrews
 
AndyAndrews's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Little Rock, AR
Posts: 6,147
Received 8 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Roger, Great to catch up with you and awesome flights on the A10! She's a beauty!
Old 07-20-2016, 06:27 AM
  #488  
AndyAndrews
 
AndyAndrews's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Little Rock, AR
Posts: 6,147
Received 8 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Jeff,

Same here. You were a great help and a pleasure to pit with. I think Johnnie and Linda could be best friends. Your bride is an extremely sweet and lovely and kind person. You guys are awesome!

Andy
Old 07-20-2016, 06:46 AM
  #489  
Bob_B
My Feedback: (11)
 
Bob_B's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Bluegrass State of Mind
Posts: 4,691
Received 81 Likes on 70 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Turbulence
Anyone have the name or contact info for the owner of that C-17?

Thanks
Turbulence
It was scratch built by Paul from St. Louis. all composite
Old 07-20-2016, 06:47 AM
  #490  
smiller
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: rochester, NY
Posts: 234
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Had a great time as always even though I lost my Dragon due to unknown reasons{all equipment and engine survived}All The people are great and I love coming to this event. Thanks to everyone who helped me get it out of the woods!!, I already have a T-one on order.

Scott
Old 07-20-2016, 06:52 AM
  #491  
yeahbaby
My Feedback: (21)
 
yeahbaby's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: FT Worth, TX
Posts: 6,553
Received 58 Likes on 47 Posts
Default

Nice work amigo
Old 07-20-2016, 07:37 AM
  #492  
Roger Shipley
My Feedback: (35)
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Springfield, IL
Posts: 1,616
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Thanks Andy, the same regarding your Air Force....man I don't see how you can service & fly all of them with precision.
Say please don't risk the HIGHLY COMPETITIVE L-39 in another sky full of both 200 mph rockets as well as foamies......OK ! ! !
Finally had an opportunity to catchup on matters with Johnnie.....
I will phone soon to discuss some Jet Team USA particulars.

Cheers, Roger

Oh yea Congrats on you JOK Award....well deserved.

Originally Posted by AndyAndrews
Roger, Great to catch up with you and awesome flights on the A10! She's a beauty!

Last edited by Roger Shipley; 07-20-2016 at 07:41 AM.
Old 07-20-2016, 07:40 AM
  #493  
RCISFUN
My Feedback: (44)
 
RCISFUN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Erie, PA
Posts: 6,859
Received 26 Likes on 23 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by smiller
Had a great time as always even though I lost my Dragon due to unknown reasons{all equipment and engine survived}All The people are great and I love coming to this event. Thanks to everyone who helped me get it out of the woods!!, I already have a T-one on order.

Scott
Hey Scott I know your ordered the Ferrari scheme T1, but I sure did like your NASA scheme on the Dragon.

Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	JOK 240c.jpg
Views:	170
Size:	313.0 KB
ID:	2173735  

Last edited by RCISFUN; 07-20-2016 at 07:42 AM.
Old 07-20-2016, 08:11 AM
  #494  
jws_aces
My Feedback: (33)
 
jws_aces's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Salem, Va
Posts: 1,048
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Scott you lost your dragon. I love that paint scheme also. Maybe you do the T-1 that way

Jeff
Old 07-20-2016, 10:38 AM
  #495  
AndyAndrews
 
AndyAndrews's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Little Rock, AR
Posts: 6,147
Received 8 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Fender,

Congrats on your F14 maiden. The jet flew perfect. We all know that you put a lot of work into this jet. All of your hard work paid off! You also did a great job flying it with nerves of steel. Great job bud!

Andy
Old 07-20-2016, 11:47 AM
  #496  
smiller
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: rochester, NY
Posts: 234
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by RCISFUN
Hey Scott I know your ordered the Ferrari scheme T1, but I sure did like your NASA scheme on the Dragon.

Thanks Rich & Jeff, who knows, maybe it will become a NASA plane someday !!

Scott
Old 07-20-2016, 12:14 PM
  #497  
islander208
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Willisburg, KY
Posts: 364
Received 4 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Here are some photos of Franco Di Mauro flying the Leonardo down in the valley.
.
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Down In the Valley_01.jpg
Views:	160
Size:	1.26 MB
ID:	2173745   Click image for larger version

Name:	Down In the Valley_02.jpg
Views:	145
Size:	1.25 MB
ID:	2173746   Click image for larger version

Name:	Down In the Valley_03.jpg
Views:	138
Size:	1.18 MB
ID:	2173747   Click image for larger version

Name:	Down In the Valley_04.jpg
Views:	139
Size:	1.27 MB
ID:	2173748   Click image for larger version

Name:	Down In the Valley_05.jpg
Views:	137
Size:	1.28 MB
ID:	2173749   Click image for larger version

Name:	Down In the Valley_06.jpg
Views:	142
Size:	1.24 MB
ID:	2173750   Click image for larger version

Name:	Down In the Valley_07.jpg
Views:	126
Size:	760.1 KB
ID:	2173751  

Last edited by islander208; 07-21-2016 at 06:34 AM.
Old 07-20-2016, 12:40 PM
  #498  
gunradd
My Feedback: (9)
 
gunradd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Springhill, FL
Posts: 3,426
Received 50 Likes on 43 Posts
Default

Andy it was good having you back brother!
Old 07-20-2016, 12:47 PM
  #499  
AndyAndrews
 
AndyAndrews's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Little Rock, AR
Posts: 6,147
Received 8 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Thanks Chris. Same here. Glad to be back flying with you guys. I had a blast! Congrats on your awards!
Old 07-20-2016, 07:41 PM
  #500  
jeteye
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Louisville,
Posts: 4,399
Likes: 0
Received 62 Likes on 44 Posts
Default

2016 was our best year to date. Will comment further after I've had a chance to rest.

Lewis

Photos From Jacob Rutledge



Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	28160962650_79d99b697c_k.jpg
Views:	95
Size:	666.8 KB
ID:	2173781   Click image for larger version

Name:	27827308894_9ac24d5572_k.jpg
Views:	88
Size:	654.1 KB
ID:	2173782   Click image for larger version

Name:	28443860045_67e6274a68_k.jpg
Views:	90
Size:	834.0 KB
ID:	2173783   Click image for larger version

Name:	27827310924_3b43a0e9e7_k.jpg
Views:	105
Size:	838.9 KB
ID:	2173784  

Last edited by jeteye; 07-20-2016 at 07:47 PM.

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.