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Old 03-11-2017, 06:13 PM
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Award winner Peter Harasiewicz (RC Pete). The "Contest Director's" Award goes to that pilot who represents what we are all about. Over the years Pete has flown in many events, and thoroughly enjoyed very single one of them. He is dedicated to the advancement of our sport, and encouraged many to join our ranks. At JOK he is a constant reminder of why I do this! Thanks RC Pete for all that you do, and have done for Jets Over Kentucky.

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Old 03-12-2017, 06:38 AM
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I plan to go to this event but am not bringing a plane. I just want to watch. Which Days are the best?
Old 03-12-2017, 11:14 AM
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That one belongs to Joe Dir..... It's a CompARF with a Behotec 180 I believe.

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Don't know the owner of this beauty; maybe someone can give us some information.

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Originally Posted by geneh-RCU
I plan to go to this event but am not bringing a plane. I just want to watch. Which Days are the best?
Friday and Saturday are the busiest and even Thursday is pretty lively.
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Originally Posted by causeitflies
Friday and Saturday are the busiest and even Thursday is pretty lively.
I would say the same thing, just a thought on Saturday after the noon demos flying dies off a bit since a lot of folks start packing up before the Saturday evening dinner.
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New Barry Vaught Jets Over Ky 2016 Photos--2017 Dates July 9th-16th.

Randy Clark's YAK-130, and "Flying Ryan" Robertson with his Ultra Lightning.




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"SE" Upgrade of Jet Central Mammoth

I have more information on the Jet Central Mammoth. Received this additional information today regarding my recent upgrade. I have a Mammoth "SE" in the F-100, now I'm pleased to have the upgrade in the older Mammoth for the F-18. The information shows a marked performance improvement with the "SE" upgrade. Again, contact Jet Central today for this great opportunity.


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New Buck Walls Jets Over Ky 2016 Photos--2017 Dates July 9th-16th

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Award winner Jim Martin. Jim won the "Pilot's Choice Award" with his stunning Skymaster F-14. Jim flew with scale like performance, and precision all week. Our pilots clearly made a great selection with this award.

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New Barry Vaught Jets Over Ky 2016 Photos--2017 Dates July 9th-16th.




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Award winner Barry Hou. Barry won "Top Gun-2" with a great flying F-16, and many other aircraft during the week. His enthusiasm and joy of flying are contagious, and you can't help but have a good time in his presence. Congratulations on your award.

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I live in Phoenix Arizona and looking to see if some one from my area or going past Phoenix has space to transport my plane and equipment to Kentucky Jets. I would certainly pay for the service . I would meet you and bring my plane and equipment to you. Thanks for considering this post. I'm asking this as I currently don't have a trailer to haul ever thing to the show. Thanks for looking. I will see you everybody there this year.
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New Buck Walls Jets Over Ky 2016 Photos--2017 Dates July 9th-16th

Rex Briant and his beautiful Skymaster F-16.


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This Friday night video from a past "World's Grandest Jet Event" is from 2015 and features a Hawk and Vampire twilight flights, parade of lights, and fireworks.
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Award winner Lewis Patton. The "Johnny Hernandez Memorial Award" has special significance! This was a total and unexpected surprise for me! We strive to make sure our pilots receive all the rewards at Jets Over Kentucky. I was deeply touched by the awards team on the presentation of this award. Johnny was a very good friend to me, and his passing was very heartfelt! Years ago, I was thinking of starting a jet met, but had not yet decided to do so. I was actually trying to talk myself out of this crazy idea of mine! I had all decided not to do it. As we were preparing to leave another jet meet, and on our way home; Johnny said to me "Do it Lewis...we got your back!" Those were the last words I ever heard from Johnny, and will forever be a part of my life!!!!! That ladies and gentlemen is the sole reason Jets Over Kentucky exists today. The first Jets Over Kentucky had 28 pilots, and we had a great time. The event has since matured to as many as 192 pilots. Today we are the "world's Grandest Jet Event," as we know it today! Thanks Johnny Hernandez for giving me the inspiration to take on such a challenge! Jets Over Kentucky is "The Pilot's Event"! Johnny wanted it that way, and that's how it shall remain. Thank you my friend...I'll never forget you...your friend...Lewis Patton!!!

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  • New Buck Walls Jets Over Ky 2016 Photos--2017 Dates July 9th-16th.

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Joe Westrich's beautiful Hawk.




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New Barry Vaught Jets Over Ky 2016 Photos--2017 Dates July 9th-16th.

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This video from a past "World's Grandest Jet Event" is from Jets Over Kentucky 2015 and features Jim Martin's Skymaster F-14 Tomcat.
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