3rd annual Cincinnati Jets
07-26-2010, 02:13 PM
#76
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RE: 3rd annual Cincinnati Jets
I would like to thank everyone involved that put this meet together. This is the first time that I attended Cincy Jet meet and had a great time.
Everything was well organized and it was a great to fly! The dinners provided were excellent. The flight line and startup areas were well organized.
Too bad I had some issues with the trip that I advised people to stand away from me so my luck would not rub off on them.
Right as I was leaving my house, my passenger side mirror fell out and shattered..... I had to rig up a replacement.
Just south of Columbus, the right rear tire of my travel trailer blew out taking some floor and the BBQ propane outlet.
Friday Morning one of my Flight battery packs in my Tsunami had a cell go bad......first time ever
I had 5 good flights by 6pm and then disaster struck. I was flying the racetrack pattern at moderate speed and was turning from downwind to base when the left wing dropped. I righted the plane and then it seemed to do it again and then the nose dropped. I tried to save it but to no avail. When I saw that it was not recoverable I shut the turbine down and the plane went in over the dike and right into the Miami river. By the time we got over there the plane going downstream with the current. After 100 yrds or so it got hungup on a branch in ther middle of the river. I decided to go get it and was able to retrieve it and bring 99% of the parts back to shore. The turbine ran the next day and will probably just need bearings. The ECU was dried out and it is OK.
The story of me swimming out to get it was classic. As I was swimming out to the accident site, I realized that I was going downstream I angled a little more towards the plane. When I realized the I might not make it to aircraft I put my one foot down and realized that I was in only 4 feet of water! I walked out and recovered the remains......
Smart or dumb idea, who knows, but I did cool off some.
Also, on the way home, my roof vent blew off of my trailer, I didn't know it and as we drove home though heavy rains, the trailer was soaked. I didn't go in the trailer until I got home so I did not know,...............but I had fun.....
Ron
Everything was well organized and it was a great to fly! The dinners provided were excellent. The flight line and startup areas were well organized.
Too bad I had some issues with the trip that I advised people to stand away from me so my luck would not rub off on them.
Right as I was leaving my house, my passenger side mirror fell out and shattered..... I had to rig up a replacement.
Just south of Columbus, the right rear tire of my travel trailer blew out taking some floor and the BBQ propane outlet.
Friday Morning one of my Flight battery packs in my Tsunami had a cell go bad......first time ever
I had 5 good flights by 6pm and then disaster struck. I was flying the racetrack pattern at moderate speed and was turning from downwind to base when the left wing dropped. I righted the plane and then it seemed to do it again and then the nose dropped. I tried to save it but to no avail. When I saw that it was not recoverable I shut the turbine down and the plane went in over the dike and right into the Miami river. By the time we got over there the plane going downstream with the current. After 100 yrds or so it got hungup on a branch in ther middle of the river. I decided to go get it and was able to retrieve it and bring 99% of the parts back to shore. The turbine ran the next day and will probably just need bearings. The ECU was dried out and it is OK.
The story of me swimming out to get it was classic. As I was swimming out to the accident site, I realized that I was going downstream I angled a little more towards the plane. When I realized the I might not make it to aircraft I put my one foot down and realized that I was in only 4 feet of water! I walked out and recovered the remains......
Smart or dumb idea, who knows, but I did cool off some.
Also, on the way home, my roof vent blew off of my trailer, I didn't know it and as we drove home though heavy rains, the trailer was soaked. I didn't go in the trailer until I got home so I did not know,...............but I had fun.....
Ron
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07-26-2010, 03:21 PM
#80
RE: 3rd annual Cincinnati Jets
I just want to give a huge Thank-you to Gary & Sandy Jefferson for a fabulous three day's of flying. The show was outstanding even though, "mother nature" turned up the heat on us. I would also like to give a big thanks to Bob " Electro" Belluomini & the rest of his crew for the great job they did running the flight line, despite all the heat. Last but not least, Thank-you Ron Ballard for all the great food that you prepared for everyone on the Man-Grill. For everybody that missed this years show i would add this one to your list for next year. AWSOME TIME THANKS AGAIN.
07-26-2010, 05:24 PM
#81
RE: 3rd annual Cincinnati Jets
I had a great time at Cincinnati Jets , sky was clear, nice down the runway breeze and good friends. Bob, Gary, Sandy and the crew, did a great job running the event, and thanks to Ron Ballard for his great food.
I would also like to thank the sponsors for their great pilot's prizes . This year I won a Jettronic valve from Bob at Jetcat and also 2, T-shirts from TBM.
Thanks Rcpete
PS, while I am on the subject of sponsors, i have not yet had a chance to thank Lewis of Kentucky Jets for the smoke oil from Robart and Eric of Jet Central for the Smoke pump, at the Big Apple Jet Rally in New York.
I would also like to thank the sponsors for their great pilot's prizes . This year I won a Jettronic valve from Bob at Jetcat and also 2, T-shirts from TBM.
Thanks Rcpete
PS, while I am on the subject of sponsors, i have not yet had a chance to thank Lewis of Kentucky Jets for the smoke oil from Robart and Eric of Jet Central for the Smoke pump, at the Big Apple Jet Rally in New York.
07-26-2010, 05:51 PM
#82
RE: 3rd annual Cincinnati Jets
Thanks Gary, Bob, Sandy, and Crew for a great time at "Thunder In The Sky". Had aball and really looking forward to next year. Ron...The food was FANTASTIC!
07-26-2010, 09:19 PM
#84
RE: 3rd annual Cincinnati Jets
It was a Hot event!! both in temperature and in good times!!.. I had a great time. Thanks to Gary and Sandy for putting it on,.... To Rich for being such a gracious host, and to Bob for working in the sun all day. Special thanks again to McRon for cooking it up. And again for Gary letting me use your brake valve so I could fly. And to the gang for putting up with me as I climb back on the horse.
Thanks to other sponsors for supporting the event. rising tide raises all ships... thanks again...see you next year.....
Thanks to other sponsors for supporting the event. rising tide raises all ships... thanks again...see you next year.....
07-27-2010, 08:30 AM
#85
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Thank you Gary, Sandy, Bob and all the crew that make this a great event. I had a great time, flew a bunch, and ate REALLY good ( Thanks again Sandy and Ron Ballard). Thanks to the sponsors of the event too, I won a battery and switch from Electro Dynamics. Already looking forward to the next Cinci/Hook field jet rally.
Gary Szetlak
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07-27-2010, 09:33 PM
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RE: 3rd annual Cincinnati Jets
Just want to thank Gary ,Sandy and Bob for a great weekend. Ben jr and I had a very nice time flying, It was good to get the rust off....And with an airport manager like Rich you know its going to run smooth..
As always Ron's cookin is the best hands down. If you have never made this event you are missing a great relaxing weekend with good pepole and ZERO drama!
Only one problem....Now my wife insist on going skydiving.....[X(]
Ben
And with an airport manager like Rich you know its going to run smooth..As always Ron's cookin is the best hands down. If you have never made this event you are missing a great relaxing weekend with good pepole and ZERO drama!
Only one problem....Now my wife insist on going skydiving.....[X(]
Ben
07-29-2010, 06:39 PM
#87
RE: 3rd annual Cincinnati Jets
Some pictures...had alot more but unfortunately I cannot open them. Sean, one of those that won't open is of you and Ron accepting the Best Military Jet award. (Ron also won Best of Show with his A-10!) And, Chris Tucker won Best Sport Jet with his Falcon 120. If Gary can get any more of these open, we'll post more.
