Road trips 2017
09-12-2017, 11:43 AM
#162
Sept 9, WW I flying at Huffman Prairie flying field.
Miles: 40.
This was at a national park where the Wright brothers REALLY did their flying, putting in impressive times and maneuvers.
A few of us were lucky enough to fly our planes at this 'once in a lifetime' place.
The park service put on a 'carnival' in which multiple attractions were available to the public.
There were about a dozen of us that took advantage of this opportunity.
Pretty cool to fly at the same field as the Wright brothers flew.
The field was pretty rough but, fortunately, WW I planes don't need a lot of runway.
The park service takes these events seriously as two fully armed men in 4 wheelers were constantly cruising up and down the area.
Miles: 40.
This was at a national park where the Wright brothers REALLY did their flying, putting in impressive times and maneuvers.
A few of us were lucky enough to fly our planes at this 'once in a lifetime' place.
The park service put on a 'carnival' in which multiple attractions were available to the public.
There were about a dozen of us that took advantage of this opportunity.
Pretty cool to fly at the same field as the Wright brothers flew.
The field was pretty rough but, fortunately, WW I planes don't need a lot of runway.
The park service takes these events seriously as two fully armed men in 4 wheelers were constantly cruising up and down the area.
09-18-2017, 12:02 PM
#169
Andy,
We missed ya' at the Pilgram's flyin!
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Nice RC air show video in France:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu9v...ature=youtu.be
We missed ya' at the Pilgram's flyin!
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Nice RC air show video in France:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu9v...ature=youtu.be
09-19-2017, 11:00 AM
#175
Sept 16-17, Flying Pilgrims fall phase out in Canton, Michigan.
miles: 240
800' paved and matching grass runway.
The first time I attended two events in one weekend (totaling 700 miles travel). Knowing weather was perfect at both locations at 82 degrees, my son living 4 miles from this flying field and knowing members of both clubs, it seemed like a 'good thing' to do. I stayed at each event for one day.
This was my first time at this field. There were several members that I've met at other flyins that belonged to this club.
miles: 240
800' paved and matching grass runway.
The first time I attended two events in one weekend (totaling 700 miles travel). Knowing weather was perfect at both locations at 82 degrees, my son living 4 miles from this flying field and knowing members of both clubs, it seemed like a 'good thing' to do. I stayed at each event for one day.
This was my first time at this field. There were several members that I've met at other flyins that belonged to this club.
Last edited by samparfitt; 09-19-2017 at 11:18 AM.