Bryan McLarty

The event is open to all military fixed-winged aircraft in campaign colors and markings, from park flyers to turbines (with waivers). This AMA sanctioned (class C) event will be a non-competitive, fun-scale oriented, relaxed atmosphere celebrating the rich heritage of military aviation. Join us for two full flying days at the Abernathy Municipal Airport, May 24th and 25th 2008 (Memorial Day Weekend).

Site has excellent 1200' X 75' paved runway with no obstructions and a superb horizon/sky without visual distractions. RVs welcome (no hook ups). Bring your own tables, chairs and pop-up canopy tents. $10.00 landing fee includes both days. Come fly with us!

Visit [link]http://www.wingsmas.org[/link] for developing information!

E-Mail questions to:

Contest Director - Bryan S. McLarty DDS
[email protected]

Bryan McLarty

Roll Call!

We've got three weeks to go! Let's hear from all who are planning to attend and what you'll be flying.

We'll try and keep the weather nice for you.

Bryan

Red Raider

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I'm planning on being there!! I've got the Corsair that I reviewed for RC Report Magazine. It's been refitted with a YS 140. Should move that 90 size plane with a little more authority. I'm also bringing a CMP Hellcat that's been finished in the Minzi III scheme of the Confederate Airforce. The review for it is pending, also with Rc Report. I have a post-war P-51 done in a really nice patriotic scheme, but I think I'll leave it at home.
Steve

SUMMIT120

I will be there with a P-51 and a BVM F-16.

Mike Danchak

shanksow

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Well, I hope that I will have a working P-51 again by that time. Otherwise, I'll be out there just to watch.

Bryan McLarty

Got some nice T-shirts on order. There will be a limited supply so contact me early to reserve one. $15 Large and XL, possibly XXL and XXXL available at $1 per X over XL. The P-40 is on the back of the shirt. This is what they look like:

flyboy12

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Hey Brian, I intend to be there with a P-51 ,Corsair,P-40,and a Hawker Seafury, I think a few others from the ARKS club are going to attend also. They have some Corsairs,B-25 Mitchells, P-51s,Seafrury, and some T-34.There may be some more aircraft from here. I have also been told that there may be some German aircraft coming up from Ft Worth.thanks Frank

Bryan McLarty

It's great to hear from you, Frank!
Sounds like a good group of aircraft there! We would love to see all of you guys.

Bryan

flyboy12

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Hey Don, you ought to try a WM P-51 Petie 2nd. THEY GO TOGETHER EASY AND FLY REALLY GREAT. I put a Saito 125 in mine with lots of room left. Frank

flyboy12

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Just got back from LHS and asked some more of the guys and they are coming to. cant wait to fly with you guys again.hey Brian I'll take one of thise shirts if you got some left. large will do. Thanks Frank

Bryan McLarty

Great!
I'll reserve you a Large.

Tell me more about your Sea Fury!

Thanks again!

Bryan

flyboy12

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Will it is a Seagull Models Seafury 90/109 size, I have a ASP 108 in it. The plane flies really good and fast (except when you run out of fuel) []. It has a 66 inch ws with retracts and flaps. I will have it there at the fly-in.

Bryan McLarty

A few details on the event next weekend:

1) We will be having a "Best of Show" award for all pilots to vote their favorite airplane of the event. NO HANGER QUEENS! You have to fly it to qualify.

2) We will have a nice raffle package for some lucky winner. Open to pilots and spectators!

3) We plan on having a pilots/family member dinner at a restaurant in Lubbock Saturday evening. Location still undecided. Come if you want or not. No program or speaker, just a good time to sit down, have a few drinks and swap a few lies with your new or old warbird flying buddies. Dinner is "dutch treat" so you pay your own way.

T-shirts are on the way to me as I write this. If you haven't spoken up about reserving a great looking T-shirt souvenier for the event, e-mail or PM me. They are limited!

Hope you guys have a great week!

Bryan

shanksow

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For those of you who might be interested in buying a Top Flite B-25 ARF, I will have my kit with me Saturday morning for inspection. And if you bring along enough $$$, you can take it home with you. I'm holding off posting this on RCU until after this event takes place. Its just the arf. no landing gear or engines included.

Bryan McLarty

I had a question about what the time schedule of events for this weekend's WINGS Warbird Invitational.

Tentative Schedule for the event:

9:00am - Setup and Registration - Upon registration and payment of your $10.00 Landing Fee, you will receive a pilot's info package.

10:00am - Pilot's Meeting (both days) and Official Event Kickoff

2:00pm - Head Count for Pilot's Dinner (on Saturday only)

7:30pm - Pilot's Dinner (Saturday)- (50 Yard Line Restaurant) Menu items consists of Salads, Steaks, Grilled items around $12.00-$22.00 typical, Pay your own way, Located in Lubbock at S Loop 289, Just West of University- Elective social dinner is open to Pilots and family/support staff.

Bryan McLarty

A great opening day! We had a lot of great flying with some beautiful weather! Hope to get some photos up later. Things are still on for Sunday!

BRyan

flyboy12

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Hey Bryan, had a great time Saturday. Looking forward to next year hopefully there wont be another B-17 run away.