Roll Call For Jets Over Whidbey (JOW)
 

It's time to see who's coming to JOW the last weekend in August (27 - 29). This is the premier jet event in the pacific northwest featuring a 200 x 5000 ft runway with unlimited flying space. This year's banquet will feature retired Rear Admiral Bill Newman - Navy fighter pilot, test pilot, and Blue Angel no. 1 pilot - as the guest speaker. The $35 entry fee includes lunch on Fri and Sat for both the pilot and his assistant, and a tee shirt for the pilot. The attached flyer shows who to contact for more info.

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Can someone tell me how to make the flyer appear in the post?

Bob

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You need to resave it as a jpg file, the pdf won't show up as the flyer.
I'll be there, trying to talk Buffy into coming too!

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Hi Bob
You know Jean and I will be there. See you in a few weeks.

Alan

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Bob:

Jet Central will be there to join in the weekends festivities. Flying into SeaTac and driving up. Mike Bogan to host. . .I eat lot's of steak !

Can you recommend a comfortable place to stay. . .

Regards,
Eric

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I plan to ride my motorcycle down from Alaska to be there.

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Coleen and I are putting the final touches on the trip. Dan Avilla

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Eric - and others - recommend the Countryside Inn - 360-678-6710 - talk to Ms Harvey. It's close to the field - about a mile off the end of the runway.

Bob

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I plan on being there. For Saturday and the banquet at a minimum but maybe more....

PaulD

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bob you should leave tonight :D

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If Alaska Bob is going to ride that old '79 Honda 90 he should have left weeks ago.............

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I'll be there with my electron powered BVM Fury.  Are there any other electron powered jets planning to be there?  Be aware, the minimum sized fan allowed during event hours is 100mm. 

Kirk

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I did leave weeks ago...I'm already 137 miles out of Anchorage.

Only a couple o' thousand miles to go.

Fire up the grill, Jeremy, 'cause I hope to get a hamburger from you as I pass through your town!

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You got it Bob!

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Sweeet! You can show me how to properly use my Rabbit that I have yet to install.

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Bob,

Sounds like a good excuse for a jet guy BBQ. We'll see if we can get kev-o to do some of his ribs - either way, I'm in with Jeremy.

PaulD

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Count me in

cheers
d.w.

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Glad you can make it, Eric. Looking forward to meeting you. Mike Bogan

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Sounds like you need to pass through on a day where you can hang out for a while Bob, looks like the burgers, ribs, miller chill's, and jerry and coke need to come out to play!!!!!

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Wow, good to see the excitement is building on this one already. Al and Bob really put together a great meet, as was the case with Roy and Chuck for so many years before. Someone's just gotta convince JohnVH to come out of hibernation with his Fury this year... At the very least we'll need his camera again! :eek:

I'm planning to be there for all 3 days, including the banquet. I'll lean on a few more of the local BC guys to make the trip as well.

Just 24 more sleeps! :D
Kelly

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Hotel rooms are reserved. Cant wait to fly at OLF again.


Justin Sands
Team JR/Horizon
BVM rep

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Got back from Kentucky Jets last week and two days later my dad passed away. His funeral was yesterday and although we are sad at his passing, life continues on. We will be there for the weekend and will go to the dinner. Looking forward to the event.

Roy

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Hi Everyone,
It's great to see the excitement starting for Jets Over Whidbey. Based on the emails and phone calls I thought that I should provide some additional info on the event.
Here's some Schedule info;
Friday
Pilots meeting 10.00am
Event flying 10.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday
Pilots meeting 8.30am
Event flying 9.00am - 12.00am
Line up on runway 12.00am - 12.30pm
Event flying 12.30pm - 5.00pm
Banquet and awards presentation 6.30pm
Sunday
Pilots meeting if reqd 9.30am
Event flying 10.00am - 3.00pm

This is the home field of the Whidbey Island Radio Control Society - the host of JOW. This is a Navy facility and there are a number of rules that all should be aware of;
1) This is a ''NO SMOKING'' facility
2) The speed limit is 15MPH - strictly enforced.
3) Camping is permitted on Friday and Saturday night only.
4) No fires permitted - barbeques OK.
5) No alcohol or firearms
6) Vendors not permitted.

Please obey these rules and help the Whidbey Club keep this wonderful facility. If you need any clarification or additional information please contact myself or Bob Brusa. We look forward to seeing all of you at JOW!


Al Watson CD 425-746-9519 [email protected]

Bob Brusa Asst. CD 360-874-1517 [email protected]

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Question, why does the flying end at 5? If I was to be able to make it I would want to leverage every bit of daylight I could.

Please Advise.

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Hi Dave,
The event flying ends at 5.00pm and we then go to ''open'' flying so you can fly as long as you want. Probably should have stated that in the schedule.
Al Watson, CD.

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Now we are talking!

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Unfortunately the runway is north/south and we fly facing west. The sun usually gets you right about that time, so we go to dinner and enjoy the company.

Roy

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Why eat when you can fly?

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HI Roy
Very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Jean and I send our condolences to you and your family at this time.
Hope when we see you at Whidbey that it can be a time you can enjoy flying and leave the other news behind for a brief time.

See you in a few weeks

Alan

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Dave, I would rather eat than loose a jet in the sun. Eating is cheap.

Thanks Alan, see you then.

Roy

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Looks like I'm gonna get to meet some interesting new people at JOW this year. Promises to be a great event!

PaulD

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Hey Al / Bob...
Any chance we could open up 10 min in the schedule for a mass Habu launch...?

http://il.youtube.com/watch?v=NmQHLW...eature=related

Kelly

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I don't think Kelly can fly that slow! ;):D

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I will be attending Jets Over Whidbey, with my Reaction 54, and buddy box in hand. My buddy Ron Wallace will also be attending.
I've tried to attach the PDF file for the event.

Chris Shaker

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ooooooo..... Sumbuddy's got the bug! We had 12 in Cayley - what a hoot! JOW should be a chance to up the ante!

PaulD

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Hi Kelly,
Since we limited the fan diameter to 100mm minimun for EDF models I don't want to shut things down for a mass Habu launch during event hours. However if you want to organize a mass Habu launch after hours you are welcome to do so.
Al

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I'll be leaving Anchorage on my motorcycle on Monday, August 23rd. I'm going to try to average about 800 miles a day so I can get in on the free hamburgers, eh, and maybe a little guitar jamming in Abbotsford, eh.

Then on down to Whidbey!!!!!!!!!

Bob

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Hey, Al,

Will the banquet speaker be in attendance at the airstrip?

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Hi Bob,
Yes Bill will be at the field all day on Saturday. I have arranged for him to be ''Buddy Boxed'' a few times. Bill is also a modeler and flies IMAC so he is no stranger to RC. Saturday is shaping up to be a fun day!
Al

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http://www.weathercity.com/us/wa/whidbey_island/

So far Friday's looking OK, but the weekend forecast is pretty good!

Only 3 more sleeps! :)
Kelly