Air Supremacy over Elkhart, Indiana Sept. 12-14, 2013
08-01-2013, 03:33 PM
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Air Supremacy over Elkhart, Indiana Sept. 12-14, 2013
Attention there is a new Warbird and Classics Event in the Midwest!
The Elkhart Municipal Airport along with the Warbirds and Classics Alliance, present Air Supremacy over Elkhart, Indiana!
Created from the success’s of Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest, and The Indiana Warbird Campaign, Air Supremacy over Elkhart, Indiana is destined to be a huge hit!
Based on the typical format of Big Bird fly-ins, 80” mono/60” Bi-plane minimum Wingspan, this is a non-competition 3 day fly-in.
Flying will be held of a hard surface with an adjacent manicured grass strip.
Food vendors, RC Vendors, Noon time air gaggles will complement the activities.
BONUS! Every pilot that pre-registers before Sept. 1 goes into a drawing the wins a FREE Stearman ride at the air show! Must be present to win.
And finally, there will be a Friday night dinner and and flying awards presented on Saturday.
Go to FlyElkhart.com for pre-registration and other details. Hint; check out the website for sweet hotel deals.
The Elkhart Municipal Airport along with the Warbirds and Classics Alliance, present Air Supremacy over Elkhart, Indiana!
Created from the success’s of Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest, and The Indiana Warbird Campaign, Air Supremacy over Elkhart, Indiana is destined to be a huge hit!
Based on the typical format of Big Bird fly-ins, 80” mono/60” Bi-plane minimum Wingspan, this is a non-competition 3 day fly-in.
Flying will be held of a hard surface with an adjacent manicured grass strip.
Food vendors, RC Vendors, Noon time air gaggles will complement the activities.
BONUS! Every pilot that pre-registers before Sept. 1 goes into a drawing the wins a FREE Stearman ride at the air show! Must be present to win.
And finally, there will be a Friday night dinner and and flying awards presented on Saturday.
Go to FlyElkhart.com for pre-registration and other details. Hint; check out the website for sweet hotel deals.
08-08-2013, 12:45 AM
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Hello Tom
We had to move the RV/camping area outside of the active airport fencing due to insurance reasons, I thought the aerial photo had been changed, I will have that done in the next day or two. You can park your trailer in the RV area if you would like to and camp, no problem there.
Lee
We had to move the RV/camping area outside of the active airport fencing due to insurance reasons, I thought the aerial photo had been changed, I will have that done in the next day or two. You can park your trailer in the RV area if you would like to and camp, no problem there.
Lee
08-08-2013, 01:12 AM
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Hello Stamper,
We have stationed the pits to facilitate easier movement of planes to the flight line via the hard surface ramp or down the aisle-way
between the pits. Thank you for your concern.
Lee Watkins
We have stationed the pits to facilitate easier movement of planes to the flight line via the hard surface ramp or down the aisle-way
between the pits. Thank you for your concern.
Lee Watkins
08-10-2013, 12:13 AM
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All pre-registered pilots before Sept 1 will receive a set of Dog Tags.
Here is one that will be there,
I hope to see you there!
Here is one that will be there,
I hope to see you there!
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08-18-2013, 04:25 AM
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We just got back from Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest in Fon Du Lac WI. They had a fabulous weekend weather, pilot, and spectator wise.
This is a great venue and if you have never been there make plans to do so. We are proud to be a part of the Warbird and Classics Alliance with them. On to Muncie next on the 29-31 of August and then our Event.
This is a great venue and if you have never been there make plans to do so. We are proud to be a part of the Warbird and Classics Alliance with them. On to Muncie next on the 29-31 of August and then our Event.
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Lee, I am planning on attending--although it may be in my "normal show & tell" performance--which you can come to expect now I suppose..lol. It would seem that you are the driving force behind the inaugural event? I will see what I can do to roust up a few buddies to drag with me. I love the idea, location, and it's timing right in line with the other midwestern fly-ins. This one will make it a lot more accessible for the Ohio, Michigan and central/southern Illinois and Indiana guys. I am guessing your turn out will be awesome. You KNOW there will be some awesome birds there. Good going. See you there.
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08-18-2013, 11:16 AM
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Thanks Mike,
I cant take all the credit lots of help here and there. There is a lot of talent showing up talked to quite a few pilots up @ Fon Du Lac that are planning on coming also, It will be a great time just hope we get the weather that they got this weekend it was PERFECT!!!!!
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I cant take all the credit lots of help here and there. There is a lot of talent showing up talked to quite a few pilots up @ Fon Du Lac that are planning on coming also, It will be a great time just hope we get the weather that they got this weekend it was PERFECT!!!!!
Lee
08-20-2013, 04:26 PM
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Had a meeting with airport officials and they are excited and have had a walk through at the site everything is looking great!!
Grass strip has been getting rolled and trimmed quite often.
Will be heading to Indiana Warbird Campaign in Muncie Aug. 29-31 I hope to see ya there and at Air Supremacy.
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Grass strip has been getting rolled and trimmed quite often.
Will be heading to Indiana Warbird Campaign in Muncie Aug. 29-31 I hope to see ya there and at Air Supremacy.
Lee
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Yeah, they should be even more enthusiastic when they see what shows up right? 
Got my Mom's birthday the weekend of Muncie, so will have to count on Elkhart. Be lovely to see those Spitfires again. Can't wait for a road trip!
Got my Mom's birthday the weekend of Muncie, so will have to count on Elkhart. Be lovely to see those Spitfires again. Can't wait for a road trip!
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5 Days until Sept. 1st deadline for a chance to win a ride in the Stearman at the event.
Don't wait and get left out, register today.
Lee Watkins
Don't wait and get left out, register today.
Lee Watkins
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Grass strip is looking good. Seeded, watered and rolled. No obstructions. 75 x 1000.
Photo is looking to the North with the Hard Surface to the left.
Hope to see you there!!!
Lee Watkins
Photo is looking to the North with the Hard Surface to the left.
Hope to see you there!!!
Lee Watkins