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November 30, 2003 Also, CLA thermal mugs are now available on the merchandise page. November 27, 2003 November 19, 2003 November 2, 2003 Dawn broke on Saturday with winds right down the runway that were up to 15 mph by around 9:30. North central Florida was IFR. They shifted to a perfect 90 degree crosswind and increased throughout the day with gusts that were giving the Pipers and Cessnas fits. We had several people "drag" the runway and decide it wasn't in the cards to land on it that day and some who managed to plant it in. The wind was bad enough that I made an "executive decision" and cancelled the bombing and spot landing contests. I regretfully have to say that we had one Luscombe weathervane on his rollout and fold the gear under. No one was hurt, we cleared the runway, and I sat trying to figure out how I could call off the whole thing. Many of the reservations were not able to make it in at all. Of those who did make it we had a good time socializing the day away. I got a chance to talk more extensively with some of the folks that had also been there last year but that I didn't have the time with then. Ray O Donnell made it down from Albertville Alabama and treated us to his BEAUTIFUL '47. Dan here is a man after your own heart. I posted a picture of his plane on Popular Aviation for all. We went on a hayride through a wildlife preserve at sundown with everything from dyed in the wool country music to a little something for the parrot heads of the world. This was followed by the dinner and Rodeo. After the Rodeo we built a bonfire and all sat around making somores. Margi Therian got to learn the fine art of roasting marshmallows just right so they melt the chocolate properly. The fire was secured and the last of us made it to bed around 12:30 am Sunday morning. Sunday morning dawned and it was raining with a cloud layer around 500ft! I walked out of the room and could only laugh at that point. I went back into the room and looked at the local news with weather radar and saw that it was very localized and would clear out in an hour or so. The wind was still whipping pretty good and everybody made breakfast and started departing for home. I missed Ray's departure and didn't get to give him his certificate for the farthest flight in. I'll get it in the mail to you in the coming week. Thanks so much for coming. I really enjoyed you friendship and fellowship. We decided to give the spot landing award to Kyle who was the unfortunate pilot of the weekend. I have been on the phone with him a couple times today working on arraigning to take the wings off and move his plane next weekend. Kyle is a proud recipient of the award and figures it will make a tangible memento to offset the hole opening in his wallet. I guess if anyone was going to have this misfortune he is the perfect one. Kyle's faith and outlook on life is a wonder! I wish I had half the attitude he has. The other thing about him is that his hanger is back to back with mine. I will be able to help him get through this unfortunate incident and back in the air. That's pretty much the long and short of it all. I think that those who made it in had a good time even though it really wasn't doing the things we all expected to do. Thanks to all who were able to attend! Dave Cox October 4, 2003 Marc and Kim and their sons Tom, Mike, and Sam made sure everyone had a good time. Marc gave rides in the Model T. Kim organized a huge lunch - so huge we had dinner from the leftovers! The ice cream man was there (be still my heart)! Julie and Mike buzzed us in the Yak and then we went to get them at York in the Model T. Most of us spent the night. Tom, on www.popav.com , can be seen licking the dasher of the ice cream machine --- he says if they owned one, he'd be dead in a week of hyperlipidemia! It was wonderful!!!! Oh. Did I mention? According to East Coast tradition, no airplanes could land on the grass strip at Level Acres due to flooding. So they went to York airport. But also according to east coast tradition (re: 9/11) We had an outstanding fly-in without airplanes. We do that best here! <G> See our website at www.wedontneednoairplanes.com for consulting services </G> Thank you Kim and Marc for another unforgetable and delightful visit to your world! Sharon and Bill Tinkler September 25, 2003 A central element of this project is that the various type clubs are being asked to develop guidance specific to their aircraft. The CLA has initiated an online project to develop consensus about the document as it pertains to Luscombes. It's being hosted by PopularAviation.com, with the "work in progress" visible at www.popav.com/Inspection. We need your help! If you are interested in participating in this project, please contact Mike Culver , or any of the other board members. Local Chapters |
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