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 Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2017 2:41 pm Post subject: February Swamp Fest Announcment |
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Happy New Year Swamp Pilots,
Now that the Holidays are over it's time to get back to the fun stuff like formation flying... Here's the basic info you'll need for Swamp Fest. Feel free to distribute to anyone who might want to join in or even to those GA pilots who might want to come over for the day on Saturday and hang out... That's how I got into the community, so spread the word.
The big thing I ask of you is an RSVP, so read the below and RSVP to me NLT 1 February.
Swamp Fest Invitation
Who: RPA Members, but others are invited regardless of formation ratings or type airplane. We had a couple RV guys at the last event and they worked in nicely. There were a couple of other types too, but we didn’t get the opportunity to see them work, so come one come all and we’ll sort it out. Might we have a MIG there… wouldn’t that be cool (Hint Greg!).
When: 16-19 February. Arrive before 1500 on Thursday, 16 February for registration and to begin academic training. Depart Sunday, 19 February. Detailed schedule TBP.
Where: Waycross, GA (KAYS)
Training: Training events:
- Need to know who needs what. Reply back to me ONLY ME not to all please with the specific training you need along with your experience. For example: “I’m a fairly new guy who has flown a few formation hops with my buddy, but need the basic ground school and progression through the gates. The goal is to obtain my wing card by May.” Or “I’m an experienced wingman, but would like to upgrade to flight lead. I’ve got about 200 hours as wingman and have been practicing leading two and four ship missions.” Or “I’ve done it all and sometimes I’m called “Sky God” and would like advance to the next level of organizing a mini-clinic.” I’m being somewhat serious here and I’ll explain when I see you at Waycross.
- If you need basic formation ground school sound off, if so it will start Thursday evening. NOTE: You MUST download print then read and study the RPA Formation Manual from the RPA Website ([url=https://flyredstar.starchapter.com/content.php?page=Library)]https://flyredstar.starchapter.com/content.php?page=Library)[/url]. Also, you need to practice as much as possible prior to the clinic. Point being, DO NOT come to the clinic with no prior formation training or experience and expect to leave with a wing card. Being a competent and safe formation pilot requires extensive training and practice.
- Tactical (2-ship) formation ground school will be late Friday afternoon. This is targeted towards experienced (read carded) formation pilots, but all are welcome. The experienced guys will need GIBs and good experience for the FNGs.
- Still pulling together some academic training such as parachute/bail out ops, but expect this first evening to be oriented towards ground training - read no flight ops on Thursday.
- Flight ops will begin Friday morning following a MANDATORY safety briefing. We will begin with two-ship ops progressing to four-ship parade formations. Remember the intent of this clinic is to knock of the winter rust in preparation for full up ops by Sun N Fun in April, so we’re gonna start slow and work up... all of us.
Logistics:
- Lodging: I’ve blocked rooms at three hotels (10 at each)… you pick and make your own reservations just ask for the “Redstar Pilot’s” and they’ll give you the discounted rate plus tax.
- Holiday Inn Express discounted at $95 per night; includes a full breakfast. [url=tel:912-548-0720]912-548-0720[/url]
- Quality Inn discounted at $60 per night; includes continental breakfast. [url=tel:912-283-4490]912-283-4490[/url]
- Hampton Inn discounted at $90 per night; includes full breakfast. [url=tel:912-285-5515]912-285-5515[/url]
Ground Transportation Provided: I’ll need some help with drivers.
Lunch: Friday and Saturday lunch is catered with a cold cut buffet of roast beef, ham, turkey and chicken salad sandwiches, and fruit including side items and tea (loads of Southern sweet tea!). Cost is included with the event fee.
Dinner: For Friday night it is NO HOST, but Pappy knows of a great Italian restaurant near the hotel. Saturday night there will be a low country boil, with burgers, dogs, etc at the hanger with guest speaker and presentations.
Fuel and Hangers: Discounted fuel as well as hangers for $10/night. First come first serve on hangers.
Fees/Costs: At this writing, the expected event fee that includes all of the above is less than $100… but still TBD depending on the RSVP number…
FINALLY, I need you to RSVP to me… VFR DIRECT to me if you are planning to attend along with your training needs… NOT LATER THAN 1 February.
Jon “Saber” Blake
Jblake207(at)comcast.net
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Rob Baker
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| Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 11:57 am Post subject: February Swamp Fest Announcment |
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Hi John,
I am planning on attending, I was doing my recommend flight when we had the mishap last Waycross.
Thanks,
Rob Baker
On Thursday, January 5, 2017 4:46 PM, JON <jblake207(at)comcast.net> wrote:
Happy New Year Swamp Pilots,
Now that the Holidays are over it's time to get back to the fun stuff like formation flying... Here's the basic info you'll need for Swamp Fest. Feel free to distribute to anyone who might want to join in or even to those GA pilots who might want to come over for the day on Saturday and hang out... That's how I got into the community, so spread the word.
The big thing I ask of you is an RSVP, so read the below and RSVP to me NLT 1 February.
Swamp Fest Invitation
Who: RPA Members, but others are invited regardless of formation ratings or type airplane. We had a couple RV guys at the last event and they worked in nicely. There were a couple of other types too, but we didn’t get the opportunity to see them work, so come one come all and we’ll sort it out. Might we have a MIG there… wouldn’t that be cool (Hint Greg!).
When: 16-19 February. Arrive before 1500 on Thursday, 16 February for registration and to begin academic training. Depart Sunday, 19 February. Detailed schedule TBP.
Where: Waycross, GA (KAYS)
Training: Training events:
- Need to know who needs what. Reply back to me ONLY ME not to all please with the specific training you need along with your experience. For example: “I’m a fairly new guy who has flown a few formation hops with my buddy, but need the basic ground school and progression through the gates. The goal is to obtain my wing card by May.” Or “I’m an experienced wingman, but would like to upgrade to flight lead. I’ve got about 200 hours as wingman and have been practicing leading two and four ship missions.” Or “I’ve done it all and sometimes I’m called “Sky God” and would like advance to the next level of organizing a mini-clinic.” I’m being somewhat serious here and I’ll explain when I see you at Waycross.
- If you need basic formation ground school sound off, if so it will start Thursday evening. NOTE: You MUST download print then read and study the RPA Formation Manual from the RPA Website ([url=https://flyredstar.starchapter.com/content.php?page=Library)]https://flyredstar.starchapter.com/content.php?page=Library)[/url]. Also, you need to practice as much as possible prior to the clinic. Point being, DO NOT come to the clinic with no prior formation training or experience and expect to leave with a wing card. Being a competent and safe formation pilot requires extensive training and practice.
- Tactical (2-ship) formation ground school will be late Friday afternoon. This is targeted towards experienced (read carded) formation pilots, but all are welcome. The experienced guys will need GIBs and good experience for the FNGs.
- Still pulling together some academic training such as parachute/bail out ops, but expect this first evening to be oriented towards ground training - read no flight ops on Thursday.
- Flight ops will begin Friday morning following a MANDATORY safety briefing. We will begin with two-ship ops progressing to four-ship parade formations. Remember the intent of this clinic is to knock of the winter rust in preparation for full up ops by Sun N Fun in April, so we’re gonna start slow and work up... all of us.
Logistics:
- Lodging: I’ve blocked rooms at three hotels (10 at each)… you pick and make your own reservations just ask for the “Redstar Pilot’s” and they’ll give you the discounted rate plus tax.
- Holiday Inn Express discounted at $95 per night; includes a full breakfast. [url=]912-548-0720[/url]
- Quality Inn discounted at $60 per night; includes continental breakfast. [url=]912-283-4490[/url]
- Hampton Inn discounted at $90 per night; includes full breakfast.[url=]912-285-5515[/url]
Ground Transportation Provided: I’ll need some help with drivers.
Lunch: Friday and Saturday lunch is catered with a cold cut buffet of roast beef, ham, turkey and chicken salad sandwiches, and fruit including side items and tea (loads of Southern sweet tea!). Cost is included with the event fee.
Dinner: For Friday night it is NO HOST, but Pappy knows of a great Italian restaurant near the hotel. Saturday night there will be a low country boil, with burgers, dogs, etc at the hanger with guest speaker and presentations.
Fuel and Hangers: Discounted fuel as well as hangers for $10/night. First come first serve on hangers.
Fees/Costs: At this writing, the expected event fee that includes all of the above is less than $100… but still TBD depending on the RSVP number…
FINALLY, I need you to RSVP to me… VFR DIRECT to me if you are planning to attend along with your training needs… NOT LATER THAN 1 February.
Jon “Saber” Blake
Jblake207(at)comcast.net
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