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lizzardracing(at)yahoo.co
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 Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 12:42 pm Post subject: Sun N Fun Review |
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kboatright1(at)comcast.ne
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| Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 1:34 pm Post subject: Sun N Fun Review |
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I enjoyed my (13th?) visit to Snf. After landing on Thursday AM, I had the privledge of taxiing behind the slowest taxiing airplane (Glasair 1) I've ever seen. I was afraid I'd wear out my brakes taxiing to the homebuilt ramp.
When I arrived the West GA camping area was sparse, but filled in pretty well by Friday/Saturday. By the way, Thurs/Fri/Sat all had excellent weather. Despite SPF 15 sunscreen and a big ugly hat, I still got a mild burn.
The Thunderbirds were very good. They "practiced' on Thursday and Friday and had a show on Saturday. By all appearances, practices and shows are essentially the same. The downside to this is that 1/3 of the campground is closed during the practices/shows, which is a hassle if you want to go have a seat at camp during that 2 hour window. Also, on Thursday, they didn't practice at the designated time, so people were blocked from their campsites (and food, cars, etc) for far longer than expected. While the show was good, I'd submit that having a big act like this at SnF or Osh for several days in a row isn't a good fit for a fly-in type event.
As always, the night airshow (Friday Night) was spectacular.
The winds were calm enough on Saturday that they were able to launch the balloons. My count was 20+ including one with the envelope shaped like a dog - 4 legs, tail, ears, etc...
I still miss the Sun 100, but understand that it is probably too large of a liability risk in today's society. It used to give me chill bumps watching airplanes people had built in their garages cross the finish line at 200 to 300 mph...
Avionics were the real show. Many new products, particularly in the world of EFIS products. The obvious question to me is how many of these manufacturers will be around in 5 years? I can't imagine that the market for $5k-$20k components for experimental panels is big enough to support all of these manufacturers over the long term.
Of course, with all the RV-10's around, there may be enough market. There were probably 10 RV-10's at the show, most sporting a $50k panel. Two or three of 'em were for sale.
I'm interested in XM weather and continue to hope for a portable unit from Lowrance. "Soon" was all they could tell me. Anywhere Map had a new product based on a HP automotive GPS. Looked interesting, but I'd really prefer a "one box" solution (like the 396/496) vs a solution that has multiple components.
After yesterday's show, I started checking weather and made a last minute decision to fly home last night because the wind and weather forecasts here in Atlanta for Sunday/Monday were beyond my abilites. I escaped the show at about 7:20 (10 minutes before they closed the field) and had a smooth 3 hour trip home. The landing was in a direct crosswind, 10 G 16. Surprisingly easy. Maybe I caught a break on the gusts. Today, the crosswind at the home runway is 20+ with gusts. Yuck. Several friends are stuck in S. GA waiting on better winds...
Kyle Boatright
2001 RV-6 N46KB
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tracy(at)rotaryaviation.c
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| Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 5:04 pm Post subject: Sun N Fun Review |
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Just back from S 'n F myself. Not the best day for it but I flew in Sunday before opening (bad wx). First flight with significant weather in-route with XM weather on board and that one flight made the year's subscription a good investment. What would have been a nerve wracking flight without it was only mildly interesting (and fun of course). The challenge will be resisting overconfidence.
Seemed slow this year, sort of disorganized, REALLY stupid camper registration and traffic routing (IMO), a pox on whoever it was that axed the SUN 100, etc, etc. But it's somewhere to fly and meet friends and "fly the rotary flag" so I go and probably will again.
Tracy Crook
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dale1rv6(at)comcast.net
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| Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 5:19 pm Post subject: Sun N Fun Review |
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Here is my video of the Thunderbirds, Patty Flagstaff, and a few others. Dedicated to those that missed it, especially due to weather or high fuel cost.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5lsWBkI3es
The flagmen on the taxiways looked tired to me, I am thankful I don’t have to do it. One parker did me a great service on my arrival, another at departure did his best to make me forget that but failed.
Hope you enjoy the video,
Dale
RV6a (N241BD) 1000+ hrs
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Several friends are stuck in S. GA waiting on better winds...
Kyle Boatright
2001 RV-6 N46KB
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Lenleg(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 4:46 am Post subject: Sun N Fun Review |
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Thanks Dale .... I could not make it but now feel like I did !!
Len
In a message dated 4/13/2008 9:21:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time, dale1rv6(at)comcast.net writes:
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Here is my video of the Thunderbirds, Patty Flagstaff, and a few others. Dedicated to those that missed it, especially due to weather or high fuel cost.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5lsWBkI3es
The flagmen on the taxiways looked tired to me, I am thankful I don’t have to do it. One parker did me a great service on my arrival, another at departure did his best to make me forget that but failed.
Hope you enjoy the video,
Dale
RV6a (N241BD) 1000+ hrs
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Several friends are stuck in S. GA waiting on better winds...
Kyle Boatright
2001 RV-6 N46KB
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BAGSTERJR(at)msn.com
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| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:49 am Post subject: Sun N Fun Review |
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<?xml:namespace prefix="v" /><?xml:namespace prefix="o" /><![endif]--> Dale, Good video. Thanks for thinking of us.
Bill 7A
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