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 Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2010 1:16 pm Post subject: Fun time by everyone at the Lightning fly-in |
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I just wanted to say how much fun we all had at this years Lightning fly-in and homecoming. Everyone attending seemed to enjoy the event and the Tennessee Lightning crew were fantastic hosts. We had great weather in Tennessee, a good turn out of airplanes and people, a fun flight of Lightnings and Esquals to the Saturday morning breakfast in Winchester, some great creeper races Friday night, and really interesting round robin cross country races for the Lightnings. As usual, the Saturday evening Bell Buckle dinner was well attended and provided good eats and lots of laughs. It is always great to see all our Lightning friends and of course make many new ones.
I hope everyone's flight home was uneventful. I made it back to Williamsburg in about 3+40, the first three hours VFR on top at 13,500 (with oxygen), but when I had to descend underneath, I again (like the trip out) ended up in the rain with a really bouncy head wind. Sure was good to get on the ground after 30 minutes of bouncing around.
How about everyone sending a short message directly to me about your flights to Tennessee and then on your return flights home. I think it would be interesting reading for the newsletter.
Blue Skies,
Buz
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| Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2010 2:51 pm Post subject: Fun time by everyone at the Lightning fly-in |
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Hey Buz: I made it home safely in 4 + 15 and only fell asleep once (I lost the miles from 94 to 45 remaining)
It was a tough flight coming to Shelbyville on Friday against those 40 kt winds. I knew when I saw ground speeds in the double digits that it was going to be a long morning. I vacillated between 4500 and 6500 and finally ended up at 5500 (wrong altitude for the direction) in order to avoid as much of the rough air and get a decent ground speed. I ended up averaging about 120 mph. Fortunately for me the winds were about 30 degrees right of my course.
I agree we had a great time, the Arion folks were all terrific (even you deserve a pat on the back or two). I feel certain we sold at least two more airplanes, however, they will not be starting for about a year.
Lynn
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| Quote: | I just wanted to say how much fun we all had at this years Lightning fly-in and homecoming. Everyone attending seemed to enjoy the event and the Tennessee Lightning crew were fantastic hosts. We had great weather in Tennessee, a good turn out of airplanes and people, a fun flight of Lightnings and Esquals to the Saturday morning breakfast in Winchester, some great creeper races Friday night, and really interesting round robin cross country races for the Lightnings. As usual, the Saturday evening Bell Buckle dinner was well attended and provided good eats and lots of laughs. It is always great to see all our Lightning friends and of course make many new ones.
I hope everyone's flight home was uneventful. I made it back to Williamsburg in about 3+40, the first three hours VFR on top at 13,500 (with oxygen), but when I had to descend underneath, I again (like the trip out) ended up in the rain with a really bouncy head wind. Sure was good to get on the ground after 30 minutes of bouncing around.
How about everyone sending a short message directly to me about your flights to Tennessee and then on your return flights home. I think it would be interesting reading for the newsletter.
Blue Skies,
Buz
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| Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2010 4:51 pm Post subject: Fun time by everyone at the Lightning fly-in |
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Hi Buz
I just pulled in; VFR all the way - but very low level - 10 + 30 hours to Clearwater --- I did manage to keep it between the white lines. Great to meet alot of new folks. It was nice to see folks from neaqrly all over the us....Kansas, Mississippi, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, New Hampshire, Virginia, Florida, Tennessee to name a few...
Although handicapped without my "jet" being there, Thanks to you, Carl and others, I was able to participate in the breakfast Fly-in and the Round robin x-country Race...
I guess now that I beat Earl in the creeper races, I'll have to give him additional seconds next year...especially since I beat him blindfolded...
It was, as you said, another great Lightning get together and my hat off to all the Jabiru and Lightning Staff...for their hospitality and friendship.
Already looking forward to next year's.
Bear
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| Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2010 4:52 pm Post subject: Fun time by everyone at the Lightning fly-in |
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Buzz I made it back home in 2hrs 39min ground speed 175mph on gps great flight. The trip up took 5hrs stoping 2 times. I hade a great time this weekend I thank all the lightning group thanks Allan & Babs
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I just wanted to say how much fun we all had at this years Lightning fly-in and homecoming. Everyone attending seemed to enjoy the event and the Tennessee Lightning crew were fantastic hosts. We had great weather in Tennessee, a good turn out of airplanes and people, a fun flight of Lightnings and Esquals to the Saturday morning breakfast in Winchester, some great creeper races Friday night, and really interesting round robin cross country races for the Lightnings. As usual, the Saturday evening Bell Buckle dinner was well attended and provided good eats and lots of laughs. It is always great to see all our Lightning friends and of course make many new ones.
I hope everyone's flight home was uneventful. I made it back to Williamsburg in about 3+40, the first three hours VFR on top at 13,500 (with oxygen), but when I had to descend underneath, I again (like the trip out) ended up in the rain with a really bouncy head wind. Sure was good to get on the ground after 30 minutes of bouncing around.
How about everyone sending a short message directly to me about your flights to Tennessee and then on your return flights home. I think it would be interesting reading for the newsletter.
Blue Skies,
Buz
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