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Apr 27^th, 2009 at 8:48pm

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June 5, 6, and 7th, 2009!
http://www.maam.org/maamwwii.html

I'll be going on the 6th, anyone else planning on attending?

Here's the current aircraft roster. They usually end up with a lot more aircraft than are listed here. Expect the list to expand in the next few weeks. (Already an impressive list)
http://www.maam.org/wwii/ww2_acft.htm

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Reply #1 - Apr 27^th, 2009 at 10:37pm

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I'll be flying in at least one of the dates. As it gets closer, I'll let you know. I'd imagine Sean (rottydaddy) will be attending, too.

Sean(TK), do you live in the area?

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Reply #2 - Apr 28^th, 2009 at 2:02pm

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Yes, I live west of that location. I was thinking about flying in also (Cessna 172RG out of KCXY) but it'll probably just be easier for me to drive there. (And cheaper)

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Reply #3 - Apr 28^th, 2009 at 3:34pm

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Sean_TK wrote on Apr 28^th, 2009 at 2:02pm:

Yes, I live west of that location. I was thinking about flying in also (Cessna 172RG out of KCXY) but it'll probably just be easier for me to drive there. (And cheaper)

Not as fun, though.

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Reply #4 - Apr 29^th, 2009 at 9:00am

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Not sure if I can be there this year, but if I can, I will be.

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Reply #5 - May 8^th, 2009 at 5:55am

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One of these years I'll make it there but, not this year!! Sad

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Reply #6 - May 8^th, 2009 at 7:24am

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I think I'm gonna go

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Reply #7 - May 8^th, 2009 at 10:35am

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Brett_Henderson wrote on May 8^th, 2009 at 7:24am:

I think I'm gonna go

It'd be good to see you there... what day(s) are you thinking?

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Reply #8 - May 8^th, 2009 at 12:52pm

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I'm trying to line up an airplane,, The day that I can get one, is the day I'll fly there/back. It's about a 2.75 hour flight from KOSU.. It'll most likely be Sunday.

UPDATE... I have a Warrior booked for Sunday.. now weather is the only factor

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Reply #9 - May 8^th, 2009 at 1:12pm

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SimV party in the French village?

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Reply #10 - May 8^th, 2009 at 10:10pm

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I'll only be there on Saturday, but at least no one will be missing out on the aircraft action. Wink

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Among the usual aircraft crowd, there are supposed to be appearances by at least one Spitfire, Corsair, and Wildcat. I also am seeing that they are plannning on bringing in a Helldiver! I didn't even know that a flying one existed!
The usual B-25's, Mustangs, and a crap load of liaisons will be out and about as well.
http://www.maam.org/wwii/ww2_acft.htm

Brett, you're going to have to make sure you arrive at a good time before:
1. All of the parking is taken.
2. The actual flying displays start (field is closed unless it is a medivac flight that needs to come or go.)
Wink

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Reply #11 - May 8^th, 2009 at 11:00pm

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Sean_TK wrote on May 8^th, 2009 at 10:10pm:

I'll only be there on Saturday, but at least no one will be missing out on the aircraft action. Wink

Wink

Among the usual aircraft crowd, there are supposed to be appearances by at least one Spitfire, Corsair, and Wildcat. I also am seeing that they are plannning on bringing in a Helldiver! I didn't even know that a flying one existed!
The usual B-25's, Mustangs, and a crap load of liaisons will be out and about as well.
http://www.maam.org/wwii/ww2_acft.htm

Brett, you're going to have to make sure you arrive at a good time before:
1. All of the parking is taken.
2. The actual flying displays start (field is closed unless it is a medivac flight that needs to come or go.)
Wink

Wink

Yeah.. I'm gonna leave KOSU at 6AM.. should put me there and parked by 9AM... The I'll leave around 1PM .. Four hours is enough.

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Reply #12 - May 9^th, 2009 at 11:29am

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Brett_Henderson wrote on May 8^th, 2009 at 11:00pm:

Yeah.. I'm gonna leave KOSU at 6AM.. should put me there and parked by 9AM... The I'll leave around 1PM .. Four hours is enough.

Better check this out... you may have to leave earlier. Undecided

Undecided

http://www.maam.org/wwii/pilot_info.htm

A possible Plan B: you fly into a nearby airport, and one of us could fetch you there, drive you to KRDG, then bring you back later in the afternoon while the show is in progress (actually a really good time to drive out of there).
The only possible snag with that is that getting in to the show by car can take awhile... you have to line up with everyone else to get into parking areas on the perimeter of the field, then hop on a bus for a short trip to where you stand in line for entry. Roll Eyes

Roll Eyes

Another possibility: no chance you could just wait until the field re-opens for your return flight? Should be plenty of daylight, and that way you won't miss the show (which is awesome).

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Reply #13 - May 9^th, 2009 at 12:10pm

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beaky wrote on May 9^th, 2009 at 11:29am:

Should be plenty of daylight, and that way you won't miss the show (which is awesome).

Agreed. Most, if not all of the heavy stuff is flying in the afternoon.

Thinking about splurging on a ride on Yankee Lady as well. Cheesy

Cheesy

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Reply #14 - May 9^th, 2009 at 12:27pm

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flyboy 28 wrote on May 9^th, 2009 at 12:10pm:

beaky wrote on May 9^th, 2009 at 11:29am:

Should be plenty of daylight, and that way you won't miss the show (which is awesome).

Agreed. Most, if not all of the heavy stuff is flying in the afternoon.

Thinking about splurging on a ride on Yankee Lady as well. Cheesy

Cheesy

That's a good idea. Grin

Grin

If you have second thoughts about the "A"-ticket ride (B17), I see they are giving rides in a Cornell this year for a lot less (in addition to the usual Stearman and AT-6 rides).

No airplane rides for me, though... I probably shouldn't even be spending the money on attending the show (still ain't got no "yob").

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Reply #15 - May 9^th, 2009 at 1:24pm

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beaky wrote on May 9^th, 2009 at 11:29am:

Brett_Henderson wrote on May 8^th, 2009 at 11:00pm:

Yeah.. I'm gonna leave KOSU at 6AM.. should put me there and parked by 9AM... The I'll leave around 1PM .. Four hours is enough.

Better check this out... you may have to leave earlier. Undecided

Undecided

http://www.maam.org/wwii/pilot_info.htm

A possible Plan B: you fly into a nearby airport, and one of us could fetch you there, drive you to KRDG, then bring you back later in the afternoon while the show is in progress (actually a really good time to drive out of there).
The only possible snag with that is that getting in to the show by car can take awhile... you have to line up with everyone else to get into parking areas on the perimeter of the field, then hop on a bus for a short trip to where you stand in line for entry. Roll Eyes

Roll Eyes

Another possibility: no chance you could just wait until the field re-opens for your return flight? Should be plenty of daylight, and that way you won't miss the show (which is awesome).

Oh man.. that throws wrench in the works (I read that, and mis-read that I could leave as late a 2pm on Sunday).

Ground transportation to/from a nearby airport is my only option.. Leaving after 5pm dosn't allow for a rest-stop going back.. getting back before sunset. I only fly at night when the weather is PERFECT.. not gonna count on that..

I'll talk to my flying buddy.. see what he thinks.. Mean time, I'll keep looking here. Whomever it is that provides the ground transportation, will get some right-seat yoke time as payment

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Reply #16 - May 9^th, 2009 at 1:37pm

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Wow, I didn't know they extended the closure time. It used to be earlier on Sunday since that is the last day of the show. Undecided

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Unfortunately with Reading, the only fields that are "close" are more than 10nm away.
http://www.airnav.com/airport/N31
http://www.airnav.com/airport/N47

You may be able to contact one of these two airports to see if they do car rental services for the airshow weekend. It wouldn't surprise me since I bet a lot of folks will be trying to fly in.
As far as I know, they normally don't do rentals, but you never know with the circumstances.
The FBO at Pottstown is pretty good, so it's worth a shot.

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Reply #17 - May 9^th, 2009 at 3:11pm

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Another thought: whoever drives, assuming it's someone attending the show, wouldn't necessarily have to do a RT, and miss any of the airshow (one reason I'm not exactly volunteering, LOL).
They could do the pickup (early, I hope- remember, getting in is a bit involved), then when Brett has to vamoose, maybe he could call a taxi or something. The requirement would be that either the buses are running at that time, or the taxi would be able to get closer to the display areas. It's a loooong walk from the spectator entrance to the road, or even the parking areas.

But that would be simpler and cheaper than renting a car, and nobody else would miss most of the show.

Assuming I will be there Sunday (still not definite), I'd be willing to pick you up at Pottstown or wherever on my way to Reading, if there was another plan for getting you back there while the show is in progress.

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Reply #18 - May 9^th, 2009 at 3:23pm

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This will get too complicated, in a hurry..lol .. Making plans for Oshkosh is easier.

I'm gonna see about going to the show, Saturday, and then spend the night.. fly home Sunday. This is doubtful, as I don't think I can have the plane for the whole weekend..AND, I'm not sure my buddy can go for two days.. AND.. hmmm.. that's enough "ands".. Cheesy

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Reply #19 - May 22^nd, 2009 at 11:47pm

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Well men, we're two weeks away. Any final decisions been made? As of now I'm looking at arriving at RDG around 0800 on Saturday morning from N40.

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Reply #20 - May 23^rd, 2009 at 11:24am

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flyboy 28 wrote on May 22^nd, 2009 at 11:47pm:

Well men, we're two weeks away. Any final decisions been made? As of now I'm looking at arriving at RDG around 0800 on Saturday morning from N40.

My final plans depend on a few things... for example: do you have an empty seat on that flight? Grin

Grin

Regardless, I will probably also be there Saturday, but it's still kinda up in the air.

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Reply #21 - May 23^rd, 2009 at 3:46pm

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beaky wrote on May 23^rd, 2009 at 11:24am:

flyboy 28 wrote on May 22^nd, 2009 at 11:47pm:

Well men, we're two weeks away. Any final decisions been made? As of now I'm looking at arriving at RDG around 0800 on Saturday morning from N40.

My final plans depend on a few things... for example: do you have an empty seat on that flight? Grin

Grin

Regardless, I will probably also be there Saturday, but it's still kinda up in the air.

Not unless you want to cram into the luggage hold of an Aerobat. Grin

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Reply #22 - May 31^st, 2009 at 12:49am

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Apologies for the second bump, but it's getting to crunch time. What seems to be the meet-up game plan (if any)?

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Reply #23 - May 31^st, 2009 at 7:34pm

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There's a good chance I won't be there... really shouldn't be spending money on stuff like that right now. And we've started covering the glider... might be busy with that next weekend. But we'll see.

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Reply #24 - May 31^st, 2009 at 10:33pm

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Doesn't look like I'll be flying down either. The Aerobat is heading north to receive some new avionics. Probably for the better, as it's cheaper (but not as fun) to drive. Hope to see some of you guys there. It's looking like Saturday for me.

Sean, if you want, you could meet me at my house and we could carpool. If anything, you can save on gas.

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Reply #25 - May 31^st, 2009 at 11:00pm

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Welll.. I won't be going either.. Getting the plane for the whole weekend was gonna be tough enough.. Now we're also short a C172.

That's a bizarre story itself. There's a golf course right at the threshold of runway 28L at Port Columbus.. You guessed it.. leading-edge wing damage from a golf ball strike Roll Eyes

Roll Eyes

Makes ya wonder what risk a jet might be at Huh

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Reply #26 - Jun 6^th, 2009 at 2:11am

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Final plans are settled. Driving down Sunday morning to arrive at 0900. Anyone else going that day?

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