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Anyone going tomorrow?
I cut and pasted the following post from another forum. Sounds like their expecting >100 RVs there. I'll be heading down in the 172, I think.

Thomas

OK, it looks like the weather gods are cooperating for this
Saturday's, Feb 26th., Flyin. I have received enough private emails
to let me know we should have another large gathering of
RV's.....great way to start the "flying season". Here is a repost
with an additional unsolicited contribution of door prizes: Bob at
Fairings-Etc.com set of gear leg and wheel pant fairings for the RV
of your choice...................I say "Black RV-7".......guess I
better not:-)


Come one, come all, we'll have a good time.


The following companies have graciously donated items to the flyin at
i39, Richmond/Madison:

http://steinair.com
http://www.aircraftextras.com/FPS-Plus.htm- one push flap operations
engalt.com/aviation.htm-post light system
Anywhere Map-total software package
Avery Tools
Van's aircraft

I am working on more and will be hearing from them shortly. I expect
to have as many door prizes, if not more than last year. I truly
appreciate the donations and urge all to support those who support
us.

Last year we had 87 RV's as of noon when I stopped counting deal with
lunch. This year it looks like lunch will be even better. As you
remember, we had Hooters wings but no Hooters girls. Well, that will
change this year. Be sure and bring your tip money, that is all I'll
say right now:-)

Start planning on your flights but do remember there is restricted
airspace above the Army Depot to the east side of the interstate.
Parking will be on the ramp on a first come first serve basis.
Overflow parking is easily accomodated on the taxiway. I haven't yet
talked with Mike from TeamRV but will be pushing that button later
today along with the FFI cardholders from my group The Ohio Valley
RVators. Guess this year I'll wear a TeamRV sweetshirt and an
OVRVators hat:-)

Reserve parking will be available on the ramp for any Super 8s,
Rotary RVs, OVRVators and Team RV. I am going to request a missing
man display in respect for my father, NOMAD's recently deceased
father, Turbo Tom, our troops and anyone else who has suffered a loss
since last year's flyin.

Remember, this a flyin. No forums, no lectures, no presentations
just a bunch of liers walking around swapping airplanes
lies.............or, I mean stories:-) Just be careful, as the
pattern was full of RV last year. We did have great weather last
year which allowed people to fly in from Florida, Michigan, PN, Iowa
and all parts between.

OK, you guys form Indy lets see if you can top your turnout of 25+
last year and OVRVators, let's give them a run for their money!!


Just a teaser, here are the shots from last year. Let's put it in
the top 10 RV attended flyins again!!



http://members16.clubphoto.com/rick742624/guest.phtml

If anyone wants to spend the night here is a list of local motels.



Comfort Suites
859 624-0770
Next to Cracker Barrel

Hampton Inn
859 626-1002
Next to Bob Evans

Holiday Inn Express & Suites
859 624-4088
Walking distance Bob Evans


Best Western
859 623-9220
Same as above

Jameson Inn
859 623-0063
Bob Evans shares parking lot

La Quinta
859 623-9121
Near Cracker Barrel

Ramada Limited
859 626-8676
Same as above


Dana Overall
Richmond, KY i39
RV-7 slider, Imron black, "Black Magic"
Finish kit
13B Rotary. Hangar flying my Dynon.
http://rvflying.tripod.com/
http://rvflying.tripod.com/blackrudder.jpg

There were some cool planes there this weekend! Lots of RVers, the weather was great. My spam can made it down and back with no trouble - would've been much faster in the RV.

It's cool to actually see some of the airplanes that I've seen pictures of all over the net for the last few years. I met and talked to some people whose web sites I've been reading. Several -8 drivers who had about the same experience level as me when they started building and haven't had too much trouble with the whole tailwheel thing.

This cowl / plenum is really cool - I like the round inlets:



I really like the 3 blade prop and Grove gear on this -8:



And the paint job on this one is pretty cool:



Obviously I was skewed towards pictures of the -8s but I have some others that I'll post after I sort thru them all.

Thomas

Nice pictures. I wish I could come up with a good paint scheme. Although I do still have a few years before I need to decide.