---------------------------------------------------------- RVSouthEast-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 04/17/06: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:02 AM - Ohio Valley RVators Formation Clinic Info - the latest (RGray67968@aol.com) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:02:31 AM PST US From: RGray67968@aol.com Subject: RVSouthEast-List: Ohio Valley RVators Formation Clinic Info - the latest --> RVSouthEast-List message posted by: RGray67968@aol.com Formation Flyers, The clinic is only 10 days away. This being sent out to the various groups in regard to our upcoming 3rd annual RV Formation Clinic, being hosted by The Ohio Valley RVators along with Stu 'Falcon' McCurdy (Falcon Flight) and Mike 'Kahuna' Stewart (Team RV). As you know, the clinic will again be held at The Mid Ohio Valley Airport in Parkersburg, West Virginia on April 28th, 39th, and 30th. _http://www.airnav.com/airport/KPKB_ (http://www.airnav.com/airport/KPKB) Before I type anything else...I want everyone to know that the MOST IMPORTANT aspect of our formation clinic is S-A-F-E-T-Y. Nothing....and I mean nothing....is more important than each one of us going home to our families at the end of the weekend. If you see/feel/hear/smell something that isn't right...then stop what you are doing and have it addressed immediately. Clinic details (including hotel accommodations) can be found on our website at: _http://rv6rick.tripod.com/ohiovalleyrvators/_ (http://rv6rick.tripod.com/ohiovalleyrvators/) There may be a typo or two in there but the basic info should be accurate. Things you NEED TO KNOW: 1-Be SURE to have read AND understand the T-34 Formation Manual aka 'Thuh Book'...if you don't have a copy....GET ONE NOW...you can find it here: www.buildersbooks.com 2-Print a copy of the 'RV Supplement'....keep it with your copy of 'Thuh Book'. Be sure to have read and understand this material as well. You can find it in the files section of our Yahoo site under 'Formation Flying Info': _http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OhioValleyRVators/files/_ (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OhioValleyRVators/files/) We'll also have copies at the clinic. 3-Make sure you KNOW YOUR AIRCRAFT. This is not the time or place to be looking for your fresh air vent or your trim switch. 4-Make sure your aircraft is SAFE & READY TO FLY. 5-As detailed on the website.=E2=80=A6.the pizza party starts at 6pm on Friday. The ground school begins at 7pm Friday evening - SHARP!! Do NOT BE LATE....we will not wait for you. REMINDER - you MUST attend the ground school if you want to fly in the clinic. Also...do NOT be late for the briefs on Saturday and Sunday or you will not fly. 6-The clinic is FREE. That said....we DO accept donations for the pizza and breakfast food/drinks. Last year we had to pay some expenses out of our pocket. We appreciate any/all donations. 7-NO vernier type throttles....NO exceptions. 8-If you have never attended one of our clinics...you should expect this to be one of the most intense flying weekends you've ever taken part in. I'd suggest getting plenty of rest Thursday night. You won't have any problem sleeping Friday or Saturday night. What to bring: 1-Tie downs - just in case. Again, hangar space is first come first served...that is AFTER all Falcon/TEAM RV/OVRVators/FFI card holders are hangared. We should have LOTS of hangar space but be sure to let me or Lefty know IN PERSON if you want your name on the list. It's only $5 per night...no early reservations. Lefty and I take care of ALL the logistics...we don't want to hear...'well...I told so and so'. 2-Kneeboard, notepad, and something to write with. 3-Chocks - you are responsible for your own airplane...I do NOT want your plane rolling off the ramp and hitting mine. 4-A small amount of cash (see #6 above), or we take checks : ) =E2=80=A6.again=E2=80=A6.we'd like to break even this year. 5-Bring your best smile and plan on a great time and a super learning experience. What not to bring: 1-No attitudes. 2-No egos. 3-No bad moods. 4-And most of all....NO EXCUSES. Fuel: Right now fuel is at $3.17 per gallon at the pump. I understand that it should still be at that price for the clinic. Nothing to write home about but I've seen a LOT higher. BE SURE to pay for your fuel after you top off...and move your aircraft when you are finished fueling...we have a LOT of airplanes that will need fuel. As we say in the USMC...."keep the chow line movin' Prive". Misc. Stuff: -We will (again) be using the `rookie eval cards' after each flight. We found these to be very effective communication for the Flight Leads and the Wingmen during the last clinic. -Vans sent me a box of shirts, hats, and mugs....I hope you get one : )! -We have right at 52 folks registered for the clinic. We usually have some 'no shows'.....I know....it's hard to believe that folks would sign up then not show up but it does happen : (. WX permitting, I fully expect most of these folks to be here. Airplanes: Right now we have 48 RV's and 1 Lancair coming. The Lancair is our photo ship. 10 RV4's 12 RV6's 3 RV6A's 1 RV7 4 RV7A's 15 RV8's (you'll have that....smile) 3 RV8A's That's 39 taildraggers and 10 nosedraggers if you're counting. Pilots: FFI Check Pilots - 3 FFI Flight Leads - 3 FFI Wingmen - 9 Newbies - 15 Intermediates - 17 The above gives us about a 1 to 2 ratio of FFI folks to newbies/intermediates which translates into some real good training for the newbies and some high level training opportunities for the intermediates. -Don't rule out flying on Friday. We have a lot of folks that come in early and we do a lot of 'hop-nobbing' and fun formation flying before in the early afternoon and before the pizza party. I'll be there by 7am so roll on in anytime you like. But, be carefull.....I may put you to work : )!! -When you arrive, tell the tower that you are with the Formation Clinic and they'll have you park on the Main Ramp right by the GA building. Low approaches and multi-ship passes will be the order of the day for arriving aircraft. There will be a lot of folks watching your arrival...so look good : )! -Airport details are on the website or can be found at: _http://www.airnav.com/airport/KPKB_ (http://www.airnav.com/airport/KPKB) Please send any questions and I'll get you an answer asap. Looking forward to seeing you at the clinic! Remember - "You snooze....You Looze". Rick at the Buffalo Farm - FLY SAFE!!