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| Subject: | SE Region Update and next events news |
Red Stars,
=C2-
First, Sun N Fun was fun and a huge success! Thanks to all who participated
, especially those who flew in the show or Red Stars Warbird arrival. The A
irboss called me later and specifically complimented us so good on
ya. A very special thanks goes out to Bill =9CPirate=9D and Ki
m =9CHeels=9D Mills for hosting the RPA Headquarters A
KA =9CPirate=99s Bar and Grill.=9D They cooked for us eac
h day, made sure there was plenty to drink (adult and otherwise) in short,
the perfect hosts for the 5 th year running. Thank you Kim and Bill.
=C2-
Next, I=99d like to propose an idea to help keep our formation skills
honed and provide an opportunity for those seeking training to get the att
ention they may need. I propose a series of informal clinics scattered thro
ughout the Southeast Region this summer and this fall. The idea would be to
gather at someone=99s home field for the day, brief and fly, brief a
nd fly, brief and fly The guy hosting would help with the local lo
gistics like ground transportation, water and lunch, but not necessarily pa
y for it. Actually a very simple concept; just gather and flying for the da
y. So to start, I=99ll volunteer for the month of May. We gather at E
nterprise, AL (KEDN) early on Saturday morning May 13 th about 0900 Central
Time and try to get in at least two hops before lunch. I=99ll have l
unch delivered and you can pay me later. We try to get one or two more hops
after lunch and then depart for home about 1700ish. Four airplanes would b
e good eight would be great! I can get a small discount on 100LL a
nd there=99s plenty of ramp space and briefing room. Who=99s in
? Email me back if you can make it. Now who=99s going to volunteer to
host in June? I propose June 24 th but up to you. July?
=C2-
In June there=99s a Shoals warbird weekend at Muscle Shoals Airport (
KMSL) in support of a fund raiser event for St. Jude's Children's Research
Hospital. Concept of ops goes like this Arrivals Friday, June 9, l
unch and dinner on your own, Transportation is provided. Saturday static di
splays as desired and formation flying, lunch and dinner are provided. Flyi
ng schedule on Saturday is from 9 AM until 4 PM. 6 PM to 9 PM dinner and a
special guest speaker John =9CThud=9D Casper.=9D
Bio to follow. Departures on Sunday or more formation flying as desired. L
imited amount of rooms available Friday and Saturday night going to those t
raveling farthest first and those who RSVP next. Fuel discount and 60 gallo
ns of smoke oil. We have several check pilots attending, so if you show up
with your rec ride completed and ready to take a check ride, we should be a
ble to accommodate, but rides onlyno training please. We=99r
e expecting about 30 airplanes of all types, CJs and Yaks, T6, T34, TBM and
more so, don=99t miss this great event.
=C2-
Finally, mark your long range calendars with Oshkosh week of 23 July and th
en Swamp Fest 12-15 October.=C2- If you have any suggestions, please feel
free to text or email me.
=C2-
Saber
=C2-
Jon Blake
jblake207@comcast.net
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