Sun-N-Fun

[M Towsley]

Re: Sun-N-Fun

I just received a call from my friend that I was supposed to fly down to Sun N Fun with in his L-2. Must have been an omen; just like I read on another thread....the winds were 70+ mph, heavy rain and hail. All not good for our little birds, nor the ones that are down there.

[Jim Herpst]

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I just watched the weather Channel. Looks Like 60 mile an hour winds, a tornado over in Orlando.Golf sized hail... Polk County (Lakeland) is in the advisory area. Wow looks like yet another busted year for Sun N Fun. I have to wonder with the cost of everthing at that Venue, not to mention the New realities of our economy if that show has not run its course . A LOT of folks around these parts are complaining ,not going and those that do come back each year with the same report...fewer people FAR fewer show planes....and yes sigh High prices. I know you guys up north look foward to this pilgramige each year. I think the local flyins are really coming back in vogue for those seeking grass roots. The more thing change the more they stay the same. Not that the EAA runs Sun N Fun but while I am on this Opine they better get ahead of what appears coming... and realize while the majority of their members are 150 spam can types those folks go for the Types like us and homebuilders....hell we are certainly more interesting !!!!!!

[bashibazouk]

Re: Sun-N-Fun

Rats. Rained out from NC to FL. I know I promised some folks I'd have placards there, but the PO is still operating so I'll ship stuff that way.

Josh

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TF #910

[NC95842]

Re: Sun-N-Fun

I'm looking to fly down Sat AM if the weather is good. I'm no to far away, in Savannah, Ga. If weather does not holdout I'll take my camper. Jonathan- 912-844-3886

ps Should I have a "VAC" sign?

[flybikefarm]

Re: Sun-N-Fun

I was there at noon, didn't see any t-crafters. george

[M Towsley]

Re: Sun-N-Fun

32 in sunny Springfield, you know all too well...

[flybikefarm]

Re: Sun-N-Fun

Sorry you can't make it. We have been here since friday. It was 90 here today. Hope to meet everyone this week. George

[AKbrew]

Re: Sun-N-Fun

Dang! I'm sorry to hear about the mag and carb issues! Dad and I will be looking for any other T-Crafters at the vintage cabin around noon on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Larry...you REALLY have to improve your 'snowbird' timing!! (See you in Skwentna!)

Jim

[M Towsley]

Re: Sun-N-Fun

Well, bad news. The L-2 is having some mag issues, and possible carb issues to go along with the mag issues. I will not be going this year, maybe next...

[M Towsley]

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Thanks Jim, George and Forrest. Hope to see you guys there, (and Forrest in July).

[Forrest Barber]

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Vintage Aircraft Cabin porch around noon has always been the meeting palce for the tribe. Was right next to Type Club tent who knows what is there now!!
Yes I cannot make it; minor procedure at City Hospital on Tues. then other stuff here on Thurs. Have fun as always. Come to Alliance in July!!!

[wlas]

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Jim.. I'am leaving on tuesday to go home from Florida, we have been here a month. Wish we had more time, would like to meet up with you and your dad at fun n sun.

[flybikefarm]

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Everyone used to meet aat antique classic at noon. I'l be there. George

[AKbrew]

Re: Sun-N-Fun

Hi Marty,

Dad and I will look for you and your classic L2! You will really enjoy Sun-N-Fun. I'll leave a note at your plane if you're not there.

Jim

[M Towsley]

Re: Sun-N-Fun

Hi Chuck,

I'm not doing the flight planning, just doing most of the flying. I will let him know, though.