Alaska Fly-In

[AKbrew]

The 4th annual Alaska Taylorcraft Fly-In at Skwentna will be Sunday, May 22 from 2:00 to 5:00pm. We will have BBQ Brats, flour bombing, and good old-fashioned Taylorcraft camaraderie. Reindeer brats will be provided, or bring your own meat to throw on the grill along with any drinks and snacks you like. This is an informal and fun time to get together with fellow T-Craft owners to share information and stories of flying your Taylorcraft in Alaska.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J9nvJS40jI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OV2ek5L-0Ic

[Forrest Barber]

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thank u guys for keeping this Regional stuff going. I do HOPE to make it sometime. Sounds like a great time; we had the old Barby heated up at Barber Airport this week-end ; did Hobo Hot dogs; Chicken & ribs too!! Water Melon & Lemon marangue (sp) pie for dessert.

[Dot_AK]

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Count me in! I'll have 69V together, and flying by then!

[n6346m]

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Jim,
If I'm not in the middle of an engine swap and the weather gods smile on me I'll probably be there.

[Eric Tyson]

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Wish I could attend in the Tcart, I might be back from up north, if so I am in.
, just started up my new engine and FWF to find out I got a Lemon case from Divco. It ran really good for the 10 min I got on it, going to have to split the case.
The case has oil drooling down both sides of the case from the through bolt modification. I wanted to get a few hrs on her before strapping on the floats.
With as much money as I sunk into her I should have just bought that f22 on barnstormers and I'd have money left over. I guess it could be worse if the wife found out what I did.
At this point I deserve a fine bottle of Scotch.
I am going to fire up and run the Piper.

[AKbrew]

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Dot...WOW, 69V is finally in the air! Congratulations! We would be honored to have you and your newly finished prject there.

Eric...I can help you out on the fine Scotch...just bought a bottle of Talisker the other day. Drop me a note and we can get together and even add a nice Dominican cigar to the mix. Sorry about the engine case...that is a TOTAL bummer. I had to deal with the bolt issue myself and it wasn't cheap. If you're in town but need a way to get to Skwentna let us know. Someone will swoop in and pick you up.

Hope to see everyone soon. Forrest...we'll post some pictures.

[N-43121]

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Jim,

It was nice to meet you recently. I will be there ... looking foward to meeting other Alaskan Taylorcrafters.

Rod

[Steve Long]

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I plan to be there. Too much fun to miss!

[wlas]

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Jim.. I plan to be there and hopefully we have good weather again this year.
Larry

[AKbrew]

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...looking forward to seeing yu, Larry. It's been too long! You need to be there to defend your flour bombing title. We also need to discuss the upcoming Taylorcraft 'Splash-In' we're having at your cabin this summer!

[Dot_AK]

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Got 69V up and test flown, and may get her wash-out and other issues found in the shake-down corrected by the weekend, but this pilot is not feeling current, safe, and proficient for flying (mainly landing) solo by this weekend.

Would I still be welcome without the plane? She's flyable, but I'm not going to risk rolling her into a ball when I'm not ready.

[AKbrew]

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Dot,

You're welcome with or without the plane. Let us know if you are without a 'ride' and we will try to work something out for you. Steve and I already have passengers, but we will start looking for other right seat options for you.

We would like to have you there so you can gain the benefit of LOTS of T-Craft knowledge...that's what it's all about!

Jim

[AKbrew]

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Hey Alaska Gang,

I picked up the Reindeer Brats, 10lbs of flour for the 'bombs', and the charcoal for the BBQ grill tonight. It sounds like we could have a good turn out if the weather cooperates.

Pass the word if you know any other Taylorcraft owners/flyers. I think it's a safe bet that more of these fine airplanes are flying in Alaska than anywhere else. Let's come together to share our knowledge, friendship, and love of these great little bush planes.

See you in Skwentna on Sunday!

[Dot_AK]

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It was a great fly-in. I think I missed a plane in here - I know at least two people out there have the official photos with people by their planes, and the group photo. Me, I just have a couple awful cell phone pictures.

Thanks to AKbrew for setting it up and organizing, and to everyone who came and made it a great time!

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_ZyIcX55bKDo/Tdyr_W-7SwI/AAAAAAAAAvs/S1u06dV6BkU/s800/fly-in%201.jpg

edited because I'm still getting the hang of attaching or embedding or whatevering pictures.

[n6346m]

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Hey Dot,
How come you posted the only picture without my L2 in it. Did you photoshop it out? After all, I was the first one to arrive.

Bob