Author Topic: Central FL C/L Fly-In........Interested? (Read 3089 times)

Phil Coopy · « **on:** August 26, 2006, 04:37:07 PM »

I am polling for interest in some sort of Central Florida non-competative get together for stunters. Our RC field at Lake Wales, FL, has one grass circle that I maintain, and plenty of room to cut more if needed. We only have four C/L flyers in our club, and I thought it would be interesting to have some others over for a Saturday fly-in. I would like to hear from anyone who would be interested, when they think a good time frame would be, and what they would like to see happen. Our field is located on SR60 half way between Vero Beach and Tampa.

Phil Coopy
pjcoopys@aol.com

Jim Oliver · « **Reply #1 on:** August 26, 2006, 05:23:03 PM »

Hi Phil

Sounds good to me--late fall??
What is Lake Wales close to?

Jim

Roger Vizioli · « **Reply #2 on:** August 26, 2006, 05:27:11 PM »

Phil.
Good idea.
I'll mention it when we fly next week and then get back with you.
Roger V.
SpaceCoast AeroModelers
Merritt Island

Bill Heher · « **Reply #3 on:** August 26, 2006, 07:50:18 PM »

I'm in Orlando and would love to get a chance to meet some of the other fliers around these parts. I travel a lot, but usually am home every other weekend. With a 3-5 weeks notice I should be able to pull off a trip to Lake Wales. I have a flying partner, but he works every other Sat. I'm sure I can get him to come if he is off that day.

I hope this works out, the weather is due to make that nice change from Too durn hot, back to hot, but not too hot.

Bill Hodges · « **Reply #4 on:** August 27, 2006, 12:27:32 AM »

Phil:

You can definitely count me in and I can most likely get one or two of our club members to come along. If fact, I already have my room reserved. (My daughters live in Lake Thomas Estates on the SW side of Winter Haven.)

Bill Hodges
X47 Flyers

Chuck Feldman · « **Reply #5 on:** August 27, 2006, 07:16:32 AM »

Great Idea. I'll keep watching for the date. Chuck Feldman Stuart,fl

Bill Hodges · « **Reply #6 on:** August 27, 2006, 04:55:42 PM »

Phil:

I mentioned this around at the field this morning. At least one other flyer will come with me, maybe more. I suggest late Fall, maybe in November. The contest in Huntersville is the weekend of Oct 21 & 22 and we will be going to that.

Bill Hodges

Phil Coopy · « **Reply #7 on:** August 29, 2006, 11:00:17 AM »

Thanks Bill..
Got 11 responses so far...some with buddies.

Phil

Roger Vizioli · « **Reply #8 on:** September 01, 2006, 08:05:45 AM »

Phil,
"Maybe" suggested attire s/b a Stunt Hangar "T" Shirt?
Would make a great photo op. and also help Sparky.
Roger

Phil Coopy · « **Reply #9 on:** September 01, 2006, 06:48:56 PM »

Sounds goos to me Roger.

Phil

john e. holliday · « **Reply #10 on:** September 05, 2006, 10:06:35 AM »

How close to Stuart are you? DOC Holliday

Phil Coopy · « **Reply #11 on:** September 06, 2006, 10:37:12 AM »

Doc......up Florida's Turnpike to SR60 then west to our field would be about 100mi from Stuart.

Phil

www.ridgebarnstormers.com

Roger Vizioli · « **Reply #12 on:** September 06, 2006, 02:43:57 PM »

Just ordered my Stunt Hangar shirt for the Central Florida C/L Fly in. (Ordered Lt Blue)
Roger

Chuck Feldman · « **Reply #13 on:** September 11, 2006, 05:36:11 PM »

Doc,

Why did you ask about Stuart Fl distance. Are you headed here? If so we fly everyday in a local park. Call me or post here.

Chuck

EddyR · « **Reply #14 on:** September 11, 2006, 05:45:02 PM »

I will be down in Florida over the Thanksgiving week if you guys can wait that long.
Ed Ruane
EddyR

john e. holliday · « **Reply #15 on:** September 15, 2006, 08:00:08 AM »

My daughter and her family live in Stuart. First time I was there was to deliver their furniture in the month of February. It was a couple of years ago and temps supposedly in the 70's. I was running around in my t-shirt and sweating my head off. Then it was back to Kansas and an ice covered drive way to clear off. Still talking to the wife about the fly in. By the way they are Marty and Loretta Melton. The oldest boy is interested in flying models. Later, DOC Holliday

Bill Hodges · « **Reply #16 on:** September 15, 2006, 09:31:37 AM »

Phil:

How about the Saturday following Thanksgiving Day?

Bill Hodges

Phil Coopy · « **Reply #17 on:** September 15, 2006, 09:43:24 AM »

OK Guys.....I'm still up here in the Adirondacks trying to get the "big one" to take a fly. We're likely heading back to FL next week. I have not proposed the idea to the club as of yet, but being current president I am reasonably sure it will be a go. I can't talk dates till then. The 11-12 November we have a Big Bird Fly-In at our field so it definitely won't be that weekend. I'll try to keep you posted so it won't be a short notice and I can include the date that is best for the majority of flyers. Later I may ask for some advice from some of you since I have never hosted anything like this at our club.

Phil

EddyR · « **Reply #18 on:** September 15, 2006, 01:59:58 PM »

The Saturday after Thanksgiving would be great for me
Ed Ruane

Chuck Feldman · « **Reply #19 on:** September 19, 2006, 02:06:31 PM »

Doc,

Thanks for the information. When you are coming this way let me know. You can fly my planes no problem. We fly at Halpatiokee Park every morning except Sunday. Your grandson is welcome to join me out there anytime. I am in the phone book and of course you can e-Email me.

Chuck

Roger Vizioli · « **Reply #20 on:** October 02, 2006, 06:34:00 PM »

A "Bump" and a reminder.

Did you order your Stunt Hangar shirt for the P. Coopy Central FL C/L Fly In?

Spectators may wear them, not just flyers! Mine is in the mail!
Roger V.