Author Topic: How long does it take you to get ready? (Read 2689 times)

RC Storick · « **on:** June 28, 2009, 02:29:50 PM »

Every year it seems that getting ready for the NATS takes longer.

I have been getting packed and ready sense Friday. First it was a oil change in the car. Then to packing of the tools and gathering up camera equipment. Running down toiletries. I have 5 days left to fix all the dings. Monday its to the screen printers for Teeshirts. Wash the car and vacuum it out. I need to remake a plane carrier. Glad I started early!

James Mills · « **Reply #1 on:** June 28, 2009, 02:44:46 PM »

Sparky,

We are coming up Saturday, I'm going to fly classic and we are planning for Ben to fly basic/biginner. Lucky for me Beth keeps us organized (for 17 years now as of yesterday), otherwise I'd probably show up without a battery and only one pair of underware

.

See ya there.

James

jim gilmore · « **Reply #2 on:** June 28, 2009, 04:05:42 PM »

I've never gone ...still trying to get ready for the first trip. 8-)

Howard Rush · « **Reply #3 on:** June 28, 2009, 04:12:52 PM »

I wouldn't know; I've never been ready.

RC Storick · « **Reply #4 on:** June 28, 2009, 04:34:36 PM »

I have 5 shirts and 10 pair of sox but no pants>>>

Bill Gruby · « **Reply #5 on:** June 28, 2009, 05:00:30 PM »

Quote from: Robert Storick on June 28, 2009, 04:34:36 PM

I have 5 shirts and 10 pair of sox but no pants>>>

I gotta tell ya Robert, you will definately get the judges attention this time. You won't even need the Halo everyone talks about.

"Billy G"

Howard Rush · « **Reply #6 on:** June 28, 2009, 05:29:52 PM »

I'm sorta in the same boat. I have no wheel pants. I was gonna take three pairs, but I couldn't get the paint to stick to them.

Clint Ormosen · « **Reply #7 on:** June 28, 2009, 06:45:14 PM »

As long as the NATS continue to be held in the middle of the hottest months of the year, I'll never get to go. You just can't up and leave an A/C business for a week or two in the middle of Summer. Sucks!

john e. holliday · « **Reply #8 on:** June 29, 2009, 08:28:23 AM »

Hey Clint, I did it for many years while I was working for the telephone company. It was not a good NATS if my nose didn't peel at least three times. You should at least go one time.

By the way, if you made it thru VSC you can make thru the NATS. Have fun, DOC Holliday

Garf · « **Reply #9 on:** June 29, 2009, 11:40:28 AM »

Quote from: Clint Ormosen on June 28, 2009, 06:45:14 PM

As long as the NATS continue to be held in the middle of the hottest months of the year, I'll never get to go. You just can't up and leave an A/C business for a week or two in the middle of Summer. Sucks!

They are certainly not going to hold the NATS in the winter. You could do that in Miami, not in Muncie.

RC Storick · « **Reply #10 on:** June 29, 2009, 02:20:33 PM »

Quote from: Garf on June 29, 2009, 11:40:28 AM

They are certainly not going to hold the NATS in the winter. You could do that in Miami, not in Muncie.

No but September would be better!

Steve Fitton · « **Reply #11 on:** June 29, 2009, 03:16:07 PM »

This thread is starting to alarm me. I was thinking I would throw the planes and flight box in the car, along with some extra clothes...

RC Storick · « **Reply #12 on:** June 29, 2009, 03:17:51 PM »

Well don't forget anything! Its a long way home..

Matt Colan · « **Reply #13 on:** June 29, 2009, 03:41:37 PM »

Quote from: Steve Fitton on June 29, 2009, 03:16:07 PM

This thread is starting to alarm me. I was thinking I would throw the planes and flight box in the car, along with some extra clothes...

Before going to Brodak, grandpa checked the tire pressure, changed the oil, put the clothes rack on the roof, and put Z-Max in the fuel and engine. Too bad I'm not heading to Muncie this year, looks like it will be in two years when I'm able to drive

Howard Rush · « **Reply #14 on:** June 29, 2009, 04:34:04 PM »

This may not be a problem for some of you, but for people who live as far away from Muncie as I do, you gotta remember to stop along the way to refuel.

Norm Faith Jr. · « **Reply #15 on:** June 29, 2009, 10:57:06 PM »

Quote from: Howard Rush on June 29, 2009, 04:34:04 PM

This may not be a problem for some of you, but for people who live as far away from Muncie as I do, you gotta remember to stop along the way to refuel.

Or de-fuel.

Norm

billbyles · « **Reply #16 on:** June 30, 2009, 10:46:48 AM »

Quote from: Howard Rush on June 29, 2009, 04:34:04 PM

This may not be a problem for some of you, but for people who live as far away from Muncie as I do, you gotta remember to stop along the way to refuel.

Well, Howard, that Prius will just run on the battery if you run out of dinosaur based fuel...won't it?? Uh, never mind.

afml · « **Reply #17 on:** July 01, 2009, 05:02:01 AM »

"How long does it take you to get ready?"

A little longer than I thought!!

Before......

AFTER!!

"Tight Lines!"
This time I REALLY mean it!
"Tight Lines!"

Wes

Ward Van Duzer · « **Reply #18 on:** July 01, 2009, 01:15:52 PM »

O U C H ! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ and an Unobtanium prop....

W.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #19 on:** July 01, 2009, 04:38:19 PM »

That is so sad. Did the spinner save the engine? DOC Holliday

RandySmith · « **Reply #20 on:** July 01, 2009, 08:48:08 PM »

Quote from: afml on July 01, 2009, 05:02:01 AM

"How long does it take you to get ready?"

A little longer than I thought!!

Before......

AFTER!!

"Tight Lines!"
This time I REALLY mean it!
"Tight Lines!"

Wes

OH NO WES

Man I hate to see that, I really don't have words for that sickening feeling one gets when they see their favorite ship rekitted

If I can do anything for you please let me know

Hope to see you next week

Randy