Santa's Turkey Gathering (Everyone Welcome)

[Mike Fortin]

Ok, so we have settled on Lake Placid.. Now the questions.

Is this a Heli only field or will it be HELIS only on that particular day (Dec 10th)?

I am guessing there will be at least 20 or so people in attendace so just want to make sure there is ample room to accomodate at least 20-30 people if not more depending on your local turnout.

Let us know.

Also, does anyone have some more specific directions or a Satellite photo?

[Rodney]

Ok with me. I could not get a heli on confirm here so thats why the chaange. Do yall want me to cook lunch? You know the menu. LOL.
Directions? And a mailing address for those using map quest.

[Mike Fortin]

I could not get a heli on confirm here so thats why the chaange


But do we have a "Heli Only" confirm from Lake Placid? I don't want to show up and have a whole bunch of plankers there. :WOW

[rcingcrazy]

plankers show up early in the morning....like today they all left by.9am
and no there will no problems ,,,as stated it`s confirmed by the club pres..
as the field is open to whom wants to come
again plankers show up very early and leave early
by having you guys over that willshow most of the people there what a heli can really do,,,as I`m the only heli guy there
and they think I`m good ,,,wait till they see some of you guys ,,,also looking for an aeral map

[ErichF]

I have invited the Tampa Gang of about 5...I dunno who will actually go. I'm trying to get Rolando to at least show up.

I have no idea where the field is...or hwy 70, etc....is 70 a state road, county road, what?

Erich

[Mike Fortin]

Only issue I forsee is if some planker or plankers decide to stay late or show up in the afternoon.

Does the President of the club understand that there is going to be 30 or more pilots that are most likely going to take over the entire field? If he is cool with that than fine but I dont't want to set us up for failure when we all come rolling in and the Pres. says..."I didn't think it would be this many people".

If your the only Heli pilot at the club and you say a "few" guys are coming down to fly..you may be in for a surprise at how many people show up.

I personally invited about 10 people, if they come or not I don't know.

Here is the info I found on the club, although there is no website that I can find.

Lake Placid Aeromodelers
Brian Miller, President
Placid Lakes Blvd (south of Placid Lakes)
Ph: 465-6883
cullityv@wmconnect.com
www.webspawner.com/users/lpflyers

[rcingcrazy]

from tampa you would south on 75
get off state rd 70 go east towards arcadia
go throuh arcadia bout 25 or 30 miles lake placid blvd is on the left
you`ll se air port sign ,,,2 lane rd bout 1 and a half mile to the left
you cant miss it cause thats the only thing out there,,,,,,,,,,,
coming from north on 27 you will go through lake placid ,70 itersects with 27
make right going west ....bout 4 or 5 miles again air port sign 2 lane rd on thr right
and from the south make left on 70 air port sign 2 lane rd


http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&country=US&addtohistory=&searchtab=home&formtype=address&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&cat=&address=&city=lake+placid&state=fl&zipcode=

[rcingcrazy]

given that there was no pre arrangements,,,or earler discussion on my part
or any earler notice to
my club pres...
and yes i did mention that there would be about 20 to 30 people showing up
his word was thats great ,,,again my club is an open field ...
if you`ll feel that there will be a problem ...dont hesitate to give
the club pres, a shout
and i did mention that it wasnt a event ,just alot of guys wanting to get together
before the year ended......you never know if you guys like the field ,,,then maybe we can do future gatherings

[Rodney]

Well I guess it will be Lake Placid, any large gators there. LOL

[Mike Fortin]

Hell, I don't care where it's at....LETS FLY! :glasses2: :glasses2:

Hopesome people bring cameras so we can get some of the action posted up here on the the Freak.

Really looking forward to getting with everyone next week!

[BigVanVader]

Let the Lake Placid smackdown begin....hehehe
Large gators....now thats funny right there :lol:

[ErichF]

Oh, that's down by Avon Park...I fly UAVs out there all the time. Thanks for the Mapquest link! That's about a 2 1/2 hour drive from here...should be fine for a Sunday Morning drive :D

See ya there!

Erich

[rcingcrazy]

didnt know they flew uav`s down on the bombing range....as i stay here in avon park

[ErichF]

Avon Park is starting to get real busy with UAVs...I'm going down there this week Tuesday and Thursday to train a couple new pilots.

There's an outfit test flying an autonomous R-22 called the A-160 for the military out there too. Maybe I'll snap a couple pics for the forum here.

Erich

[rcingcrazy]

that will be great ,,,allways wondered what they do there

[Foxden]

Mike,

U need to lay off the JOLT and take a chill pill, I happen to be the President of our club and if rcing talked with his pres I'm quite sure it will all work out, heck the field that Steven belongs to are in awe when he puts on a heli demo for them and he's also the youngest plank INSTRUCTOR that club has ever had.

[Mike Fortin]

Like I said...Let's Fly!

[Kyle Davis]

Has there been a decision yet on when and where???

[Mike Fortin]

As posted..Lake Placid, Sunday Dec. 10th. (this sunday)

[Foxden]

Hey Mike,

Don't forget the egg nog :alcohol

[Kyle Davis]

cool cool. I may make it. Thats all up to mi father

[SteveL]

I will see what I can do to roust the rest of the PC boys. I will be there for sure now I just need to get the rest of the gang.
Rodney I for one think it would be great if you could take care of lunch.
Mike stop whinin about the plankers and fly :mrgreen:
We need to firm up the date for Jan n Mulborne (SP)
Don't forget about Clint's bday.

[Foxden]

Hey Ron,

Can you get a hall pass for next Suday, bout 1.5 hrs away on Route 70 near 27. Steven and I are planning to go.

Clyde

[Rodney]

It cant be a 1.5 hour drive for yall? But I wish I knew how many were gonna come? Can we get an est. ?

[BobbySmith]

Any way to get a close address to teh feild??


Bobby