Central Alabama Helicopter Fly-In 2007 - B-Ham Baby!

[Billigan]

http://wwwa.accuweather.com/forecast-details.asp?partner=forecastfox&traveler=1&zipChg=1&zipcode=35020&metric=0&fday=5

http://wwwa.accuweather.com/forecast-details.asp?partner=forecastfox&traveler=1&zipChg=1&zipcode=35020&metric=0&fday=6

[DavidH]

Have checked all the different websites for weather forecasts this AM.

All of them pretty much read the same. It is forecasted to be in the 60's each day of the event. That is about 10-15 degs cooler than it is today and tomorrow. Suppose to rain here Wednesday or Thursday.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday are forecasted to be clear.
The Accu weather forecast above is the only one I have seen that has the forecast for the wind. The others are all listing 5 to 10 mph for the wind. Direction is forecasted from the southwest. So that should make it warm temps up quicker each morning.

David

[exnexusluver]

Any one have GPS coordinates for the field in B-Ham..Got a friend with a full size heli that wants to fly down..Its a small R22 heli...

[teeroy]

Location
GPS Coordinates
N 33deg. 19.512’ W 086 deg. 57.155’
Field is located off exit 1 and 6 of I-459
Camping on site NO Hookups

[DavidH]

If your friend arrives in a full size heli. He can land across the road from the event in the pasture. This would be on the south side of the event area. That is where full size helis have landed and took off at past events.

Also for anyone that does not want to stay at the field in an RV. Here is a nice RV park that is only like 7-8 miles away from the event site. It is located at exit 10 on I-459 and the field is located at Exit 6 on I-459. If you have a large motorhome it would be ideal place to stay. They have lots of amenties at the RV park.
http://www.hooveral.org/Default.asp?ID=357&pg=RV+Park


The Sleep Inn that is only a couple of miles from the field still has a few rooms left. It is a nice, clean motel. I have obtained a special rate of $50 a night plus tax. Just mention Birmingham Helicopter Modelers when you make the reservation.

Comfort Inn: 205-428-3999 exit 108 on I-59/20
Sleep Inn: 205-424-0000 exit 6 on I-459
(mention heli event at two above for special rate closest to field)



David

[WayneBrown]

I'm officailly going to have to miss the event this year... Kids without licenses or transportation and too much travel, plus a few newbies at home warrant the bail-out.
Hate to miss it, but it just can't happen.. :(

[wren1702]

Bummer Wayne..... :(

I see the NMS has upped the temp on Friday to 71. :D

[BigVanVader]

GREAT!!! :arggg: :arggg: There goes the de-icing demo :arggg: :arggg: :lol:

[wolfejohne]

Looking forward to Friday, should be there by 2PM. Can't wait to see all the wild flying.

John - GA

[exnexusluver]

Cool deal on the full size heli parking..lol..N e one got GPS coordinates for the field?

[Mike Fortin]

Leaving on Thursday at some point..see you all on Friday morning!

[Bayou Talker]

For a while it looked like we were not going to make it, but things are looking up!! Decal Lady and myself will be arriving Thursday evening with our camper. Save us a spot David!

For those of you wanting to see or acquire the HeliFreak Decals, we will have some there. Stop by and say HI!

[DavidH]

Cool deal on the full size heli parking..lol..N e one got GPS coordinates for the field?

They are located on the flier that is posted in the first post of this thread. The address that is within a 1/4 mile of the field is also located on the flier.

David

[bb4532]

Got confirmation from ups that we will have 5 v2 trex's arrive tomorrow just in time for Bham. Will also be picking up cool power fuel on the way up. Catch us early before the trex's are gone and remember $10 of each combo goes to help support this great web site. Same deal on trex 600's, but we only have 1 aluminum and 5 carbon.

[OUT OF CONTROL]

yall have fun their!!

[DavidH]

Ok just came in from the field. The first official arrivees for the event belong to Steve and Gail Dixon. Some of you that frequent events know Steve and Gail. They are the ones that normally feed as many as many as possible at least 1 day of the event. They are set up with their travel trailer and enjoying the peace and quiet for the next couple of days. Weather is beautiful here today.

Here is the forecast as of today for the rest of the week. Should be nice for the event.Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.

Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph.

Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.

Friday: A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Sunday: Partly cloudy, with a high near 68.



David

[Foxden]

Gentlemen start your Helis, sounds like flying weather to me. :lol:

[exnexusluver]

Looks like the wife will be off work sat..This will be our first B-ham that we could make it too..Cant wait..

[elviswl]

One more day before the road trip



-elvis

[DebianDog]

OK time to get packing!

[Foxden]

Any dunkin Doughnuts shops near by??? after a 12 hr ride through the night I'm gonna need a recharge :wink:

[ChiefWilson]

Foxden you trying to get a job as the PO PO? Let me look at my Official Police Dunkin Donut locator...lol

[DavidH]

Clyde,
David Sussman from Atlanta will have some pasteries and cookies for everyone. He gave them away last year and is coming back this year to do the same. I am trying to locate a 30 cup coffee pot so we can have coffee at the field for everyone.
This was some delicious stuff that David furnished last year for anyone that wanted it.

David

[Foxden]

David,

AWESOME...!!!

Foxden you trying to get a job as the PO PO? Let me look at my Official Police Dunkin Donut locator...lol

Chief, I actually was a PO back in the early eighties, I had to change carrers because I was getting a spare tire :lolol

Are you going to make B-Ham? it would be good to hang out again.

[ChiefWilson]

Yes I will be there THursday. Also there is no Dunkin Donuts in Birmingham according to their website however there is some Krispy Kremes here is a link. http://clients.mapquest.com/krispy/mqinterconnect