2008 Central Alabama Helicopter Fly-In

[Caleb Phillips]

HAHA! I think I saw more crashes at B-ham then I've seen my entire life. Pretty sure if David refunded all that money, he'd be in negative big time. :YeaBaby:

Can't wait to see you there Kevin! By the way, I'll be the 20 yr old with the yellow GT hat and the no canopy Stratus. So make sure to introduce yourself!

[jsanders79]

Is the landing fee for anyone who has brought a heli to fly, or anyone that shows up period? I don't have a heli other than the CX2 and it's definitely not coming out there. :)

[WayneBrown]

Is the landing fee for anyone who has brought a heli to fly, or anyone that shows up period? I don't have a heli other than the CX2 and it's definitely not coming out there. :)

landing fees are only to fly, spectators are free.

[duanej_7]

I am not in the same dimension with the pilots I have seen at B-ham the last 3 or 4 years I have been going, so I definitely won't be flying. But I would like for someone to take a look at my Raptor 50 and see if they can work out a problem I am having. I am not yet AMA and don't have much extra cash right now. If I pay my $20 landing fee, could I find someone to fly my heli for me to see if they can fix it?

[fr8brkr]

I am sure there will be plenty of pilots willing to help out with your Raptor 50 even though you are not AMA and paying the landing fee. Just ask !

[DavidH]

OK here is todays weather update. They have a chance of rain on Friday. But from the forecasts on the local stations here. They are saying scattered. Anyway temps are forecast in the 70's.

NOAA 3/12/08
Today...Sunny. Highs around 71. Light winds then becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight...Clear. Lows around 43. Light winds.

Thursday...Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs around 73. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms after 1 am. Lows around 55. Light winds. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Friday...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 69. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Friday Night...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Saturday...Partly sunny. Breezy at times. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Saturday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.

Sunday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.

Weather.com 3/12/08
Today
Mar 12 Sunny
70°/44° 20%
70°F

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Thu
Mar 13 Mostly Sunny
73°/51° 0%
73°F

Fri
Mar 14 Scattered T-Storms
72°/61° 60%
72°F

Sat
Mar 15 Isolated T-Storms
73°/46° 30%
73°F

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Sun
Mar 16 Partly Cloudy
67°/44° 10%
67°F


There is already 4 or 5 RV's at the field and set up. Should be great weather for flying. I am headed out to the field around noon to finish my setting up for the event.

David

[bkervaski]

duanej_7:

I'll be happy to help w/your raptor. Just look me up when you get down to the field. I'll be there all day Thursday - Sunday.

- Bill

[fsusmithc2]

Anybody have some elemental magic abilities willing to cast a Ultimate Magic Circle of Warding to keep the rain away?

Sorry, been watching a bit too much anime this week. As per usual, I won't know if I'm coming until probably tomorrow. Most of the Tally freaks have backed out due to prior commitments, fears about the weather, gas too expensive, etc.

[DavidH]

Well I can understand the expense of gas. But the weather elements has never really affected the event for the 3 days. In the past years if it has rained, it may rained for a couple hours at the most and just lightly then.
This time of year in Alabama weather is different every couple of hours. It is going to be a great event. There is pilots already at the field enjoying the site and the weather.

David

[Billigan]

Just talked to Will & Finless Bob as they passed through Chatti.
They should pull in about 4pm

[LITHIUMSTATIC]

I can't wait to get there!!!:happyd

[duanej_7]

Thanks to Bill and everyone that PM'ed about helping me out. I will try to find someone when I get there (Saturday). Can't wait!

[keith shaw]

If I didn't have a dental appointment I'd be there or at least on my way to there!!! See you guys early Friday AM.

[jpolidore]

I am headed out Sat around 5am, should be there around 8-9am. See ya'll there, I will be the dude with the Mountain Dew hat on. Bringin' my 600n not sure if I have the cojones to fly in front of everyone, but I will pay the landing fee regardless (help support the event).

[wren1702]

David, How about picking up some of those stick on name tags? Would be nice for new and old Freaks to hook up. I hate when I leave an event and see who all was there and never knew it.

[resqman911]

Any of the vendors going to be be bringing Coolpower with them or should I stock up now?

[wren1702]

Any of the vendors going to be be bringing Coolpower with them or should I stock up now?


Bob and Becky will have CoolPower I believe.

[DavidH]

I just came in from the field. Beautiful day here and some flying took place today. There is now 7 RV's already set up at the field and 1 tent. The first vendor arrived today and will be set up tomorrow.
Yes B&B Hobbies will have about 6 cases of Cool Power 30% to sell. The fuel will be fresh. LOL They are picking it up at Morgan when they come thru Enterprise, AL on Thursday. Will be headed back to the field in the AM to hang out with the Gang.
Will and Finless arrived this afternoon and are set up and ready. I introduced Finless to some of his southern cousins. There is three Jackass's ( Donkey's) at the field. LOL
Also Clintstone and Greg Alderman are here along with Gail and Steve Dixon and Alan Bonner. We even had a Damn Yankee at the event. It is a Minnesotian that moved to South Carolina. LOL IT should be rocking again on Thursday as the early arrivees enjoy some of the great flying weather .

LithiumStatic ( Jeremy) I got your AMA confirmation. Your ready to go when you get here. Look forward to meeting you. Hope everyone has a safe trip to the event.

Weather forecast NOAA 3/12/08 9PM
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.

Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph.

Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. South wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

David

[LITHIUMSTATIC]

LithiumStatic ( Jeremy) I got your AMA confirmation. Your ready to go when you get here. Look forward to meeting you. Hope everyone has a safe trip to the event.

David

Cool Beans!!:thumbup:

[fireup]

I introduced Finless to some of his southern cousins. There is three Jackass's ( Donkey's) at the field. LOL
:rolling:rolling:rolling

[heliflyer5]

hey guys ,arrived at the field this afternoon and the weather was awesome!!looks like one heck of an event will take place at b-ham this year..it was good to see some old and new faces as well as putting faces with names.you know we never can give enough thanks to the people who organize these events for us to come and play and socialize with the entire HELIFREAK GANG --THANK YOU !! from R.L.M. HOBBIES.we brought 12 cases of fuel,t-rex 600,knight 3-d,raptor 30-50 parts as well as e-station chargers and other goodies. see you at the field.-HELIFLYER5

[LITHIUMSTATIC]

I want to see some pics of the B'ham Funfly!! :)

[WayneBrown]

I want to see some pics of the B'ham Funfly!! :)

then bring a camera!
We'll be rollin in around midnight or so tomorrow if nothing goes wrong, otherwise we get there when we get there. :)
Just try to keep up with the big black dodge mkay??

[LITHIUMSTATIC]

then bring a camera! Good call. Charging my batteries as I type.;)

We'll be rollin in around midnight or so tomorrow if nothing goes wrong, otherwise we get there when we get there. :)
Just try to keep up with the big black dodge mkay??
You said we will be leaving around noon.... and get there by midnight? That's 12 hours of driving... 536 miles / 12 hours.... Wow! 44.6mph That's some serious speed right there.:lol: I don't think keeping up will be a problem.:thumbup:

[terrybeb]

you have to factor in pee breaks as well......add 3 hours to your trip. doing an average speed of 65 is almost impossible.........should have taken me 10 1/2 hrs to go from Frankin KY to Cambridge Ont the other day but ended up taking 14 hrs....just the way it goes.