View Full Version : 12th Annual Central Alabama Helicopter Fly-In
Greg Alderman
03-03-2006, 01:48 PM
Yep...drive all night, play all day...wasn't that a song?
Oh wait...that's "Mama has a squeeze box, Daddy never sleeps at night" oops...Geez I always get that wrong! :D
DebianDog
03-03-2006, 02:14 PM
Red Bull Express baby! Gixxer and I are pulling an all-nighter too.
Greg Alderman
03-03-2006, 02:28 PM
Dan...why do you think I went with the Red Bull scheme for my Turbo-Prop Yak? feel I have stock in the company!
DebianDog
03-03-2006, 03:14 PM
Well I brought (2) cases to Clintstones B-Day bash. This is a longer trip so I am thinking (3).... minimum.
WillJames
03-03-2006, 05:11 PM
OMG, Dan on 3 cases of Bull and Vodka after hours!!!? Oh man!!! Good thing I'll have the camera rolling!!
wattybotts
03-03-2006, 05:57 PM
Can't wait to come down and fly with all of you guys. Only 2 more weeks!
Bobby
keith shaw
03-04-2006, 06:20 PM
Greg! How many rooms have you reserved at the Sleep Inn? I'm up for one if you've reserved any, otherwise, let me know so I can be sure to reserve one !
Thanks,
Keith
WillJames
03-04-2006, 06:24 PM
Awesome!! Seeya there Keith!!
Greg Alderman
03-04-2006, 08:21 PM
Kieth...Only got 2 rooms reserved and both are full...guess you need to make your own...see ya in a couple of weeks!
White Chocolate
03-05-2006, 09:06 AM
Cant wait!!! Last year was a blast!!
keith shaw
03-05-2006, 06:09 PM
Whoo! That was close....got the only room left other than a suite! Lookin' forward to seein' you guys there! BTW, Greg, are the Bergen groupies grouping up in the setup area? Like reserving real estate for each other for the EZ ups and tables? :?: :dontknow :hug:
Keith
Anybody know what vendors will be showing up? I'll be looking for a good deal on some TP packs for my Trexs.
bb4532
03-06-2006, 07:02 PM
Becky and I plan to be there with lots of tppacks and super deals on trex's including the new se kits. We will only have a limited supply of the se's so it will be first come or presold. Will have all the trex parts with us. Looking forward to seeing all the freaks. Bob & Becky B&B Hobbies
Clintstone
03-06-2006, 08:11 PM
you guys bringing the camper?
bb4532
03-06-2006, 08:15 PM
Not this trip. It is too far to take the time in the middle of tax season so we have a room at the sleep in. We still would like to party with you guys.
Jerry
03-07-2006, 02:46 PM
I've got a room available at the Jameson Thurs check-in to Monday check-out. We're over at the Comfort Inn instead. Not gonna cancel till I know someone doesn't need a room.
I reckon we'll see ya'll soon.
Jerry
DebianDog
03-07-2006, 02:59 PM
you guys bringing the camper?
The Dog House
http://www.helifreak.com/album_mod/upload/d75e31f686b8b06f160c712684268960.jpg
Look for it at B-Ham!!!
Where is the best place to fill up with water before we roll in?
tnreefguy
03-07-2006, 04:15 PM
Probably the garden hose at yo house before you leave. Only other place would be a KOA of some sort. That would be the only water sorces that i would trust.
DavidH
03-07-2006, 04:30 PM
Where is the best place to fill up with water before we roll in?
There is BP Stations at Exit 1 and Exit 6 on I-459. These are the exits you would use to get to the flying field. Anyone pulling any trailer that is higher than 8 1/2 feet will have to use Exit 1. The road that comes from Exit 6 has a low overpass that is only 8 1/2 feet tall.
I would think you could get water at the BP station. Also I know Clintstone has a portable water tank and pump usually with him. He can haul 30 gallons and pump it into the tank.
You can dump grey water at the field. Just bring you a long hose so it can drain away from the field. No Black Water dumping, just Grey water :D
tnreefguy
03-07-2006, 06:07 PM
If anyone else is wanting to stay at the field or cant find a hotel and want to "rough it". I am bringing my wenzel 8x10 tent that someone can use. PM or just see me at the field. Bring your own cot and heat.
DavidH
03-08-2006, 03:46 PM
OK just an update.
I talked to people at the Sleep Inn motel today. All the rooms are gone in the Sleep Inn. It is basically filled with pilots that are attending the event.
The Comfort Inn at exit 108 is owned by the same person that owns the Sleep Inn. They have a few King rooms left. They will give a special rate of $79 a night plus tax.
There phone number is 205-428-3999
Also the Hampton Inn has some King bed rooms and Double bed room. There rate is $104 a night plus tax. Couldn't talk them into a discount. 205-425-2010
Jameson Inn has some double bed rooms $73 a night plus tax
205-428-3194
Those are the ones from the list on the flier that have rooms.
David
Bayou Talker
03-08-2006, 09:16 PM
David,
My wife and I are coming with our camper. We should be there fairly early Thursday night. We are leaving Bridgeport after 5:00 and it should be about 2 hours or so to get there.
See all the Freaks there!! :smokin:
DavidH
03-09-2006, 01:15 PM
AMA information.
I know some of you may not renewed your AMA for 2006. And some of you may want to join AMA.
A Current AMA membership is required to fly at the event.
As a Contest Director I can sign up new AMA members and renew AMA memberships.
I will have 2006 AMA applications at the event. So if you need to renew or get a new membership to fly at the event. That will not be a problem.
You just fill out the application and pay the appropiate fees and you will be an AMA member.
Another option is printing the AMA application off the AMA website and already have it filled out. You can put a credit card number on the application or use a personal check. Bring it with you to the event.
David
WillJames
03-09-2006, 07:14 PM
Seeya there Cliff, drive save with your new BIG truck. ;)
Bayou Talker
03-09-2006, 08:18 PM
Will,
What have you heard???!!! :roll:
DavidH
03-10-2006, 10:45 AM
Forecasts can change hourly around here. But right now here is the forecast for next week. Hope they have this one right.
Wed
Mar 15
Sunny
61°/40° 20%
61°F
Thu
Mar 16
Sunny
65°/47° 10%
65°F
Fri
Mar 17
Sunny
65°/47° 0%
65°F
Sat
Mar 18
Partly Cloudy
71°/49° 10%
71°F
Sun
Mar 19
Showers
69°/49° 40%