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I know this might more properly belong in the Flying category, but I'm looking for mass exposure here.

All of the talk about an RB Fly-in got me thinking. Spike had the idea of swapping it east coast vs. west coast year over year like the annual BMWST.com gathering that we've attended a couple of times; but I had a slightly different idea.

The basic plan is this: A few local fly-ins for RB members (centered around EAA chapters) on the same day during the same time period. We could tie the individual fly-ins together through fund raising (for the chapters or Young Eagles), open invitations for the public to attend and see real flying experimental aircraft that real people built, and some competition between the groups. The event is mainly for RB members to get together, but all others (and all experimental aircraft types - that means YOU PapaKeith) are welcome too.

The fly-ins would need to be spaced far enough apart that not many people have to make the decision about which one to attend -- the decision should be obvious; they'll attend the one they can reasonable fly to.

Competition-wise, I was thinking about some contests for things like:

- Best of Show
- Best use of Bondo
- Most Unusual use of Gauges
- Longest Build
- Shortest Build
- Most "Full-leather Interior" Airplane
- The Tin-Can Award

Each fly-in would pick winners for the categories and then the fly-in winners would go head-to-head on RivetBangers for the "national" title. If we can get some fundage together (the RB Store helps, btw!!) I'd like to offer some small plaques.

If this idea flies , I'll be heading up the primary gathering in Frederick, MD (KFDK) which is not only the home of AOPA but also the home of your fearless and irresponsible leader, Spike.

(Before anyone suggests Young Eagles flights at these events, I think that might be too much liability for even the EAA to handle. I've already thought about it, but no thanks; although I wouldn't be opposed to advertising the program and signing kids up for flights on a future date that's actually sponsored by the EAA chapter.)

So, what says ye?

That is an excellant Idea. Since Spike is busy organizing EAA Chapter I suggest we nominate you unamisously to head regional gatherings of RB members. I know that there are a number of us in MN and of course we have a very Active wing of Van's Airforce here. I hope to have my airplane flying by the fly-in season of 2008.

The event is mainly for RB members to get together, but all others (and all experimental aircraft types - that means YOU PapaKeith) are welcome too.

I thought I was a RB member!!!!

I don't wanna be an "other"
the first RB flyin was a geat success,
Captain John , "and others" were there.



As VP of EAA chapter 1363, I'll gladly help set something between 1363 and UL62.

Notice the "and" PK. That implies non exclusion. Dont be a big baby

CJ

papakeith wrote: I thought I was a RB member!!!!

I don't wanna be an "other"

I was merely trying to point out that you are the poster child for non-conformity.

Any west coasters want to try this out? I think we are the REAL "others."

waaaiiit a minute, so now I'm not only an "other" but I'm a fake "other"???

Ohh the Humanity!!

I think it would be fun, I second the thought of one in Minnesota, I think I could make that hop.

C'mon lefties? Any takers? How about a West Coast fly in?

svanarts wrote:Any west coasters want to try this out? I think we are the REAL "others."

Sure, can we schedule it for 2015, I might be flying by then!

*This* is why one big get-together would be better.

svanarts wrote:*This* is why one big get-together would be better.

The hard part is figuring out where though

It's not a haahd decision at all. There's always a paahhty at hangah numbah 5!

I'll bet Tom C and I could get a hold of a hangar at CID for a get together here in the middle of the heartland. Iowa is about as close to the middle of the country as you can get. Tom's hangar is big and the hangar next door is a friend also.

Probably wouldn't want to do it until spring though. It is getting a little cool around here at this point. If enough were interest I think it would be a fun time. I know Randy (our chapter president and the friend next door to Tom's hangar) had talked of offering a free weight and balance check at a similar flyin this past fall.

What do you think Tom? Now that I've already kind of volunteered you?

Spike wrote:

svanarts wrote:*This* is why one big get-together would be better.

The hard part is figuring out where though

Omaha!

No particular reason.