Next Great Lakes Fly-Out??

[Jamesdub]

Where's the next Commander fly-out?

I actually sensed a sincere tone of disappointment in my wife's voice when I told her we were a wx no-go for the MI fly-out scheduled for this last weekend.

The weekend was not a complete bust as we were able to spend time with our son who lives in another state. As far as the MI trip, I think she had built up her flying courage points in anticipation of the healthy x-country and she looked forward for the opportunity to visit with a few of the ladies she's meet through the COG.

MANY thanks to Pat, Scott, Jim and the others that 'put the MI trip' together. We're hoping its a short matter of time that you may reschedule. And if comes down to just meeting at one the favorite spots for lunch that would be okay as well.

Mike has hosted a couple of recent successful AC11 heavy fly-in's at Savannah Tn. And Ken's grass strip hop was a huge success as well. Though for me it's only a 30min hop.

Please keep the word out if there is a chance for us to meet up somewhere and I KNOW there is much interest if an Alaska or Bahamas's trip were in the making.

Right now tracking the Norman Ok / AOPA fly-in and of course the COG CO fly-in.

Thoughts, Ideas, Suggestions???

 

[jukelemon]

Re: Next Great Lakes Fly-Out??

Where's the next Commander fly-out?

I actually sensed a sincere tone of disappointment in my wife's voice when I told her we were a wx no-go for the MI fly-out scheduled for this last weekend.

The weekend was not a complete bust as we were able to spend time with our son who lives in another state. As far as the MI trip, I think she had built up her flying courage points in anticipation of the healthy x-country and she looked forward for the opportunity to visit with a few of the ladies she's meet through the COG.

MANY thanks to Pat, Scott, Jim and the others that 'put the MI trip' together. We're hoping its a short matter of time that you may reschedule. And if comes down to just meeting at one the favorite spots for lunch that would be okay as well.

Mike has hosted a couple of recent successful AC11 heavy fly-in's at Savannah Tn. And Ken's grass strip hop was a huge success as well. Though for me it's only a 30min hop.

Please keep the word out if there is a chance for us to meet up somewhere and I KNOW there is much interest if an Alaska or Bahamas's trip were in the making.

Right now tracking the Norman Ok / AOPA fly-in and of course the COG CO fly-in.

Thoughts, Ideas, Suggestions???

I am for sure in for a Bahamas trip

 

[tb163]

Re: Next Great Lakes Fly-Out??

I am in for the next Great lakes fly-in, my fuel pump is still out getting fixed, the weather in ohio was crap this week end Steve

 

[Pat]

Re: Next Great Lakes Fly-Out??

The weather was not good for this last weekend. It was not predictable and there was a storm at some point in the state the whole time. There must be balance point between planning out a long time out and impromptu. We have not done a Great Lakes Fly In in some time and my memory says the weather was always good in the past. I think it was Gary and Scott who picked the dates. We should get them together to pick the next date.

 

[Spinhalyard]

Re: Next Great Lakes Fly-Out??

Bahamas, for sure!

 

[wiguy]

Re: Next Great Lakes Fly-Out??

I backed off from the latest MI fly-in, since the plane is in the shop. Once I get up & running I would be game. I noticed the WX was unfavorable this past weekend, in Northern MI.

I'm due for Mackinac Island soon anyway.

 

[Jamesdub]

Re: Next Great Lakes Fly-Out??

I think the major holidays would be difficult to make, family outings and whatnot..
there seems to be an open period just after the 4th of July to Labor Day, maybe we could squeeze something in late Jul early Aug?? Down here we have the guaranteed afternoon 'isolated' thundershower popup cycle but they are usually easy to work around.

 

[N4843W]

Re: Next Great Lakes Fly-Out??

That is usually the worst time! The one 10 years back was in June and we had perfect weather. Maybe early June next year. September would be perfect, if not for that annoying COG thing.