Georgia to Middletown

aeroncafan · Post by **aeroncafan** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 22:00

Oops, meant tell Nathan to check email for cell number....duh.

Nathan K. Hammond · Post by **Nathan K. Hammond** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 22:27

That'll be perfect for a cruise speed. I can lope along at 80-85, or push it up to 90-95.

I'll give you a hollar when we break ground.

nkh

Post by **joea** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 23:40

Hey guys. Am in Middletown and beautiful weather up here.

Come on up!

Jody Wittmeyer · Post by **Jody Wittmeyer** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 07:16

james gevay · Post by **james gevay** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 07:22

You guys have a safe flight and a great time! Please post some photos when you get back so some of us northern boys can see what you all look like. Me, I'll be working on my Champ. Jim

David Johnson · Post by **David Johnson** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 07:36

Nate, If you need to dump any cargo with me, I should have room in my wife's Expedition. Derek is wavering on going. I think he said something about being worn out from work! Seems kinda strange to me....Anyway, I hope he decides to go. Lloyd's grandson Joey is going to ride with me, his mom ain't real comfortable with him flying. He took his first flight with Lloyd a few days ago. I look forward to meeting all the guys we have been talking with the last few years! Now remember folks, I am the real short, skinny old guy. And I am a little shy in person, so bear with me. David J.

Nathan K. Hammond · Post by **Nathan K. Hammond** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 08:47

David Johnson wrote:I am the real short, skinny old guy. And I am a little shy in person, so bear with me. David J.

And I'm good lookin too!

David, I dropped some things at Derek's place last night for him to transfer up to you. I got the same story, but I think he's still coming; airline pilots! I may add just a few things to your rig, as I'm already externally loading a few key items.

UPDATE: We'll be airborn from Peachstate around 6:30 and head towards Villa Rica to wake up Don, then over to Jasper to meet up with Lloyd. From there, we're heading West, then North to go around the foothills and stopping at Rockwood, TN were we should meet up with Bud Myers and a couple others. From there we'll swing through Danville, KY so I can drop off the wife and top-off. Then it's non-stop to Middletown. 24 hours to go!

nkh

MikeB · Post by **MikeB** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 17:40

The wife and I are definitely driving.

. Big nasty thunderstorm this afternoon that almost caught me on the cycle coming back from the airport and more expected tomorrow which would be in our route down to Middletown. We're leaving around 6:30 am which should put us there late in the afternoon as best I can figure. Staying at the Best Western so may be able to tip a frosty one with other 'Aeronaeers' tomorrow evening.

Mike Berg

SFC Hiatt · Post by **SFC Hiatt** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 18:25

Just (11 June 1730 hours) had a Thunderstorm blow through here at Ft. Benning, Georgia. Straight line wind blew down several LARGE trees as well as everything that wasnt' tied down.

I would guess gusts easily over 60 or 70 mph.

I have all you guys in my thoughts.

Chris

aeroncafan · Post by **aeroncafan** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 18:31

If only we could harness that into a tailwind!

Talk about an afterburner! Alas, it would always be in my face though...

flybackwards1 · Post by **flybackwards1** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 19:54

Hi guys,we arrived here yesterday,spent today recuperating! plan to be at the airport in the morning. see y'all there. we are at the Best Western also.

Post by **joea** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 23:21

Guys,

This is going to be a good one!

We already have 12-14 airplanes here on Wednesday night! We have never had this many airplanes there this early.

Get up here and enjoy the fun with everyone!

Joe

Nathan K. Hammond · Post by **Nathan K. Hammond** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 03:21

It's 3am and we finally got the Cub finished up... I hope! I suspect it knows we're heading into unfriendly water.

Mark Lammon, arrived around 8:30pm to my surprise and boy does he have a cool toy to play with. You guys will love it. I can't thank him enough though for the help with that bastard Cub. He jumped right in helping and stuck it out until 2am when we finally had the cowling on.

So, in 3 hours we'll be heading north to meet up with Lloyd, Don and a couple guys from Alabama. YEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAA!

nkh

Post by **joea** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 06:19

Nathan,

Its 0600 here and CAVU and beautiful here.

Fly safe!

Joe

aeroncafan · Post by **aeroncafan** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 06:25

I told Nathan not to torture himself and look what he does?

He took getting an "early start" very serious! Just kidding Nate, glad to see you could get everything worked out. Hopefully, it's all cool now?

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