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Just curious who here is planning on attending the convention at Mentone.
Having attended every convention since 2002, I can say it is a fantastic gathering of rotorcraft and people. Flying is going on all through the day and evening. The forums held in the air conditioned meeting room are of various topics , and very interesting. We have breakfast flights to nearby Rochester every morning , and are well attended. The air boss can be overwhelmed at times , as we northerners fly a lot there. There is a nice place to eat...the"Canteen" and groups of us go for steaks and ribs, or whatever . I love to fly often and like to offer some kerocooked hot dogs off my turbine exhaust. So..... you southerners. ....how about repaying the visits we have enjoyed coming down to Bensen Days? You will not be disappointed! |
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| Thu May 08, 2014 4:13 pm |
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I am banned.....
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| Thu May 08, 2014 4:50 pm |
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Gabor- You have been unbanned....ha
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| Thu May 08, 2014 6:44 pm |
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damn
 _________________ A walk in the woods helps me relax and release tension. The fact that I am dragging a body should be entirely irrelevant! A simple thank you would have been enough for the morning coffee without all that "how did you get in here" nonsense. |
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| Thu May 08, 2014 7:20 pm |
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I would go. No mo vacation time
 Bensen Days eats them up!  _________________ A walk in the woods helps me relax and release tension. The fact that I am dragging a body should be entirely irrelevant! A simple thank you would have been enough for the morning coffee without all that "how did you get in here" nonsense. |
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| Thu May 08, 2014 7:29 pm |
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Gabor wrote: I am banned.....   |
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| Thu May 08, 2014 8:54 pm |
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Joined: Thu Dec 05, 2013 9:38 pm Posts: 2541 Location: Atlanta GA area Has thanked: 800 times Been thanked: 1151 times
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I would like to come up... however this summer is starting with a BANG as far as work is concerned.
Honestly, I suspect it will be a few weeks before it starts, when I make a decision. Then there is the hustling a room to stay in, arranging a carpool, etc...  Lessee how the summer goes, however I really WOULD like to attend. _________________ John Morgan PP-SEL Former member PRA Member PeachState Rotorcraft club Member Sunstate Rotor & Wing Club Owner/builder of The Subinator: Single place Dominator/Subaru EA-81 (currently in full restoration) Soon to offer machine shop services |
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| Thu May 08, 2014 9:30 pm |
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John- It is definitely a grand event that you won't be sorry you came. Several share rooms but there are plenty of motels nearby.
Saturday night is an awesome fireworks display done by one of Indianas finest teams. I start looking forward to the next Mentone the day after. I am a strong believer in flying in instead of hauling in.. . of course long distances make that a challenge. My first year I I flew in was 2003. I flew my Air Command 121 miles....I didn't even think about hauling it in. I would have flown if it were 300 miles. I have flown in every year I had something to fly. It is a great all around experience. |
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| Fri May 09, 2014 7:13 am |
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Yes, from what I have read and hear... Mentone is unique and well worth the time and expense...
The problem is time... lessee if I can make it happen. If I can find someone in my area that wants to go up... that changes a lot! THX Stan, for the promo... appreciate it! _________________ John Morgan PP-SEL Former member PRA Member PeachState Rotorcraft club Member Sunstate Rotor & Wing Club Owner/builder of The Subinator: Single place Dominator/Subaru EA-81 (currently in full restoration) Soon to offer machine shop services |
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Holiday Inn Express is on to you Head board bangers & Toe pervs.
They have banned you for life !  |
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| Fri May 09, 2014 1:04 pm |
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Those are still only allegations.....although I have seen my picture under the receptionists desk......
_________________ A walk in the woods helps me relax and release tension. The fact that I am dragging a body should be entirely irrelevant! A simple thank you would have been enough for the morning coffee without all that "how did you get in here" nonsense. |
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| Fri May 09, 2014 1:14 pm |
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What happened in Wauchula .....stays in Wauchula. Ha
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| Fri May 09, 2014 1:50 pm |
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Hellified wrote: What happened in Wauchula .....stays in Wauchula. Ha Good one Stan!!! |
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MENTONE ..... our first night in camp - is ONE WEEK AWAY!!!!
 Today was our fick'n LAST day of 2014 haymaking!!!  Rain a'com'n ... all the bales (& machinery)under a roof! Just one delivery to KCZoo on Friday & we are on the road @ dawn Monday!!! Good thing ... prepp'n PU- camper-gyro trailer & getting gyro ready to travel is going to take all the rest of week for me!Looking forwards to my first Mentone with own gyro ... but anxious too! Haven't had nearly the practice time i wished for in the last couple of weeks ... every NICE (calm - right wind direction) day ... is a busy HAY-day!  Every day I'm ready to head for the airport ... the wind is CRAP!  Volunteered to organize thrust tests & had a nice chat today with our friend Glenn Kerr who organized the T-tests @ ROTR! Just hope the equipment needed - mostly a pull-scale is available as promised!  _________________  |
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| Tue Jul 29, 2014 10:22 pm |
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Have fun you guys. Take lots of lots of pictures please.
 _________________ A walk in the woods helps me relax and release tension. The fact that I am dragging a body should be entirely irrelevant! A simple thank you would have been enough for the morning coffee without all that "how did you get in here" nonsense. |
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| Tue Jul 29, 2014 10:27 pm |
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Sadly, I have too much work booked...
Ya'll have a GREAT time for me... GA _________________ John Morgan PP-SEL Former member PRA Member PeachState Rotorcraft club Member Sunstate Rotor & Wing Club Owner/builder of The Subinator: Single place Dominator/Subaru EA-81 (currently in full restoration) Soon to offer machine shop services |
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| Tue Jul 29, 2014 10:35 pm |
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Have a great time; maybe next year need to plan a long cross country with Greg and Abid
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| Tue Jul 29, 2014 10:56 pm |
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Chris- You will love flying at Mentone. Will love to have you fly to Rochester for breakfast. My Turbinator is ready to go!
Stan |
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| Wed Jul 30, 2014 5:14 am |
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Criss
I will have a pull scales if you need it. CARL |
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