North East Kitfox Fly-In 2013

[Dorsal]

So after the weather debacle last year and the fact that CDE2Fly has changed horses things were not looking to good for NEKFFI 2013. That has all changed thanks to tommg13780 who suggested we link up with an existing event in approximately the same location. So this years Fly-In will be at Sidney Airport (N23) on Oct 6 (a fixed date not under our control :) ). Tom has already negotiated a space for us and I will let him fill you in on the details of the existing event. It is a ways off but I am already looking forward to it, Thanks Tom!

[airlina]

So after the weather debacle last year and the fact that CDE2Fly has changed horses things were not looking to good for NEKFFI 2013. That has all changed thanks to tommg13780 who suggested we link up with an existing event in approximately the same location. So this years Fly-In will be at Sidney Airport (N23) on Oct 6 (a fixed date not under our control :) ). Tom has already negotiated a space for us and I will let him fill you in on the details of the existing event. It is a ways off but I am already looking forward to it, Thanks Tom!

I'll put it on the calendar Thanks Dorsal

[tommg13780]

Everyone's invited to attend the Oct 6, 2013 Flyin which is happening simultaneously with the Fagan Flyers Breakfast at Sidney, NY N23.

Fagan Flyers is the local airport support group which is comprised of pilots and others interested in helping the airport continue to be a successful enterprise. The breakfast starts early in the morning and runs until lunch.

In addition to the flyin there is a car show running throughout the day. The car show generally has a few food vendors that offer the hot dog, hamburger, sausage type stuff. The airport manager is planning to have a rental car donated for use by those who fly into the airport at "No charge"

For Kitfox flyers we will have a designated area to park and mingle. Also if we want we can have a static display that will be close to the breakfast hanger.

We do not have firm plans on anything in particular beyond what has been released here. We are open to suggestions and will try to accommodate any reasonable requests.

I thought last years event was great and was hoping for it to become an annual affair but things change. Hopefully we'll have a good day and get to have some "face to face" contact with other Kitfox enthusiasts.

Thanks to Finn for agreeing to co-host the flyin. As he stated this is a Rain or Shine scheduled event and each person will make their own call regarding weather/travel plans. http://www.airnav.com/airport/N23

[chefwarthog]

500 km....or like you say 311 miles!!! form Trois-Rivières Qc airport to Sidney Ny airport..... well not for this year:(......
But some time in a future, not so faraway;)

[tommg13780]

Just a quick reminder.... For those who may be considering attending it would be nice to get an estimate of airplanes and drive-ins. Of course the actual headcount will be a function of weather.

[GT280flyer]

Hope to be flying down, weather provided. Will the airport still allow pilots to land on the grass to the side of the runway? Hoping to see a big line up of kitfoxes there this year, it is a nice airport guys.

[Dorsal]

So, time to pop this up the list, hope to see you there.

[kitfox5v]

Can someone put it on the forum calender to help remind everyone. Thanks Eddie ;)

[DesertFox4]

I've added NEKFFI to the TeamKitfox.com Calendar on Oct. 6th.
Here's hoping for perfect Kitfox weather guys. Just click on the blue link on Oct. 6th for the pertinent info.


You all can also set up a reminder that will alert you up to 3 days before the event so you don't forget it.

After clicking on the event on Oct. 6th you will see the info. page open and on the top right side of that page will be in small blue print "Request Reminder for this Event". It is a drop down menu. Choose the desired lead time for the event reminder there.

[Dorsal]

Just a quick reminder.... For those who may be considering attending it would be nice to get an estimate of airplanes and drive-ins. Of course the actual headcount will be a function of weather.

Bump, I know I plan to be there :D

[GT280flyer]

Plan on flying down.

Tim

[SkyPirate]

Its only 807.1 miles for me, ... A good tailwind and I'd be there in what.... Couple hours 😜 maybe flying my ✈ lol

I'd love to go, but the way it's looking i wont have but a couple days to get use to the quirks if any with the new plane, i do plan on flying up your way Dorsal, next summer

[airlina]

Looking forward to it, Bruce

[SkyPirate]

Just curious, this a one day event? Anyone camping? Anyone flying up from south of the frost line and planning on camping? What's the average temps for Sidney early oct day/night? Camp fire allowed if it's an over nighter?

[Dorsal]

Thinking of coming up Chase?

[SkyPirate]

Well i was, but still waiting on all the stars to line up concerning the purchase,,if it doesnt happen by the end of the month, won't get the plane til the first week of october, i hate banks :)

[tom]

I plan on driving. In the middle of paint, still building.

[Dorsal]

Looks like there will be a few more from Mass assuming Steve gets his hours flown off :)

[tommg13780]

Attention Kitfox flyers and enthusiasts in the Northeast. We are approaching the October 6th weekend. If anyone is thinking about coming either by land or by air it would be nice to hear from you. The extended weather outlook is showing cloudy with chance of showers for sunday.

[dholly]

Sorry to say I am waiting on a back ordered fuel pump at the moment. ETA as of today is Fri., we'll see.

[kitfoxnick]

I'm thinking of coming up Saturday morning if anyone is going to be around. Sunday is a no go for me. Anyone want to meet at WBW for breakfast? How about flyouts anything like that going on?
Nick W.

[kitfoxnick]

Well I guess I'll just head up that way and monitor 123.45. Gonna be out in OH Fri if no one is around NY on Sat I'll probably stay out there.

[SkyPirate]

I use 122.85 for chat channel, guess it doesnt really matter as long as everyone is on the same page :)

[Dorsal]

I tend to use 122.75 myself

[SkyPirate]

Good to know Finn so when i sneak up on ya :)

[Dorsal]

Weather is not looking good :mad:

[SkyPirate]

Does look like a little precipt will be floating around, might have to dodge a cloud or 2 Dorsal, but looks like the worst will be past unless it turns south west

[Dorsal]

http://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/launch/code.cgi?Submit=Go&sta=KBGM&state=NY

:mad::mad:

[SkyPirate]

I see what you mean Dorsal, that doesnt look to good

[Dorsal]

Sadly it does not look like I am flying anywhere tomorrow FMN strikes again :(

[kitfoxnick]

I'm out at PHD in Ohio don't know if I will be making it.

[dholly]

Lousy Wx... Still no fuel pump... Ah well, c'est la vie. :(

[kitfoxnick]

Well I was hoping to do a mid atlantic flying weekend. Ohio thursday Friday and New York Sat. The weather didn't cooperate. All wasn't lost I was able to do some flying with some friends out in Ohio.
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[GT280flyer]

Nick looks like you were able to still have a good time even if you could not make N.Y. I would liked to have been able to meet you somewhere for breakfast on saturday weather providing but did not work out that way. Hope this does not dampen the interest in the North East kitfox flyin for the future as it has been a good time for myself even if I had to drive. Looks like today will be a wash out for flying down but will still drive down to support the Fagen Flyers. Well hope the weather will cooperate for a future date.

Tim
Kitfox lll