2009 PRA International Convention at Mentone, Monday Report with photos

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I flew into the convention today to get the computer network up and running. It was a GREAT cross country flight. During the last leg of the flight I had a strong tail wind and my ground-speed averaged 30mph above my airspeed.

Here is a complete set of my photos from today:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25426430@N05/sets/72157621938189230/show/

I am no Paul Plack but here is my mini report for today.

Ron Awad is here and actively flying.

Wireless (WiFi) free internet provided by the PRA covers most of the camping and RV grounds as well as the hangars and tower.

Lots of people here early!!!

If you need CFI time, get your butt here, Steve M is ready to train you and has time now before things are in full swing.

Jennifer Gilmore bought a truckload of wood for bonfires.

Brant Stroud has hired 2 DJ to play music for those hanging out after dark.

VIP TFR for Wed (see my post earlier today) for a few hours. Not a problem for the convention but beware if you are flying in.

Cross Country flights to Rochester for breakfast every morning. Tweedlee D's Diner is giving 10% discounts to any pilot(s) holding a PRA pass card.

The new enclosed single place Dominator is here.

Machines for sale and rotorcraft parts are showing up.

Excitement is building!!
 
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Arriving at Mentone....


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Ron is holding try-outs for the Simon-Says competition...



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That is it for today!!!

Hope to see you soon!!!!

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Tim- Great bunch of guys there! Cant wait to get there Thursday morning. I am looking forward to ummm,,,errr...."driving" over for the last time this year.

Stan
 
Tim- Great bunch of guys there! Cant wait to get there Thursday morning. I am looking forward to ummm,,,errr...."driving" over for the last time this year.

Stan


Looking forward to seeing you!

You could just park at Rochester and I could pick you up in the Twinstarr.. Hate to brake a tradition... ;)

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man I hate I won't be making it this year,I really had a ball last year. Everyone made me feel welcome and like family.

keep the pics coming for us still stuck at home.

fly safe.
 
Will do Tim!

I just counted 21 rotorheads in the hangar and it is only Monday night! That is counting about 4 or 5 that are in Duane's shop.
 
Thanks for the photos Tim, those of us that cant make it really appreciate it, keep em comin'

Hopefully there again next year!
 
Thanks for the photos!!!!! we NEEEEEED more :)
 
You know, having been to Mentone this May makes me really feel being a part of the PRA crowd. Even though Rob and I were the only ones there, except Jennifer of course. I have touched and walked the sacred grounds :)

-- Chris.
 
Wonderful photos. Were you ever tempted, Tim, to stop briefly in Connersville with a lawnmower and add the missing "O' "?

Kai.
 
Thanks for the photos, keep em coming till I get there Thursday. :wave:
 
Tim, I wont be there till early Friday morning....Take some pics if you can of the RC flying tomorrow during the TFR.
 
Wonderful photos. Were you ever tempted, Tim, to stop briefly in Connersville with a lawnmower and add the missing "O' "?

Kai.

No, because I don't know how I would change the ER to OR...:yo: :)

Who is the CFI and what does he train in at Mentone? Cost?
thanks....
albert

Several CFI's at the convention. Duine Hunn trains here year round. His contact info is in the PRA mag and web.

Thanks for the photos, keep em coming till I get there Thursday. :wave:


Thanks! I wanted to post some but I have been working on the fried internet routers and bridges since 6pm and it is now midnight... I will post some more around lunch tomorrow.

I got some GREAT in - flight photos today.
 
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