Chapter 18 well represented at Mentone

[StanFoster]

I just received my Chapter 18 monthly newsletter....and without asking Tom Milton....I am stealing a tidbit he posted in it.....thank you Tom!

He listed 27 members from Chapter 18 that were at Mentone. That is a very impressive turnout in my opinion. Thanks to the other 26 members that made Mentone that much better.

Stan

[Scary Gary]

Chapter 18 has always been very active.
I miss being a member.

[gyroplanes]

You could move back to a civilized part of the country.

Must you be so rustic?

[Scary Gary]

I want to move to Arizona with BEN but the wife's stupid family is here and she won't move.
And imagine all the trouble we would get into Tommy.

[NoWingsAttached]

Is there any other chapter as close/closer to Mentone?

[robo_nipsy]

Well of course Chapter 18 would have a good turn out!! You guys live there!! ;-)
How could members not show up when the event is in their own back yard!

But seriously, I do realize all the work that is put upon #18 because of this very fact.

Thank you and congrats to all! Your work is much appreciated!

Our Minnesota chapter 17 is small but growing stronger all the time! We only had 2 members there this year. (Hopefully more next year)

We need a formula to better define a club's participation at Mentone (or any event)

Such as:
# of active members in chapter divided by members in attendance at event multiplied be the distance traveled.

[MrGrey]

I applaud the our Chapter for its turnout numbers and especially the handful of guys that came out to help get the convention grounds more in order. That said I would like to see more than just my gyroplane from Ch. 18 attend the convention too! We have some really special birds in the hangars and some great pilots that we should share with the community... Thanks again to all that came out and keep em coming back!

[gyroplanes]

PRA chapter 18 member, Stan, had his Helicycle

There is a chapter based at Mentone

There are 2 chapters closer than us.

Chicago club @ 121 miles

Indy club @ 112 miles

Coldwater, MI. @ 110 miles

[MrGrey]

Originally Posted by gyroplanes

PRA chapter 18 member, Stan, had his Helicycle

There is a chapter based at Mentone

There are 2 chapters closer than us.

Chicago club @ 121 miles

Indy club @ 112 miles

Coldwater, MI. @ 110 miles

According to google maps KIGQ to C92 its only 94.7 miles! Not sure what way you go but somehow you add 25 miles!

Don't forget Valpo! However, not sure they meet requirements for a recognized chapter though... same with the Flying 80's outta my airport KOXI.. wonder if they still exist? They would be closer if that was the case.

Hope it was not taken as a shot at our chapter just a challenge to get more midwest chapters involved in the national level! Per capita we lack may lack a representation in terms of machines, however, we do get the award for most members attending I am sure and that counts for alot.

[gyroplanes]

Originally Posted by MrGrey

According to google maps KIGQ to C92 its only 94.7 miles! Not sure what way you go but somehow you add 25 miles!

None of the above listed people live at the Lansing airport. We are all from the greater Chicago area, thus, Chicago and the other metro areas were used for comparison.

Originally Posted by MrGrey

Don't forget Valpo! However, not sure they meet requirements for a recognized chapter though... same with the Flying 80's outta my airport KOXI.. wonder if they still exist? They would be closer if that was the case.

The flying 80s disbanded some time ago, they met first at Valpo, and then moved to Knox, and now they are gone.

Originally Posted by MrGrey

Hope it was not taken as a shot at our chapter just a challenge to get more midwest chapters involved in the national level! Per capita we lack may lack a representation in terms of machines, however, we do get the award for most members attending I am sure and that counts for alot.

Our chapter? You haven't paid your dues yet... according to Brian's records. :-) (and you missed today's meeting) :-)

[MrGrey]

Originally Posted by rayxray

Next year we're hoping to have 5 or 6 flying in from Lansing. It's a goal we've thrown out to each other. Am putting some Air Command auxillary tanks on my bird, that I found @ Mentone this year, so it should be a non-stop air adventure!

That is awesome! That is the enthusiasm we need! I will be there flying along with ya!

[rayxray]

We're hoping to have 5 or 6 fly down next year. Been throwing it around the hanger already. Am putting a set of air command aux. tanks on my bird 'rudy' that I happened to find at Mentone this year. Should be able to do a non-stop from Lansing..Can't wait...