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Author: | Rich Brazell [ Mon Apr 20, 2015 11:55 am ] |
Post subject: | Sedona 2015...Mission Accomplished ! |
Attachment: Attachment: Attachment: Attachment: Attachment: Attachment: I think the first Sedona Flyin can be summed up in one word...SUCCESS ! I would first like to thank Howard and Elaine Ginn for setting up the Sedona Command Post in their motor home . It provided a handy place to meet and grab a quick bite and something cold to drink during the event ! I had a roster sign up sheet and hopefully everyone signed it . If I have not listed you as in attendance , I apologize in advance .Ken Knowles Matt & Linda Smith (Drove) Terry & Lori Hagle (Drove) Howard & Elaine Ginn (Pineapple Express motor home) Rich & Sil Brazell 115RX Ray & Connie Bruce & Diane Finney 18JF Lou & Renee 2751 Gary Jacobsen 118JT Les & Linda Krumel (Drove) Ira Zermeno 25801 Jon Levi 165JL Fraser & Darcy MacPhee 926WM Tony & Star Ginn "Cubes" Jim Grahn Friday was arrival day and the WX was pretty much picture perfect ! Folks began to muster at the Ginn Command Post and then it was time to check into the Sky Ranch Lodge . Several AC made the flight to see the Grand Canyon . Anyone get pics ? The Lodge has one of the best views of the Sedona area...period ! Staff was helpful and the rooms were more than adequate . We all saddled up and headed to town for chow at Jose's Café for some local Mexican/American food and we were not disappointed . Then back to the Lodge to turn in (some of us anyway) as we had a FULL day planned for Saturday . Saturday started out with beautiful weather again and now we had 9 T-18' on the ramp and six AC headed out for the Winslow Meteor Crater . We made several laps around the crater before heading back to home base . Hopefully someone got some pics they can post . I think Lou might have some GoPro video ? By the time the crater flight was done it was time to head to town for a lunch at the Golden Goose café to honor Ken Knowles . Ken was a significant part in making the T-18 AC a reality for a lot of folks by supplying ready made parts and kits for a lot of us , including me ! We had a great turn out for Ken . I think I counted 24 at the lunch . After lunch it was back to the airport for a quick break and then for those of us that signed up for the Jeep tour it was 2 hours of bone crushing excitement as we traveled one of the back country roads . The rock formations were amazing and the Jeep driver/guide was both funny and informative . If you are on the waiting list for a new kidney I DO NOT recommend one of the Jeep tours ! Good chance you will need a double kidney transplant when it is over ! We got back to the Lodge just in time for a quick bathroom break and some clean clothes (without the Red Rock trail dust) and then it was a short walk to the Airport Mesa Grill for dinner . Good thing we had a reservation as it was packed . Dinner was very good and the end to a perfect day ! Sunday was depart day . Sleep late if you want , leave when you want . Again the WX was near perfect ! I think the first Sedona Flyin rates a 9.5 out of 10 based on location , things to see and do and almost endless places to eat . One of the reasons I picked Sedona was the fact that billeting and the airport restaurant were all within walking distance . The only concern I has was the possible lack of transportation , but as it turned out we had plenty of vehicles . Unless I hear other wise I'll plan for Sedona 2016 for next April . If you have pics or videos that have not been posted please send them in ! Here are a few from my files... |
Author: | Ryan Allen [ Thu Apr 23, 2015 5:35 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Sedona 2015...Mission Accomplished ! |
looks like the one in blue had a hankerin for a knife fight. Good pictures. The crater pic is very neat. |
Author: | Rich Brazell [ Thu Apr 23, 2015 8:22 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Sedona 2015...Mission Accomplished ! |
Yep , the guy in blue wanted to throw Fraser out of the Jeep after the first mile on the trail ! Something about him being a "City Boy ?" |
Author: | Gary Green [ Thu Apr 23, 2015 12:21 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Sedona 2015...Mission Accomplished ! |
I hope you organize the Sedona event again in 2016 and also hope that I can manage to be there. Gary Green |
Author: | bfinney [ Fri Apr 24, 2015 12:49 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Sedona 2015...Mission Accomplished ! |
Rich, Throw is not the proper term, as Fraser was sitting in the rear of the vehicle he was trying to "bounce" him out. |
Author: | Rich Brazell [ Fri Apr 24, 2015 8:35 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Sedona 2015...Mission Accomplished ! |
Not to worry Buffalo Bob will get him next year ! RB ![]() |
Author: | ljkrume [ Sat May 02, 2015 9:44 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Sedona 2015...Mission Accomplished ! |
Sorry I had to leave abruptly. Back home now too and thanks all for the friendship and a really good time. Special thanks to Rich Howard and Elaine. You make everyone so welcome. we'll post some pics later. Les & Linda Krumel Albuquerque |
Author: | Lou [ Wed Jun 10, 2015 8:52 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Sedona 2015...Mission Accomplished ! |
Hey, Renee finally finished the Sedona video we took with the new wing and tail gopro mounts I made. Short and sweet. |
Author: | Rich Brazell [ Wed Jun 10, 2015 9:20 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Sedona 2015...Mission Accomplished ! |
That is slicker than chicken in the bucket , chicken in the beans ! ![]() RB ![]() |
Author: | James Grahn [ Wed Jun 10, 2015 10:31 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Sedona 2015...Mission Accomplished ! |
Pretty cool. It looks gyro stabilized. Is it? Cubes |
Author: | jrevens [ Thu Jun 11, 2015 12:09 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Sedona 2015...Mission Accomplished ! |
That is cool, Lou... very nice! |
Author: | mattst18 [ Thu Jun 11, 2015 11:19 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Sedona 2015...Mission Accomplished ! |
That is awesome. Thanks Lou and Renee! |
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