2013 NATS Schedule

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Us guys in the midwest take on both of you anytime. Look out for Buckeyes and Boilers because they will be on your tail.
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Last time I made the NATS in 2011, Wisconsin got a clean sweep in SSC...1st, 2nd, & 3rd. Let's see if the boys from WI can repeat! I'm almost ready to go, just need to put the finishing touches on my limited B fleet and do some test flights. All my planes have virgin combat wings because I have not had the time to make it to a contest yet this year and I tweaked my design a bit during the off-season. Hopefully there's not too much rust for me to knock off, I haven't flown a round of combat since Labor Day weekend last year if memory serves me right (unless you count the simulator). I think I'm going to store my planes with streamers draped over the wings so they pick up on the scent of what they're huntin' for!! Looking forward to seeing the gang and meeting new faces.
One week to go!
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Just a reminder for pilots going to the NATS. You enter with the AMA headquarters. They prepare a packet for you that contains a badge that is required to fly or participate as a mechanic etc. You pick up the packet when you arrive at the first building on the left. You can register over the phone with a credit card. We do not register you or take any entry money at the the field. The AMA sends us a check by the end of August to cover streamers etc.
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The fleet is all test flown, wiped down, and ready to load up. Since I have a little extra time I'm gonna try to get the p-38 repaired and ready to go again. I love the sound of a twin cutting streamers in the morning.
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Bob,
Did the NATS change where we register upon arrival? It used to be the old white building near the pylon racers on the right side of the road. It is at the main building now across from where the museum is at the entrance?
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That's right Andy.
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But Scotties is still in the same place.
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Can anyone help orient a newcomer to the Nats? Plan for lunch? Good places to eat for dinner? Do the showers at the field work? Plan on coming in on Monday. So is there a place we can test fly? How late can we check in to get an RV space? Anything else come to mind that we might need to know you learned the hard way?

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You can check on a space to rent when you pick up your packet or call ahead and have the permit in your packet. You can test fly at our site #4 as soon as we can take control of the frequency pins. I intend to get there a little after noon which has been good to fly. We usually discuss where we want to eat each night. The showers work.
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Is lunch going to be available at the field or do we need to bring our own?
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There should be some kind of food truck or hot dog stand by our site. There should also be other vendors at the other sites. I always support the one by us. They don't get a lot of business being way in the back and we're a small group.
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Thanks William.
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Thanks for the orientation.
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I have the p-38 almost ready to die again. It was pretty busted up but gorilla glue and tape work wonders. Just Gotta mount rudders and motors. Lookout fellas, the fork tailed devil is coming.
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Eric and I will be leaving after work today and getting in late tonight. Will be at field early Tuesday to set up and tech. Looking forward to the event!!! Weather outlook looks pretty favorable!!!
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