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  • #31
    Hey guys, what the general consensus on Thursday arrivals? I will only be towing so don't want to get there and have no one to tow! I plan on arriving around noon on Thursday. I'll be camping at the field.
    Marc (Pawnee Pilot)

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    • Asher Carmichael
      Asher Carmichael commented
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      You should have plenty of customers by noon Thursday. It sounds like we'll have plenty of tugs this year which is a good thing!

  • #32
    My only trip to Mac Hodges field was a couple of years ago when we flew a glider cross-country from our home field near Griffin down to Americus. Straight line distance was about 75 miles and the odometer on the truck showed 95 miles.
    Maybe we'll try it again if Tom is game...

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    • #33
      I'll be there all day Thursday, my plan is either leave Wed after work or silly early on Thursday.

      Marc, you camper camping or tent camping?

      Those that haven't been there, I can't think of a nicer facility down here to have this event.

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      • #34
        Hey Andy,
        I'll be tent camping..........looking forward to a good time! I'm going to pushback at 5am on Thursday morning. Call my cell when you are on the road...(after 5am)

        Marc
        Last edited by kd4jaz; 03-24-2016, 01:46 PM.

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        • #35
          Is there any need for me to bring my 25% Super Cub to tow smaller sailplanes? My feelings are for the most part there will be large scale participating.

          Marc

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          • #36
            Marc,
            If you have room to bring the Cub I think it might be a good idea. I suspect there may be some smaller sailplanes just suited for a 1/4 scale tug. If it's too tight a squeeze don't worry about it.

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            • kd4jaz
              kd4jaz commented
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              Copy that..........Lets see how space is after I load all the support and camping gear. It's best for the small foamies >5 lbs.
              Marc

          • #37
            Rick Lake from PSL fl. first time at hodges fields missed last year , trying to get back into aerotowing , looking forward to talking to some old friends ,hope to be there 4 days.

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            • #38
              What hotel does everybody stays at , close to m.h field.

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              • Asher Carmichael
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                Robin,
                Most stayed at the Hampton Inn in Americus, GA, last year. There is also a Day's Inn there and a Best Western that is a refurbished, historical B&B type. FYI, the field is about 10 miles from any of these motels.
                Last edited by Asher Carmichael; 03-28-2016, 04:08 PM.

            • #39
              Anything in Americus is within sight of each other and about 15 minutes from the field.

              If you want on the cheap, Knights Inn is 47 a night

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              • #40
                I'm afraid I've caught the disease, the FunCub just wasn't big enough so I got a Carbon Z cub. How much longer before I need a trailer to haul everything to the field

                Dave

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                • #41
                  Originally posted by Dave Forbes View Post
                  I'm afraid I've caught the disease, the FunCub just wasn't big enough so I got a Carbon Z cub. How much longer before I need a trailer to haul everything to the field

                  Dave
                  Took me 1 aero tow to realize that there was no resistance that could withstand the draw... I only have a baby trailer, but it is a great size for us young'ns. There was an identical sized trailer for sale in the "For Sale" section here, don't know if it is still available, but I think it is. Len could tie it on top of his rig and haul it down....

                  The bad news, there is no known cure for the disease, but it is treatable!!

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                  • Asher Carmichael
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                    Suffering from the malaise for 25 years.......

                • #42
                  Hey guys,
                  Just a thought, we are only 3 miles from the Americus airport. Does Mac have an agreement with them or contacted them? Just wondering.

                  Marc

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                  • #43
                    I am planning on attending SERA, but I will most likely not have anything to fly. I would like to tent camp, so should I register for the event?

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                    • #44
                      Hi Slappy.

                      Yes,
                      By registering, you are put on a list of pilots which receive special updates on events and other pertinent information. Be sure to say hi when you arrive, I always have something around you can get some stick time on.

                      Len
                      Len Buffinton
                      Team Horizon Hobby

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                      • #45
                        Thanks Len. Looking forward to meeting you. I'll register ASAP.

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