It’s hard to describe any other way but if you weren’t in attendance at the 2013 Ladies Love Taildraggers Fly-in at KSNH – Savannah, TN then you missed out on some serious fun. Don’t believe us? Have a look for yourself…...
22nd Annual Fly/In Cruise/In at the Marion, Indiana Special invitation to Lady Taildragger Pilots! Saturday, September 1st, is the date for the 22nd Annual Fly/In Cruise/In at the Marion, Indiana Municipal Airport (MZZ). The action begins early at 7:00 am and runs until 2:00 pm. This annual event feature antique, classic, homebuilt, ultralight, rotorcraft and warbird aircraft as well as vintage cars, trucks, motorcycles, fire trucks, autocycles, military vehicles and tractors. An all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast is served, with all proceeds benefiting the Marion High School Band. Arrive Early!!! Free Registration to all participants!!! Don’t miss this exciting event!!! Early arrivals – Friday August 31st, 2012 – Marion Municipal Airport – (MZZ) Special invitation to Lady Taildragger Pilots! Early arrivals – Fish & Tenderloin Dinner “Once again I’ll be there Friday afternoon and stay over for Saturday’s fun. Tailwheel & nosewheel gals, come and join us! Judy” Ground Transportation furnished to & from the Hotel. Local Lodging for Those Attending the Fly/In Cruise/In Comfort Suites 1345 North Baldwin Avenue Marion, Indiana 46952 (765) 651-1006Click Here for a map Comfort Suites is giving a special discount to anyone participating in the Fly/In Cruise/In.For this special rate call (765) 651-1006Ask for : Karen Melendez, Carol Ritter, Judy Cox or Stephanie RiggsSpecial Fly/In Cruise/In discount is $62.00 a night. This special rate is good for Friday night, August 31st through Sunday night, September 2nd. Reservations should be made as soon as possible to take advantage of this great rate. Please be sure to mention the Fly/In Cruise/In when making your reservation to get this great rate. ...
I’m very excited to invite all the lady taildraggers to a very special fly-in that’s so much more than any fly-in you’ve ever been to! The planning for this event has been in the works for many months. Now, it’s finally time to register for this “one of a kind” Fly-In & Symposium, hosted by Christina Chapman, designed just for women – women aviatrixes!! Christina is a passionate adventurer, a published author with a 25 year career in psychology and has a fun and dynamic approach to life! Update: Christina’s Blog is now active and ladies can subscribe to get the latest posts and updates on the fly-in. You’ll see new info about the flyin as Christina gets it posted including the What to Bring List, the Flight Instructor Bios, address for lodge to mail things ahead etc. Here’s the link Woman Wise Airmanship Fly-in Blog Christina has put together an incredible 4 day event for women – about women! Eat, Play, Learn, Fly-In!! July 7 – 10, 2011 Smiley Creek Airstrip U87, Smiley Creek, Idaho 7160 MSL, 4900′ x 150′ Turf Unattended, high density altitude airport CTAF 122.9 This is a multi-faceted 4 day adventure where you are free to pick and choose what you’d like to participate in: *A fly-in *A symposium that salutes women aloft and how we can have our femaleness and the cockpit too *Group BBQ *Back-country flight instruction (extra charge) *Mini Spa *World class hiking & fishing *Pottery lessons *Bazaar booths lining the runway with items for sale & special book signing Saturday *Shopping in Sun Valley (45 min drive or 15 min flight) *Female Pilot Camaraderie & Networking Come and discover what makes an aviatrix unique and how she can use her charms to achieve excellence aloft. Free Camping with hot showers and toilets Lodge & Teepees across the street at modest fee Courtesy Van just $5/day – – Symposium at Smiley Creek Airport Presented by Christina Chapman, M.A. Personal & Executive Consulting, Backcountry Pilot $125/Person Itinerary Thursday, July 7 2 – 3 hours of topics scheduled around activities, flying & weather How gender shapes us Stereotype to strengths Pilot personality The aviation culture Traditional barriers for women Learned helplessness to Learned optimism Female styles of power and leadership Friday, July 8 2 – 3 hours of topics scheduled around activities, flying & weather The glass cockpit is half full New perceptions for accomplishment Action and resolve creates progress Woman Wise Airmanship Model Flourishing in aviation The new wright stuff Individual Woman Wise Airmanship plan The Study Saturday & Sunday, July 9 & 10, 6:30 am – noon Introductory back-country flight instruction. Certified and experienced flight instructors available at extra cost. Sure to delight and reinforce new perceptions of self, aviation & Idaho! Also Saturday & Sunday, July 9 & 10 2 – 3 hours of topics scheduled around activities, flying & weather Click here to make your reservation for the event, REGISTRATION To make a reservation for the lodge, cabin or individual teepees contact: Smiley Creek Lodge When calling the Lodge be sure and state you are with the Women’s Fly In. Camping on the strip is free – plush with toilets and hot shower bathhouse. No reservation required. Bio: Christina Chapman M.A. Christina explores personal riches to create direction, happiness, leadership, ultimate health, wealth, and PEAK PERFORMANCE. Her aim is personal excellence. Her style is fun and dynamic. From a 25+ year career in psychology, Christina counseled a variety of people and issues. After her first decade in the business, she switched to positive psychology. She then guided Olympic athletes in Steamboat Springs, Colorado for 10 years beyond perceived physical, mental, and emotional limitations to reach their stars. She continued afterwards in other sports: Golf, snowmobile racing, cycling, & archery. As a backcountry pilot flying central Idaho wilderness, Christina adapted pearls of wisdom learned from world class competitors to aviation and airmanship…Christina developed her STARS of EXCELLENCE program, identifying individual passion & strengths, to tailor learning adventures. Paired with natural character & habits of action, excellence is created. Olympic level living fits any area of your life. Especially mental proficiency and airmanship in aviation! Learn what it takes to be a successful, tough-minded, fun loving aviator! REGISTRATION Questions to christina@mindelevations.com Download the brochure for more details and a printable copy: Fly-In Brochure...
Near perfect day for Lee Bottom’s annual “Wood, Fabric, & Tailwheels Fly-In” yesterday. Heck, what am I saying? Lots of flyers with their camping gear come and hang out for at least a couple nights so it’s still happening today! Here’s just a few shots to share with those that were there and those that just wanna be there! Rich & Ginger host this spectacular event that spans 3 plus days every year * Lee Bottom Airport (64I) is located on the Ohio River south of Hanover in southeastern Indiana * The early birds get to snuggle up and tie down just at the edge of the woodline * Jim & Carrie “Just Married” & honeymooning at “Lee Bottom”! Cool! * Best part – they’re flying a Champ!! * Can’t wait to hear the official count of aircraft landing but suffice it to say – oodles! * Bumped into Shannon Gallagher & Chuck Avon * If you’re ever headed there, remember all traffic patterns are over the river because of this big hill on the west side of the runway * The lunch line moved quickly and gave everybody a chance to get some more visiting in * You gotta admit these look like pretty good seats * Saw all kinds of wings there! * Sure was happy to see Susan and Andy land in that beautiful Cabin Waco and find me and the Champ! Many thanks to Rich & Ginger for all their time, effort, sweat and money it takes to maintain their beautiful airport and pull off this fly-in every year!!...
Saturday, September 4, 2010 Marion IN celebrated its 20th Annual Fly/in Cruise/in. It turned out to be a wild day with winds blowing 20-25 mph, gusting to 30+ as the pancake breakfast got underway. Even though I expected to see the usual large crowds of people, what I didn’t expect to see was too many aircraft flying in. (Boyd and I got in the day before) As it turns out, dozens of vintage, light sport, antique and general aviation aircraft were determined to give the winds their best shot and flew in anyway. I pulled up a lawn chair and sat as close to runway 22 as I could get and watched for 2 straight hours as pilot after pilot demonstrated their best crosswind component landing abilities. (We’re talking 60 to 90 degree crosswinds at 30+ mph at times). A P51 got it down OK but the perfect “10” had to go to the light weight J3 Cub who was getting bounced around like crazy on short final but hung in there, got that right wing down, patiently waited it out and absolutely slicked it on! Cub’s nice crosswind landing, Photo by Brian Matz This year’s special “guest” was a 1936 Lockheed 12A Electra Jr that was used in the filming of the 2009 movie “Amelia” starring Hilary Swank and Richard Gere. Ray Johnson interviewing Pat Wegner (portraying Ameila) and Joe Shepherd, owner & pilot of a Lockeed Electra 12A Jr. * * Amelia flew a 1937 Lockeed Electra 10E * Lockeed Electra 1A2 used to film the movie From Joe Shepherd’s website see this short video about the aircraft and the movie....
The following, including this great video, just sent in by Gail Schipper from Colorado. If you’re planning on attending, please reply by leaving a “Comment”. “We’re getting ready to dash to the National Antique Airplane Fly-In in Blakesburg, IA next week (Labor Day weekend). I’m wondering if any other members will be going? Here’s some video from last year – some good eye candy.” Link to their website, Antique Airfield...
Hope you enjoy this short video I put together of our fun weekend with the girls (plus plenty of guys as you’ll see!!) Turn the volume up and dance along to “This One’s For the Girls” by Martina McBride….....
Wouldn’t ya know we’d get a thunderstorm in Dayton Saturday afternoon, right when we’re trying to have a Lady Taildragger fly-in?! The good news is, it was hot as heck and the rain cooled us all down a notch. All the birds were pushed to temporary housing in several hangars on the field but the most beautifully jam packed, busting at the seams hangar was Susan & Andy’s. It was a beautiful sight to see ….. * Then the calm after the storm! Out they all came and up they went – every seat filled in each. 4 Wacos, a 165 Warner powered Great Lakes, a Champ and a Bonanza (yep, we’re even going to count the Bonanza)! Here’s a short video Matt from Warbird Radio put together highlighting just a few minutes of that fun evening. It starts out with Tina Thomas in her yellow Waco SRE. Enjoy!...
Susan giving RNF rides! All the great pictures in this post were taken by photographer, Grant Dixon, who heard about our Lady Taildraggers Fly-in and decided to come by and check it out. He arrived with super camera in hand and didn’t waste any time getting to work. These are just a few of the many great shots he took. Kelly Jeffries lands in her RV8 and gets a warm welcome! * Fun stuff! * Wacos, minus Tina’s SRE * Getting to know each other Tina Thomas arriving Saturday * Guess you can tell we’re all happy to see Tina! * In front of that beautiful Waco SRE is Susan, Tina, Terri, Andy, Steve & Judy * It’s the Red, White & Blue line up!! If you’d like to see more of Grant Dixon’s fly-in pictures you can visit www.gdixon.smugmug.com/airplanes/LLT. I understand copies of his photos are available on the link. Anne Wright, Judy Birchler & Susan Theodorelos hanging out in the hangar...