2008 Central Alabama Helicopter Fly-In

[drb2]

I just reserved my room. Birthday (15th) at B'Ham!

[HighNear90]

Man, I'm so excited about this event. I've never been to anything like this and my family thinks I'm crazy for cutting our spring break short to pass through Birmingham on the way home. My sister lives about 10 miles from the field in Alabaster and that's where we're staying.

But, I watched the "teaser video" and I'm kinda overwhelmed by the talent there. Is there an area for non-hotshot pilots? I can do loops and flips and FFF, but nothing like the guys in the video. I'm wondering if I should even register as a pilot.

Also, any chance there are going to be any vendors that carry GAUI Hurricane 550 parts there? I'm planning to be there Friday night through Sunday and I might need parts support if I crash.

--Leo

[wren1702]

Originally Posted by lvseicsh

Man, I'm so excited about this event. I've never been to anything like this and my family thinks I'm crazy for cutting our spring break short to pass through Birmingham on the way home. My sister lives about 10 miles from the field in Alabaster and that's where we're staying.

But, I watched the "teaser video" and I'm kinda overwhelmed by the talent there. Is there an area for non-hotshot pilots? I can do loops and flips and FFF, but nothing like the guys in the video. I'm wondering if I should even register as a pilot.

Also, any chance there are going to be any vendors that carry GAUI Hurricane 550 parts there? I'm planning to be there Friday night through Sunday and I might need parts support if I crash.

--Leo

Yep, you need to register as a pilot! You never know what you might win!

[sdixon747]

Originally Posted by lvseicsh

Is there an area for non-hotshot pilots? I can do loops and flips and FFF, but nothing like the guys in the video. I'm wondering if I should even register as a pilot.

--Leo

There's plenty of room for "non hotshot" pilots. I am by no stretch of the imagination a "Hot Shot" and probably never will be. Just register and get out and have fun. The only one you have to impress with your abilities is yourself.

It's always a great event. I can't wait to get there.

Steve

[SlowWhite]

All I can say is big events are awesome to go to. Just watching the Top pilots fly is inspiring in itself. Just have to remind yourself to stay with in your limits.

Can't wait my first big event since returning to the hobby after 9yrs.

[HighNear90]

Originally Posted by SlowWhite

Just have to remind yourself to stay with in your limits.

Don't worry, I may be a little too cautious for my own good.


I'll definitelyregister then,,,,,,,,,

Thanks,
Leo

[DavidH]

This event is about cameradie and having fun. Most of the pilots that attend this event are coming from the north and snow is still on the ground. They just want to get out and see some old friends and do some flying. Anyone that has been to this event in the past will tell you. This is an opportunity to get some help and advice from some of the top pilots.
If you are a raw rookie or veteran. Bring your heli and equipment and have some fun. There will be several vendors here, so also bring a few extra dollars as you might find something you just have to have. This group is like a large family, we have fun together, sometimes we have disagreements. But still at the end of the day we all enjoy our time together.

David

[WayneBrown]

We even had a baby shower thing for H to the C two years ago..
embarrassed the hell out of him.

[gmohr]

Hey... as a newbie pilot I look forward to coming and crashing.. I mean flying and learning from some of the best pilots in the hobby, such as Wayne and H to the C...

Gene

[joco]

Hey does anyone know how good the cell reception is at the field? On AT&T network?

[mudbogger2]

I have had no problems calling home from the field on AT&T cell service.
Don't remember the # of bars but I never had any issues getting a signal.

[DavidH]

Originally Posted by joco

Hey does anyone know how good the cell reception is at the field? On AT&T network?

The field is located less than a 1/2 mile from an interstate. There is several cell towers within sight of the flying field. Cell service, air card service is excellent at the field.

David

[DavidH]

Originally Posted by gmohr

Hey... as a newbie pilot I look forward to coming and crashing.. I mean flying and learning from some of the best pilots in the hobby, such as Wayne and H to the C...

Gene

Wayne is pretty good. I don't know about that other pilot you mentioned. He was playing with Barbie dolls last time I checked. LOL

David

[Caleb Phillips]

Originally Posted by DavidH

Wayne is pretty good. I don't know about that other pilot you mentioned. He was playing with Barbie dolls last time I checked. LOL

David

Really? Last time I saw that other pilot, he was trying to get me to buy some cookies.

[wren1702]

He was spotted on RealFlight the other night.....he did bust out an AMAZING left side hover!

[joco]

Awesome!!! Now I can go without the office knowing I will be out flying!! COOL!

[keith shaw]

Well, I guess I'm red to go to Bham. Just got my state tax refund check, got a gift card to Longhorn Steakhouse, and my employer just gave me some extra cash for perfect attendence...got my vacation approved for the dates required...so...whooo hooo...I'll be at B-ham

[SlowWhite]

Met a guy on Real Flight tonight who said he'll be at B-ham. CMBHELI (Chris) - on here.

[jared_of_atlanta]

I may not have time to build my 500 before I get there. Anyone want to help?

[Caleb Phillips]

Originally Posted by jared_of_atlanta

I may not have time to build my 500 before I get there. Anyone want to help?

Jared, bring it to me! We'll have in done in a few hours