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Posted By:
Hal Brown
Date Posted:
May 20, 2008
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This is a report on our trip to Lumberton this past weekend.
I'll reply to this myself and add pictures and desriptions as I go.
In this pic we are at the Fly-In and having a really good time!
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Tony Gugliuzza - May 20,2008
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We had the plane all loaded up in advance so all we would have to do on Friday is add some fuel and go.<br />Friday morning brought low ceilings and by noon the winds were running the wrong way - downhill - at Northbrook.<br /><br />This is the picture Cheryl took to show how much the wind was blowing.<br /><br />I'm not making fun of her, you can really see the leaves in that one tree blown sideways...<br /><br />OK....<br /><br />I AM making fun of her.
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Tony Gugliuzza - May 20,2008
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We left the gas out and unloaded the plane. Cheryl drove on down to Shelby and I took off, in a much lighter plane, uphill from Northbrook.<br /><br />The wind was wacky at Shelby too, but there I have 5,000 feet of asphalt with a wide open apprach to work with.<br /><br />At Shelby we loaded up the camping gear, filled up the tank, and Cheryl hopped in and we were on our way!<br /><br /><br />With 30mph tailwinds, we didn't need to stop at Marlboro county jetport, but I needed to get an update on the winds to decide whether to go on to the coast as planned or to skip it and go straight to Lumberton.<br /><br />Here is a picture of my face as I listen to the AWOS at Marlboro saying winds were 15Knots gusting to 28Knots.<br />
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Tony Gugliuzza - May 20,2008
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This is the look on Cheryl's face when the AWOS said 15Knots gusting to 28Knots.<br /><br />She is completly oblivious with a blind and total trust in me.<br /><br /><br /><br /> What a dummy!
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Tony Gugliuzza - May 20,2008
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Well, the forcast didn't lean towards a pleasant flight up the coast, so we fueled up and headed to Lumberton.<br /><br />After a short flight, I contacted the advisory frequency got into the pattern for the ultralight field. On my base leg, I looked over to the main runway and saw something that just didnt seem right. It was a plane on final - that much I knew, but it was weird. I didn't have time to scrutinize since I was dealing with some silly winds and going into a 1200 foot field. On my landing rollout I looked over to the main runway and saw it again, only this time it was hovering. It was this:<br /><br />
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Tony Gugliuzza - May 20,2008
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Look at all that stuff in there - looks like Bruno working on his panel.
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Bruno Grondin - May 20,2008
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Hey Tony, my panel is much more complexe...hehehe<br />Ok I continu to read your trip story... its very interesting...<br />gust wind 28 knots...??? oups
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Tony Gugliuzza - May 20,2008
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Here I am right after arrival to Lumberton.<br />See!? the plane is still in one piece and BOTH gear legs are still attached!!
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Tony Gugliuzza - May 20,2008
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We went to the ultralight / sport plane area since that is were we have always gone before and have had great experiances.<br /><br />In a short time we had made some new friends and gotten a ride to the store to pick up ice and beer.<br /><br />Here we are on a pit stop at Mike and Steve's hotel to get some of their important supplies.<br />
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Tony Gugliuzza - May 20,2008
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Saturday's pleasant weather brought quite a few planes in.<br /><br />Here is a picture of the ONLY Searey at the Ultralight field:<br /><br /><br />
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Tony Gugliuzza - May 20,2008
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Of course any good fly-in has time to sit down and meet new people (and get reaquianted with some old friends) and do some hangar flying.<br /><br />This picture just cracks me up:
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Tony Gugliuzza - May 20,2008
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I included this picture that Cheryl took because I think I look really cool in it. I look taller, stronger, and smarter than in real life.<br /><br />
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Dave Lima - May 20,2008
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Hey, 2 out of 3 isn't all that bad! I'd someday like to do something like this, only I don't do the tent thing, maybe they could like arrange to have a motor home there, like Charlie Picket has.
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Tony Gugliuzza - May 20,2008
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Well, jeez, Dave.....<br />If you NEED to be a wuss about it, there's a hotel less than a half mile away.<br /><br />At the end of the night, since you are partying AT the airport, its just easier to stumble into your tent than all the way over to a hotel.<br /><br />Now, on the other hand...<br />If you can arrange to have someone drive a big motor home for you, then save me a bed!<br />
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Tony Gugliuzza - May 20,2008
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Saturday afternoon we considered moving to the GA side of the airport.<br /><br />Cheryl didn't want to have to break down the tent and repack everything, so I arranged for a truck:<br /><br />
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Tony Gugliuzza - May 20,2008
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I quickly flew the plane over to the other side...<br />Here is a picture of the ONLY Searey at the GA field:<br /><br />
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Dennis Vogan - May 20,2008
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I looked at this pic and thought, 'There's a man out standing in his field'!
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Mark Alan MacKinnon - May 21,2008
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'Here is a picture of the ONLY Searey at the GA field:'<br /><br />I noticed this is the second time you made this point. Now you know how I've felt the last several years at the Greenville Maine seaplane fly-in.
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Tony Gugliuzza - May 21,2008
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Hmmm,<br /><br />Now that I read it I think it came out wrong. I was not trying to suggest that I was sore at other Seareyers for not going. Heck, I was the only amphib of any kind there (all those strangers don't know that I havent splashed it yet - so its an amphib to them).<br />I'n some ways, its kind of neat to have a completely unique plane at a fly-in like that.<br />But it would have also been cool to have a few of 'em lined up together.
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Tony Gugliuzza - May 20,2008
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Proper way to make use of shade when camping 'under wing':
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Tony Gugliuzza - May 20,2008
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Camping doesnt have to be hard. Here we borrowed a car and went to Outback for dinner with Dave, Bill, Steve, and Mike.<br />
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Tony Gugliuzza - May 20,2008
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Sunday morning brought strong headwinds back, and it was slow going on the way home with headwinds running 30-35mph.<br /><br />First is a pic of Marboro County Airport on final approach:<br /><br /><br /><br />------<br /><br />Second is a pic of Marboro County Airport five minutes later - still on final approach:<br /><br />-------<br /><br /><br />The air was smooth for the first half of the trip home, but later it got as crazy as it was on the trip there only worse.<br /><br />Landing at Rock Hill had only 12Knot winds with gusts to 18knots reported, but when I got over the runway I was already dealing with a quartering headwind, and the gusts, higher than 6 knots, were coming from about an 80 degree different direction. It was pretty challenging, but after a few thousand feet of tarmack rolling below me, waiting for just the right time, it all came together for a smooth landing.<br /><br />The Searey seems to handle the wind well. While at Rock Hill, I was talking with a CFI who was about to take his student for some instrument practice. I let him know it was a bit rough out there, but I think he didn't really consider what 'rough' was, since I was flying a 'little' plane. At least he didnt consider it right then...<br /><br />After fueling up I was in line behind him in his Archer. When he took off his wings bobbled around a bit and a somewhat shaky voice came over the radio advising me not to take off in 'that little plane'.<br />I'm sure he meant well, but I was a little worried about the 'jinx' effect. <br />We departed without incident and headed to our home field. Getting thrown around over the trees on final approach was like reuniting with an old friend - it was good to be home.<br /><br /><br />Of course there was a great airshow, and some warbirds and other planes to look at. I know I am omitting the expected pictures of these things, but the people and the adventure is what made this trip so fun.<br /><br />Hope to see some of you Seareyers on the next one!
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Don Maxwell - May 20,2008
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Thanks for the report, Tony! It looks like you had a good time. <br /><br />You might see a few more SeaReys at the Virginia Regional Festival of Flight: <a href="http://virginiaflyin.org/">http://virginiaflyin.org/</a><br />
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Tony Gugliuzza - May 20,2008
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Don,<br />Despite the fact that I posted this event on my website, I hadn't really considered going.<br />But I just talked it over with Cheryl and she's game, so if the weather looks good, we'll check it out!
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Dennis Vogan - May 20,2008
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Thanks for sharing the trip. Looks like you both had a blast Tony.
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Bruno Grondin - May 20,2008
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Very nice Tony, Next year France and I want to do a similar 2 to 3 weeks trip.<br />You got it Tony, thats the way to go...
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Matt Tucciarone - May 21,2008
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I will be going also. Maybe Don and I can fly down in formation? I know I am setting myself up for those Maxwell jokes about throttling back because my AV II is so slow.
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Rick Oreair - May 22,2008
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Not to worry Matt, we seareyers have to pick on the bottom of the food chain, because we are next to the bottom of the food chain! Searey's ain't fast, but they sure are fun!!!As I'm sure the AVII is. Have fun
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Matt Tucciarone - May 22,2008
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We all may be at the bottom of the speed food chain but we are on the top of the fun food chain.
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Don Maxwell - May 22,2008
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It's only 70 miles, Matt. Leave on Friday, and I'll catch up with you on Saturday.
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Randy Wilder - May 21,2008
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Thanks for sharing the trip and the experiences. It's what makes flying so enjoyable.
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