Quick fly over the holiday week
Quick fly over the holiday week
I don't know if people have taken time off to be with family or just to use it up, but I'm up for a quick club fly anytime through the New Years holiday. I'm open to most anywhere in the Chicago area if the schedule allows. Consider it a tune up to Treasure Island, if you like.
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- goestoeleven
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Re: Quick fly over the holiday week
Maybe, just maybe next weekend. I'm working Thursday / Friday, and have too many other things between now and then what with Xmas and all . . .
There's also Cool Fool in Milwaukee on the 1st. I might be able to make that . . .
There's also Cool Fool in Milwaukee on the 1st. I might be able to make that . . .
Re: Quick fly over the holiday week
After Christmas, I am game. Weather shouldn't too bad.
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Re: Quick fly over the holiday week
OK.
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Re: Quick fly over the holiday week
I think I can do Saturday afternoon. Anyone else?
Been spending LOTS of time with the family and I think the family may need a break soon.
Been spending LOTS of time with the family and I think the family may need a break soon.
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Re: Quick fly over the holiday week
Sat is looking real good. Adventure Dog will want to go as well.
David
David
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Re: Quick fly over the holiday week
OK. Let's talk location. Since Say is in Elgin maybe something on the westside is good. Is Eastside park in St Charles off of Kirk rd reasonably central for everyone? I'm open to other suggestions as well.
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Re: Quick fly over the holiday week
Okay how about this field? it have three Soccer field, a bathroom, and nice parking.
On the corner of Maureen dr and Canterbury LN , Elgin, il 60120
LMK
Just a option
On the corner of Maureen dr and Canterbury LN , Elgin, il 60120
LMK
Just a option

Re: Quick fly over the holiday week
Or About 8 baseball field
2250-60 Southwind Blvd
Elgin Illinois 60103
United States
2250-60 Southwind Blvd
Elgin Illinois 60103
United States

Re: Quick fly over the holiday week
Oh i could use some good air time. I have sunday and monday off. My suggestion is michigan city but i could travel west too.
Re: Quick fly over the holiday week
Say, I was hooing we could find something a little more central if David or Steve is coming from Wheaton. I have a committment until noon and then I would head out.
I thought east side park because the soccer fields on the north end are wide open and should get some wind for SLK's if we're on the south end of the field. Winds are supposed to be out of the WNW tomorrow.
Sorry Jim, but I wasn't planning on going that far out, although the beach flying is really tempting. I got this Benson Gemini and I can't get the right wind to fly it. I need smooth winds. It's REALLY floaty.
I thought east side park because the soccer fields on the north end are wide open and should get some wind for SLK's if we're on the south end of the field. Winds are supposed to be out of the WNW tomorrow.
Sorry Jim, but I wasn't planning on going that far out, although the beach flying is really tempting. I got this Benson Gemini and I can't get the right wind to fly it. I need smooth winds. It's REALLY floaty.
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Re: Quick fly over the holiday week
I don't think it's a good idea to fly SLK near the airport it's only a block or so away. The FAA said 5 mile.

Re: Quick fly over the holiday week
zero1199 wrote:I don't think it's a good idea to fly SLK near the airport it's only a block or so away. The FAA said 5 mile.
That's true, but let me make two points. The runways are north-south and we'll be directly west of the middle of the runways. Also, if we keep them below 300' I think we'll be ok. But don't let me pressure you into how high you fly your kites.


David, do you have a preference? I can make it up to Elgin, but it'll take me longer.
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Re: Quick fly over the holiday week
Ok, I can make 1 30 and it seems both are in Elgin so I would prefer the one more south. Please confirm place (address) & time. What are the winds are looking like?
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Re: Quick fly over the holiday week
OK. I know where the ball fields on Southwind are. Just off Rt 25 between Brtlett rd and Stearns rd. I'll be there around 12:30.
Right now it looks like winds will be mid to upper teens with temps around 32F.
Right now it looks like winds will be mid to upper teens with temps around 32F.
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- goestoeleven
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Re: Quick fly over the holiday week
Guys - sorry, but I won't be able to make it on Saturday. I have a commitment starting at noon. I don't know how much of the afternoon it's going to take, but it will be several hours at a minimum. Wish I could make it but I don't think it will work out.
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