Who's Going to New Holstein 2006?

[SJ]

The New Holstein 2006 Super Cub Fly In will be held at the New Holstein Municipal Airport in New Holstein Wisconsin During AIRVENTURE. We will have a shuttle bus that will run to Airventure once daily as usual, food, fun flying events, great evening get togethers, great camping, and an all around good time! THIS IS A PRE-REGISTRATION EVENT!


Folks, this year's dates are July 24 - 29 (Mon - Sat) and all the details and registration will be coming out real soon now!

Click on the poll and let us get a rough idea who is coming!

[RedEye]

SJ,
Any chance of organizing a Supercub.org fly by at AirVenture similar to the way they do it for the guys (and gals) from the sea plane base ? Just a thought. Would be fun and good exposure for the web site.

[SJ]

David,

This is an great idea, but I think we might be better served continuing to fly below the EAA radar (no pun intended). I am guessing there is CONSIDERABLE paperwork to do such a thing.

Maybe what we should do is have the worlds largest Super Cub formation flight and video it for posterity. Of course, if we do that, it would be a lot easier to do at Lake Hood since there are about 1000 Super Cubs tied down around it. Just call all the owners....

sj

[Cajun Joe]

And maybe put Massey in charge of organizing.
Joe

David, OBW, I spent a week on the floats in Florida and enjoyed the
company of Brian Schanche of www.adventureseaplanes.com who was down for SnF with one of his floatplanes. He said to give you a howdy as he knows you from the Minnesota area. He takes folks, and leads caravans, into North Canada for fishing and floats.

[cubchick]

Jason and I are coming up in the 206 b/c we have to haul a kid or two, so no cub parade for us. :cry: But neither of us has ever been to New Holstein OR Osh Kosh---we are simple country folk---so we'll be like this :o the entire time. And maybe like this :drinking: a wee bit o' the time! :lol:

[WeBSlo]

I'm planning on going. Is there anyone else from the south central U.S. region/gulf coast area that wants to meet up and fly up together?
Lance, TeeWeed...? Cajun Joe are you planning on overnighting at Gastons again this year? I'll be out of the Country the week before but getting back in Sat. and am planning on leaving for OSH on Sunday.

[Longwinglover]

COOOOLL!!

Cubchick and Cubdude are bring the photo platform for the inflight photos of the mass Cub formation!!! :o :lol:

John Scott

[Cajun Joe]

I just called Gaston's this morning and booked a room with a view for
Saturday and Sunday - I'll leave for N'Olstn Monday.
I heard from Ron and told him I could carry him the rest of the way
if he got this far. Is Zack gonna make it again this year?

[Lance]

I have no reservation at Gaston's yet, but I thought if some of the cubbers were meeting there again I would like to make it. Sure would be fun flying up as a group.

My ability to make it will depend on how my Dad is doing so my plans will have to be flexible.

Lance

[Steve Pierce]

Since Lee watched the Oshkosh video all he can say is "I want to got to Oshkosh Daddy." Sounds funny out of a 2 year olds mouth. I reckon we will drive the van and pull a camper or fly my brothers Pacer. How ever we do it we wil be there.

[Steve-N1964S]

I'm planning on leaving East TN on Monday but can be flexible. Anybody want to link up here or along the way?

Steve

[SteveE]

Tell me more about it. Are there shower facilities/ bathroom. Food? Do you eat in town? etc. Camp fees? at New Holstein.

[mvivion]

Well, since for one thing I've only been to OSH once before, and have never camped out there to get the "full airshow experience", that's my plan this year--looking to get there early enough to occupy a place in the Vintage/Classic camping area.

Oh, yeah, it ain't a Cub, either.......\


MTV

[SJ]

We will have all the details real soon!

1. Camping - there is a hotel in town.

2. Porta potties - a walk to the fbo gives you a flushy

3. Taildraggers of ANY sort park in the grass, nosedraggers are parked on the ramp, but are shuttled over by pack mule or jeep to camp and join the fun. More details on the WHY of this later.

4. Shuttle bus to OSH every day over in the morning, back in the evening. Mike V, you could have the best of both worlds.

5. Camping fees a little less but close to OSH, catered meals on the field, beer keg, camp fire, heck of a good time!

sj

[Cubdude]

Can we park the 206 in the grass? Has oversized tires. :D

[SJ]

Jason,

SuperCub.Org folks are WELCOME to fly nosedraggers to the New Holstein fly in, and for many folks they have to because it is the only practical way to get there, but we do park them all on the ramp. It is not about tire size or getting stuck so much (although that is always a possibility), it is about trying to maintain a semi-cohesive grouping of similar sized aircraft and also, frankly, to discourage 10,000 people in 172's from converging on the fly in and usurping it (I don't loose sleep over this). Part of this involes when we go on flyouts, usually it is the cublike airplanes that are of similar speed that partake of these events. Some of the flyouts (washington island, etc) would be suitable for a 206, but I would say that unless you have REALLY big tires and good insurance, I would avoid the sandbar flyout.

The GOOD news is, that this year we will have a handheld or two and you will get excellent ramp service (well, you will tie down your own plane, but we will come over and pick you and your stuff up), and it is really not that far - just across the runway.

Before someone squawks at me about it, I will say that allowing amphibious supercubs (and even Huskys) to park in the grass area may seem contrary to the above policy. I would say that a 206 on amphibs would be wise NOT to park in the grass, unless it has duallys. Also, airplanes on straight floats or skis will be left wherever they end up :o (that was a JOKE! There is no provision for a waterway or fake snow at the New Holstein fly in).

In your case Jason, we may make a special allowance if you let us all fly around in the 206 and shoot approaches with the G1000, Kase will probably want to roll it a couple times, and Wilbur will want to make it do a tail stand.

We may amend this policy at some point in the future to have strictly a "supercub" parking area and then an "other" parking area. It just depends on how big it gets. We have been growing about 15 - 20% per year which is more than fast enough for my tastes. Nobody likes rules less than me (except maybe Cubdrvr) but as we get bigger, we have to make sure everyone is applying the same common sense in some areas.

Thanks!

sj

[mvivion]

Steve,

Clarification: In your "camping" heading, you state that there is a hotel in town. Does this mean there is no camping allowed on the field?

As usual, just a bit confused. :drinking:

MTV

[SJ]

Mike,

NOOOOOO almost everybody who is anybody camps, except Dana and a few others with back problems, etc. We have PRIMO camping.

sj

[SteveE]

Steve, is my j-3 welcome, and if so, since there is no room in it, can I ship camping gear up to the airport to be there when I arrive.

[SJ]

Yes it is welcome! and Yes you can ship camping gear! All the details of this will be out REAL SOON (in the next week or so), we are kinda going crazy around here but hang tight!

sj

[Cajun Joe]

Steve,
OMG. Ruidoso Ron just called and told me that he read that we can no longer bring Cub amphibs to the campsite. PLEASE let me know more about this as I may have to camp at the seaplane base and shuttle back and forth to N'Olstein. Or, I guess I could put the hardgear back on. Seems like a stupid law to make this late after we've been able to do it for years; but I guess you know what's best with that 172 problem.

[SJ]

Before someone squawks at me about it, I will say that allowing amphibious supercubs (and even Huskys) to park in the grass area may seem contrary to the above policy. I would say that a 206 on amphibs would be wise NOT to park in the grass, unless it has duallys. Also, airplanes on straight floats or skis will be left wherever they end up :o (that was a JOKE! There is no provision for a waterway or fake snow at the New Holstein fly in).

Joe, you and Ron are mistaken. Amphibs will still park in the grass. Please read the above again.

sj

[Cajun Joe]

Sorry Steve,

That Massey!!
Such a troublemaker.

[AkPA/18]

Hey Joe---What gear you think Massey will be attending in?? Do you think Steve will have a parking area for Nike?? One to talk as I will be parked in the same area!

Mark

[Cajun Joe]

Mark, I think they are soon going to bar him from the home. He Showed up at the Reklaw flyin on a Harley! Of course, I may be just a litle jealous as he rode CubChick around for the weekend. God knows how he got to Alaska last week.

[cubchick]

[quote="Cajun Joe"] Of course, I may be just a litle jealous as he rode CubChick around for the weekend.

Well, it was really only once that weekend, for about a 1/4 of a mile, but it was thrilling nonetheless! :love:

Steve, I wish we were able to bring our cub, but the in-laws will be coming up in their RV with our kids, so we'll be flying them back. :tup: But good deal on keeping the cubs together on the grass...I love seeing just cubs together!!! But can we at least walk over to Cub Row and touch them and possibly take a picture of them??? How about camping...are we allowed to pitch our tent on the periphery? :lol: The ramp might be a little uncomfortable.

[SJ]

Oh yah you betcha Cubchick. You can put your tent right under Cajun Joe's other wing if you like, or maybe Jay Pratt's.

I think we should invite the guys with the Antanov... It is a taildragger after all....

sj

[Ruidoso Ron]

Steve,
OMG. Ruidoso Ron just called and told me that he read that we can no longer bring Cub amphibs to the campsite.

No Joe, what I said was you can no longer bring over-gross amphibs to the grass!

[cubchick]

Do you have a snoring and non-snoring section? :sleeping: :Gsnide: :lol:

[SJ]

Do you have a snoring and non-snoring section? :sleeping: :Gsnide: :lol:

The entire fly in has been declared a snoring area at night, and a non-snoring area during the day.

sj

[Cajun Joe]

I think we should invite the guys with the Antanov... It is a taildragger after all....sj


No Joe, what I said was you can no longer bring over-gross amphibs to the grass!

Oh my, the lads are a bit testy about this discrimination thing. First nose gear, then amphibs, then tent location... wait'll Steve tells CC about the "one sheet toilet tissue rule."

[cubchick]

Give me a list of the hotels again... :lol:

[mmr]

There is no list of hotels in New Holstein since the Starlite is it.
Mark

[Cubdude]

I hope there is a better porta-pot / user ratio than at Reklaw. :crazyeyes:

[SJ]

Cubdude:

WAY BETTER: Dana is in charge of that and believe me she is PICKY. We also have them serviced (imagine that) which they do not do at Reklaw. The ones we have are usually brand new. She has even been trying to find some special female porta potty contraption... hopefully it is pink and glows in the dark, I would hate to stumble into something I can't get out of at night.

sj

[cubchick]

Dana! You are the heroine of women EVERYWHERE!!! :Gwoohoo:

[SJ]

Does that make me the Heroin for women everywhere?

sj

[cubchick]

Surrrrrre, if you want to believe that you are a strongly addictive narcotic for women everywhere, you go right ahead!!! :love: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[SteveE]

HA, SLAM!!!!!!

[SJ]

Hey! Fake it till you make it is what I always say.

sj

[MacNab]

If you want to be the Heroin of women everywhere you're going to have to change that avatar.

http://scd.mm-c1.yimg.com/image/1473423277.jpg

[Steve Pierce]

Took the family to see the Blue Angels over the weekend and ran into the Antanov crew. They just got back from S&F. I bet if we invited them they would be there. Probably be stocked up with plenty of film and Capt. Morgan's too. 8)

[JMBreitinger]

We will be there for some of the time. I have not missed Oshkosh in about 12 years. Are there showers?

[SJ]

We will be there for some of the time. I have not missed Oshkosh in about 12 years. Are there showers?

John, we have access to the high school next door with nice showers and locker rooms, we run several shower shuttles in the mornings and sometimes in the evenings if people like. It is about 1/2 mile away.

We usually have the coffee ready by 6:30am, breakfast at 7:30 or so shuttle bus leaves for OSH at 9am and return at 5pm.

I can see I better keep working on the info kit for New Holstien!

sj

[Jon B.]

Steve said:
"We usually have the coffee ready by 6:30am, breakfast at 7:30 or so shuttle bus leaves for OSH at 9am and return at 5pm."

And on some mornings, we have the Crimson Cub wake-up call at 05:30. Thank God Charlie doesn't fly a T6 Texan or C-180/185 with a seaplane prop!

Maybe the Antonov guys can substitute for the Maule guys and haul in the kitchen sink and a truckload of "refreshments"...

Jon B.

[Ruidoso Ron]

And on some mornings, we have the Crimson Cub wake-up call at 05:30.

That's why I'm bringing my shotgun to NH this year!
:bad-words:

[RedEye]

Ya, between Wilburs blender and Charlie's wake up calls there's not a lot of time for sleep ! Gotta love it !!!!! :crazyeyes: :crazyeyes: :crazyeyes:

[augerin]

Are there store's close by Holstein to pick up the essential supplies such as bread, baloney, beer, :drinking: T.P. etc? We can camp under the wing, Right? Do I need an alarm clock?

[Ruidoso Ron]

augerin,
The M.T. Glass meets most of our necessities for provisions. Charlie serves as the alarm clock. What else could you need?

[Cajun Joe]

Are there store's close by Holstein to pick up the essential supplies such as bread, baloney, beer, :drinking: T.P. etc? We can camp under the wing, Right? Do I need an alarm clock?

Ten minutes down the road is a Super Walmart doable with the camp
van. There you can buy anything from the tent to sheets to air
mattresses, tarps, and at the end of the week you can return it all for
a no questions asked refund if you are truly not satisfied.

Likewise there are grocery provisions at this Super Walmart but
I last year R Ron tried to return some liver cheese and milk but
they gave him a difficult time with it. So I guess you can return
hard goods but not groceries.

[Cajun Joe]

And by the way, Rocketman........

"Veni, vidi, velcro ------ I came, I saw, I stuck around..."

now that's funny

[JP]

Just go. It's that easy. Register with Dana the Great and go.

NH has everything you could ever want, and possibly more. Great people, great flying, cold beer and hot showers. Heck, I even enjoyed the Washing Machine Charlie wake-up routine.

Maybe nesincg will bring the Citation Ultra to NH...and Steve will let him park on the grass.

Damn good time, period.

[MacNab]

And by the way, Rocketman........

"Veni, vidi, velcro ------ I came, I saw, I stuck around..."

now that's funny

I'm tryin' to maintain the tattered remains of my sense of humor, givin the fact that I'm too poor to make the pilgrimage again this year.

[cubchick]

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[SJ]

See and all this time I thought she was a diabetic... all those used syringes laying around the house... those latenight trips to the pharmacy...

sj

[Longwinglover]

Steve,

On another thread you said:
"The cow is thanks to Pat Gallahue, he thought it would clear up the confusion about the New Holstein Fy In location. "

Has New Holstein moved to Asia? According to the map on the cow.... :o

John Scott

[SJ]

HA! It does look that way doesn't it?! The milky white oceans...

sj

[Longwinglover]

Steve,

I really think Sir Gallhue is having one over on you! Get out your atlas!

Look carefully from left to right. There is Africa with Madagascar just to the southeast. Following the black asian landmass you will see the horn of India sticking down, then Thailand/Malaysia sticking down and dribbling into Indonesia running to the right and there, on the bicep is Australia! If you look up the "east coast" of the black landmass of Asia you can see Japan.

Photoshop type programs are wonderful things!

John Scott

[SJ]

Yes, I cut off the wrong part of the cow. I should have added a dot on New Holstein...

sj

[Seaworthy]

Does the airfield provide tie downs? If the airfield DOES NOT----any recommendations?

When is the SOP re New Hosltein to be published?

Thanks

TC

[SJ]

Tom,

NO you have to bring your own. I hope to have the info up by June 1. We are polishing it up right now.

There are lots of threads on tie downs, you might search for "the claw" with the search function and you will get a lot of info. There is generally one windy day/night, so it is good to have them tied down.

sj

[Flying Miss Daisy]

Tom,
I am going out in MD this year so I will be allowed to park with the other Cubs. I was so embarrassed last year after having to park the Comanche in arranged parking Steve had for us in Illinois that there is no way I would show up in any thing aluminum. Steve has not told the guy in the 206 that he will need bus fare from the aluminum tie down area.
My therapist says I should be past this Trauma by this New Holstein trip.
Do you want to go out as at least a flight of two. I am hoping to find a layover spot in western NY while we are at Sentimental Journey.
One good thing is we no longer own anything aluminum unlike administrators we know!!!!
SJ All in good fun NH is a great time no matter what you fly in. I am looking forward more to the group flyouts than Osh Kosh itself....John

[Cajun Joe]

SJ ........... I am looking forward more to the group flyouts than Osh Kosh itself....John

John, It is unfortunate that EAA schedules "AirVenture" the same time as
the N'Olstein Fly/Camp-In/Out. The last two years I made it no further
than the SeaBase. You are correct. The spontaneous flyouts are magnificent.
Or maybe I'm just getting too old to walk around looking
at other folks airplanes when I could be in the air, in the Cub, with a
bunch of other goofballs enjoying the Wisconsin weather and scenery!

Joe

[SJ]

....with a
bunch of other goofballs enjoying the Wisconsin weather and scenery!

Joe

Hey! I resemble that remark!

sj

[Cajun Joe]

Steve, getting back to your cow for a moment..


Yes, I cut off the wrong part of the cow. sj

Did you cut off the man part of your cow? Your avatar seems a bit heavy
across the chest for a run of the mill moocow. Every time I see that
creature I think "Hmmmmmmm" ..... And now this revelation about
the Asian continent!! Massey has already run and hid!


.

[SJ]

Hmm,

Well, this just in from New Holstein....

http://wfrv.com/topstories/local_story_149101414.html

sj

[SJ]

See I TOLD them to park on the ramp....

sj

[Lance]

Steve, :D

[jaypratt]

I am bringing a non polluting lantern. No more dead Jays of C02. But I am snoring after dark.
See you there.

[Cajun Joe]

is that a glassair sportsman on its back?

"The always so dangerous tricycle gear aircraft!"

[Steve Pierce]

Jay, If you need a passenger let me know. We are having trouble fitting 5 of us in the Pacer. :o

[SJ]

Steve, should have gone for the Cherokee Six with the Steve's Aircraft tailwheel conversion.

sj

[Steve Pierce]

That is for sure. Could have bought one for what I paid for the Pacer but there is no way I would have flown the family in it. :lol:

[Flying Miss Daisy]

Ok Steve.....
ALL Aluminum and Composites with the tailwheel on the wrong
end of the aircraft must park on the RAMP...... Steve

[cubchick]

Next thing you know, we'll be having to eat at a separate table. :lol:

[flynlow]

Steve P, I may be able to squeeze someone in my Cub if you can get them as far as SW Ks.

Steve J.... we don't have to eat with the training wheel drivers do we??

[SJ]

Ok Steve.....
ALL Aluminum and Composites with the tailwheel on the wrong
end of the aircraft must park on the RAMP...... Steve

I know, people don't like this rule (especially people in Commanches and 206's), but in about 10 years you will thank me for it.

Meanwhile, we are full steam ahead on the planning today. Dana is contacting all the powers that be in New Holstien, I am busy supervising her, and things are going along just great.

Look for the BIG INFO PAGE and registration early next week.

sj

[Cajun Joe]

but in about 10 years you will thank me for it

OMG ........ ten more years????!!!




PS
is the plan to keep rotating the poor beast until, by July, we
get the full effect of the southern hemisphere?

[THCUB]

Greetings
I am hoping to get to New Holstein this year. If you had just one day to fly in and fly out would there be a certain day you would pick. I live a couple of hours away?
tom 8)

[SJ]

Tough call on which day, if you can spend the night the Pig Roast night is usually fun, but the flyouts we do are weather dependent. You might show up and have 1/2 of us out flying out somewhere. Friday morning we may do some contests, which can also be fun. Schedule not in stone just yet.

Speaking of which, we will have ALL THE INFO posted in the next day or so. We have been out of town for a few days. It is purt' near ready, just making sure on a few cost details associated with the busses, etc.

sj

[Reint]

One more step to New Holstein 2006 is set: just registered. Plan to stay five days with my ladyfriend Cécilia and enjoy the company of you all!
First we fly from Amsterdam to Kansas City, and have the 197T reserved to get to 8D1. We will let you know how we doing on our way up to Wisconsin. Plan to see some friends in Keller TX first, and then go upstream the Mississipi and Ohio to meet friends at Parr. Anyhow, here we come!
Reint

http://www.roodkapje.nl/supercub/VCY_Reint.jpg

[Steve Pierce]

I'm 45 minutes west of Keller, TX by Super Cub if you get time. I have an L18C that spent it's youth in your part of the world.

[Reint]

I'm 45 minutes west of Keller, TX by Super Cub if you get time. I have an L18C that spent it's youth in your part of the world.
Hi Steve,
yeah I remember I was there with a friend of mine in 2003, we flew in with a spamcan from Spinks, and had a burger at the Diary Queen. Nice guy in the airport office. So if we have a chance we'd fly in with a cub this time, from North West Regional.
Thank you for inviting us,
Reint

[Steve Pierce]

We'll eat some good Texas barbecue at Clayton's next door to the DQ. I'll keep the radio on and listen for Cub traffic. :lol:

[SteveE]

Well, I had planned on coming to New Holstein but while power washing my metal roof yesterday, I hit a wet spot and slid off the roof, couldn't stop and did my best plf (parachute landing fall). What I wasn't expecting was the slick grass I hit and my left foot slid out a couple of inches and therefore all my weight went on my heel. Crushed my left heel, have to have surgery, metal plates and screws, and cant put any weight on it for 3 months.
I am absolutely sick about it, hay season coming up real soon. I asked the doc if I could fly when I got a removable cast. He looked at me like I was crazy and said "You have got to be kidding", which I wasn't. I said I don't stand on it, I will be sitting down. He wasn't too impressed. We'll see.
Unless there is a miracle, I wont be there. I guess I will have to make it another time.

Anybody have any time with a New Holland bale wagon, tractor pull type?

[Steve Pierce]

Trade rides with your buddy you brought to Red River. That broken bone stuff is no fun. Here's to a speady recovery with no lasting ill effects. There might be an Astro van heading that direction if you want to hitch a ride. :lol:

[flynlow]

Sorry to hear about the leg Steve. I got my ankle smashed by a big bull a couple years ago and can feel your pain. I now have some stainless steel in the right leg to match my left knee.
I found that attractive ladies tended to open doors for you but the pity thing wasn't worth being grounded.
Hope you can still work the New Holstien trip out. Maybe in a month, you will be able to better access your limitations. Heal quick Steve.

Steve

[SteveE]

Thanks, I cant even get in to see the Dr. till tomorrow morning. I am pretty bumed.
Flynlow, I was looking forward to our meeting, maybe someday.
I will know a lot more in a week or so.

Pierce, just fixed the maule tailwheel, and gased up the plane. oh well

[SJ]

Folks,

I have had a LOT of people ask: What is happening on the weekend PRIOR to the fly in? The answer is NOTHING! Saturday there is a private event at the airport and Sunday there is no infrastructure so if you do show up on Sunday, bring a can of beans and one to share. There will be no transportation, no food provided, no nothing on Sunday. Yes, I will be there (in the evening) working on getting things organized, etc.

Thanks!

sj

[feelin'_the_heat]

Hey Steve-
Anyone looking for a place to hang out prior to Sunday, is welcome to stop at Brodhead for our annual Pietenpol-Hatz Fly In.
There will be food, and camping available, and we are only about 1 1/2 hours south West of New Holstein.
Our fly in begins on Friday and runs through Sunday, but most everyone is bagging up to head to Oshkosh or home by noon on Sunday.
A great place to visit for anyone that hasn't yet been there!!

I'm sure that no one will have a problem finding someone to swap lies with.


Dan D.

[JMBreitinger]

If anyone is coming from or departing to the west and looking for a place to stop, we have an apartment in our hangar that is always open to transient pilots. It has a basic kithchen, shower, toilet, a half-decent bed and a couple of couches. There is also a pool table, dart board and TV with a pretty good stock of flying videos. We are at the Minneapolis Crystal field.

[SJ]

John & Dan,

Great ideas! Brodhead is a great little airport and not too far at all. BTW folks, that is 1.5 hours champ time, you can do it in 1.25 hours in a Super Cub... 8)

sj

[Jon B.]

John & Dan,

Great ideas! Brodhead is a great little airport and not too far at all. BTW folks, that is 1.5 hours champ time, you can do it in 1.25 hours in a Super Cub... 8)

sj

Them's fightin' words, buddy!

The Kick-Ass Champ (c) can stick with pert' near any Cub around. The exceptions, of course, are the 180s with constant-speed props (or girly cruise props) and (for some as-yet unexplained reason) Sodak's.

Brother Dan's Husky can even fly slow enough to stay in the same county as me, if he's on amphibs. All bets are off when he's on wheels, though.

On a regular day, I get about 90 mph on the GPS, and around 100 on the (wildly optimistic) ASI.

So there!

Jon B.
:evil:

[SJ]

:oops: :oops: :oops:

I sit corrected.

:oops: :oops: :oops:

[Jon B.]

'Tis OK, Steve. I was funnin' you, same as you were doin' to me.

Last year, on the way to NH, Lurker12 had to throttle back in sodak's Cub to let me keep up. That's with a Borer prop and 31-inch Bushwheels!

In my defense, I'll add that the K-A Champ had only about 10-12 hours on a new engine, and too coarse a prop to get any power. I took 2 inches out of the prop and she now revs up to red-line in cruise quite easily. Imagine that; I flattened the prop and gained speed. Who'd a think?

Oh, yeah, on the way back, the lurker out-ran me 'til I lost him. Dead GPS battery, wildly inaccurate compass, and a lost SOB flier. I found my way home, though. My compass is now correct and I have a different GPS with a big external battery.

Jon B.

[SJ]

Dang, and I had just ordered a new champ!

sj

[Flying Ds]

We just returned from the fly-in at Snohomish, WA; met some great folks out there in the NW. We are just getting caught up on the New Holstein fly-in. We plan to fly up and spend Monday and Tuesday in Camp Schroller (or under our wing) and then come over to New Holstein on Wednesday afternoon for the Hog Roast. I, Charlotte, am looking forward to seeing you folks that I "interviewed" at the Red River fly-in. I'll share my notes with each of you to see if they are censored appropriately! Eddie is looking forward to minutely examining each and every Cub! See you all soon...weather permitting!

[flynlow]

Charlotte.......last of the red hot mommas! ( a red river redneck pun)

Hope to see ya at NH.

Steve Edwards

[S2D]

Anybody have any time with a New Holland bale wagon, tractor pull type?

Spent way to many days than I want to remember, pulling a New Holland Bale Wagon around. It was one morning while I was doing just that and a cropduster was spraying the next field that I decided to change vocations!!