2012 NH After Action Party

[Bill Rusk]

I was very Blessed to have a couple of folks stop by the house on their way home from new Holstein. What a great time. Here are a few photos. Thanks for coming over guys. It was awesome. Lets do it again.



Phil and Becky were the first ones to arrive. I got em checked out on the airport transportation vehicles and they were off and running, Soon Dad (The Donald) arrived with Charlie in his pit,and he was an old pro on the bike. He must have ridden mini-bikes as a kid cause he was GONE. I managed to give em rides in the Hatz. I think Becky got the best ride all day. I could hear her laughter above the engine.


First arrivals took my truck and got some lunch, then rested. L to R = Charlie, Phil, Donald


Miss Becky. Congratulations.

They just kept coming.


Steve and Wendy planning the next leg.


My back yard filled up so we had to borrow some tie-down space in my neighbors yards. Fortunately they were all still at Oshkosh.


Backyard filling up.


Dinner was a collaborative effort. Everyone pitched in. Here is Dr Rick setting up the condiment table.


The Grill Meisters, Rick and Bill.


A short break before the burgers are ready. L to R Yvette, Becky, Phil


The backyard


Yvette polishing Phils airplane? Nah.....just picking up the laundry.


Chow time




L to R = Pat, Rick, Wendy, Charlie, Phil, Donald


L to R = Yvette, Bill, Pat, Rick


Charlie, Phil, Donald, Becky

[Bill Rusk]

Later in the evening my very good friends Jim (helped me with the last Cub and again with this one - great mechanic) and Dave made it in in Jims' perfect C-180. Special delivery of my new motor mount.
Dave blames me for getting him into Cubs. Not my fault Pat. I swear.


Jim


Everyone watching Bill fly my RC cub. At least he does not crash it like I do.


Evening BS session.


Starting to stake out sleeping arrangements. I had folks all over the house, basement, hangar, back yard, and probably a few places I don't want to know about.


Nothing better than sleeping in a hangar under a wing.


More evening hangar flying


SteveE and son John trying out the airport transportation vehicles. Congrats to John, a new pilot and first time visitor to the big show - Oshkosh.


Sunset over The Donalds Cub. Now "that"was a good day

[Patrol Guy]

Bill - hey you should have handed them tools so you would get some extra work done on the new plane??

[Bill Rusk]

Pat crashed. Amazingly, no one bothered him. He just slept right through all of us talking and stepping over him.

I tried to get a little food and coffee in my boarders before they left. Every one bugged out pretty early and all was quiet by 8am.


Pat headed out in his 180


Note that smile AFTER some sleep.


Steve in the foreground and SteveE in the background


Yvette and Becky


SteveE and son John in a borrowed horse. Congrats on a good trip guys and by the way......be sure to pay your fuel bill


Thank you Steve. You are a good man.



Charlie and The Donald. What a team of craftsmen (and a small amount of prankster in there as well)


Becky found a ride. Thanks Phil, it was great to see you both.


Phil headed out and The Donald cranked and ready to follow.


Last minute flight planning session


Wendy with her PA-12.She recently completed a new Crosswinds 180hp conversion. Very nice indeed.


Bill and Yvette. Bill, are a lucky man. Take good care of that girl.


I stayed at Dr Ricks place after ETenn two years ago. It was a great time. Thanks Doc.



Shortly after everyone was gone I had a couple of more visitors. Terry flew his Cub on floats to Alaska this year. It has been really fun to hear his stories and Lori was a little late to the party but I'm glad she came by. All in all a great time. Thanks again ya'll .............

Warmly

Bill

[aktango58]

[True North]

Bill I still have a grin on my face! Little do you know I cryed with joy! Could just be the hormones but I truely doubt it. Thanks again! That will forever be a day I'll never forget. This week started and ended perfectly!

[SJ]

Looks like a great place to hang out Bill!

Great shots!

sj

[cubscout]

DANG Bill, my sister is just dePRESSED that ya' didn't send half the folks over their way What are neighbours for, except to get rid of the riff-raff....

Wish't Girlscout and I had been there.

Thanks. cobscout

[Clay Hammond]

What kind of bi-wing have ya got there Bill?

[Rick Papp]

Thanks Bill, The light is always on here in Ohio. Really glad that you showed us the SC project and got to fly the Hatz....... What a Hoot!!!!! Rick

[Steve-N1964S]

Thanks for the great hospitality Bill. I still have a big grin from flying the Hatz , it was a blast. Great group of friends. You are a true gentleman.

[C120gal]

Looks like a great time, guys...

Sarah

[btracy]

Stopping it at B Rusks and flying the Hatz was sure a good way to end the week end. It was the hi-light of the trip. Thanks Bill

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Bill showing Yvette how to get in

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Philip ready to bring the Warner to life

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On final

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Yvette is still smiling

[btracy]

And to top it off Wendy, Rick, Yvette and myself had a beautiful flight down the Chicago shoreline with the sun illuminating the view

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[Bugs66]

Looks like great times Bill! You know how to pour on the hospitality! Cool seeing all the planes tied down at your place.

[jasimmons]

I vote Bill Rusk one of the coolest dudes ever.

[flymore]

I second that vote. Bill is indeed a great man.

David Childs

[SJ]

I vote that Bill takes over the New Holstein Fly In!

VOTE BILL and VOTE OFTEN

sj

[C120gal]

Haha, you asked for it Bill!!

[Bill Rusk]

LOL

I just hosted my 14th Hatz fly-in. Although I appreciate the nomination and am humbled by it, I would like to respectfully decline. I do SINCERELY appreciate Steve for hosting the New Holstein gathering, and I hope he will have the fortitude to continue for a while yet. It is a LOT of work.
I was/am just happy to have visitors. Thanks again to all who dropped by. It was fun.

Bill