Bonfire Flights at Spruce Creek

Here at Spruce Creek during annual Toy Parade (December) and Bonfire (January) Gaggle Flight always put up a big fly-by. On last Saturday we must had 40+ airplanes in the air at the same time. Before Gaggle launch, a TBM and P-51 made a few low passes. After the Gaggle fly-by, two Aerostars made a formation pass. RVs are well represented in the flight. I was part of a 14 ship Lakes Flight and was with the lead Aerostar. Here are a few photos to share. Most of the photos are taken by Gary Rosier .

TBM and P-51 positioned for the flight.


Pilot briefing:


Gaggle Flights on the runway (last 14 not shown):

Red Flight - SX-300


Marverick - RV7 and RV8s

Lakes
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Racer Flight - Aerostars
http://youtu.be/tL3goID-gP8

An uncut video (long) shot by GoPro mounted under my left wing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiKxhbvCtC4&list=UUlwJxEln-e_9ZIKIKKJpZqg&feature=share&index=1

Video of the 14 ship (a RV6, RV9 and RV9A among the 14):
http://youtu.be/-U9wFO_2msk

Looks like a fun day. I love the Aerostars - what a great plane. Our company had one for about 10 years and it was very nice. The formation flying with the RV's was great too. Wish I was there!

Love the 7th member of the formation

Obsession P-51

Jeff M. (Obsession)is a good friend, and has a home here in NC with a few other cool rides in his stable. Obsession is a regular sight around home in the summer months. Wish I was down there now...brrr.

Ted I envy you. I need one more BFR.


This is our version of "sky clear vis unlimited". Unedited as it is