Team Aerodynamix/Eagle's Nest at SnF (pictures added)
Many times we have said, "It don't get any better than this," but this time I mean it!
Mutual friends, great connections, and especially great people made SnF very special to us this year. First were the aircraft. EN-1 was flown to Florida from Indiana by Austin Malcomb, making good use of his three month old PPL. Ernie Butcher brought EN-3 over from Houston, and Scott Malcomb brought EN-6 in from Orlando, only one week after its first flight. Earlier, Mike Stewart suggested that Team Aerodynamix showcase these planes in the Friday morning flying. Mike and Scott Malcomb, Chief Mentor of the EN-6 build project at at Circle Christian School, had made the arrangements for the week's activities. By Wednesday, the stage was set.
On Wednesday, Jet Blue brought the students who had built EN-6 in from Orlando (thanks Scott and JB!) Mike was scheduled to speak to the student/builders from Circle Christian School (and who ever else was interested) at around noon. After a really inspirational talk, we presented the kids with Certificates of Appreciation for all their hard work. Appreciation flowed both ways.
Thursday, Mike, Leggs, and Widget took the three planes up for some familiarization time. They took right to the 12s, as I knew they would. Friday about 11:30 they boarded, along with three of the students; Elijah Morris and Jacob Lofgreen from the EN-1 build, and Matt Malcomb from the EN-6 build. By 11:45 they were in the air. The first two passes were in trail, and the third was a formation of three RV-12s, led of course by Mike "Kahuna" Stewart. Everything, and everyone, performed beautifully.
All of us at Eagle's Nest appreciate this great show of support. If aviation is to "live long and prosper," this is what we all must do--help each other. We anticipate a long and friendly relationship. Thanks, TA! (Pictures to come)
Bob Kelly
Founder, ENP
Many times we have said, "It don't get any better than this," but this time I mean it!
Mutual friends, great connections, and especially great people made SnF very special to us this year. First were the aircraft. EN-1 was flown to Florida from Indiana by Austin Malcomb, making good use of his three month old PPL. Ernie Butcher brought EN-3 over from Houston, and Scott Malcomb brought EN-6 in from Orlando, only one week after its first flight. Earlier, Mike Stewart suggested that Team Aerodynamix showcase these planes in the Friday morning flying. Mike and Scott Malcomb, Chief Mentor of the EN-6 build project at at Circle Christian School, had made the arrangements for the week's activities. By Wednesday, the stage was set.
On Wednesday, Jet Blue brought the students who had built EN-6 in from Orlando (thanks Scott and JB!) Mike was scheduled to speak to the student/builders from Circle Christian School (and who ever else was interested) at around noon. After a really inspirational talk, we presented the kids with Certificates of Appreciation for all their hard work. Appreciation flowed both ways.
Thursday, Mike, Leggs, and Widget took the three planes up for some familiarization time. They took right to the 12s, as I knew they would. Friday about 11:30 they boarded, along with three of the students; Elijah Morris and Jacob Lofgreen from the EN-1 build, and Matt Malcomb from the EN-6 build. By 11:45 they were in the air. The first two passes were in trail, and the third was a formation of three RV-12s, led of course by Mike "Kahuna" Stewart. Everything, and everyone, performed beautifully.
All of us at Eagle's Nest appreciate this great show of support. If aviation is to "live long and prosper," this is what we all must do--help each other. We anticipate a long and friendly relationship. Thanks, TA! (Pictures to come)
Bob Kelly
Founder, ENP
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