By: John

John — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:39:00 +0000

Steve,
Great Podcast, along with UCAP, The Finer Points, and Will Hawkins’, I don't miss a one.
A couple of comments about the Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival:
I'm a Battle Creek native; went to high school and college in BC, started my flight training there in 1984, and am a veteran (retiree) from the BCANGB (110th FG). I moved from the area in 1987, and currently reside in the DC area. I got my PPL certificate at the now-defunct Quantico MCB Flying Club in 2006 and am working on my IFR rating now.
I remember attending the Field of Flight Air Show in the early days, and in fact, helped set up some of the mid-field communications and audio lines when I was the commander of the communications flight at the base. The folks there do a great job of organizing and running the show every year, and from this vantage point seem to improve year-over-year.
What I’d like to see though, is some element of a fly-in added. I’ve been on the BCFFAS&BF website and there is nary a mention of methods to be used for flying in, camping under the wing or other logistical information. We’ve flown in to Sun-n-Fun as volunteers, and camped under the wing and enjoyed staying all week on field. I think if a fly-in aspect were to be added and promoted, this could improve attendance, and along with promotions like your Podcast, serve to increase awareness of this great venue among the pilot community.
Thanks for your efforts. I know it’s a lot of work and you clearly enjoy doing it. And, I hope the voice gets better.
John
C172, 2W5 and OCW

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