REFLECTOR: Velocity Convention

Fri Dec 2 19:47:50 CST 2005

Thanks to Chris for the Frapper...and for stimulating a little
conversation on get togethers.  I am for that.

As a once very frequent visitor to San Antonio, I can vouch for that
description and let me offer this as an alternative.  I live in the city
of Chicago, just a 5 minute walk to the Lake Michigan beaches and just
as clost to the neighborhood "el" stop.  In the summer months we are a
destination to match any for stuff to do.   Bad news might be hotel room
rates...but that can be compared w/ info from the WWW.    

Likely I will be hangared at Gary, IN by then.  The Gary Airport is
accessible by train to downtown Chicago or about 30 mins by car and
likely the FBO would be happy to host in some capacity.  Airfares into
Midway and O'Hare are likely among the least expensive in the nation on
several discount carriers.  One idea would be a post-Oshkosh or
pre-Oshkosh get together.  I could help put this together...but San
Antonio sounds great too.  

It's just that the heart of mid-America is a bit north!!   Try
cityofchicago.org     (and try to ignore the pic of Mayor Daley!!)

Regards,
Terry Miles

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From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of Phil Hooper
Sent: Friday, December 02, 2005 4:18 PM
To: 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list'
Subject: RE: REFLECTOR: Velocity Convention

Greg, I was thinking a year from now, perhaps mid November, 2006.  That
would be a perfect time of year if it were San Antonio-after hurricanes
Omicron, Pi, Rho and Sigma have past.  

Phil

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From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of Greg Poole
Sent: Friday, December 02, 2005 1:05 PM
To: 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list'
Subject: RE: REFLECTOR: Velocity Convention

Gee Robin - you sure you don't work for the Texas Tourism Authority?
Having read your spiel, I'm almost ready to emigrate!  (.sounds very
much like down here.). 

Just had a look at a Google map and the main web sites on San Antonio.
certainly wont be a small town camp out

Just how far in advance are you blokes looking to hold this event?

Greg in Sydney.

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From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of Robin Ream
Sent: Saturday, 3 December 2005 6:44 AM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: (no subject)

    Thank you Scott!  I didn't think anybody was ever going to wake up
to the potential of the Texas Fly-In :-)  We've got Texas size airport
facilities, San Antonio is known for their expertise in convention
hospitality, we've got Sea World, Fiesta Texas, The River Walk, the
Mission Trail for history and photography buffs (the missions are one of
the most coveted locations for professional photographers worldwide),
the list of attractions is very long.  --  And of course there's the
food!  Few cities in the country can begin to match our food chain.  And
if you get homesick for the coast it's less than a two hour drive to
Corpus Christi and Padre Island.

    Also...  Our flying weather is perhaps the best in the United
States. --  Low rainfall, warm temperatures, gentle winds; there's a
reason the Air Force had so many bases here.  And we are virtually
unaffected by tropical storms (I'm reluctant to use the "hurricane" word
after this last season, but we didn't get a drop, or even any harsh
winds.)  With all the great facilities San Antonio has to offer, I've
often wondered why Velocity hasn't picked up and moved their factory
here by now.  ...................  Think it over :-)

Robin

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From: Scott Baker <mailto:sbakr at comcast.net>  

To: Velocity  <mailto:reflector at tvbf.org> Aircraft Owners and Builders
list 

Sent: Friday, December 02, 2005 12:54 PM

Subject: REFLECTOR: (no subject)

Additional thoughts ...

No need to make this a "come by airliner" affair entirely.  Why not
coincide the Velocity program with an EAA regional fly-in (SWRegional in
San Antonio, TX is one idea) or AOPA Expo 2006 Palm Springs type of
event?

----- Original Message ----- 

From: Scott Baker <mailto:sbakr at comcast.net>  

To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders  <mailto:reflector at tvbf.org>
list 

Sent: Friday, December 02, 2005 1:42 PM

Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Frapper Map of Velocity Owners and Builders

Velocity, Inc. will gladly pitch-in with some financial support.

Sounds like fun.

Pick a location that non-aviation loving spouses will enjoy.

SB

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From: Phil Hooper <mailto:phil at hdmnet.com>  

To: 'Velocity  <mailto:reflector at tvbf.org> Aircraft Owners and Builders
list' 

Sent: Friday, December 02, 2005 12:49 PM

Subject: RE: REFLECTOR: Frapper Map of Velocity Owners and Builders

Yes, 'tis fun.  This leads to a sense of community.and a VERY crazy
idea.now that we see where most everybody lives.

It's been done before for various events, but.

Anyone interested in an official Reflector "Drive-in" for builders,
perhaps in a year?  We could all meet centrally in the U.S (fly in
commercially) for a weekend of fun and sharing, Friday noon through
Sunday at 3:00. Perhaps some could bring photos and make formal
presentations, with discussions of mods, things learned, etc.  Something
like a scientific convention, a sharing of latest findings.  Scott
Baker, you'd be invited to join us as the factory tech rep.

No, I'm not the guy to put it together. Someone else would be better
talented.  Can't be that hard.Ramada in KS, meeting room, a few meals,
AV equipment.What say you all?  Any interest?

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From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of Keith Hallsten
Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 4:52 PM
To: 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list'
Subject: RE: REFLECTOR: Frapper Map of Velocity Owners and Builders

This is pretty cool - every time I look at the Frapper map I see a few
more Velocitites!

Keith Hallsten

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From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of Barber Law Firm
Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 2:55 AM
To: reflector at tvbf.org
Subject: REFLECTOR: Frapper Map of Velocity Owners and Builders

Dear Collective,

I just created a "Frapper" map for Velocity owners and builders.  If'n
you don't know what Frapper is yet, it is a map that will allow users to
add themselves and give a visual representation of that persons general
world location.  You may also place a picture and brief description of
yourself and/or project.  I am already on two other Frapper maps and
have suffered no known ill consequences.  (yeah, you do need to register
so I imagine you are once again being tracked for marketing purposes by
someone....so it goes).

I find the other two very interesting to monitor.  I am currently on the
Frapper Rotary engine list and the CanardAviator list.

To add yourself please to go to http://www.frappr.com/velocity.  It is
free and very easy.  I hope to see y'all there.

All the best,

Chris

Christopher Barber

Attorney and Counselor at Law

"Serving the needs of Senior Texans"

Barber Law Firm
10827 Tower Bridge St.

Houston, Texas 77075-5032
281-464-LAWS (5297)

CBarber at TexasAttorney.net
 <http://www.texasattorney.net/> www.TexasAttorney.net 

 <http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001> Texas

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