Annual St Patrick's Fly In At Watson
Farms: Activity Review
David and Janice Watson have decided to make
their March fly in an ANNUAL EVENT! The following review is courtesy of
James Clark:
This past Saturday, a few hearty souls braved the forecast
(and realized!) moderate turbulence and strong headwinds to make it to the 1st
Ever Watson Farm Fly-In just west of 2J9 in Quincy, Florida (my home town). It
was hosted by David and Janice Watson (RV8 builders).
They came from as far north as Columbia, SC (me) and as far south as Naples FL,
along with a formation flight of four RV8's {"Victor Flight" (?)} and
others from Spruce Creek.
The fastest four cylinder RV8 was there, along with a newly painted "Hot
Flash". I have it on authority that there was at least one contribution
from the right seater for the nose art and no, I am NOT telling. :-)
http://picasaweb.google.com/jclarkmail/WatsonFarmFlyin/photo?authkey=v9tgkKcDil8#5043086967762119618
The Flight of 4 RV8's arrived with "smoke on!" and made several really
nice passes, much to the delight of the audience on the ground. I think those
guys have done that a few times before. :-)
Diamond Pass ...
http://picasaweb.google.com/jclarkmail/WatsonFarmFlyin/photo?authkey=v9tgkKcDil8#5043087229755124786
http://picasaweb.google.com/jclarkmail/WatsonFarmFlyin/photo?authkey=v9tgkKcDil8#5043086327811992306
http://picasaweb.google.com/jclarkmail/WatsonFarmFlyin/photo?authkey=v9tgkKcDil8#5043086340696894210
The Watsons (David and Janice) put out a "nice spread" on the food and
hospitality. It was all good ... especially the BBQ and the banana pudding!
"The Watson Farm" aerodrome is such an idyllic place! I am sure it
will grow to become a favorite place to go in the future. I know I plan to make
it again.
http://picasaweb.google.com/jclarkmail/WatsonFarmFlyin/photo?authkey=v9tgkKcDil8#5043086967762119618
http://picasaweb.google.com/jclarkmail/WatsonFarmFlyin/photo?authkey=v9tgkKcDil8#5043087109496040434
David and I were high school classmates and he just ran across a picture of me
in on Larry Bowen's RV8 website (
http://www.bowenaero.com ) after not having seen me in over 35 years! Next
thing we know, I am the first RV to land on his "aerodrome". Most
fitting, I think.
http://picasaweb.google.com/jclarkmail/WatsonFarmFlyin/photo?authkey=v9tgkKcDil8#5043086748718787458
Of course, it was only proper that I give Janice a ride out to our
"farm" after a few passes for the crowd and then over to 2J9 for a
fuel top off while David played host. I would have given a few nephews a ride
but it was really too turbulent so I guess I will just have to go back and
fulfill a promise one day. :-) After all had left and everything cleaned up,
David and I went up for a little fun ... not long enough though. I owe him a
MUCH longer ride. :-)
We said our goodbyes and two hours later, I was back at the hangar at KCUB.
Small world isn't it??
- written by James Clark N996PJ RV-6
Submitted by David and Janice Watson:
The
wind caused several cancellations, but a few of the "die hards" came
anyway. We ended up with 8 RVs and about 37 people. We were very
impressed with Victor Flight from Spruce Creek. They did several fly bys
in formation and it was absolutely beautiful. We were all so impressed
with their performance. Please make mention of this for us on the website.
My parents were just in awe that they could perform so well in such a howling
wind. They need to be recognized for a job well done!!!!!!
We
served BBQ for lunch and there was a bonfire to keep warm by. I think most
everyone enjoyed petting our donkey. His name is Festus and his pasture
borders the area where the hangar is. John Paulich, III and his wife Sarah
came from Naples. Dick Martin from the Daytona area was there as well as
Jerry Cornwell. James Clark came from Columbia, SC and then there was
Victor Flight from Spruce Creek. Norm Pesch is the flight leader.
They were awesome!!!!
Anyway,
it was a dream come true for Janice and me. It was just great to see a row
of RVs lined up on our airstrip. Hopefully we can host this fly-in
annually around St Patrick's Day.
James
Clark took quite a few pictures and I've asked him to forward them to you.
Thanks so much for helping us get the word out. It was a great day to be
alive!!!!
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