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Old July 16th 07, 11:00 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.homebuilt
Bugs66
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Default Arlington report

I was at Arlington this year as I usually am. Notably missing, the
Blackjack Squadron. Another one of those insurance/lawsuit
casualities I guess.

I was frequently frustrated by the announcer saying something would
happen and then to find out it happened at another time. Example, We
were told the Heritage Jenny would fly at 10:00am. So we went to the
other side of the airport for something else. When we came back to
see the Jenny fly at 10a, we were told "they decided to fly it at
9:30am instead". That was frustrating.

I liked the Arlington Radio broadcast. Normally it is very weak
signal but this year seemed excellent in the campground where we
cannot hear the loudspeakers.

More Super Cub vendors this year, Cub Crafters (never seen them attend
before) and Turbine Cubs of Wyoming.

The "Military Parade" was way cool. Must have been at least 30
different vintage military vehicles plus the aircraft following them.
I yearn for more warbirds at Arlington. I hope then can keep growing
this part. Don't get me wrong, I am a homebuilder and expect a large
experimental presence.

Overall, still love Arlington and the camping by the runway. They
sure seem to have the campground down to a science.

See you next year.