From Florida, to Ohio and Back Again. A Journey to Edgewater.

[FlyingMonkey]

So....

I went for a little drive. I left the warm and comfortable state of FL and drove about a thousand miles to a frigid little golf club in Minerva Ohio.

It was a pretty full few days.

I delivered a set of landing gear for the Kitfox Simulator Cockpit. I got to see an episode get filmed. I participated in a live FB video with Josh. I rearranged the planes you often see in the background of episodes. I crashed a podcast. I slept at FTHQ and had the place to myself to build, paint, and create! I got to see behind the scenes parts of Edgewater that don't make it into the episodes. I built an FT plane the day before it was released. I was able to pick my own order from the warehouse and saved on shipping!

Oddly enough, I didn't photograph the people I was excited to see. It was great to meet up with Josh and Stefan, Jen, Mitchell and Noah again. I was able to meet some of the behind the scenes and not so behind the scenes guys such as Lee and David. Wes, Jason, and Diane. And of course I got to meet a couple of the Edgewater Flite Crew guys, Jason and Jeff.

I meandered my way through the mountains on my return trip, and finally got home to a bunch of birds who thought I flew north for the winter. And yeah, my wife wasn't too upset I returned either.

Thanks to everyone for making me feel so welcome!

All in all it was a great trip.

 

[Matthewdupreez]

Sounds like you had fun! 😁

 

[Hondo76251]

Going the wrong way, most people go TO Florida this time of year! Lol

 

[Matthewdupreez]

Lol... Winter time I head to the fireplace, with a blanket, book and hot chocolate

Going the wrong way, most people go TO Florida this time of year! Lol

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[PsyBorg]

What clan are you from? Hopefully not that scare hair foot clan.. Sounds like you took a trip to the misty mountains. Do you call the Flerkin "Precious" now? Airplane hobbits essss can be skeery folk

 

[FlyingMonkey]

Going the wrong way, most people go TO Florida this time of year! Lol

Isn't that the truth!

Trust me, I was thinking that all the way up to and during the trip.

 

[FlyingMonkey]

What clan are you from? Hopefully not that scare hair foot clan.. Sounds like you took a trip to the misty mountains. Do you call the Flerkin "Precious" now? Airplane hobbits essss can be skeery folk

I'm from the Stranger Ranger clan. I did pass through the smokies on the way to and from.

 

[CappyAmeric]

I'm from the Stranger Ranger clan. I did pass through the smokies on the way to and from.

Next time, drop into NC and say, “hey”!

 

[Matthewdupreez]

I'm from the Stranger Ranger clan. I did pass through the smokies on the way to and from.

Next time you're heading east.... Drop in and say hi😂...

 

[SSgt Duramax]

Glad you had a great trip.

This is why we need Flite Test South. Either in S. Florida or here in S. Texas, that way everyone can just migrate here and keep flying all winter. Although we did have a low of 46 yesterday. We enjoy 70 degree winters here... for the most part.

 

[FlyingMonkey]

Next time, drop into NC and say, “hey”!

I should have done something like that, and make some visits along the way. I was in NC a few times on the trip.

Although, I was in a bit of a "rush" to get to Ohio. I did take my time on the way back.

 

[FlyingMonkey]

Glad you had a great trip.

This is why we need Flite Test South. Either in S. Florida or here in S. Texas, that way everyone can just migrate here and keep flying all winter. Although we did have a low of 46 yesterday. We enjoy 70 degree winters here... for the most part.

I'd love to have a FT location here in North FL.

Maybe if I win the lottery.

 

[FlyingMonkey]

Next time you're heading east.... Drop in and say hi😂...

I don't expect to get that far east!

 

[droplow77]

That is really cool. Definitely on my bucket list to visit at the FT headquarters one day. Congratulations on what looks like an awesome memory trip.

 

[Bricks]

Glad to see you posting some what again. It is nice sometimes to just get away and enjoy yourself with no pressures put upon you.

 

[Flightspeed]

Next time you're heading east.... Drop in and say hi😂...

Maybe I could drop in this weekend😆

 

[Matthewdupreez]

Maybe I could drop in this weekend😆

Yea sure...... Except... It might be forbidden to travel to SA.... Due to covid.... UK has locked us out... AUS... And quite a few other countries...
All because of a stupid error by the people doing the covid stats....

 

[Flightspeed]

I’ll sneak in😂hide in a container ship or something

 

[Matthewdupreez]

I’ll sneak in😂hide in a container ship or something

Lol... I'll met you at Cape Town V & A Waterfront 😂
Saturday 0500 in front of the aquarium.
You will be wearing a shirt saying "professional Lawn Dart Installer"
😂
Cya then😂

 

[Merv]

I'd love to have a FT location here in North FL...

So what is necessary to develop a FT flying site?
I thought the FTCA was wanting to develop a number of FT flying sites across the land. But I've not heard anything from the FTCA lately, maybe I missed the news. In my area, we have several non AMA flying sites.

Anyone know how to make them FT flying sites?
Anyone heard anything regarding FTCA insurance?