Topeka, Lawrence, and KC, KS riders.....

[kiwi#9582]

Exciting news!!!!!  

The Forbes Field in Topeka is supporting an air show this weekend!!!  Maybe the U.S. Govmt. won't support an air show, but WE are!!!
"WARBIRDS AND LEGENDS" is the airshow.... watch for ads.

Here are a couple of links to monitor.

To watch the route and see if we ( the B-17 )  will be flying over your house or business...  We will leave Texas Thursday morning approx. 9:00 A.M..... arriving in Topeka approx. 1:00 P.M.


http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N7227C

Here is a link to see how cool it is....  ( you might have to copy and paste this link to work and watch )

Fly The Fortress 2013 on Vimeo

( click on this link )

If you go and take a tour ( $5.00 donation ), ask to see if I am giving tours and I will give you a lot more info than the regular public going through.

Tell your family and friends to go and support how wonderful history of the warbirds.

www.arbirdsandlegends.org

[jima]

Were you on board when it flew over my house north of Columbus a couple of weeks ago? I think it wax July 14th.:It was amazing to see. Thanks Jim

[kiwi#9582]

I was not on the Lexington flight... not my turn... BUT I get to go to Topeka this week AND San Antonio the following week.

[stude31]

Kiwi,

I will go my best to get out there!  We live in topeka, what are you doing in the evenings that the show is over.  Can we take you out to eat or something like that.  We have a really good micro brewery here in town and would love to have dinner with you if that is possible.

Let me know,

Thank you for letting us know of this great news!

[kiwi#9582]

Kiwi,

I will go my best to get out there!  We live in topeka, what are you doing in the evenings that the show is over.  Can we take you out to eat or something like that.  We have a really good micro brewery here in town and would love to have dinner with you if that is possible.

Let me know,

Thank you for letting us know of this great news!

Wow... thanks for the invite.  Is it close to the show?  The crew usually goes to dinner together, but might convince them to go to the brewery... there are a few beer drinkers among us.  Let me know the name and address/directions and see if they want to go.

Thanks again

[kiwi#9582]

P. S..... a hint if anyone goes for a ride.  The nose ride is unique and exciting,,,, BUT you cannot move about the plane after take off.  The seats in midsection, you can get up and move around and take photos and get in the cockpit for short periods... get more for your money that way.

[stude31]

Kiwi,

It is Blind Tiger Brewery and it is only 6 mins down the road and 3.5 miles.

http://goo.gl/maps/kLGFd

If you go let me know..  seven8five.22zero.thirteen0eight.

Glad to have you come to our city!  

Joe
Stude31

If I don't go with you I would recommend the Java Porter and Tiger Paw Porter, both are dark beers but they are yummy!

[WamegoRob]

Kiwi, toss your Valk into the plane and bring it along... You, me and Stude31 can go for a ride
My wife and I plan on coming to see your plane Saturday.

[stude31]

Kiwi, toss your Valk into the plane and bring it along... You, me and Stude31 can go for a ride
My wife and I plan on coming to see your plane Saturday.

Count me in too Rob!  I am not sure if the kids want to or not... If not I'll still go.

[stude31]

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Gathering-of-Warbirds-and-Legends/450560625005007

[kiwi#9582]

This is fantastic!!!!  Thanks for the replies!!  Looking forward to seeing everyone there!!!!!!!  I will call and maybe even make a strong suggestion that the crew go... or of not Maybe someone can take me and get me back to the motel ...  I have the # and will contact you.  Watch the flight plan and see if you can get a good photo op coming in.

[kiwi#9582]

Kiwi,

It is Blind Tiger Brewery and it is only 6 mins down the road and 3.5 miles.

http://goo.gl/maps/kLGFd

If you go let me know..  seven8five.22zero.thirteen0eight.

Glad to have you come to our city!  

Joe
Stude31

If I don't go with you I would recommend the Java Porter and Tiger Paw Porter, both are dark beers but they are yummy!

DARK beer is my fav!!  What kind of food do they have ??

[WamegoRob]

DARK beer is my fav!!  What kind of food do they have ??

All kind of food, but the burnt ends are my favorite.
http://www.blindtiger.com/dinnermenu/BlindTiger_Menu.pdf

[kiwi#9582]

... OK... looking forward to seeing everyone there.  Pass the word about the plane and the flights.  The B-17 might be more expensive to fly in, but well worth it!!!  ALSO, the "fee" is tax deductable since we are NON- PROFIT!!!

[Bark2]

http://static.cjonline.com/adhub/premium/commemorative-air-force/1580083-2w/

[BonS]

Just a side note: You can see "Jet Man" fly alongside a B-17 here:
http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2013/07/30/in-sky-above-wisconsin-it-bird-it-plane-it-swiss-adventurer-jetman/?intcmp=features

[kiwi#9582]

That was cool...