Archive for the ‘Preflight’ Category
Akron Beacon Journal Article
11
May
ttp://tinyurl.com/cmhqov2 Great article in the Akron Beacon Journal and Ohio.com today by Paula Schleis. Photos by Paul Tople.
News Channel 5 Cleveland
10
May
News anchor Chris Flanagan interviewed Ron and Joe at the airport yesterday. Ask Chris about his motorcycle chase. He may have video, but it will be wiggly–Joe was driving. Story will likely air Friday night on WEWS TV5 Cleveland.
FOX News Interview Tomorrow
10
May
Joe and Ron will meet FOX News Cleveland at KPOV tomorrow for an interview. Story to air over the weekend.
Sunday May 13 Launch Update
10
May
We are still hopeful for a Sunday May 13 launch from Kent State University Airport (1G3) in Stow Ohio. Watch the blog for updates. Ron has his Cub packed and ready. Joe is still waiting for his to be released from its annual maintenance inspection. Media coverage has been amazing. Thank you all for your interest. Hope to see you on Sunday at 8:00 AM.
From the Salem News
01
May
From the Vindy Online
01
May
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty
18
Apr
One of our favorite parts suppliers, Aircraft Spruce & Specialty has just joined our growing list of contributors and sponsors! Thanks to Dennice and staff for the great support.
Going for a New World Record – And So Can You!
12
Apr
By Amy Beitzel
- The Longest High Five.
- The Largest Cardboard Fort.
- The Fastest Time to Stack Ten Cheerios.
- The Longest, Slowest, Most Peculiar Flight to Wright Brothers Airport in an Antique Airplane.
What do they all have in common? A world record attempt on RecordSetter.com! The folks at RecordSetter are like proud parents – they believe in you, think that you are the best at something, and want to see you shine. That’s right, RecordSetter.com believes everyone can hold a world record for something and has issued the challenge for creative competition.
Unlike the other old, stuffy world record organizations, RecordSetter.com is free and open to anyone willing to document their safe, harmless, and fun exploits. Founded at the Burning Man Festival, RecordSetter.com wants to see just what people can do.
Pilots Joe Murray and Ron Siwik will attempt their record starting May 13th. Follow their progress here on the website — track the flight in real time and watch for photos and anecdotes on the blog. It’s going to be an unusual adventure!
Lost in Oscar Hotel has accepted the RecordSetter challenge, will you?
