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2005 Eastern CFO Convention
Seven Springs, PA
(Click on any picture for a larger version)
It turned out about as we expected at Seven Springs. The airport was barely big enough for all the airplanes, and the time we had was barely enough to sample all of the activities available.
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There was something going on here related to wine... we expect to hear the rest of the story after the statute of limitations runs out.
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A few people helped keep the fire fed with their marshmellows, but most were successful at making their fingers sticky and taste buds dance.
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There were a few who showed real talent at getting that 'burned just enough' flavor.
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The bonfire came with a view, something we Cardinal pilots seemed attracted to. I think it was because it was standing still rather than going by in the usual blur.
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Enough time to relax and chat with new friends.
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Here is proof: Paul's jokes are funny to on average 66% of the audience. Or 75% if you count the ones that didn't quite hear what he said, but are enjoying his expression.
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If you were there you'd be able to put names to these happy faces!
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In all a very pleasant evening in the woods, with a fire and a view.
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Never expect a Cardinal flyer to shrink from competition. At last tally the RGs were slightly ahead of the FG drivers, but there are a few contested events still being discussed.
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The best events were the family matchups. Here Palmer gets passed on the inside by his granddaugher Amanda.
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Some folks thought that a jaunty hat angle was just the ticket for speed.
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Others stuck with simple aerodynamics and appropriate ballast.
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Someone started talking about airplanes up at the airport and for some reason a crowd formed. |
This is always a fun group. These are the folks who were on site the night before the event, enjoying a lengthy dinner with rotating food deliveries as we people came.
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Then next day we enjoyed an excellent lunch at the Falling Waters
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This is one of the several small groups that toured the house and walked downstream to the famous overlook. It was a very interesting tour, and a nice place to spend an afternoon.
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That evening we enjoyed a reception at "Helen's", the original log cabin of those who started the enterpise which became this mountain resort.
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It was another quiet spot, with a babbling brook and a good supply of beverages and conversation.
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It was a nice facility for a little tech talk. We didn't spend a lot of time on pictures, what with real airplanes to look at just up the hill.
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As usual at our conventions, we dug into the details under the cowl while folks took turns seeing the little details which came to light.
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It is always amazing how many little things come to light when enough people look closely at an airplane. As usual the ones we looked at were in excellent conditions, offering more good examples than bad.
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One recurring theme at conventions is that we learn how to properly check a stab, and with any luck we find a loose one to test.
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Keith and Paul fell into old habits when they learned that the front lobby had wireless connectivity. Debbie insisted that I include this picture... I don't know just why...
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We were honored to have a special presentation from Guy Maher on the various pressures which come to bear in our flight decisions.
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Mike Peterson took charge of the meal tickets and kept things well under control. Here Jimmy and Sandy Honeycut pay the piper.
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The evening banquet was a nice time to get cleaned up and dressed up and enjoy an excellent meal in good company.
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This couple was celebrating an anniversary and received a little recognition and a cake for their event.
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Faye and Palmer Gehring won the 'Nicest Cardinal' award and accepted it with their granddaugher Amanda.
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Lowell Dexter from Escondido, CA won the 'flew farthest' award, as he so often does. He has a habit of showing up everywhere!
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This was a great convention for door prizes, as our sponsors really came through with some nice things for the group.
Electronics International sent along some information packets for all attendees, each with a multi-bulb LED flashlight! They also donated a fuel flow gauge... I need to look up the model and winner.
Powerflow sent along a gift certificate for use in purchase of one of their many products for the Cardinal, from the exhaust system designed for the FG to their new air filter system.
And Precise Flight sent along some door prizes as well, again I need to look up specifics. Its been too long for this old memory! But I'll get the information and get it up on this page soon.
The following folks signed up for this convention. Pictures of all the aircraft in attendance follow.
| Name | Departing
From | Aircraft
Year/Type | Registration
Number | Comments |
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| Keith & Debbie Peterson | Hampshire, IL (68IS) | 1976 177 RG | N33267 | We're looking forward to seeing all our East coast members and having a great time! |
| Guy & Staci Maher | Kannapolis, NC (KRUQ) | 1974 177 RG | N912GM | |
| Nancy & Patrick Reagen | Nottingham; NH, (EEN) | 1978 177 RG | N53170 | |
| Bruce & Betsy Hutchings | Whitefield, NH (HIE) | 1977 177 RG | N52061 | |
| Peter & Carol Van Caulart | Fonthill; Ontario, (CNQ3) | 1968 177 | | It's only 177 NM from where we clear customs at Buffalo to join the fun at 7 Springs. Carol and I look forward to it. |
| Bob Stearns | Columbia, SC (FDW) | 1972 177 RG | N84612 | |
| Dick Almay | Holland, MI (BIV) | 1975 177 RG | N2643V | |
| John Avery | Wood-Ridge, NJ (N07) | 1977 177B | N19519 | |
| Lowell Dexter | Escondido; CA, CA (F70) | 1976 177 RG | N177R | |
| Don Lang | Pittsburgh, PA (AGC) | 1977 177 RG | N35936` | |
| Paul Millner | Berkeley, CA (OAK) | 1976 177 RG | N177SD | I'm looking forward to finding that friend I have in Pennsylvania! |
| Richard Seelig | Turners Falls, MA (0B5) | 1974 177B | N177VT | |
| Jimmy & Sandy Honeycutt | Mallards Landing; Locust Grove, GA (GA04) | 1976 177 RG | N177BS | Looking forward to the Event! |
| Don Lang | Pittsburgh, PA () | | | |
| Palmer Gehring | Winbter haven, FL (GIF) | 1975 177B | N 35086 | Looking forward to another great CFO fly-in. Fallingwater is a must see for everyone. It is one of Frank Lloyd Wright's greatest residential works. |
| Jim Engberg | Southbridge, MA (3B0) | 1977 177B | N19821 | |
| Al & Katherine Van Lengen | St. Augustine, FL (4A7) | 1978 177 RG | N53257 | Katherine and I are looking forward to another great Cardinal gathering! |
| Richard Dagle | Lewisburg, PA (N79) | 1973 177B | N34542 | Took 9+ hours to get back from GIF. This should be less! |
| Dean & Sue Cook | Elkhart, IN (3C1) | 1971 177B | N177XC | |
| Tad and Frances Page | Thornhurst, PA (9N3) | 1976 177B | N999HR | Wow! An annual convention in my home state. Finally a trip where I don't have to notify my parole officer! |
| Kent Larson | Vienna, VA (HEF) | 1973 177B | 177FG | |
| Peggy & George Revesz | London; Ontario, Canada (CYXU) | 1976 177 RG | C-GDZG | Looking forward to seeing our many Cardinal friends |
| John & Mary Anna PALMER | , ME (81b) | 1973 177 RG | N1909Q | |
| Fred Brown | Carson City, MI (47G) | 1976 177B | N13282 | |
| Tom Kelley | Painesville, OH (KCGF) | 1973 177B | N34405 | |
| rosenthal herbert | Bethesda, MD (gai) | 1976 177 RG | n7605v | |
| Rick Krens | Hillsboro, VA (14VA) | 1974 177 RG | N2035Q | |
| Bob Schemmerling | Greencastle, PA (HGR) | 1969 177A | 30626 | |
| William & Leanna Povilaitis | Landing, NJ (12N) | 1970 177B | N30900 | Planning on arriving Wed. to take an afternoon tour of Kentuck Knob; another FLW home a few miles south of Fallingwater. The hotel says they can arrange a shuttle van for up to 5 people. |
| james&sheri clary | bremen, OH () | 1978 177B | N1191C | |
| Garth Goddard | Toronto, Canada (CYTZ) | 1971 177B | C-GPDW | |
| Ward Harris | Plymouth, MI (1D2) | 1974 177B | N34821 | |
| Ray LeZak | Cleveland, OH (CGF) | 1973 177B | N34405 | Last time I attended was at Burke Lakefront. Long trip. At the time a record number of Cardinals. What a hoot. |
| Andrew Thomas | West Lafayette, IN (KLAF) | 1972 177B | N34228 | |
| mike sullivan | Manassas; VA, VA (HEF) | 1974 177 RG | N2056Q | |
| Harry Feild | Ashland, VA (OFP) | 1968 177 | N30239 | |
| Mike Dechnik | Collegeville, PA (N10) | 1977 177B | | Looking to purchase a stellar representation of a late model 177B -- Any available? |
The following aircraft were in attendance at Seven Springs in 2005. A few came and went and may not be pictured. Click on any picture for a larger image.
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