Sport Pilot Talk

We’re three weeks out!

If anyone is looking for a destination in the eclipse zone, we have property in the path of totality in Lenoir City, TN.



It’s 3.3 acres along an airstrip. Big T Airport (80TN) for my pilot friends, though flying in is not an option. Just a few miles off I-75 and US321.

Karen and I are inviting anyone who’d like to come a place from which to view the eclipse. Should be an unobstructed view from the runway, weather permitting, of course.

What we have:

Space for camping - tent or RV. Should be enough parking for cars, motorcycles or RVs.

City water.

Power - but just two 20A outlets on a temp pole. Should be enough to charge electronic devices but not to power an RV.

PortaPotty


What we don’t have:

Any kind of RV hookups - plan on boondocking for a day or two if you have an RV.

Not far away is a Petro gas station with dump facilities for $5, and an Ace Hardware that can fill propane tanks.


Caution: no telling what traffic will be like. Might be a good idea to plan an arrival at least a day or two early.

Anyway, if this sounds like a good idea, let me know at [email protected] if you plan on coming and I’ll send directions.

Thanks, Eddie. Muriel and I will be there for sure!

Final bump!

Just a few days out. Right now about a dozen or so people planning to come, so room for more. The more the merrier!

Plan to arrive with plenty of gas - there are fears that stations in and around the zone of totality may run out at some point.

For those coming to Eddie's who might not have obtained eclipse glasses, Muriel and I are bringing several spare pairs.

Dr SETI (H Paul Shuch) and Dr Mom (Muriel Hykes) enjoying Fast Eddie's hospitality whIle viewing the eclipse.

Had a nice turnout - quick guess between 25 and 30, including some folks from the Pilots of America site.

Perfectly clear skies, and the runway provided a nice view.

Video'd the folks watching, and will post to YouTube in a few days.

Most importantly, I got to serve as the Pastafarian Chaplain at today's event - an honor I will not soon forget!

Anybody remember the movie "Twins"?

FastEddieB wrote:Had a nice turnout - quick guess between 25 and 30, including some folks from the Pilots of America site.

Perfectly clear skies, and the runway provided a nice view.

Video'd the folks watching, and will post to YouTube in a few days.

Most importantly, I got to serve as the Pastafarian Chaplain at today's event - an honor I will not soon forget!

Sounds a little like an oxymoron. I hope nobody burned their eyes out.