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"An end result, imagined clearly and acted upon with expectation, will always force the circumstances necessary to bring about its own manifestation, no matter how unpredictable, unlikely, or even impossible those circumstances may have previously seemed." --A Note from the Universe  Lee Bottom Flying Field has some of the best supporters in the world.... |
Did You Know?
2012-02-12 04:06 UTC by Rich Davidson
 Did you know that not every NORDO News blog post makes it to the newsletter? Yes that’s right; some posts are only received by those who have signed up to follow the blog or one of our social media sites. Therefore, if you’re not signed up, you’ve been missing a lot of inside information and editorials that can’t be found... |
The Calendars Have Left the Building
2012-02-12 03:29 UTC by Rich Davidson
 It’s that time of year again. The limited edition Lee Bottom Flying Field calendars are on the way to their new owners. Printed every year since 1987, these old fashioned items are now a quarter of a century old tradition. If you receive one, we hope you have someplace special to hang it and put it to good use. Hanging in offices, hangars,... |
A Story to Tell
2012-02-11 03:11 UTC by Rich Davidson
"Three type ratings, an airline job, one airport, well over a hundred different airplanes, countless fly-ins, and a marriage have all come into my life since I last stood on these grounds." My mind raced with disbelief. "Could I have actually lost grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, acquaintances,... |
Changes at EAA or Changing Times?
2012-02-06 05:29 UTC by Rich Davidson
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Inside Information
2012-01-13 05:07 UTC by Rich Davidson
 When a goal of yours is to keep your lobby groups hard at work, inside information is something to be cherished. And although almost any information can be bartered for or discovered through normal channels if you are persistent, knowing something others do not is harder and harder to come by these days. Let’s face it, the internet makes it... |
Motion Induced Blindness
2011-12-19 04:50 UTC by Rich Davidson
 A friend sent us this link the other day and I just couldn’t help but pass it along. Remember as a student pilot how it was stressed that you must keep your head on a swivel, your eyes always scanning? There’s a reason for that; motion induced blindness. Not seeing another aircraft approaching can end your day in a really bad way. Yet,... |
Controlled Flight Into Terrain
2011-11-14 01:20 UTC by Rich Davidson
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Dreams of My Feathers
2011-11-08 18:58 UTC by Rich Davidson
 Ever so often, a dream is so vivid I am compelled to write it down. My latest was, are you ready for this, about flying. Having recently reviewed my resume and all the experiences that go with it, apparently my mind has been working hard to put it all together as I sleep. Take charter and 121 airline ops, airport management, tourism, and marketing... |
Confined to the Clouds
2011-11-08 17:15 UTC by Rich Davidson
 Sitting alone at the table, spread before me was a life; two years of mine to be precise. Summoned to answer questions, logbooks, tattered charts, and scraps of paper were my witnesses, my alibi. Thankfully, the large pile of evidence meant the inquiries, where was I, and, what exactly had I been doing, were questions I could answer.... |
Rent a Home Near Lee Bottom
2011-11-08 15:11 UTC by Rich Davidson
Looking for a home near an airport? We may have what you want.  |
Terror Threat - What Do You Think?
2011-10-21 22:40 UTC by Rich Davidson
 Ever so often, some occurrence in your life leaves you with questions; questions that breed questions. This summer such a thing came my way. Back in February, I made a decision to hit as many aviation events as I possibly could during the year. Doing my best to coordinate with scheduling for time off, and by making every effort to drop... |
Rumor Has It
2011-10-21 20:45 UTC by Rich Davidson
 It’s no secret that I’m a big proponent of private companies taking the lead in the space race. All one has to do is study history to see that when private companies take charge, the race accelerates. Yes, those who are incapable of studying history, always point to the disasters and accidents that befell private entities competing in... |
Airport Closing Temporarily for Maintenance
2011-10-13 14:33 UTC by Rich Davidson
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It's That Time of the Year - Again
2011-10-13 14:25 UTC by NORDO News
After working year round to provide a green getaway for all of our aviation family, the grass has earned its annual fall days at the spa.  Over the past couple years, the grass has taken a beating. It went something like this: a record amount of airplane landings followed by flooding rains, then more record amounts of landings followed by a drought,... |
One Giant Leap for Aviation
2011-10-08 01:10 UTC by Rich Davidson
Last month I was lucky enough to spend a great deal of my time flying around in old airplanes. Because of that, some great little news stories came my way that I was too busy to put to words. One of those came in the form of photos.  While polishing, to the best of my ability, a large shiny spinner, a faint tone emanated from my phone sitting on the... |
Driving To The Fly-In?
2011-09-20 07:35 UTC by Rich Davidson
 If you want to drive in and camp these slots are limited to 30 with many already taken. And, although not as limited, the number of drive in tickets for the fly-in is restricted to 750.... |
Thank You Army for Listening
2011-09-20 07:34 UTC by Rich Davidson
 Arriving in the mail, a few months back we received an envelope with printed NOTAM information. Basically, all the MOA’s to our north were going to be active for training... |
IMPORTANT Fly-In Notes That Don't Fit Elsewhere.
2011-09-20 06:44 UTC by Rich Davidson
The following items are important things to know and or things we hope you will enjoy or use: There will be a charging station for cell phones and electronics during the fly-in. It is being organized and run by instructors and students at the Shawnee Aviation Program. It will be open on Friday from 5-7pm, Saturday 8-8, and Sunday 8-Noon. We hope this... |
Will You Be Here?
2011-09-20 06:14 UTC by Rich Davidson
 As of today, the weather looks great and we've been hearing from friends everywhere they plan to be here. Will you be? Some very nice flying machines and some great people are planning to attend. Will you be here? We hope you... |
Volunteers Already Hard at Work
2011-09-20 05:45 UTC by Rich Davidson
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Aircraft Parking Volunteers Needed
2011-09-20 04:53 UTC by Rich Davidson
 It is unusual for us to be short of aircraft parking volunteers but this year we are. Fortunately though, other areas of the event which are usually understaffed have plenty of help this year. So, if you have experience parking airplanes, or you are willing to learn on your feet, and you are in pretty good shape, then we could use your help. Our needs... |
First Ever Fly-In Wedding
2011-09-20 04:21 UTC by Rich Davidson
 Through the years, many couples have come to Lee Bottom for romantic get-a-ways. Some have brought picnics, many have come on first dates, and quite a few have actually popped the question. Yet nobody has ever been married here. Well, that's about to change. Jeff Moum and Jamie Litchfield recently visited the airport with our friend Rev. Jackie... |
Fly-In Food
2011-09-20 04:00 UTC by Rich Davidson
 It's no secret that getting a good food vendor for our fly-in has always been a headache. For as many reasons as you can imagine, the task has always required far too much time and effort on our part. Therefore, this year we set out to find a vendor that would handle all the food and everything to do with it. Not only does this free up our time, but... |
An Awesome Machine
2011-09-06 14:08 UTC by Rich Davidson
 On the way home from Oshkosh, my brother John and I stopped at Poplar Grove. While there we were treated very well as I was offered the chance to fly this amazing Waco SRE. Thanks to Steve and Tina for the opportunity. If you want to read more about our trip from Oshkosh to Poplar Grove, check out the Lee Bottom Flying Field facebook page or check out... |
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