> I guess I do not understand the issues >people have with a bit of airplane traffic or controlled airports. Are >there really that many KRs that don't have radios or transponders?ted +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Ted, Radios, no. Transponders, probably. I'm guessing you've not been able to attend a KR Gathering or seen any of the PROFESSIONAL videos that video Bob and Terry have shot at the past Gatherings. A KR Gathering is a "down home", "hey, look at those suckers go" ( a three KR loose formation fly-by) with several more KR in the pattern making solo runs, other KR drivers giving rides to those persistent enough at "begging". At times the KR's are all on the ramp with cowls and other panels removed and people poking, prodding, photographing, and asking questions about every part of the KR imaginable. The KR Gathering is where everyone and anyone is welcome but the KR is front and center. The 2009 Gathering will be my 20th consecutive Gathering and it has only gotten bigger and better over the years. I miss the changing locations that occurred in the past but it seems that everything came together at Mt.Vernon and the attendees keep voting to return each year. Personally, I'd like to have a break from hosting (this will be my 6th consecutive year as host) and be able to spend more time sharing my KR with the attendees. Like every KR, mine is unique and I'd like to share some of the things I've done with fellow builders. My KR, different as it is , has worked well now for 350 hours. Having the Gatherings in the central U.S. has worked well as no one has to travel more than "half way", so to speak. I'm sure there are many good locations for the Gathering to take place. We only need someone to step up to the plate and make the invitation. I'll gladly share the knowledge I've gained these last five years as host. Any takers ????????????????? Larry Flesner
