SkyFest 2006

Next weekend, July 29 & 30, Fairchild Air Force base (Spokane, WA) is hosting "SkyFest 2006." Along with many aircraft exhibits, flying demonstrations and the USAF Thunderbirds, the RJ Ranch Robinson Helicopter will be on display. Yes ... It's true: You can see the famous helicopter and (used to be) daring pilot. The RJ Copter will be one of several helicopters on display, but it will be the ONLY privately owned helicopter. (I really wanted to put on a flight demo, such as demonstration autorotations, but my aircraft insurance company said "No-No, unless you'd either like to double the premiun or cancel the policy") So, not liking either option, I'll just sit on the tarmac, looking "cool" and spin a good tale about what I "might have done" and all the combat missions flown around Pullman!