2nd Annual Brad Foster Memorial Fly In 4/11/20

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XCanytime
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2nd Annual Brad Foster Memorial Fly In 4/11/20

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North Mountain Vineyard & Winery will be hosting the 2nd Annual Brad Foster Memorial Fly-In on Saturday April 11th, 2020. We would like to have on display Hang Gliders and Paragliders. XC flights to the winery have been achieved, with 2 hang gliders landing there from Woodstock during the 2013 event, and 2 paragliders landing there from Edith's Gap during the 2014 event. 2015's event weather was not ideal, but then again the event was held in May, where the frequency of NW/SE weekends diminishes. The 2016 event was moved to the 2nd weekend of April in hopes that the probability of a NW weekend happening would be increased. Well a NW weekend did occur, but we had high winds and snow showers on the Saturday, so indoor activities dominated the day :wink: . 2017 was great; we had 2 hang gliders land at the winery. 2018 had light conditions, but dogged determination allowed one paraglider pilot to make it to the vineyard. Last year that same pilot made it to the winery again, wowing the spectators at the winery. Let's hope that this year's weather has a bit more wind to enable more safe flights in addition to the possibility of XC flights to the winery, and let's turn out in force to honor Brad, who was always welcoming to us.

Here is an update from Krista Foster for the Fly-In on April 11th.

- Today I ordered the glasses for the Fly In

- Brad’s label is at the printer. When it is returned, it will be sent to TABC for approval. Then final print

- John is working on the wine

- Please invite all Pilots. If the weather is good to fly – wunderbar! - If the weather is not conducive to fly, the party is still on. I was wondering if one or several flyers could be on display in that case.

- All are invited to the lunch buffet with wine

- All pilots receive a bottle of Brad’s Special Release wine

- Live music by Paul Tangren 2 – 5 pm

- Press release will go out

So please mark your calendars for Saturday April 11th for a fun day and attend. Bacil
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