ScottsField Fly-In Report

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It may have been gray and it may have rained cats and dogs intermittently but none of that deterred the mighty FABAC armada from their agenda. No less then 17 cars mustered to Jim and Ellie's call for a day trip to Ernie McLean's fun fly-in and breakfast at his Granite Hill airfield. We all rendezvoused at the Mactaquac ESSO and as luck would have it the weather changed to bright skies with just intermittent clouds. Someone put in a good word for us. Terry driving the loaned Woodford Morgan and Karen driving her outstanding TR3 led the British armada to the field in fine FABAC fashion.

While the focus of attention at the field was no doubt the grand collection of sports and recreational aircraft, the arrival of our group was well noticed by the well attended crowd of onlookers and pilots.

Ernie McLean and his organizing team made us feel no less welcome then the attending flying group and their aficionados. We had a reserved parking area and were stewarded into our area with no less care and attention then given to the arriving aircraft. We were all made to feel very welcome. The events at the field were all very well organized and for this aircraft buff, it was a true Mecca of recreational aircraft of all types and makes. This breakfast was in a word delicious with 2 eggs, 2 pancakes, bacon or sausage and Ernie's award winning maple syrup–a real treat and a real Maritime breakfast!

The events were all interesting and all enjoyable.There were aircraft rides, a huge array of aircraft including many homebuilt units, a CAF Griffon Helicopter and many many more things to see and do. This truly is a growing event and a must attend if your into aircraft and even if you're not it's a fun place to be–the drive along the Saint John River to Granite Hill is truly one of the most scenic anywhere.

Special thanks to Jim and Elie for organizing this, yet another wonderful event. Personally I cannot tell you how much I appreciate them and their efforts in organizing these events for us. From our group to Jim and Ellie...many many thanks! We all appreciate your continued efforts in contributing to this club.To Terry and Karen, you folks did a great job in getting us to our destination in true FABAC fashion with no one left behind AND last but certainly not least to Ernie McLean for extending yet another invite to us and making us us feel very welcome. Everyone attending appreciated the event in it's entirety–we'll be back!

The next event on the FABAC calendar of events is our annual trek to PEI to attend the British auto show in Rustico. Stay tuned to our FABAC site for details. Hope to see you there. We're looking for ideas for a run, any tour, so if you have any suggestions please let us know, we'll help you, if you wish, to put it together.

Tks,
Gary.

Joe Hine's MG Project

Lookin' good!
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Sunday Tour, June 24th

The pick-up gathering started off with cordial pleasantries, but as the only two LBCs became out numbered by four Z3 Deutsch mobiles a coup was attempted by their owners to change the club name. Alex and I put up a noble fight and the ladies rewarded us with their support because of our blighty tenacity and loyalty.
Then off we went with all tops down and looking forward to the tour. But soon we ran into a downpour of heavy rain. The two old Bangers showed their true grit by speeding up and slicing through the rain like a magic lazar. We soon passed through the storm to a clear blue sky. Alex and I then pulled off the road and waited and waited for the Z3 folks. We later were told that German cars with open cockpits will not operate in wet weather.
We finally arrived at our destination and enjoyed Chris Painter's hospitality and returned home safely.
Jim B.
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A Fine Turnout

A wonderful group of 22 Fellow Fabacians gathered at the Ramada Wednesday evening. Most arrived by tin tops and canvas roofed LBCs because of a tiny bit of mist in the air - Oh Well!
Jim B.

Meeting notes from Jim B.

We decided to pass on a July meeting, because of PEI trip and members on holiday, etc.

Gary and Barb Arsenault are planning on holding a pot luck party at their home in August. The date to be announced.

Gary is going to the Moncton Air Show July 8-9th. Contact him if you want to go along.

Barb Arsenault has some great idea for tour plans, so stay tuned. These include:
- August - an overnight trip to the Miramichi, with a cruise on the mighty Miramichi River.
- Some Saturday morning - breakfast and a fast jaunt to Ripples to visit the internment Museum.

- Sept - an overnight to Grand Manaan.

Please send comments on your interest in any of these events.

Terry Johnston gave us a talk on a car ralley he and Karen attended in Manchester, Vermont. Terry is going to put info on the site.

Club members who would like to drive as a group to Ernie McLeans Fly-In at Granite Hill Saturday, June 30th, gather at the Esso Service Station across from the Mactaquac Park Marina on Route 105 for 8:30 AM. We will leave at 8:45 AM and drive North on Route 105 ( Approx 20 miles ) to Ernie's air field. ( arrive at 9:10 ) Ernie has requested that we park our FABAC cars up by his plane hangar to be part of the event. David Davis will meet and greet or place a sign to show us where the reserve parking area is.
The Club runs on fun!

Jim B.

Next FABAC Meeting

Next FABAC meeting will be held June 20th at 6:00 pm at the Ramada Fredericton on Riverside Drive.

The Exciting Lives of the Sharpe Family

Earl and Faith passed on some very interesting information recently. First, I am sure, all FABAC members will rejoice to hear that their son Joel is returning from Afghanistan this week after being injured when a wall collapsed on him during a military operation. Another soldier was killed that same day.
In Spain, Teri Sharpe was returning to university on a bus which caught fire and all had to jump out the driver side windows because the driver ignored the red warning light on the dash!