We’re three weeks out!
If anyone is looking for a destination in the eclipse zone, we have property in the path of totality in Lenoir City, TN.
It’s 3.3 acres along an airstrip. Big T Airport (80TN) for my pilot friends, though flying in is not an option. Just a few miles off I-75 and US321.
Karen and I are inviting anyone who’d like to come a place from which to view the eclipse. Should be an unobstructed view from the runway, weather permitting, of course.
What we have:
Space for camping - tent or RV. Should be enough parking for cars, motorcycles or RVs.
City water.
Power - but just two 20A outlets on a temp pole. Should be enough to charge electronic devices but not to power an RV.
PortaPotty
What we don’t have:
Any kind of RV hookups - plan on boondocking for a day or two if you have an RV.
Not far away is a Petro gas station with dump facilities for $5, and an Ace Hardware that can fill propane tanks.
Caution: no telling what traffic will be like. Might be a good idea to plan an arrival at least a day or two early.
Anyway, if this sounds like a good idea, let me know at [email protected] if you plan on coming and I’ll send directions.
Need an eclipse viewing destination? Open invite!
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- FastEddieB
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Re: Need an eclipse viewing destination? Open invite!
Thanks, Eddie. Muriel and I will be there for sure!
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AvSport LLC, KLHV
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- FastEddieB
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Re: Need an eclipse viewing destination? Open invite!
Final bump!
Just a few days out. Right now about a dozen or so people planning to come, so room for more. The more the merrier!
Plan to arrive with plenty of gas - there are fears that stations in and around the zone of totality may run out at some point.
Just a few days out. Right now about a dozen or so people planning to come, so room for more. The more the merrier!
Plan to arrive with plenty of gas - there are fears that stations in and around the zone of totality may run out at some point.
Re: Need an eclipse viewing destination? Open invite!
For those coming to Eddie's who might not have obtained eclipse glasses, Muriel and I are bringing several spare pairs.
The opinions posted are those of one CFI, and do not necessarily represent the FAA or its lawyers.
Prof H Paul Shuch
PhD CFII DPE LSRM-A/GL/WS/PPC iRMT
AvSport LLC, KLHV
[email protected]
AvSport.org
facebook.com/SportFlying
SportPilotExaminer.US
Prof H Paul Shuch
PhD CFII DPE LSRM-A/GL/WS/PPC iRMT
AvSport LLC, KLHV
[email protected]
AvSport.org
facebook.com/SportFlying
SportPilotExaminer.US
Re: Need an eclipse viewing destination? Open invite!
Dr SETI (H Paul Shuch) and Dr Mom (Muriel Hykes) enjoying Fast Eddie's hospitality whIle viewing the eclipse.
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The opinions posted are those of one CFI, and do not necessarily represent the FAA or its lawyers.
Prof H Paul Shuch
PhD CFII DPE LSRM-A/GL/WS/PPC iRMT
AvSport LLC, KLHV
[email protected]
AvSport.org
facebook.com/SportFlying
SportPilotExaminer.US
Prof H Paul Shuch
PhD CFII DPE LSRM-A/GL/WS/PPC iRMT
AvSport LLC, KLHV
[email protected]
AvSport.org
facebook.com/SportFlying
SportPilotExaminer.US
- FastEddieB
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Re: Need an eclipse viewing destination? Open invite!
Had a nice turnout - quick guess between 25 and 30, including some folks from the Pilots of America site.
Perfectly clear skies, and the runway provided a nice view.
Video'd the folks watching, and will post to YouTube in a few days.
Most importantly, I got to serve as the Pastafarian Chaplain at today's event - an honor I will not soon forget!
Perfectly clear skies, and the runway provided a nice view.
Video'd the folks watching, and will post to YouTube in a few days.
Most importantly, I got to serve as the Pastafarian Chaplain at today's event - an honor I will not soon forget!
- FastEddieB
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Re: Need an eclipse viewing destination? Open invite!
Anybody remember the movie "Twins"?
Re: Need an eclipse viewing destination? Open invite!
Sounds a little like an oxymoron. I hope nobody burned their eyes out.FastEddieB wrote:Had a nice turnout - quick guess between 25 and 30, including some folks from the Pilots of America site.
Perfectly clear skies, and the runway provided a nice view.
Video'd the folks watching, and will post to YouTube in a few days.
Most importantly, I got to serve as the Pastafarian Chaplain at today's event - an honor I will not soon forget!
Retired from flying.