The Hive: Swarming with Aviation Activity

09/10/2018

Hello Aviator Bees:

This is Angela Leedy, your host of The Hive. My deepest apologies for the lack of involvement The Hive has shown in the last year or so. Life got very busy for me in the later part of last year as I was traveling the country. As most of you all know by now, my husband became sick and passed away not too long ago as well. I have had to pick up many pieces and go through many different phases during this part of my life, but I am pleased to announce that things are finally settling down. I hope that all of you have continued to spread your wings and have some fun flying anywhere and everywhere! Thank you to all those who continued to post flyouts and aviation events/activites to help those elsewhere be involved all over the country. This group started so that we can share what we passionately love to do with others no matter where they are based. Sharing rides, barnstorming, educational activities, etc all bring the aviation world closer together. So I would like to just say that The Hive will strive to double it's membership and reach even more people around the country as it progresses into the future. It is late in the season to do the contests we used to do, but you can bet that there will be many more throughout the following year. You can also expect many more events being posted and hopefully attended. The Hive appreciates all those that stayed with the group thus far even though it had such a long lull in activity.

Sincerely,

The Hive

Angela Leedy, Host

09/27/2017

Some of you may have heard that my airplane will be going down for an overhaul around the second week of November. I am proud to say that JB Aircraft Engine Services (http://www.jbaircraftengines.com) will be the overhaul company that I am entrusting to do this. I have interviewed several overhaul companies, some of which are reputable and some of which weren't, but JB Aircraft Engine Services has impressed me the most. JB thus far made me feel like my business was very important to them. One of the first things Jimmy said on a voice mail to me when returning my call was how he was "eager to EARN my business". He didn't advise me that they were too busy or preoccupied with other activities as some of those other reputable companies have. He was most personable and very concerned about our relationship and the satisfaction he hoped I would get from using his services. They are also a turn-key operation which also attracted me. Drop it off and pick it up....they do it all! Love that!

So, come mid-November I will be dropping my plane off in Sebring, FL but I've also decided to make it another journey very similar to the mid-west trip I took earlier this year (sheesh, do I ever slow down?) Here is the latest itinerary:
October 10 or 11th, head out to Punta Gorda, FL for the Punta Gorda Airshow that I was invited to be static display AND also asked about speaking to one of the schools while I am out there (so cool to get to share that with young peoples). October 15th I will then head out to New Orleans to see my high school friend Jodi Lynn Lopez and hopefully get to take her flying. I will hang around New Orleans for a while as I have never been there before. Then around October 22nd head out to Texas for the Reklaw Fly-in until October 29th. I then plan to head back to New Orleans for the famous Top Gun event (private folks). That ends November 5th in which I will then finally head out to Love's Landing to see my friend Dave and then to Sebring, FL to drop my airplane off.

The reason I am posting this long long post, is to ask for suggestions on things to do, places to eat, stay, drink, etc. When I did the mid-west trip Facebook was my most valuable tool as so many fb friends suggested things I would have never knew existed. Also, I gained so many new friends like James Schrag, Jim Savage, Ben Taylor, and so many others!!! So any advice anyone can give will be very much appreciated! Keep in mind the itinerary is not set in stone other than Punta Gorda Airshow. Thank you!!!

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06/02/2017

FYI: DUTCHESS COUNTY AIRPORT (KPOU) HAS BEEN RENAMED.

IT IS NOW HUDSON VALLEY REGIONAL AIRPORT (KPOU)

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Hudson Valley Regional Airport (IATA: POU, ICAO: KPOU, FAA LID: POU), formerly known as the Dutchess County Airport, is a county-owned public-use airport located on State Route 376 in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, United States, four miles (6 km) south of the central business district of Poughkeepsie.[1] It is sometimes called Poughkeepsie Airport, which gives it the code POU. The airport provides corporate and general aviation transportation services.

05/02/2017

03/04/2017

As in years past, CubCrafters is proud to sponsor the annual Texas STOL Roundup in partnership with our Certified Sales Center, Boomerang Air.

Note that the location has changed to Hondo Texas (KHDO) to accommodate the ever growing crowd of competitors and spectators.

02/10/2017

Looking for a partner in crime to accompany me on a flight to Sun n' Fun. Will have a minimum of one night layover as the flight is 10 hours with no winds. There is no cost for the ride. However, you will be responsible for your own food and accommodations. Plan to depart New Jersey on April 1st and return home on April 9th. You do not need to travel both ways. I am willing to drop you off in FL. Please message me if interested.

12/13/2016

The Westfield International Airshow in conjunction with Barnes Air National Guard Base will host "A Century of Airpower," August 12-13, 2017. Featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.

11/16/2016

11/13/2016

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10207684590614797&id=1293257691

08/08/2016

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10208550699223706&id=1195316694

08/08/2016

The 2016 Aviation Migration, at Lee Bottom Flying Field, is September 16 - 18, 2016. Additionally, we are holding the CERTIFIED vs EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT CHALLENGE. Come see who wins. Please spread the word by sharing this link.

06/28/2016

Hello aviator bees! Hope you all have been busy buzzing the skies with this gorgeous weather we have been having....well at a least in the northeastern part of the country....

We have a very exciting contest during the month of July. Some of you may have heard of a North American B25 Mitchell, specifically one known as Panchito.

As one of our monthly contests, The Hive, with the help and generosity of the Delaware Aviation Foundation (in particular Mr. Larry Kelley, owner and Museum Director), is offering a free ride in this beautifully kept warbird (http://www.delawareaviationmuseum.org/aircraft/b-25.html) located in Georgetown, DE at Coastal Delaware Airport. Here is how it works:

Member must post the highest number of aviation related events/activities on the Hive meetup site

Event/activitiy must be original to the site. If someone posts a duplicate it will not be counted towards their total posts.

Member does NOT have to attend these events/activities to win this contest. It will be based solely on quantity of posts. If you do not want to host the event or attend the event, please rsvp NO and remove your name as host by simply unchecking your name. Contact me if you need any further assistance with this at [email protected] or 908-342-4946.

Prize is redeemable at the October 1st (rain date October 2nd) Wings and Wheels event located in Georgetown, DE. (http://www.wings-wheels.com)

Prize is NON-Transferable

Contest is open to all Hive members nationwide. Aviation event/activities may be located anywhere throughout the United States.

Winner must be in good health and strength condition to get in and out of this heavy metal airplane. Call for more information on restrictions. 908-342-4946

Don't miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity and help promote aviation!



If you need further information, feel free to contact the Hive anytime at [email protected] or 908-342-4946



The Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation (D.A.M.F.) is dedicated to promoting and preserving the history of aviation, focusing on aviation in Delaware and the Delaware Coastal Airport. The museum maintains a display of classic, vintage and military aircraft and aviation artifacts as well as an extensive reference library. The D.A.M.F. promotes tourism to Sussex County by hosting events at the airport and museum, providing an educational venue for students and the community. If you are interested in obtaining an SIC or PIC rating or would just like to get some B25 ground school please click the following link:http://www.delawareaviationmuseum.org/damf/flight_training.html