This year we started a new event.  "Before the Heat" came about as an idea for a last chance to fly in central Florida before if gets really hot!!  We almost made it, but we did have a really great time.

A casual get together at the Lake Wales, Florida Airport June 1st and 2nd brought together 32 of the "locals".  Non-Stop flying for two perfect days at a perfect site.  Hundreds of flights from 7:30am until 7:30pm over the two days as gentle breezes came right down the runway.  There was not a significant mishap all weekend due to the skill and care of the all the pilots.

We had an even split of the big three turbine manufactures.  RAM, AMT and JetCat were all represented and not a wet-start or flame-out all weekend.  Just a remarkable performance by all who attended.  Steve and I want to thank everyone for their participation and generosity.

We look forward to seeing everyone at this years Florida International Jet Rally November 1 - 3, 2002. 
 

Here are a few pictures from "Before the Heat" 2002

	Left:  Jerry Keller and Steve Hire with Steve's HotSpot Right:  Paul Hopkins with his FireBird
	Left:  Bruno getting his HotSpot Ready for another flight Right:  BV and TD getting t he BVM 86 ready for a flight
	Left:  The Graupner guys from south Florida really enjoyed the two days of non-stop flying Right:  Team Kramer  Team leader Vern checking it out.
	Left:  Larry Kramer taking it easy.  Now that Vern and Frances are doing TO and Landings his work load has been reduced. Right:  Wally Sundey is "getting ready"
	Left:  Larry Kramer hardware Right:  David and John Carter getting ready for a "cold one"
	Left:  Jack, William and Joe are discussing how to get Williiam's plane right-side-up