05/15/2024
We work hard, so we play hard! Shout out to all the men and women who are behind the scenes running Bad Apples Hodges Field Fly-In so that we can show up and have a great time!
Taking aviation cinema to the next level is what I strive to do. My passion is to inspire others to get into the sky in any form or fashion. I am blow away at the synergy that took place at bad apples between a group of friends with a like minded passion and talents to execute an epic livestream with minimum support or pre production.
Bobby Sutherland, an Aviator Paramotor Alumni, the commissioner of the , has stepped up his commitment to give back to the sport that he's only been in for a few months. He single handedly set up all the tech to make this happen.
Brennan Thompson, another Aviator Alum, Wakeskater, right hand man, film maker for National STOL Series, has given the maximum effort behind the camera to keep you all entertained.
Neil Wight, while not directly involved with the production of this film, he was in the trenches every day since day one. Setting up, tearing down, building, unloading, loading, trouble shooting folks equipment, organizing and running STOL demos, the list goes on. You're our MVP and your passion to bring competition to the U.S. PPG world is recognized.
Thanks to our fabulous hosts; Kele Stanley, Whitney Horky, Brook Sheffield, Tom from Parajet, and Rob Condella, you all were vital to bringing life to the images on screen. Your commitment to the industry was felt.
To the amazing staff at Bad Apples Hodges Field Fly-In, but in particular Sandie Gaskins, thank you for hours spent developing and building this event into one of the best fly ins EVER!
Christan Evans your ability to multi-task is next level.
Scott Presbrey thank you for sharing your drone footage, and I hope you were able to recover the aircraft after that crash.
Our CEO Matthew Luebke, and Gladys Luebke thank you for the support both on and off the field. Our family thanks you.
To my Loving wife, I have you to thank the most. Leah Daquin, literally loses a husband for 14 hours a day during a week long event while I am non stop building content for this community. She doesn't complain, she doesn't ask why, she's there for the kids 24/7 365, and has a smile on her face the entire time. I Love You, and hope you had a great Mother's Day week camping with the kids and I.
Enjoy the first of many videos coming out for Bad Apples 2024.
Good Night.
