Rialta 2018 Rally, Gulf Shores, AL
Air Force Armament Museum
100 Museum Dr, Eglin Air Force Base, 850-651-1808
Open 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon-Sat, Closed Federal Holidays
The only facility in the U.S. dedicated to the display of air force armament is located near Eglin Air Force Base's main gate in Ft. Walton Beach. Outside,
you'll discover an impressive collection of 25 reconnaissance, fighter and bomber planes, including the fastest plane ever built – the SR-71 Blackbird Spy
Plane. Inside, you'll find more than 1,500 artifacts from World War I to today, including interactive displays such as a fighter cockpit simulator. Free
admission.
National Naval Aviation Museum - Pensacola, Florida
The National Museum of Naval Aviation is located at 1750 Radford Blvd., on board Naval Air Station, Pensacola. Hours are 9 -5 daily and there is no charge to visit. The prices to see the IMAX films begin at $8.50 and simulator prices range from $5 to $20.
To reach the museum from Interstate 10 at Pensacola, take Exit 7 (Pine Forest Road, 297). Head south about 1.5 miles to Blue Angel Parkway. Turn right and drive about 12 miles to the west gate of NAS Pensacola. Museum is three miles ahead on left. Adult visitors must present a valid photo ID at the gates of the naval air station.
On the way to the Rialta rally I was fortunate enough to be able to stop at the Naval National aircraft museum in Pensacola, FL. There tour guide told us interesting facts about the individuals who piloted some of these planes. A must see if your in the area. Try to schedule when the Blue Angels
are practicing. There day I was there the weather stopped the air show. Maybe next time I'm nearby.
Looking at the remote for the camera makes you think im confused???
Checked in to campground and loved seeing several other Rialtas! Later many more arrived and it is fun to talk and tour the other RV and see what upgrades the have done. Have many ideas of what to do for my own RV.
First night happy hour was at 5pm for most people arrive late and set up, brief introductions and rough itinerary of time e meet as a group. 7:30am Continental breakfast and coffee, 5 pm happy hour. Made plans for pizza night and a restaurant night as agrou p.
Meeting each morning and night you really begin to develop friendships. I met several people who either already kayak or are interested in it and wanted to check out the kayaks.
The guru of Rialta Duane freely offers advice on all topics so we all learn how to maintain our RV. Duane is a very smart individual and a pleasure to talk to.
Friday Rachel and I ran all over town trying to find a part I needed, by the time we returned I had nothing at all and Rachel had 7 bags of items she picked up ??
Saturday we went for lunch at Florabama, what a cool place. Old building with multiple add on buildings. 4 different levels reached different ways. Larry, Pat, Rachel and I had a good time just walking through the place. Lunch was good, a very light coating on the shrimp you get good flavor of the shrimp with a light herb.
Left to right - Tom, Rachel, Pat, Larry
Rachel and Pat
Bar room had many bra's and other items strung on a line. Makes you wonder what kind of parties they had? Pat Rose loved this
I liked these steps with all kinds of sayings on them.
Wrapped Rialta, owner designed and had their own picture holding an owl.
Daily excursion's often for parts and then time around the RV park is a lot of fun and sharing
with others or learning from others the peculiarities of Rialta's is so much fun.
I have learned allot and have had success on several small projects for the Rialta.
Dash ventilation, I was showed a shortcut for the major dampers and replacing the
felt that has deteriorated. I now receive much better airflow and will not be
bothered by cold air coming in (winter) which will increase the warmth
considerably. This applies for summer heat as well.
Installed a 12v fan for the refrigerator condenser to help it operate more efficiently
during hot weather. Of course, right now it has been unseasonably cool so this
test will have to wait for later in the year.
Helped others with 12 issues - glad I brought my meter along.
Sunday night was pizza night, Monday is Lambert's café in Foley, AL. Should be a lot of fun with this group.
We carpooled in Rialta's and cars to Lamberts.
Left to right is Tom, Pat, Jim Moore, Madeline
Rachel, Katherine, Earl, Joan
Faye, Gene, Margaret, Jim
Gail, Bob, Amye, Joe, Myra, John, Jan
J.R., Jane, Allen, Michelle
Lamberts Cafe is known for it "Thrown Rolls" what I expected is not what happens - I expected the restaurant that I heard about who insult the customers and throws food at them. Not at all, the one waiter who carried fresh hot bread rolls would lightly toss you a roll while standing right next to your table, nothing insulting about it.
As you can see with 42 Rialta RV's in attendance at the rally, the majority did go to the restaurant and had a good time.
Back at the campground, the campground was not able to set us up all together here is the largest grouping of Rialta's. On the far right behind the 5th wheel, you can see the nose of my Rialta.
There were 42 rigs attending the rally, from Midwest through east coast.
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