GrassStripFlyBoy Posted April 10, 2020 Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 With most of us confined to stay at home orders and gatherings prohibited, I'm floating out the idea of planning a CT Fly In when things open back up, and would like to start by soliciting feedback around dates, interest, and possible location. I know there are a few regulars on the forum here from MI/OH/IL, and would like to target a venue in one of these states. I'm thinking end of May to first of June for timeframe, so let's say May 16 / 23 / 30 / June 6 / 13 as window to pick from. Location wise we could look at a centrally located airport if we desire simplicity for all involved, or more of a destination airport with perhaps a meal service nearby, ideas being Sporty's Pilot shop down by Cincinnati, or Mackinaw Island to the north end, or maybe one of the lake Erie islands in the middle. So, at this time consider it an idea in the early planning stages. Reply to this with: A - How interested & committed to the idea of attending are you, scale 1-5 with 1 being a maybe, and 5 being I'll make it at all cost. B - The state and general region you'll depart from: ie northern OH C - Your preference on location: close and central to all interested, or a fun destination. Suggestions welcome. D - Any dates that won't work for you from the 5/16 to 6/13 window, currently looking at Saturdays only. I'm a A=5, B=east MI, C=fun destination, D=wide open As this is an informal day gathering, I'll support this even if just a handful want to connect, I'm saying this is a go right now regardless of how many sign up. Lastly, being informal I expect we'll keep the date open right up to near the event based on health situation and then 10 day forecast, will only accept a decent weather window as we don't need that pressure either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted April 10, 2020 Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 KOLY! Not a very exciting destination, but I know the manager, and pretty sure he could make it happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassStripFlyBoy Posted April 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 Was expecting that comment from you! Ok, we have a start, one vote for IL! Maybe you could demo a wing pull or something relevant, that could be an open invite on any day for me - I'd take a vacation day and be a helping hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tip Posted April 10, 2020 Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 I have alway thought that Port Clinton would be a great location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted April 10, 2020 Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 46 minutes ago, GrassStripFlyBoy said: Was expecting that comment from you! Ok, we have a start, one vote for IL! Maybe you could demo a wing pull or something relevant, that could be an open invite on any day for me - I'd take a vacation day and be a helping hand. I don't know that you can count me as a vote. I don't own a CT anymore. My comment was more of an inside joke for those who know me. Kind of like the self employed guy who says his boss is a a##hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGLyme Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 I’d love to go. Tom I’ll pick you up. I’m open to all planning options. Hell of a lot closer than AZ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Gee Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 I would be interested. Probably a 3 on the scale of being there or not, mainly depending on work schedule, which is a toss up. Flying from northern Mississippi, so getting away from the heat is a plus. No suggestions for location, I just want to fly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warmi Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 I am interested , probably 4 - I am around Chicago and I don’t have a CT, I fly a low wing Sting S4 but at least it is a carbon fiber plane so close enough ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runtoeat Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 I should be able to attend. Agree with Tip. Port Clinton might be good for a group to meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tip Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 Dick would make a excellent flight leader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vance Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 I’m in if I’m back from NC by then. I’m looking forward to flying the midwest again, if not early June, then later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT_MATT Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 Sounds like a good idea! A few of us have talked about doing this but it never really happened. I am interested and Saturdays are usually good. I’m in western PA just north of Pittsburgh. Several of us (CTs) have been to Put n Bay for a casual get together. Might be busy on a Saturday though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tip Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 Darrell, It looks like this virus will run into May and June. Maybe a later date would be better. Mark, Matt & I fly every Saturday that the weather lets us. I hope that this becomes a reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassStripFlyBoy Posted April 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 Yeah - I'm seeing things open up before much longer, but the phased approach is yet to become a clear plan with timing. We'll monitor the situation and when it is possible, we'll firm something up - summer will likely be the timing. I did spend some time searching airports, and have been flying weekly as well. I'm hoping my LSA 16hr class for June 20/21 here in MI remains a go, still too early to know. Worst case I'll have to hit a different state later in year, or it is rescheduled locally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 My wife's Mom lives in Michigan, we might be able to combine the fly-in with a family visit which would be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msoliday Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 I'm a 3. Hangered at Michigan City IN. New pilot so open to anywhere in midwest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animosity2k Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 If it's around June 7-13th you can 100% count me in assuming my CT wing is repaired by then (which I think it will be). I am from Cleveland Ohio so the islands are a 20min flight from my home base. With that being said I'd prefer to pick a different meet up location! Mackinaw Island sounds awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warmi Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 44 minutes ago, msoliday said: I'm a 3. Hangered at Michigan City IN. New pilot so open to anywhere in midwest Oh you lucky ... you got Swift 94UL fuel right at your airport. Last time I checked it was $4.30 a gallon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msoliday Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 Yep, part of the reason i picked there instead of KVPZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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