GrassStripFlyBoy Posted June 3, 2022 Report Share Posted June 3, 2022 Have been considering organizing a somewhat informal gathering in the midwest possibly in early July. Perhaps in southern IN based around making it a non-stop leg for most of us regulars in this part of country, should anyone want to make it a day trip. Current thought is a large county airport, nearby a few restaurants / hotels, and make it a one day hang out sort of deal, with option to grab a beer and spend the night. Depending on interest level and location of those wanting to attend, we might move to a more scenic venue. Open to inputs, starting with gaging the interest level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Meade Posted June 3, 2022 Report Share Posted June 3, 2022 I'd consider Indiana. Reese Flying Service, Muncie, 7I2, has UL94. http://airnav.com/airport/7I2 No idea of crew car or services or nearby facilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted June 3, 2022 Report Share Posted June 3, 2022 I can provide the airport in southern IL if someone else wants to do the leg work. We have showers on site. There is plenty grass if you want to pitch a tent, or there is space on the airconditioned hangar floor. The airport has a crew car, and there are a few hotels in town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticept Posted June 4, 2022 Report Share Posted June 4, 2022 The airfield near tom baker is the best choice because someone is gonna have an airplane issue and there's a chance he will have parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warmi Posted June 4, 2022 Report Share Posted June 4, 2022 I would definitely participate - much more realistic for me than trying to do Page AZ flying out from IL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airhound Posted June 4, 2022 Report Share Posted June 4, 2022 Pending date I’d join in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassStripFlyBoy Posted June 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2022 Current thought is taking vacation the first week of July, so perhaps around or on Saturday 9th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted June 6, 2022 Report Share Posted June 6, 2022 I might even consider running up there from Georgia, I should be able to get there in about four hours. It would be fun to meet some of you folks I haven’t yet met in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Meade Posted June 6, 2022 Report Share Posted June 6, 2022 Tom, can you get a tanker out with 91octane if we'd guarantee a minimum amount? I can use 100LL if I have to but prefer not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted June 6, 2022 Report Share Posted June 6, 2022 We have a tank with 91 octane without ethanol. The meter is not completely accurate, but I think we could figure something out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbo Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 I would like to attend, depends on the date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skunkworks85 Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 I will attempt to make it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassStripFlyBoy Posted June 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 Appears we have interest, and Tom's airport makes sense - I like having 91 rec fuel available too. Let's tentatively peg date around Sat July 9th (maybe slide to Friday or Sunday depending on weather window). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warmi Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 Sounds good - for me KOLY is only 90 minutes away … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 Looks like 358nm and about 3.5hr flight for me. It could happen...if the weather is good I could pop up, spend the night (if there's a good hotel), and head back in the morning. If gas isn't $15/gal by then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towner Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 Over 1500 miles. I think I’ll pass! I wish there were more CT guys on the west coast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 On 6/8/2022 at 8:31 AM, FlyingMonkey said: Looks like 358nm and about 3.5hr flight for me. It could happen...if the weather is good I could pop up, spend the night (if there's a good hotel), and head back in the morning. If gas isn't $15/gal by then... There is a fairly new Best Western, that I have heard is nice. We have a Super 8, and a few other locally owned hotels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Jefts Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 So sad here. I’m back to AZ 5 or 6 July or I would have been there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrassStripFlyBoy Posted June 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 The 9th is not carved in stone, there's not been a lot of input regarding date. If 2nd is not an issue we can move a week earlier. I'm planning vacation that whole stretch and completely flexible. Although it does sound like we're settling on Tom's home base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warmi Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 I would personally prefer 2nd but 9th will work too… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airhound Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 If leaving mine with Tom for ACI is good and a fellow Pilot can drop me off at St Louis Regional ALN on the way out I can make it. I’m good for gas and a burger or overnight stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Meade Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 Either date is OK with me. No preference. I'll be down and back in one day, unless there is some really enticing evening event. At my age, not much entices me any more. I can drop airhound at ALN, although I may not be the best candidate. I'd prefer to be heading home from where ever by 1800, because my grass strip is unlighted. Maybe earlier depending on winds and other weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airhound Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 Thanks Jim, we depart when you say strap-in! I’ll have gas cans waiting and a cold bottle of water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Jefts Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 I could make the 2nd Over and back from stl but driving. Planes are in Tucson this summer, that’s why I’m heading back there in July. I can also accommodate airhound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airhound Posted June 12, 2022 Report Share Posted June 12, 2022 Thanks Duane, we’ll see what happens and same offer to you kind sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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