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A lot of
work goes into setting up the monthly fly-ins. It can be
discouraging when only the few regulars show up each
time. Please, check the
fly-in schedule on the
Northeast Tribe's website
and try to attend those in your neighborhood.
Below is
a general description of each 2021
fly-in location,
along with other flying events of
interest
listed in red. Click on the
airport identifier for a link to an
AOPA Airports page for further information.
As usual, rain dates are listed in parentheses.
Note
that some fly-ins are scheduled for Sunday (*), with
Saturday as the alternate. |
March 27
(28),
Martinsville VA.
(MTV)
Blue Ridge Airpark is a located in the
mountains of south western Virginia. The airport is a
popular fly-in getaway, and is
featured in the AOPA Destinations. Lunch is at Simply
Suzanne's Cafe, located on the north side of the runway.
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April 13-18, Lakeland FL
(LAL).
Fly down to enjoy Sun 'N Fun and join fellow Comanche
drivers at Comanche Town in the Vintage parking area. Be
sure to check the arrival Notams and registration
procedures. Click here to register
your Comanche (
2020 Sun n' Fun Comanches). Be sure to give complete
information.
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April * 25 (24), Georgetown
DE.
(GED)
Coastal Delaware, or
Georgetown, is a popular location near the Atlantic
coast for a luncheon. Arena's at the Airport restaurant
is in the terminal. This fly-in is scheduled for Sunday
to attend their Breakfast Buffet. The rain date is
Saturday, with a weather decision by Thursday evening.
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May
15 (16), Ellenville NY.
(N89)
Resnick Airport is in a
nice valley just to the west of the Hudson River. The
airport is again hosting a "Wings & Wheels" event to
benefit Disabled Veterans. Enter your plane to compete
for prizes ($15 fee). Food will be available at the
airport, and at Il Paradiso, an excellent Italian
restaurant just outside the gate. Those arriving from
the southern coastal states might enjoy using the
Hudson River Corridor � view New York City from 1200
feet, but check for TFRs.
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June 19
(20), Newport NH
(2B3) Parlin Field is a quiet gem in the Lakes region of New Hampshire.
This town owned airport is "run" by a local pilot
organization under the direction of a town appointed
manager. Lunch will be in town with transportation
arranged by the airport
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July 17 (18), Edgartown MA
(1B2)
Katama Airfield is a unique grass-strip airport
on the eastern tip of Martha�s Vineyard. Drop in for
lunch at the Right Fork, or taxi down to the beach to
park. From there the next stop is Gibraltar!
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July 26-Aug 1, Oshkosh WI
(OSH)
Annual EAA gathering at Oshkosh WI. Join in
the fun at Comanche Town. Be sure to check the arrival
Notams and registration procedures.
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August
2-7,
Rockland ME
(RKD)
Join us on the schooner American
Eagle for 6 days and 5 nights of sailing the coast of
Maine. Enjoy the Swans Island Music Festival and an
evening sail under the full moon. Comanche drivers can
fly into Knox County Airport (RKD).
Go to
SchoonerAmericanEagle.com to make arrangements.
While in Rockland you can also enjoy the Owls Head
Transportation Museum located at the airport.
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August 21 (22), Pittstown
NJ.
(N40)
Sky Manor Airport is
located in central New Jersey within easy reach of most
Northeast Tribe members. The
Sky Cafe serves great food, and the view of the runway
encourages great landing critiques. This will be our
Tribe annual meeting and a chance for
in-person election ballot casting.
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September
* 19 (18), Warrenton VA -
Flying Circus & Balloon Festival
(HWY)
Warrenton-Fauquier airport is
the jumping off point for the amazing Flying Circus
performance in near-by Bealeton VA. Fly in mid morning,
call them (504-434-8661) for a ride, feed at Fifi's
Snack Shack, and enjoy the show for the afternoon.
Definitely a family event, and moderate cost ($15) too.
This is a Sunday only event. We will find an alternate
destination if changed to Saturday.
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October * 17 (16), Latrobe
PA.
(LBE)
Arnold Palmer Field is a
favorite destination in western PA. Lunch is at
DeNunzio's upstairs in the terminal building. We are
planning for Sunday, Oct 17, to take advantage of the
excellent Sunday lunch buffet. The rain date will be
Saturday, Oct 17, with a weather decision made by Thursday
evening.
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November
14 (13),
Williamsburg VA
(JGG)
For our first 2020 fly-in we
head south to Williamsburg/Jamestown Airport and lunch
at Charlie's in the FBO. Special guest speaker is a WW2
veteran (a D-day paratrooper) and 50-year CFI. We will
also hold a Tribe planning meeting, so bring your
thoughts and ideas. This will be a nice start on your
journey to Sun 'N Fun the following week. And we are
inviting the SE Tribe too.
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There you have it, a
thumbnail sketch of the 2021 planned fly-ins � some
new, some renewed, many cancelled � along with some of the nearby
attractions. Watch your email for details as each date
arrives, then plan to attend
and bring your family and friends!
But please, if
you are even thinking of attending any fly-in,
register on the Northeast Tribe website. We need to know your
interest and to be able to update you on any factors
involved.
See
you at the next (and the next, and the next... )
Northeast Comanche Tribe fly-in.
Pete Morse
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