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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 2019
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.
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March
30 (31),
Martinsville VA.
(MTV),
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Blue
Ridge Airpark
is a new destination for ICS-NE, located in the
mountains of south western Virginia. The airport is a
popular fly-in getaway as featured in the AOPA
Destinations. Lunch is at Simply Suzanne's Cafe, located
on the north side of the runway. Blue Ridge is a nice
start on your journey to Sun 'N Fun the following week. |
April
2-7,
Lakeland FL
(LAL).
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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 Notam. |
April 27 (28),
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The April 27 Millville
NJ fly-in - NORTHEAST COMANCHE
TRIBE PARTICIPATION IS CANCELLED -
fly-in being held as "ICS-members only", counter to ICS
By-Laws |
April
27
(WST) |
Pop-up
Mini Clinic at Westerly Airport (WST) in Rhode Island.
Open discussion of improved Comanche fuel economy.
Opportunity to fly with a CPPP instructor to focus on
specific aspects of Comanche flying. |
May
10-11,
Frederick MD
(FDK) |
AOPA regional fly-in at their home
base. Two days of
seminars, vendors and fellow pilots. |
May 18 (19),
Ellenville
NY.
(N89) |
Resnic 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 should enjoy using the Hudson River Corridor
� see New York City from 1200 feet,
but check for TFRs. |
June
22 (23),
Newport
NH.
(2B3) |
Parlin Field
is an airport gem located in the Lakes region of New
Hampshire, and has been a popular
Northeast fly-in site
for years. The airport has on-field
camping, �loaner� bicycles
to explore nearby hiking trails, and a swimming
hole in the Sugar River. The FBO
will provide transportation to lunch at a restaurant in
town. |
July
20 (21),
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. |
July 22-28,
Oshkosh WI
(OSH) |
Annual EAA gathering at Oshkosh WI.
Join in the fun at Comanche Town. Check the arrival
Notams. |
August
11-15,
Rockland ME
(RKD). |
Join us
on the schooner American Eagle for 5 days and 4 nights
of sailing the coast of Maine. Comanche drivers can fly
in to Rockland.
As of this date there are
still some cabins left to reserve.
Go to
SchoonerAmericanEagle.com to make arrangements.
While in
Rockland you can also enjoy the Owls Head Transportation
Museum. |
August
26 (25),
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, Aug 26,
to take advantage of the excellent lunch buffet. The
rain date will be Saturday, with a weather decision made
by Thursday evening.
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Sept
21 (22),
Windham CT
(IJD). |
Fly in to this
Willimantic CT airport to join in on the Conn. Airport
Authority's "Airport Showcase." Many aviation displays
and activities, and reserved parking for our Comanches.
Qualified EAA members are welcome to join in flying
Young Eagles. See the
Showcase flyer for more details.
Food will be available from local civic groups on site.
Rain date for the fly-in and "Showcase" is Sunday, Sept 22.
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Sept
28
Danielson CT
(LZD). |
Special Northeast
Comanche Tribe, Inc meeting to finalize the Tribe
election. The Election Committee will receive the
ballots and count them for results. Any Tribe member is
welcome to attend and observe the process. This is a
one-day event. If weather issues make Danielson a
difficult destination we will go to Groton CT (GON),
with multiple runways and approaches, as our alternate.
Those who use the
fly-in registration form will be notified.
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Sept 29-Oct 3
Las Vegas NV |
Annual ICS Convention at Bailey's Las
Vegas, hosted by SW Tribe.
Fly in to Henderson Executive Airport
(HND) |
Oct 4-6
Nashua NH
(ASH) |
Comanche Training
Flight Clinic weekend offered by George Richmond of
Comanche Training (formerly CPTP). Three days of
ground school and flight training in your
Comanche. Go to their website
for more information and to register. |
October
20 (19),
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.
Like Latrobe, this fly-in is scheduled for Sunday to
attend their Breakfast Buffet.
The rain date is Saturday, with a weather decision by
Thursday evening. |
November 16
(17),
Williamsburg VA
(JGG) |
For our
final 2019 fly-in we head south to
Williamsburg/Jamestown Airport and lunch at Charlie's in
the FBO. We will also hold a year-end Tribe planning
meeting, so bring your thoughts and ideas. |
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There you have it, a
thumbnail sketch of the 2019 planned fly-ins � some
new, some renewed � 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 at the
next (and the next, and the next..) fly-in,
Pete Morse
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