BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//hacksw/handcal//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:77 DTSTAMP:20260903T054440Z DESCRIPTION:Arrive by 10:30 am Sunday morning\, Sept 13th. We'll load up in Nelson's Subaru and the airport crew car (if needed) for the 20 minute drive to the Sailing Club. Then a 45 minute sail over to the Drunken Rooster Bar and Grill where we tie up the boat and enjoy a lunch. We'll get you back to the airport at 3:30 pm. A great way to warm up the plane for your trip to BAC*Fest the following weekend. . Those wanting to put in more "lake time" can stay later in the afternoon for sailing\, or wind surfing lessons. Casual attire\, and packing a swimsuit & beach towel is always a great idea. An overnight stay in town will run about $150 if you want to depart Monday. Please RSVP no later than Sept 4th. Post your reply on the events/fly-in thread\, or call Nelson (210-834-1991). DTSTART:20260913T153000Z DTEND:20260913T203000Z LOCATION:Grove\, OK airport and Grand Lake Sailing Club SUMMARY:FLY - - SAIL - - EAT ! Grove\, OK Sept 13th URL;VALUE=URI:https://core.beechaeroclub.org/events/fly-sail-eat-grove-ok-sept-13th.77/ PARTICIPATION:NEEDS-ACTION END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:57 DTSTAMP:20260903T054440Z DESCRIPTION:[B]Latest updates to event and itinerary are on post # 1. Registration closed August 26[/B]. Those registered are guaranteed all events. You will be receiving emails and correspondence in the next few days. Hotel rate\, shuttles\, Odyssey Cruise\, Bluemont Vineyard\, indoor skydiving\, and Perch Putt has been reserved for our registrants. Nonregistered Members are welcome to join us as they would a Fly In at some of the tours. We will have BAC mobiles and drivers on call to correspond with our registered attendance size. Thank You from your BACFEST 2026 COMMITEE[B] BAC fest 2026 September 16-20\, 2026 Embassy Suites by Hilton Dulles Airport 13341 Woodland Park Drive Herndon\, VA Please reserve a room (get rate while available) USE CLUB DISCOUNT LINK BELOW[/B] [URL='https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=WASDAES&arrivalDate=2026-09-16&departureDate=2026-09-20&groupCode=CES91F&room1NumAdults=1'][B]https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=WASDAES&arrivalDate=2026-09-16&departureDate=2026-09-20&groupCode=CES91F&room1NumAdults=1[/B][/URL] Our hotel contact direct is [B]Maria Webb[/B] Sales Manager [B]Embassy Suites by Hilton Dulles Airport[/B] 13341 Woodland Park Road Herndon VA20171 T: (703) 464-0200 | [B]Direct: (703) 464-4454[/B] [EMAIL]Maria.Webb@Hilton.com[/EMAIL] [URL='http://www.dullesairport.embassysuites.com/']www.dullesairport.embassysuites.com[/URL] See should be able to address any questions or concerns on the hotel NOTE: N2303Z will not be at the event. Room rate will be $159 night plus tax to include made to order breakfast\, evening reception\, Free Metrorail and airport shuttle. Has indoor pool and hot tub. Bar also. I am working on extended stay 3 days before and after date with club discount. $10 discounted parking. USE CLUB DISCOUNT LINK Airport JYO Leesburg Va (working on tie down and fuel discount) [B]Here is the current itinerary. Subject to change[/B] BAC fest 2026 September 16-20\, 2026 Leesburg Executive airport (KJYO)\, Leesburg\, VA (working on tie down and fuel discount) Wednesday September 16\, 2026\, begins with checking in Hotel near metro rail to DC along with shuttles Night gathering with food and drink (to be announced) Thursday September 17\, 2026 Fly out /Shuttle out to AOPA tour Lunch at airport Frederick [URL='https://www.exploretock.com/bluemontvineyard']Bluemont Vineyard[/URL] shuttle Night gathering with food and drink Indoor Skydiving # pilots and passengers will be transported to and from airports. Leesburg\, and Frederick Friday September 18\, 2026 DC air and Space Day and Smithsonian museums Night gathering with food and drink Perch Putt Golf and rooftop gathering social Saturday September 19\, 2026 Dulles Air and Space Day tour with docents in AM General assembly meeting to be held TBD 630 PM Cruise aboard the Odyssey in Washington\, DC and enjoy a plated brunch with a gourmet 3-course dinner. Relax at your private table and take in the views with curated background music. DC monument van tour on the way back to the hotel after the cruise. Sunday September 20\, 2026 Departures and Flying Circus Airshow for those staying that day [URL='https://www.flyingcircusairshow.com/index.htm']Flying Circus Aerodrome & Airshow[/URL] checking on pavilion and catering (did in past with Warrenton airport). NOTE This weekend 19 and 20th is Hot Air Balloon festival at the Flying Circus [B]Latest updates to event and itinerary are on post # 1.[/B] DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916 LOCATION:Leesburg\, VA SUMMARY:BACFest 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:https://core.beechaeroclub.org/events/bacfest-2026.57/ PARTICIPATION:NEEDS-ACTION END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:53 DTSTAMP:20260903T054440Z DESCRIPTION:Registration is now Open! Join us for Beech Party 2026 at the Beechcraft Heritage Museum in Tullahoma\, TN (KTHA) on 8-10 October 2026! This is the showcase event for the Beechcraft Heritage Museum and is one of the greatest fall aviation events anywhere. [URL unfurl="true"]https://beechcrafthm.org/beech-party/[/URL] Registration is now open Museum Members - $48/day Division Members (BAC) Members - $48/day with a museum membership Guests - $60/day Youth (18 and under) - $25/day Children 11 & Under - Free! The Beech Aero Club is a Divisional Member of the Beechcraft Heritage Museum. We sponsor and participate in this event annually. This is also the home of N2303Z\, the Beech Aero Club's beloved "3Z" which is on display in the museum. Come meet other Club members and hang out at the newly renovated Beech Aero Club Pavilion! Don't be disappointed\, Register early! You can register at this link: [URL unfurl="true"]https://beechcrafthm.org/beech-party-2026/bp-2026-general-registration/[/URL] You can become a member of the Beechcraft Heritage Museum here: [URL unfurl="true"]https://beechcrafthm.org/membership/[/URL] Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received by 10 September\, 2026 for a full refund. There will be NO refunds available after this date. Organizer: Jeff Knight\, President\, Beech Aero Club Phone: (780) 812-8198 Email: [EMAIL]jeff.knight@beechaeroclub.org[/EMAIL] I look forward to seeing you at Beech Party 2026 this year! DTSTART:20261007T160000Z DTEND:20261011T130000Z LOCATION:Beechcraft Heritage Museum\, Tullahoma\, TN SUMMARY:Beech Party 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:https://core.beechaeroclub.org/events/beech-party-2026.53/ PARTICIPATION:NEEDS-ACTION END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:79 DTSTAMP:20260903T054440Z DESCRIPTION:[U][B]Fly-in BBQ Lunch on the west side of San Antonio[/B][/U] [B]Saturday - October 31st - 10:30 am to 1:00 pm San Geronimo Airpark - - 8T8 - - 122.9 CTAF We'll meet at Nelson's big blue hangar which is located on the 3\,000 ft paved runway. It is about 1\,000 ft from the south end of the runway. Just look for the smoke! Arrive early if you wish (9:30 am) to volunteer as a shuttle driver or help cook and set up. Serving lunch from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Planes will be parked at the north end of the runway (grass) so you will need to bring your own tie-downs and stakes\, if needed. Combined lunch with the Southwest Bonanza Society group\, so expect to see some V-tails. Here is a video showing the hangar\, 8T8 departure and return during a breakfast flight to Fredericksburg.[/B] DTSTART:20261031T153000Z DTEND:20261031T180000Z LOCATION:San Geronimo Airpark - San Antonio\, Texas SUMMARY:Fly-in BBQ Lunch on the west side of San Antonio Saturday - October 31st - 10:30 am to 1:00 pm URL;VALUE=URI:https://core.beechaeroclub.org/events/fly-in-bbq-lunch-on-the-west-side-of-san-antonio-saturday-october-31st-10-30-am-to-1-00-pm.79/ PARTICIPATION:NEEDS-ACTION END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR