drwhite
Orbiting Earth
BAC has long had the "Three State Challenge". Which, when completed, gets you a certificate proving your skill.
On Friday July 31, 2020 there will be a BAC fly-in at Groton, Connecticut (KGON) posted for 2pm. This is the official get-together part of the event. We will assemble at Mystic Jet Center for a short meet and greet. After that we begin the airport hops to satisfy the challenge. From Groton we go to Fishers Island, New York (OB and land at Elizabeth Airport. Once everyone has arrived we depart again for Westerly, Rhode Island (KWST). Upon landing there pat yourself on the back. You're done. This is the only place in the USA where you can do 3 states in only 17 miles landing at public use airports.
Though you can complete the challenge anytime, this is the first BAC organized effort. And, it is being held on a Friday afternoon. After Westerly, some pilots have already said they are flying to Martha's Vineyard which puts you in a fourth state, Massachusetts. There are three airport choices on the island there; the main airport (KMVY), Katama Airpark (1B1) and Trade Wind a 2,200' grass strip that at which you'll need permission to land. http://mvlandbank.com/Landing_at_Trade_Wind.shtml
Before it gets dark a hop to Nantucket might be in order for the adventurous.
Things to remember:
1) Arrive at KGON at 2pm and you've gotten full credit for being at the fly-in.
2) Do the challenge only if flying over water and landing on short runways is comfortable for you.
3) Martha's Vineyard is optional as is Nantucket.
4) Your schedule might mean you arrive at Groton at 2pm after you've done all the other stuff.
This is VFR only. Landing fees, if any, will be reimbursed by the Beech Aero Club.
Organizer is Dr. Alan White from Virginia. dralwhite@yahoo.com
Local contact is Tom Corcoran from Boston. 781 843-4321 mediareps@aol.com
On Friday July 31, 2020 there will be a BAC fly-in at Groton, Connecticut (KGON) posted for 2pm. This is the official get-together part of the event. We will assemble at Mystic Jet Center for a short meet and greet. After that we begin the airport hops to satisfy the challenge. From Groton we go to Fishers Island, New York (OB and land at Elizabeth Airport. Once everyone has arrived we depart again for Westerly, Rhode Island (KWST). Upon landing there pat yourself on the back. You're done. This is the only place in the USA where you can do 3 states in only 17 miles landing at public use airports.
Though you can complete the challenge anytime, this is the first BAC organized effort. And, it is being held on a Friday afternoon. After Westerly, some pilots have already said they are flying to Martha's Vineyard which puts you in a fourth state, Massachusetts. There are three airport choices on the island there; the main airport (KMVY), Katama Airpark (1B1) and Trade Wind a 2,200' grass strip that at which you'll need permission to land. http://mvlandbank.com/Landing_at_Trade_Wind.shtml
Before it gets dark a hop to Nantucket might be in order for the adventurous.
Things to remember:
1) Arrive at KGON at 2pm and you've gotten full credit for being at the fly-in.
2) Do the challenge only if flying over water and landing on short runways is comfortable for you.
3) Martha's Vineyard is optional as is Nantucket.
4) Your schedule might mean you arrive at Groton at 2pm after you've done all the other stuff.
This is VFR only. Landing fees, if any, will be reimbursed by the Beech Aero Club.
Organizer is Dr. Alan White from Virginia. dralwhite@yahoo.com
Local contact is Tom Corcoran from Boston. 781 843-4321 mediareps@aol.com
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