BACFest 2016

wdnd5960 said:
Donald,

No problem! My GF and I traveled the world with 5 kids. But never found a hotel room with more than one bathroom. When they got older we did get two rooms. Lol!

They all travel the world on their own now.
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Five kids, there's no way I could do it. I'll be happy to live through raising my two.
 
Urbansurvival said:
Ramblings on BACfest 2016 (since it came up)


  1. The mean population center of the USA as of 2014 is Wright County Missouri.
    This would suggest that a central location in Missouri would be fair and equitable. I’m thinking Branson, but we could do St. Louis and test those Kevlar belly pads over Ferguson. Seriously, landing at Branson, MO (Polk County) is like landing on a 3,500 foot aircraft carrier with the steep bank arguing for your eye’s attention on short final which is just over the freeway there. But many good shows, shops, restaurants and even a great go-cart track…Shops down on lake Taney-what’sit.

We could come up with a circle around the club membership if anyone has the mapping software and time...(*excuse the auto-number errors now...)


  1. The gambling center of the USA is either the FAA Headquarters or Las Vegas. This would suggest either Wichita (pass) or Las Vegas, NV (in which case I would take the pass line). I would second Las Vegas, NV. . LV is about 3,000 feet elev. but might as well be 10,000 if it’s a hot day. Our A23-19 took 28 minutes from KVGT to 7,500 feet at MGTOW on an 86-degree morning. We got a first-hand close-up of the AFB north of VGT and they were nice about the slow rate of climb… We will be going out again in Nov for a daughter's wedding and will do KHND - cab ride from KVGT to Bellagio for two with bags is a $50 bill but still cheaper than a rental car. (Mass landing at McCarran anyone?)
  2. Our third choice would be someplace with an amusement park, other than the hangar. Six Flags over anywhere, or Orlando would be fun.
  3. Asheville, NC would be fine, but places like Tunica (or Memphis on the other side of the river) might have more interesting music. MS valley is foggy hazy most mornings when I've been through. Why does NC bring to mind the banjo picking in Deliverance?
  4. We could try West Virginia and see if everyone is everyone else's brother or sister...(just kidding) But they do have airports - and so does Bananaland (KBNA/Nashville). Opry anyone?
  5. Am I (or is we) the only poor golfers with a Beech? How’s about something with a golf course and a tournament…We’re presently 50 handicappers but it is fun and unlike an airplane, you can throw things and you just expect things to end on the rough.
  6. Gulfport, NahLins and other spots on the Gulf Coast and have casinos and night life for those who are timid about density altitudes.
  7. We could all fly to the Bahamas for BACfest '16 rather than the spring trip (or in addition) or Key West and swig margaritas for a week and amble home to rehab with stories. Line up someone like Jimmy Buffet to do a guest shot? (Or simply hoist shots to him, heck, I dunno…) Speaking of which, I you haven’t read it, try on “The Fog: A Never-Before Published Theory of the Bermuda Triangle Phenomena” written by a Bonanza driver who went into the anomaly and flew out of it? Amazon link http://www.amazon.com/Fog-Published...2180&sr=8-1&keywords=the+fog+bermuda+triangle If you do nothing else, read the whole excerpt because that "fog" is an electro-magnetic deal and the air gauges on the Bonanza kept working and that's how the pilot survived. So if you ever get into The Bermuda Triangle Fog, air driven instruments only! It's a great excerpt on Amazon and totally worth the read and so was the book...Not like Stick and Rudder, except in a Rod Serling kind of way.​
  8. And speaking of crazy: Here is a wild idea…since I like to do new and outlandish things: There is this hobby that we saw a couple of years back at Ellijay when we were in for a mega annual. Railroad Speeder Cars... See the website http://www.railspeeders.com/excursions.asp the site hasn’t been updated for a long time, but it would sure be interesting to do something like a rail excursion in concert with a fly-in. Durango-Silverton is a little higher than our comfort zone and Durango field elevation is 6,700 feet which limits us (with fuel) to going there at 20-below zero, or thereabouts. Farmington Co is downhill 1,200 feet about 5,500 and a boring drive to get to the rail head. We like train trips, though, so maybe something like that as either a front-end or back in add-on to wherever…
  9. We might be interested in a flight to Washington (and it would give me a chance to use my SIFRA ticket...then rail or rental in to see the Smithsonian which is also on the bucket list.
  10. We like the big Air Force Museum up in Ohio...which we'd do again because it's more than a one-dayer...
Life’s short, and we only go around once. Unless doing a BFR…and your CFI yells "Go around! A bus full of nuns has just pulled onto the active runway!!!"
George and the blonde auto-pilot
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Farmington is in New Mexico, thank you very much. :D
 
wdnd5960 said:
One really nice part of BACfest is that it's off season! So rates are lower than prime time. That's how I like to travel. I'm a Douglas MacArthur fan! Let's hit'em, where they ain't!
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That was Hall of Famer Wee Willy Keeler, New York Giants 1910 (and other teams before then). The quote was; "Keep your eyes clear and hit 'em where they ain't." Ol' Dougy was probably a fan of Willy.
 
Agreed. Getting the rate down under $100 a night was a big factor for BACFest 2015. I am probably good for the $90 to $140 range. Amazing how quickly it adds up (with additional fees!) at checkout. Dude.
 
Hello Members!

Happy New Year! I hope this post finds everyone happy and healthy.

I have been get several inquiries regarding BACfest 2016 - Branson, MO dates. Many folks need to place their requests for vacation time. Well, I can tell you that the dates for BACfest 2016 are locked in. The dates for BACfest 2016 will be September 22 through 25. Please mark your calendars NOW! In just a couple of days I will make the big announcement regarding the host hotel and host airport information so that members can start making reservations.

Thank you all for your patience. Make sure you check back here over the next few days to see the official announcement so you can immediately make your reservations.
 
Thanks Chris! We are booking Memphis too, so this early date confirmation makes it easy for both locations.
 
Chris,
Your attempt at whistle wetting is admirable, but here's how Gaston's REALLY wets your whistle. :)
Brad
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Gaston's is a hop, skip and a pass between a few trees from Branson. It is my favorite place to go. I plan on a trip there next month if i can get away.
 
Folks-

I made a flight down to Branson today to visit with the folks at the airport (KPLK) that will be hosting our group for BACFest 2016. They are eagerly awaiting our arrival in September for our annual BACFest. They do have hangar space available. If you want to rent a hangar while you are in Branson, please call the airport and make arrangements as soon as practicable. Don't wait until the last minute!

Additionally, I stopped by the AVIS car rental agency and Jeff Mullins, the gentleman that runs the AVIS facility, wanted me to know that he is extending a 10% discount on all rentals for the BACFest attendees. PLEASE CALL JEFF at (417) 334-4945 and let him know that you are with the BAC group and please tell him this code: AWD# A525700. Do not hesitate to make reservations for a vehicle if that is your intent. Rates will go up as we head into the peak season for Branson. September is still peak season for Branson so if you wait to get into the peak season MAY - OCTOBER, your costs will go up for a car rental.

While you are at it, make reservations for your hotel stay if you have not already done so. We are staying at the Radisson Branson Hotel.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns post it here or PM me...
 
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I have updated the announcement page for BACFest 2016 with the names of the registered members for this wonderful event. If your name is not on the list, you had better get in gear... We are planning a wonderful event for our members who join your fellow club members at this great investment. Here are the names of the members who have registered:

Registered BAC Members for this event:

NAMES / TYPE AIRCRAFT / HOME BASE

John and Andrea Persinger - Sundowner N18990 - KJYO
Michael and Anne Dunleavie - Sundowner N9185S - KEGE
Chris and Suzanne Nowak - Sundowner N6715D - 3DW
Curt Lindauer/Jane Broeckling - Sierra N9369S - KSPI
Don and Shannon Tyndall (Haley&Preston) - Sundowner N2151W - KINT
Gary and Mary Mascelli - Sundowner N6708R - KOXB
Fred and Steffi Culleton - Sundowner N222WG - 19A
Nelson Amen - Sundowner N1998L - San Antonio
Robert Schmidt - Sundowner N282G - KUES
John Redmon - Sierra N18981 - KMQJ
 
I emailed asking to be invoiced for two back on 3/4 but I'm not finding anything in my Inbox. We have our room booked...
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Mark
 
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