BACFest 2022 - Palm Springs California

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At our recent Annual General Meeting, it was announced that BACFest 2022 would be in Palm Springs, California. The host airport will be the Palm Springs airport KPSP. Michael Dunlevie will be the organizer. The dates are Thursday September 29 to Sunday October 2, 2022. 
 
I had a great time at BACFEST 2021 and Beech Party 2021! I'm really looking forward to Palm Springs! As long as I don't have to share a room with Michael Dunlevie.
 
You cast aspersions at me?!?!  Sir, perhaps look in the mirror (or run a recording of your snoring) and I will be vindicated!  [img title="Laugh" alt="Laugh" /]https://www.beechaeroclub.org/wp-content/sp-resources/forum-smileys/sf-laugh.gif[/img]

For clarity (and to protect reputations), when 3Z was brought to Tullahoma the first time a number of us attended and the accommodations, arranged by JP, required a few members to bunk in a "bunk room" and learn who snores and who doesn't.  A fact that the "doesn't" set in that equation was zero, yet one curiously (and with great enjoyment I must add) is blaming all others, particularly one other, is what you see in this thread.  [img title="Wink" alt="Wink" /]https://www.beechaeroclub.org/wp-content/sp-resources/forum-smileys/sf-wink.gif[/img] 

I'll leave the explanation there, as this is a story best told in full with beverages and in person.  It is a story of JP as a travel agent, 3Z, Tullahoma, and BAC friendship.

There are at least two versions told, both are best heard together and at the bar.  [img title="Cool" alt="Cool" /]https://www.beechaeroclub.org/wp-content/sp-resources/forum-smileys/sf-cool.gif[/img]
 
Great spot for a September BACFest.  I will plan on attending.  For those interested in a landing below sea level, KTRM, just a few miles south east of KUDD, is -114 feet.  The route across the southwest is also easily doable without going above 10,000 for those easties who might be concerned about the mountains.  Palm Springs airport is nearby for commercial travel.
 
Redcoats eagerly looking forward (as in 2020 and 2021!) to attending BACFEST next at PSP.  When the dates are known, our flight booking will be made (again!) and perhaps we will be allowed to travel this time. MD thank you for your endeavours - we’ve previously flown into KPSP in an Arrow 2 decades and a half ago and found it a splendid location to visit and spend time in.  Can’t Wait. Will there be ear plugs in the welcome pack in case sound insulation is lacking?
 
mdunlevie said
You cast aspersions at me?!?!  Sir, perhaps look in the mirror (or run a recording of your snoring) and I will be vindicated!  [img title="Laugh" alt="Laugh" /]https://www.beechaeroclub.org/wp-content/sp-resources/forum-smileys/sf-laugh.gif[/img]


For clarity (and to protect reputations), when 3Z was brought to Tullahoma the first time a number of us attended and the accommodations, arranged by JP, required a few members to bunk in a "bunk room" and learn who snores and who doesn't.  A fact that the "doesn't" set in that equation was zero, yet one curiously (and with great enjoyment I must add) is blaming all others, particularly one other, is what you see in this thread.  [img title="Wink" alt="Wink" /]https://www.beechaeroclub.org/wp-content/sp-resources/forum-smileys/sf-wink.gif[/img] 


I'll leave the explanation there, as this is a story best told in full with beverages and in person.  It is a story of JP as a travel agent, 3Z, Tullahoma, and BAC friendship.


There are at least two versions told, both are best heard together and at the bar.  [img title="Cool" alt="Cool" /]https://www.beechaeroclub.org/wp-content/sp-resources/forum-smileys/sf-cool.gif[/img]


  
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Ok. Ok. There’s a very slight possibility that I maybe might have occasionally snored a tiny bit on that one occasion of complete exhaustion after a long day. But I absolutely wasn’t the individual responsible for blowing that huge tree down in the back yard that night! Gene Nora slept in that house with us, on that trip. She said, “I never heard a thing!” 
 
Hi all,

Maybe I have missed the obvious, but just when is BACfest 2022 ?  I have not been able to find it on this thread. If we don't have a firm date yet, then what is the approximate date ?

I need to know ASAP as we already have potential conflicts and need to clear our calendar now so we can get there.

Thanks,

 

Peter
 
Mid September would be great if possible. That will leave space to make the trip to Beech Party 2022 Oct. 13-15!

Hope to see you all in Palm Springs!
 
Looking for to BACFEST 2022 in Palm Springs

love it there

thank God you didn’t have it in California!!!
 
Frederic_Culleton said
Looking for to BACFEST 2022 in Palm Springs


love it there


thank God you didn’t have it in California!!!


  
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I may be missing something here, but your comments look contradictory! Palm Springs is in California!
 
I suspect Frederic was kidding, but maybe he will be in Florida while the rest of us are in CALIFORNIA!!
 
I could jog to BACFest next year (only 382 miles), if I was in a little better shape.  I'd like to confirm that I'll be there, but I don't want to impact attendance this early.
 
Marty,

I sure hope you/we can all make it to BACFest 22.  I haven't seen you in way too long.  You've been missed by all.
 
Hot friggin dog i am so excited to hear this! I will for sure be there with N8887M!! I may bring the amazing SAR dog Axel with me or the Drug dog Ender....so be warned if you plan on bringing back some contraband LOL! Looking forward to finally putting real faces to all these names that have helped 87M along the way. 
 
Some of you, due to their long range planning needs (from the UK, etc.!), have asked about confirming the BAC Fest 2022 dates, so here's the update: Thursday September 29 to Sunday October 2, 2022 are our dates.  You are of course welcome to come in early and stay late.

I should have our hotel information soon, I have to go and personally meet with the finalists in early March.

In a return to the format of BAC Fest(ivities) of years past, we will be having a speaker at our Friday evening event.  We will be joined by Mark Baker, head of AOPA.  If you have ever seen Mark Baker speak at any AOPA event, or OSH, etc., you know we will have a great evening.

As other details firm up I'll be happy to share, look forward to seeing you in Palm Springs, California for BAC Fest 2022!
 
To all members attending BAC Fest 2022 in California:

Sheila and I will open up our vacation home in Colorado (Garfield, CO) to those traveling to BAC Fest this year.  Will include a few days before the Sept 29th start, and a few days after the event as well.  The airport is in Salida, CO with designator KANK.  Our home is in the mountains at a 10,000 ft elevation, and is about 15 miles from the airport, just right for an overnight (or two, or three) if needed as you travel west or east.  No problem with picking you up at the airport.

Here is a description:

Amen River House (coloradocabinrentals.com)

And attached are suggestions for your flight.  It is a good first attempt into the mountains for a flat-lander.

 

Just send me an email and let me know.

Nelson

flying-tips-Flight-to-Salida-ANK.doc
 
Rats!  We are to be at Ile d'Oleron/Paris during BAC Fest.  Won't be stateside until 5 October.  Ya'll have fun, I'll miss ya!

 

 
You've been asking for it!  Here is all the info on how we will party at BACFest 2022 in Palm Springs:

Wednesday – September 28, 2022

Palm Springs style afternoon poolside BBQ Welcome party, pool is at the FBO.  Commercial arrivals can be shuttled to the FBO to join in the fun.  Shuttle to hotel, no evening events.

Thursday – September 29, 2022

Maintenance Clinic at the FBO from 10 to noon in Atlantic Aviation hangar.  Not interested in the Maintenance Clinic?  You can tour Palm Springs or remain at the hotel for golf, tennis, pickleball, or the spa, all self-guided as they choose.

Our Hospitality Room will have boards listing events, suggested activities, and other information where members can meet up and/or post what they’ll be doing so other like-minded members can join in the fun.

Thursday afternoon, for those not engaged in golf, etc., we’ll have a BAC pool party at the hotel.  Pool side apps and beverages from 2 to 5.

Thursday evening members can have personal time to rest, dine or party as they choose.  We will have a shuttle to downtown Palm Springs for the weekly PS Village Fest.  Food, vendors and open businesses for some fun on Thursday evening. *Palm Springs Art Museum is FREE from 5-7PM on Thursdays.

Friday – September 30, 2022

8:30 – 9:30 BAC Board meeting.  At 10:00 we move directly into the BAC General Membership Meeting until 11:00.  Friday afternoon more time for golf, tennis, spa, pickleball, touring the town, you pick!

Other Activities: 

The Living Desert | Zoo & Gardens in Palm Desert is a good “early” activity to see the animals in the cool   of the morning.  Living Desert Reserve

Palm Springs Art Museum, Architecture & Design Complex Palm Springs Museum.  Free Entrance on Thursdays from 5 – 7PM before the Palm Springs Village Fest!

Agua Calientes Casinos have three locations each within a 10 – 15 minute drive from our hotel.  Casino 

Friday evening…

At 5:00 we shuttle to the Palm Springs Air Museum for an evening of dinner, hearing AOPA President Mark Baker speak and touring the museum after hours.

Tour with a docent before our buffet dinner and/or self-guided before or after.  Three separate hangars house aircraft from WWII European & WWII Pacific Theaters as well as the Korean & Viet Nam War eras.

Saturday – October 1, 2022

Fly out to Borrego Springs (L08) for breakfast at the Borrego Springs Resort.  The flight (35 minutes) will pass the Salton Sea, the Anza Borrego Desert State Park, and some very dramatic scenery.  Video

Saturday evening the BAC Awards dinner will be held at the hotel.

https://youtu.be/4P506l_OP5I

Excited and ready to register?  Registration is open!  Here is your 2022 Registration Link.

Our hotel is The Doubletree, $154 rate for our 25 rooms (and I'm hoping you'll book these and make me ask them for more rooms).  Includes putting green and driving range and the standards (fitness room, wireless, etc.).  Rate good for 3 days ahead and 3 days after our BACFest dates.  If you want a room with the mountain view it'll add you $20/night extra.  Once all are registered BAC will provide breakfast vouchers to each room.

Register your room here: Reserve My Room! or call 1-844-543-9184 and mention you are with group code “BC5”.  (Bravo Charlie Five)

Looking forward to seeing you there!
 
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