How has the rain and floods in Tx & Ok affected your fly

j_w_bruce

j_w_bruce

Orbiting Earth
Seems like here in Arkansas, we have had some rain quite often this summer. We have not carried out any Texas fly in's (since Sulphur Springs) like we though we would back in the spring. So, I am curious how, if any, has the constant rains and flooding affected your flying and/or fly in plans for this summer?

And likewise, where would you like to see us have a fly in between now and the end of August?

Thanks
Jay Bruce
 
What flying? Sandra has managed a few lessons on days when it was decent locally, but you wouldn't want to get to far from home. We couldn't make the Denver fly in, we drove to SLR, have missed a couple of other trips, etc.

A flyin in East texas, Arkansas or LA would be nice.

Bo & Sandra.
 
Best I remember, you are IFR equipped right? That would make a lot of difference as far as this summer has gone. I'll have to look up mustang beach. I don't know quite where that is.
 
What about Galveston. Seems like I saw there was some sort of aviation museum either on or near the field. I don't know where Mustang Beach is either.
 
Where is Mustang Beach

Yes, I am instrument rated and actually just took my commercial written yesterday.......now just for another check ride!!!! Mustang Beach is just South East of Corpus Christi, between Corpus and Port Aransas, and its identifier is KRAS. You fly over the inlet on the way out....and if you have a northerly wind.....you come in for final across the beach. They have quite a few good resteraunts, I could suggest Virginia's, and the cab ride into town is $10 or you can try and catch the free shuttle. Virginia's, and several of the other resteraunts sit right on the bay and the seafood is definitely worth the trip.

I haven't been to anywhere in Galveston yet, but I would be willing.
 
Do we have a member or 2 near galveston that would be interested in holding a fly in. Finding a place to have lunch and getting a van to truck the attendees over to the aviation museum and where ever else would be involved. I'm fairly sure that BAC would be able to reimburse the host the cost of the van and BAC members would be responsible for paying for lunch...

Any Takers?

Jay
 
Planning trip tomorrow

If weather permits, I am going to make a preliminary trip down to Galveston tomorrow. Of course, there is a 60% chance of crap tomorrow....so I guess I'll just have to see. If you want any particular recon done, let me know and I will do my best.

Leslie
 
In fact the weather has kept me close to San Antonio, which has been in the middle of rain for weeks. Strangest weather I have seen in the 17 years I have been here (and flying the Sport for 11 of them). It is not so much the violent thunderstorms as the constant rain. The thunderstorms are less because of the constant cloud cover, there has not vbeen the daytime heating to get them going. The rainshafts are easy to see and avoid and the bases of cloud is high enough to be workable. Better to not have a destination in mind when going out to fly, just go where it is workable. Since the airport is grass, I also have to wait for the puddles and runoff to go away.

I have done something for a few years to address humidity inside the airplane. I hang a closet dehumidifier bag from the coat hanger in the back seat. I get them at Linen and Things, or Bed Bath, and Beyond. They last a few week and fill with moisture, then I replace it. When it is dry, they last a lot longer. Figures.
 
Lucky Me

I guess I have luck of the draw. Skylark Field, which is the airport that I fly out of, was the Killeen Municipal airport before they colocated with the military strip. Well maintained pavement, 5495 x 100 runway.
 
Jay,

I am the guy that emailed you about a fly-in in Galveston. I still want to coordinate one. The museum is on the field and would not require a van. There is also Moody Gardens that offers and IMAX and several other activies, also within walking distance to Scholes Field.

I have had some medical issues of late, but I think I turned the corner and would like to work on the Fly-in. I will find the web addresses for the activities and motels for those that want to spend a night or two and then work with you on the coordination, if that is OK.

Randy Perry
N9202S
 
Just made it back

Well, I made the trip down to Galveston. The museum was definitely interesting and an added benefit to the trip. Admission to the museum was $8. They do offer a group rate, but you have to have 20 people to get it. I did notice the water park, although I did not visit Moody Gardens or the IMAX. I could have missed them, but the nearest "good" eating places are probably 7-10 miles away and the nearest access to the beach is also a couple of miles away. I asked about the courtesy vehicle that was on AirNav, but they said they didn't have one, but were willing to rent me a car for $25 for four hours. I forgot to ask how many cars that they had available, but I only saw the one and it was five seats at best.

I did take some pictures of the planes in the museum.....if anyone is interested, I will see if I can get them posted.

Interesting flight today. I started off thinking that I was going to pick my way through the clouds to an intermediary layer and stay VFR, but in the end it was easier just get a "to VFR on Top" clearance. I started out at 7500, 9500 and then found a sweet spot at 11,500. Clouds were cleared enough to pick my way back down around Houston and on into Galveston. I ended up getting blocked by weather on the way back and had to settle into College Station for about an hour and a half until I spotted a hole on radar that I could make it through.

All in all, I enjoyed the trip.....but then again....I was flying...so how could I not :D
 
Sounds like an interesting destination in Galveston. Does the field have a car (maybe a van) that they would rent for a day rate? 25 bucks an hour sounds a little steep.

The trip a little over 4 hours for me, who else might make it and about how long of a flight would you have?

Maybe August 11 or August 18 if that sounds agreeable to everyone interested?

Jay
 
We would be interested. We have been to Galveston (see journal), but did not visit the museum.

Aug 11 is already taken for us, but 18th sounds OK.

Bo & Sandra
 
Correction on rental rate

It wasn't $25 an hour, it was $25 for four hours or $49.99 a day. The car that they had avaiable while I was there was a Lancer, but the coordination would be with Evergreen Aviation and their number is listed on AirNav. I am sure that, with appropriate notice, we could get a larger vehicle, but I don't know about the rate. I personally have conflicts, at the moment, on both of those dates, but would not want to adversely affect the group.
 
Jay:

Becky and I would be interested in coming down for some FRESH seafood. Just about any weekend in August would be o.k. as we will be back and rested from Oshkosh by then. Keep us posted on what develops.


Gene McPherson
 
Here are the websites for the Museum, Schlitterbahn and Moody Gardens. Moody Gardens and the hotel both have restaurants, both within walking distance, although if you want seafood there are other places relatively close by.

Lonestar Flight Museum http://www.lsfm.org/

Moody Gardens http://www.moodygardens.com/

Schliterbahn Waterpark http://www.schlitterbahn.com/gal/

I live about 45 minutes drive time from there so I will fly down or drive down this week and check on more details.

Randy
N9202S
 
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