Luray Caverns Fly-In (KLUA) January 25

That is a fun fly-in. The caverns use to own the airport or FBO (still might). Parked on the ramp and was met by a van and dropped off at the caverns. Great service and beautiful destination. I miss those hills!

Wish I could join the fun, but can't get the mouse out of the hanger without hitting the wings on snow banks.


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You need to get back out to Virginia this year . We have a lot on the hopper. Be careful with that weather up there.
 
I'll try to make it also. Luray is fun to fly into. 4500 msl over the hill and 980 I think on the field. The power dive down the slope is fun but the circling approach is safer!
 
John
I have talked to my CFII about coming down. As long as the weather holds out, I/we am planning on making it down. Hope this goes as planned any advise for flying in. I have never been to this particular airport. Does it have an instrument approach, I will be training while flying to and fro.
 
Erick,
KLUA has an NDB-A VOR/DME-B and a couple RNAV(GPS) approaches. Luray is a quaint little town.

John, I'll plan to go; I should be home from work.

Bob
 
Watch the VFR traffic patterns too. For some reason I have never understood they expect your downwind on the side near the mountain, not over the flat valley.
 
Hey Paul, there is a tower on the other side in the proximity .That is why they have the pattern on the western side I believe. looks like a nice turn out so far.
 
John, the 200 foot tower 3 miles away? The hills on downwind are bigger and closer. I think the Mayor must live on the east side f the field!
 
Who is in ? I have a new potential member/student pilot joining us from a DC aviation meet-up group. We had our meeting Sunday night and they have some fly in ideas that seem pretty interesting.
 
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So far we have a possible of 8 planes for Saturday . Check in if you haven't already . JP,AW,JZ,PW,SK,BP,JWP,EC. I will try to get a regional email out. Bring your ideas for this years activities. JP

PS. Donald , your plane is out of annual . look forward to seeing you also
 
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John, the West Main Street Market is small. Is it OK if I bring my adult son along for the ride? Or will we be overloading the deli?
Also, Bring an XL Beech Babe shirt with you. I pay for it when I get there.
 
John
right now the weather is the only thing that is up in the air for me. I am still planning on coming down

Erick
 
By all means bring him . No charge for the shirts .The more the better .look forward to meeting you .Everyone is welcome bring guests .I have some beech babe and beech nut shirts.you can drive in also .it will be nice to get everyone together.
 
I’m in, my daughter will be coming along (Beech Babe?). I would like to get her a shirt. Don’t know if you have in kids sizes John. Let me know what time we need to be there to help set up.

Donald
 
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