Hope we can get a good showing for Peach State Aerodrome's (aka Candler Field) Vintage Day on Saturday, 4 June from 1100 to 1700. I would like to be there, but have a commitment in Colorado earlier that week and would be a stretch for me to attend.
Could I count on one of y'all from the SE region to honcho this?
It's a wonderful airport, flown in there several times. Rwy 13/31, relatively smooth sod, 2,400' x 100', 950 ft AGL, downhill to the NW.
The owner, CEO, President, Director Ron Alexander is a retired Delta Captain and gaga about old airplanes. The Candler Field Museum is a living museum located in rural Williamson GA where old aeroplanes still fly, antique cars still drive and the sights and sounds of the 1920s era come to life every day. He has basically recreated the terminal and motif of Atlanta's first commercial airport, Candler Field, circa late '20s. It features a wonderful museum, great restaurant (Barnstormer Grill) among other attractions. The event will feature Ron's DC-3 arrival, fly-by's, a gun raffle, entertainment by folks wearing period clothing, a candy drop performed by a restored 1917 Curtiss Jenny (one of only six flying worldwide) and many other activities.
It's located about an hour south of Atlanta and close to Griffin-Spalding County Airport (6A2) if you prefer a paved runway alternative.
Several hotel chains are located in Griffin, but I would imagine most can fly to/from same day.
I spoke with Ron this morning and he's looking forward to meeting our august group. It's a big event among many that he hosts yearlong. It's a great environment embraced by the community and full of airplane nuts like us. I highly encourage y'all to check it out.
There are no "hold harmless" or "covenant not to sue" paperwork required, but Ron strongly recommends reviewing local procedures by accessing his website (http://www.peachstateaero.com/) and clicking "Airport Operations" from the home page .
I'll be overseas 12-26 May, then immediately heading to Colorado thereafter, but I'll try to monitor the BAC site when I have access to free WiFi.
A great way to start off the summer...come on down/up! Please let me know if anyone's interested in hosting the event on behalf of BAC. Take a lot of pics and have a great time!
Cheers,
Charley Booton, SE Director, Sierra, N9143S
Could I count on one of y'all from the SE region to honcho this?
It's a wonderful airport, flown in there several times. Rwy 13/31, relatively smooth sod, 2,400' x 100', 950 ft AGL, downhill to the NW.
The owner, CEO, President, Director Ron Alexander is a retired Delta Captain and gaga about old airplanes. The Candler Field Museum is a living museum located in rural Williamson GA where old aeroplanes still fly, antique cars still drive and the sights and sounds of the 1920s era come to life every day. He has basically recreated the terminal and motif of Atlanta's first commercial airport, Candler Field, circa late '20s. It features a wonderful museum, great restaurant (Barnstormer Grill) among other attractions. The event will feature Ron's DC-3 arrival, fly-by's, a gun raffle, entertainment by folks wearing period clothing, a candy drop performed by a restored 1917 Curtiss Jenny (one of only six flying worldwide) and many other activities.
It's located about an hour south of Atlanta and close to Griffin-Spalding County Airport (6A2) if you prefer a paved runway alternative.
Several hotel chains are located in Griffin, but I would imagine most can fly to/from same day.
I spoke with Ron this morning and he's looking forward to meeting our august group. It's a big event among many that he hosts yearlong. It's a great environment embraced by the community and full of airplane nuts like us. I highly encourage y'all to check it out.
There are no "hold harmless" or "covenant not to sue" paperwork required, but Ron strongly recommends reviewing local procedures by accessing his website (http://www.peachstateaero.com/) and clicking "Airport Operations" from the home page .
I'll be overseas 12-26 May, then immediately heading to Colorado thereafter, but I'll try to monitor the BAC site when I have access to free WiFi.
A great way to start off the summer...come on down/up! Please let me know if anyone's interested in hosting the event on behalf of BAC. Take a lot of pics and have a great time!
Cheers,
Charley Booton, SE Director, Sierra, N9143S
