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03-22-10, 04:48 PM
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SOAPA Meeting
We have received a total of 2 registrations for SOAPA Fly-in. I need to give the folks at Sun 'N Fun a head count for our Tuesday arrival.
IS ANYONE ELSE PLANNING TO ATTEND? IS ANYONE PLANNING TO MEET AT LAKELAND ON ANOTHER DAY OTHER THAN TUESDAY? DO YOU WANT TO PARK WITH THE SKYMASTER'S? WHAT DAY WILL YOU BE ARRIVING? Thanks
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03-22-10, 07:46 PM
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Hey Herb,
I have delayed in responding because I'm not sure yet, but things are looking good so far. Chances are that I will be there. I plan to arrive at EVB on Monday and fly over with the group. I plan to stay 3 or 4 days. Todd Gessel N53687 1977 337G Normal, Sweet & Not Modified, Not an Oshkosh Winner (yet)
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03-23-10, 10:29 AM
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Hi All,
Sandi & I are planning to attend Sn'F again this year although it's always subject to the uncertainty of work, weather, etc. We usually come in the day before the show starts, sometimes two, which in this case would be Monday or possibly Sunday. In previous years we have always camped in GAC. Its proximity to the runway provides a good view of arriving/departing aircraft and the afternoon airshow from the comfort of your campsite along with reasonable access to showers, ice, potable water, etc. The drawback is that in years when a military demonstration team is in the show the campsite lies within the show box and the FAA insists that it be evacuated during their performance. For that reason, and to be closer to any SOAPA aircraft staying in ONC, I am considering moving to VAC this year. The problem with ONC is that it is much further from show central and from camping amenities. Additionally, it is unclear to me if the weeklong camping & admission package price applies to ONC or if the $25/night + admission is the only available ticket. If the latter, this would increase costs by another $100 or so. Getting together in Daytona sounds like fun but my present thinking is to decline the invitation in favor of arriving earlier in the week. Good luck with a group arrival on Tuesday. My bet is that it cannot be safely accomplished. Invariably someone will cut you off in the arrival sequence and disrupt your best laid plans. Well, that's my story for now but subject to revisions as they may become necessary or expedient. Hope to see y'all in a few weeks.
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03-24-10, 04:36 PM
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Those wanting to Camp at Sun 'N Fun, I am :-), should be able to pay the $100 weekly fee in the ONC area that we will be parked in. If you are not camping then you do not have to pay anything but can still park in the same place with the rest of the Skymasters. We will be parked either East or West of the VOR. Take a look at the airport layout (KLAL) to see where the VOR lies. It should be a good spot for the airshow. I have attached an aerial photo of the field during SNF last year and you can see where we will be.
We can also use a grill for the brats on Wednesday night for the SOAPA gathering. Ed Kalis from Michigan is going to be camping in his motorhome and will have a grill for us to use Wednesday night. Should work out good and a nice time together. Folks, this is our SOAPA meeting for 2010 so come on down and join us. I was looking online at Allegiant Air web site http://www.allegiantair.com/ and they have one way tickets to St. Pete / Clearwater airport for $59 during Sun 'N Fun week. I don't know if they are around your area but that is cheap. It's about a one hour drive to Lakeland from the St Pete airport. Not a bad way to join us. If you are planning to join us sometime during the week please let me know so that we can have a place for you to park with us. Thanks all,
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Herb R Harney 1968 337C Flying the same Skymaster for 47 years Last edited by hharney : 03-24-10 at 10:26 PM.
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03-29-10, 11:04 AM
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I'm in the same boat as others...plans still in flux. But at this point, looking to jojn you all at EVB on Monday and then fly-in together. Probably park with others, but unlikely on the camping part. Quick question on EVB - where is everyone staying on that Mon night? ________ Ford Sunliner Specifications Last edited by rmorris : 03-12-11 at 12:06 PM.
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03-29-10, 11:29 PM
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SOAPA Hotel Monday Night
Sorry about the late posting of the hotel in New Smyrna Beach (EVB), details below.
See ya'll Monday From Paul Rooy, Seascape Inn 2601 S. Atlantic Ave. Daytona Beach Shores (800)368-3224 (386)767-7760 Manager: Debbie. www.theseascapeinn.com Highlights: On the beach, heated pool overlooking the beach, complementary buffet breakfast, rooms are $75 and $85, depending on whether you want a kitchen or not.
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04-15-10, 02:32 PM
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report??
It's Wednesday, and is it still Sunny, and are you having Fun?
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Going to SOAPA Fly-in EVB & LAL
Hybrid Mode
