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  1. snj5

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    #1 snj5, Feb 20, 2009
    Anyone up for a Texas FChat pilot March overnight at Fredricksburg? Lots of stuff for spouses, airport hotel and restaurant and superb pilot bar.

    Would be great to meet everyone.

    Did I mention there was a superb pilot bar?

    The Hangar hotel on the Gillespie county field is quite good.

    And, there is a superb pilot bar.
     
  2. jimpo1

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    #2 jimpo1, Feb 20, 2009
    If only there was a superb pilot bar.
     
  3. rob lay

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    #3 rob lay, Feb 20, 2009
    I'm in, could do either of the last two weekends in March.
     
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    #4 348 spy, Feb 20, 2009
    same here,last two weekends in march are good.
     
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  6. snj5

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    #6 snj5, Feb 20, 2009
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    If last weekend in March, anyone else?

    Say, Saturday night, wx allowing ?

    If you don't fly, this is in the hill country and a BEAUTIFUL drive if you want to bring the Ferrari or whatever.
     
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  8. rob lay

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    #8 rob lay, Feb 20, 2009
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    For people that want to drive down I think you already know the great roads around there.

    I'll have room for 3 more in the Skylane Turbo, but Greg, Ron, and Jerry have first dibs because we were already planning a Fredericksburg trip.

    I will plan on going down Friday afternoon and leaving Sunday. Here are some pics from when Jennie and I went down last Spring. Pull plane right up to hotel, room 50 yards away, officer's club happy hour, 2nd floor patio watching planes arrive, soda shop type diner, within walking distance a 4 star restaurant "Cotton Gin", and quick drive to downtown for shops, bars, great German food, and military museums. I love the place!
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  9. snj5

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    #9 snj5, Feb 21, 2009
    I'll fly up there tomorrow and talk to the folks - it's a great place to practice anyway.

    The cafe is also quite good....

    I am thinking on last Sat in March show up, check in, Tour Fburg and Nimitz Museum, dinner at the Cotton Gin then a night at the pilot bar. Sun AM breakfast in the cafe, then a photo, then departure.
     
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    Ya can always spend the 30-45 minutes and run down to Luckenbach and back. Not much there, but worth the photo op.

    There's a DC-3 sitting in a corner of the airfield, guaranteed it won't have moved out under it's own power by March ;)
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    #11 snj5, Feb 21, 2009
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    You've got 5 weeks to get cleared solo X-C, complex check out, buy a Navion and cruise down.

    Just don't fly over Crawford.

    :)
     
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    #12 Sfumato, Feb 21, 2009
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    OK, I'm not self-disciplined enough to stay in design envelope (gee, whaddya mean it won't pull -7G?), but can I maybe try to come by in my light aircraft? I don't know if I can get away for sure, but I'd come up just to harass Russ. LMK, spring break ends 3/16, so we'll be in town. Mia is cute BTW. Best to Jennie.
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    #13 snj5, Feb 21, 2009
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    Here Sfu is pre-flighting his idea of a light aircraft, assisted by his manservant, Fastviper.
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    #14 GrigioGuy, Feb 21, 2009

    Got the time, just not the cash :D

    I did the trip last weekend in a car, it was a good time.
     
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    #15 snj5, Feb 21, 2009
    Well, we'll hopefully see you there!!
     
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    #16 rob lay, Feb 23, 2009
    Plane reserved, hotel reserved, and rental car.

    Found out all rooms in Hangar are single King Size bed. They also don't do roll aways. At $170 a night that's not conducive to a guys trip saving on costs. :)

    If you are going, I would go ahead and get your reservation. We don't need any other cars I don't think, but I would get your room.
     
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    #17 snj5, Feb 23, 2009
    Reservations made.

    Hope to see everyone there!
     
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    #18 dmark1, Feb 23, 2009
    What date are you guys planning? I can do it last weekend of the month...

    Anyone want a ride in the MU2? We can get down there from Love in 45 minutes....

    Mark
     
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    #19 snj5, Feb 23, 2009
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    Yes, the last Saturday in March is the 28th.

    Perhaps you could carry a couple of Dallas FChat folks in that rice rocket... :)

    Would love to see it - it looks spectacular! It will be great to have someone who burns more gas than me...

    From: http://www.airnav.com/airport/T82

    FAA Identifier: T82
    Lat/Long: 30-14-35.7000N / 098-54-33.1000W
    30-14.595000N / 098-54.551667W
    30.2432500 / -98.9091944
    (estimated)
    Elevation: 1695 ft. / 516.6 m (surveyed)
    Variation: 06E (2005)
    From city: 3 miles SW of FREDERICKSBURG, TX
    Time zone: UTC -6 (UTC -5 during Daylight Savings Time)
    Zip code: 78624

    Airport Operations
    Airport use: Open to the public
    Activation date: 03/1947
    Sectional chart: SAN ANTONIO
    Control tower: no
    ARTCC: HOUSTON CENTER
    FSS: SAN ANGELO FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
    NOTAMs facility: T82 (NOTAM-D service available)
    Attendance: MON-FRI 0800-1700
    Pattern altitude: TPA FIXED WING LGT ACFT 2500 FT MSL (805 FT AGL); TURBOPROP & JET ACFT 2700 FT MSL (1005 FT AGL) & HELICOPTERS 2200 FT MSL (505 FT AGL).
    Wind indicator: lighted
    Segmented circle: yes
    Lights: DUSK-DAWN
    MIRL RY 14/32 PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST ACTVT - CTAF.
    Beacon: white-green (lighted land airport)

    Airport Communications
    CTAF/UNICOM: 122.7
    WX AWOS-3: 120.0 (830-990-2716)
    WX AWOS-3 at ERV (18 nm SW): 118.125 (830-895-2204)
     
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    #20 jimpo1, Feb 23, 2009
    This whole boondoggle sounds like fun, though I'm not a pilot nor an airplane guy. I do like things with motors though. :) I wonder if I can get a kitchen pass?

    Does the MU2 have room for an extra butt?
     
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    #21 rob lay, Feb 24, 2009
    Ron out because of wedding, Tillman in (maybe).

    Still waiting to hear from Greg and Jerry. Actually now this trip is sounding better to Jennie and Mia. I think they qualify for the trip, Jennie is a student pilot and Mia doesn't let a single plane go by without pointing "plane".
     
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    #22 snj5, Feb 25, 2009
    C'mon Jimpo, wouldn't be the same without you!
     
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    #23 eric lipper, Mar 2, 2009
    What time would ya'll be getting in to Fredericksburg. I may shoot up and meet just for an excuse to burn some fuel.
     
  24. rob lay

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    #24 rob lay, Mar 2, 2009
    Jennie, Mia, and I (maybe Tillman) plan to be there by lunch Friday. Sounds like Russ will get there Saturday.
     
  25. snj5

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    #25 snj5, Mar 2, 2009
    Yes, should be there mid-afternoon Saturday
     
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