It seems that we have more of an issue with the timing than the interest. I
already have plans that I can't alter to be at McMinnville and environs
between August 20 and 23, and I just saw Erich Trombley (914 mono) yesterday
at Livermore on his way back to Las Vegas from McMinnville! With a bit
longer notice, maybe we can attract a larger crowd.
Dave DeFord
N135TD
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Fred Klein
Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 8:05 AM
Subject: Europa-List: DOTH USA - McMinnville, OR - 2013
...make that August 16, 17, & 18 !!...ok...so it's not quite a "drop of the
hat" UK situation...but we all have much further to go...
Let's not let 2013 slip away w/o a US-Europa gathering...so here's an
idea...who's up for it?
McMinnville, OR, 50 miles SW of Portland, features a world class aviation
museum including Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose, an SR-71, B-17, and many more
aircraft of significance.
http://www.evergreenmuseum.org/
Not widely publicized, McMinnville has a campground just off of the Alpha
taxiway at the SW end of runway 22. You can park your airplane in the camp
area. No "conveniences" except for running water. But you are within walking
distance of the airport office that has restrooms and coffee. Of course,
free shuttle service to the Evergreen Aviation Museum, home of the Spruce
Goose. It's a very impressive museum. No camping fee. Very friendly and
helpful folks at the airport office.
http://www.adventurepilot.com/Default.aspx?tabid=125
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ationView&browsing=true&destinationID=3254>
&destinationType=DestinationView&browsing=true&destinationID=3254
...also hotels / motels in the vicinity...we'll have a couple of cars to run
shuttles to & from...
Local Europa builder, Greg Fuchs, sez the month of August is optimal flying
season for Oregon.
As always, nothing ventured, nothing gained...spread the word to Europa
owners who may not monitor europa-list,
Fred
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