Dave, the dates are Aug. 16,17,18. Can you make it?
Kevin
On Aug 4, 2013, at 10:41 PM, "David DeFord" <deford.dave@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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 b
etween August 20 and 23, and I just saw Erich Trombley (914 mono) yesterday a
t Livermore on his way back to Las Vegas from McMinnville! With a bit longe
r notice, maybe we can attract a larger crowd.
>
> Dave DeFord
> N135TD
>
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-ser
ver@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Fred Klein
> Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 8:05 AM
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Europa-List: DOTH USA - McMinnville, OR - 2013
>
> ...make that August 16, 17, & 18 !!...ok...so it's not quite a "drop of th
e 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 m
useum including Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose, an SR-71, B-17, and many more a
ircraft of significance.
>
> http://www.evergreenmuseum.org/
>
> Not widely publicized, McMinnville has a campground just off of the Alpha t
axiway at the SW end of runway 22. You can park your airplane in the camp ar
ea. No "conveniences" except for running water. But you are within walking d
istance 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 fo
lks at the airport office.
>
> http://www.adventurepilot.com/Default.aspx?tabid=125&destinationType=D
estinationView&browsing=true&destinationID=3254
>
> ...also hotels / motels in the vicinity...we'll have a couple of cars to r
un shuttles to & from...
>
> Local Europa builder, Greg Fuchs, sez the month of August is optimal flyin
g season for Oregon.
>
> As always, nothing ventured, nothing gained...spread the word to Europa ow
ners who may not monitor europa-list,
>
> Fred
>
>
>
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