Fly-In Breakfast in Iowa City THIS Sunday

Our annual Fly-In breakfast is THIS Sunday, 8/29, from 7 AM till at least 1
PM (Sometimes longer, depending on demand), here in Iowa City. (KIOW --
See airport info at: www.airnav.com/cgi-bin/airport-get?s=IOW )

This is one of the biggest fly-in breakfasts in the Midwest. The FAA
usually sets up a temporary control tower to handle arrivals and departures,
and the weather is predicted to be PERFECT.

This year we've once again got the MATS Constellation dominating (and I mean
DOMINATING -- if you think it looks big at OSH, you should see it parked on
a GA ramp!) our ramp. The crew (who are, of course, staying in our Connie
Suite -- which they made possible with their artwork and memorabilia) will
be giving rides in that big, beautiful machine, for an appropriate donation,
of course.

Having ridden in this very Connie two years ago, I can attest to the sound,
power and fury of those four huge radial engines -- it's truly an experience
not to be missed. With only a few left flying in the world, you need to
check this thing out before they're all in museums!

There will be many R/C airplanes flying on the south end of the field,
dozens of ground displays, and aircraft from all over the Midwest on static
display. It is sponsored by "SERTOMA" (SERvice TO MAnkind"), so you know
your money will be well-spent.

We'll have a booth there this year, giving balloons away to the kids and
schmoozing their parents -- so stop by and say "hi" if you can!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Jay Honeck wrote:
Our annual Fly-In breakfast is THIS Sunday, 8/29, from 7 AM till at least 1
PM (Sometimes longer, depending on demand), here in Iowa City. (KIOW --
See airport info at: www.airnav.com/cgi-bin/airport-get?s=IOW )

This is one of the biggest fly-in breakfasts in the Midwest. The FAA
usually sets up a temporary control tower to handle arrivals and departures,
and the weather is predicted to be PERFECT.

This year we've once again got the MATS Constellation dominating (and I mean
DOMINATING -- if you think it looks big at OSH, you should see it parked on
a GA ramp!) our ramp. The crew (who are, of course, staying in our Connie
Suite -- which they made possible with their artwork and memorabilia) will
be giving rides in that big, beautiful machine, for an appropriate donation,
of course.

Having ridden in this very Connie two years ago, I can attest to the sound,
power and fury of those four huge radial engines -- it's truly an experience
not to be missed. With only a few left flying in the world, you need to
check this thing out before they're all in museums!

There will be many R/C airplanes flying on the south end of the field,
dozens of ground displays, and aircraft from all over the Midwest on static
display. It is sponsored by "SERTOMA" (SERvice TO MAnkind"), so you know
your money will be well-spent.

We'll have a booth there this year, giving balloons away to the kids and
schmoozing their parents -- so stop by and say "hi" if you can!

Wow! Sounds like a great program, Jay, best wishes!

There will of course be a petition for all to sign attesting to the value of the
airport and requesting the city fathers to support its continued operation(?).

Dave

There will of course be a petition for all to sign attesting to the value
of the
airport and requesting the city fathers to support its continued
operation(?).

Hey, good idea!

I'm also going to be recruiting for people to join our advocacy group,
"Friends of Iowa City Airport." It's been a very effective means of
disseminating information and rallying support.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

you know: a TFR can make an event really look bad ....

Yeah, that would be just our luck!

All we need is some political wannabe (or already-be) showing up and ruining
the day.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Jay Honeck wrote:

All we need is some political wannabe (or already-be)
showing up and ruining the day.

Au Contraire

You want those people there and should personally invite them along
with their family.

See they get fed well, and taken for at least one ride around the patch.

Make sure the media, police officials, fire officials, Chamber of
Commerce officials, prominent business persons, etc., are personally
invited and give them the same treatment as the politicians.....

Feed them well, and take them for at least one ride around the patch.

Make sure you FAB them the same way you FAB your hotel.

Features and Benefits - Features and Benefits - Features and Benefits

All we need is some political wannabe (or already-be)
showing up and ruining the day.

Au Contraire

You want those people there and should personally invite them along
with their family.

Well, I didn't mean local politicians. The Mayor, the City Councilors, the
State Representatives -- hell, even Governor "Will-Tax" (Vilsack) -- are
welcome.

I was referring to those national politicians who many seem to think are
more important than the convenience, dignity and security of everyone else
in the country.

THOSE people can stay the heck away, please.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

"Martin Hotze" wrote in message
...
"Jay Honeck" wrote:

We'll have a booth there this year, giving balloons away to the kids and
schmoozing their parents -- so stop by and say "hi" if you can!

well, I am too far away, but I wish you all the best weather, the ramp
full of
visitors

Me too. Ah well. And got a formation display to fly! 21 ship. Woo. Scary.

Have a bacon butty with HP sauce for me and I'll have one for you!

Paul

Have a bacon butty with HP sauce for me and I'll have one for you!

Ah, HP sauce -- I'll never forget it again!

And a 21-ship formation? Wow, what's the occasion?
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
news:4mGXc.54536$9d6.37910@attbi_s54...
Our annual Fly-In breakfast is THIS Sunday, 8/29, from 7 AM till at least
1
PM (Sometimes longer, depending on demand), here in Iowa City. (KIOW --
See airport info at: www.airnav.com/cgi-bin/airport-get?s=IOW )

This is one of the biggest fly-in breakfasts in the Midwest. The FAA
usually sets up a temporary control tower to handle arrivals and
departures,
and the weather is predicted to be PERFECT.

This year we've once again got the MATS Constellation dominating (and I
mean
DOMINATING -- if you think it looks big at OSH, you should see it parked
on
a GA ramp!) our ramp. The crew (who are, of course, staying in our Connie
Suite -- which they made possible with their artwork and memorabilia) will
be giving rides in that big, beautiful machine, for an appropriate
donation,
of course.

Having ridden in this very Connie two years ago, I can attest to the
sound,
power and fury of those four huge radial engines -- it's truly an
experience
not to be missed. With only a few left flying in the world, you need to
check this thing out before they're all in museums!

There will be many R/C airplanes flying on the south end of the field,
dozens of ground displays, and aircraft from all over the Midwest on
static
display. It is sponsored by "SERTOMA" (SERvice TO MAnkind"), so you know
your money will be well-spent.

We'll have a booth there this year, giving balloons away to the kids and
schmoozing their parents -- so stop by and say "hi" if you can!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"


Wish I could be there.
When I was a child I had an opportunity to ride from Dallas to D.C. in a
Connie.
That was nearly 50 years and I still remember it like it was yesterday.
I would love to see one "up close" again!

Dave

Martin Hotze wrote:

you know: a TFR can make an event really look bad ....

All the big boys will be on this side of the country then. New York will not be a
good place to be for the next few days. Still, it's better than last time. Last time
they had a TFR here, it blocked out the entire 30 mile veil area; this time it's just
the class-B footprint.

George Patterson
If you want to know God's opinion of money, just look at the people
he gives it to.