Monk
July 14th 09, 03:41 AM
On Jul 1, 12:44*pm, "Jay Honeck" > wrote:
> We're just a few weeks away from America's only fly-in pool party at our
> aviation themed hotel, the Alexis Park Inn & Suites! We're located right
> next to Rwy 25 in Iowa City, IA (KIOW).
>
> Here is your official invitation:http://www.alexisparkinn.com/iowa_city_pool_party.htm
>
> Heading to OSH from the West? Don't do the FISK approach at the end of a
> long x-country flight -- instead spend the night with fellow pilots, enjoy a
> free cookout at poolside, and join us the next morning as we all fly into
> OSH together! Iowa City is located just 90 minutes SW of Ripon, which means
> you'll arrive in the world's busiest airspace fresh and (more importantly)
> with people who have flown the approach many times.
>
> Have you studied the NOTAM yet? If so, you'll know that you have to fly up
> the railroad tracks from Ripon, after falling in trail behind the guy ahead
> of you. This can be tricky, with planes converging on Ripon from all compass
> points -- UNLESS you're already on the proper heading. Flying in from Iowa
> City puts you precisely on the heading required, so no turns are required at
> Ripon. It is quite literally a "straight shot" from Iowa City to Oshkosh!
>
> Most of us camp in the North 40 at OSH, and one huge advantage to flying in
> together as a group is that we all get parked near one another. You will
> have the advantage of camping next to folks you already know, which makes
> the week at OSH even more fun! (Remember, we do a Wednesday night party at
> our site in the North 40, too, so you'll be close to the beer!)
>
> This will be our 27th consecutive Oshkosh Fly In. We've thrown the pool
> party for seven years (we bought the hotel in 2002, and spent the last seven
> years converting each suite to a different aviation theme), and it's our way
> of saying "Thanks!" to the pilot community for another great year! Whether
> you spend the night, or just make Iowa City a fuel stop on your way to OSH,
> be sure to join us at the Alexis Park Inn & Suites hotel for burgers, brats,
> hot dogs, and refreshments -- all served for free!
>
> Blue skies & tailwinds,
>
> Jay & Mary
>
> --
> Jay Honeck
> Iowa City, IA
> Pathfinder N56993
> Ercoupe N94856www.AlexisParkInn.com
> "Your Aviation Destination"
Can't make it this year either Jay. Have fun and like always, share
pictures.
> We're just a few weeks away from America's only fly-in pool party at our
> aviation themed hotel, the Alexis Park Inn & Suites! We're located right
> next to Rwy 25 in Iowa City, IA (KIOW).
>
> Here is your official invitation:http://www.alexisparkinn.com/iowa_city_pool_party.htm
>
> Heading to OSH from the West? Don't do the FISK approach at the end of a
> long x-country flight -- instead spend the night with fellow pilots, enjoy a
> free cookout at poolside, and join us the next morning as we all fly into
> OSH together! Iowa City is located just 90 minutes SW of Ripon, which means
> you'll arrive in the world's busiest airspace fresh and (more importantly)
> with people who have flown the approach many times.
>
> Have you studied the NOTAM yet? If so, you'll know that you have to fly up
> the railroad tracks from Ripon, after falling in trail behind the guy ahead
> of you. This can be tricky, with planes converging on Ripon from all compass
> points -- UNLESS you're already on the proper heading. Flying in from Iowa
> City puts you precisely on the heading required, so no turns are required at
> Ripon. It is quite literally a "straight shot" from Iowa City to Oshkosh!
>
> Most of us camp in the North 40 at OSH, and one huge advantage to flying in
> together as a group is that we all get parked near one another. You will
> have the advantage of camping next to folks you already know, which makes
> the week at OSH even more fun! (Remember, we do a Wednesday night party at
> our site in the North 40, too, so you'll be close to the beer!)
>
> This will be our 27th consecutive Oshkosh Fly In. We've thrown the pool
> party for seven years (we bought the hotel in 2002, and spent the last seven
> years converting each suite to a different aviation theme), and it's our way
> of saying "Thanks!" to the pilot community for another great year! Whether
> you spend the night, or just make Iowa City a fuel stop on your way to OSH,
> be sure to join us at the Alexis Park Inn & Suites hotel for burgers, brats,
> hot dogs, and refreshments -- all served for free!
>
> Blue skies & tailwinds,
>
> Jay & Mary
>
> --
> Jay Honeck
> Iowa City, IA
> Pathfinder N56993
> Ercoupe N94856www.AlexisParkInn.com
> "Your Aviation Destination"
Can't make it this year either Jay. Have fun and like always, share
pictures.