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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.

Jay Honeck[_2_]
July 14th 09, 04:17 AM
>Can't make it this year either Jay. Have fun and like always, share
>pictures.

Will do -- but, dang it, Brian -- you have GOT to make it to OSH one of
these years. There just aren't that many years left, you know...
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
Ercoupe N94856
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Monk
July 14th 09, 04:23 AM
On Jul 13, 11:17*pm, "Jay Honeck" > wrote:
> >Can't make it this year either Jay. *Have fun and like always, share
> >pictures.
>
> Will do -- but, dang it, Brian -- you have GOT to make it to OSH one of
> these years. *There just aren't that many years left, you know...
> --
> Jay Honeck
> Iowa City, IA
> Pathfinder N56993
> Ercoupe N94856www.AlexisParkInn.com
> "Your Aviation Destination"

I know it Jay, it is just that the economy has been real bad and my
one and only last tenant hasn't been paying his rent lately. I have
enough for a few short local trips and one family trip and everyone
wants to go to the Outer Banks...A...GAIN...

Jay Honeck[_2_]
July 15th 09, 05:45 AM
>I know it Jay, it is just that the economy has been real bad

I hear you on that. What a horrendous economic meltdown -- something I
never thought I'd witness in my lifetime. So far we're keeping our noses
above water, but the future is uncertain.

But OSH? That's sacred. I'd be there if I had to walk.

;-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
Ercoupe N94856
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

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