Double Eagle (AEG - Albuquerque NM) Fly-in 8-9 Oct 2005

Double Eagle Fly-in
8-9 October 2005

Whe Albuquerque NM Double Eagle II airport (KAEG);

http://www.airnav.com/airport/KAEG

Fly-in principles: No scheduled events. Nice area with a variety of
events to keep spouses happy. The main attraction is the Balloon
Fiesta that ends on 9 Oct. Intended for a quick weekend getaway.

FBO: Bode Aero: http://www.flybode.com/deairport.htm

Airport restaurant: Prop Wash Café, 505-831-2359

Cost: No registration fee. Attendees are responsible for hotel
and car reservations. The FBO suggested making car reservations
through them (505-352-0292 or 877-384-9813). Possible $10 a night
tie-down fee.

Miscellaneous: Bring your own tiedown ropes/straps/etc. They have
tie-downs but having your own is a good backup. Notify Bode Aero if
you intend to come to ensure that ramp space does not become a
problem. Non-RV aircraft welcome. No camping on the airport.

Aviation issues: Note that the edge of the Albuquerque airspace is
almost on top of AEG. Mountains are nearby. Density altitude can be
high so understand impact to flight (such as engine mixture leaning
and higher take-off and landing ground speeds).

Runway 17/35 is closed until further notice.

The view of Bode as you leave Runway 12/30 is shown below:

http://www.pcisys.net/~ronlee/AEGFlyin/AEG_Arrival.jpg

As you enter the ramp area, parking is to your right as shown below:

http://www.pcisys.net/~ronlee/AEGFlyin/AEG_Parking.jpg

Contact Bode on the Unicom for parking assistance.

Hotels: Many in the Albuquerque area. Those listed below were
checked 27-28 June 2005. Strongly suggest making reservations as
early as possible. Hotels listed below in three groups based upon
distance from airport (AEG) and the balloon park. This is nowhere
near a complete listing. Another source for making reservations is
he http://www.nmtravel.com/bfres/ or 888-398-5537 (Press 2 for
reservations). Most prices exclude taxes. In general I tried to
price a single bed (usually king) and two adults.


Group 1: Reasonably close to the balloon park on the north end of town
(I-25)

Comfort Inn, 5811 Signal Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113, (505)
822-1090, $125

Ramada Limited, 5601 Alameda Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113, (505)
858-3297, $139

Holiday Inn, 5401 Alameda Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113, (505)
797-2291, Full

Courtyard, 5151 Journal Center Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, (505)
823-1919, $169

Albuquerque Pyramid Marriott, 5151 San Francisco Rd NE, Albuquerque,
NM 87109, (505) 821-3333, $189

Country Inn/Suites, 7620 N Pan American Fwy NE, Albuquerque, NM
87109, (505) 823-1300, from $110

Howard Johnson Express Inn, 7630 N Pan American Fwy NE, Albuquerque,
NM 87109, (505) 828-1600, $115

Baymont Inns and Suites, 7439 S Pan American Fwy NE, Albuquerque, NM
87109, (505) 345-7500, $70

Hampton Inn, 5101 Ellison St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, (505)
344-1555, $134

Quality Suites, 5251 San Antonio Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, (505)
797-0850, Full

La Quinta Inn, 5241 San Antonio Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, (505)
821-9000, $139


Group 2: Rio Rancho area to NW of Balloon Park (6-7 miles)

Days Inn Rio Rancho, 4200 Crestview Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124,
(505) 892-8800, $90

Ramada Limited, 4081 High Resort Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, (505)
892-5998, $100 (limited rooms)

Super 8 Rio Rancho, 4100 Barbara Loop SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, (505)
896-8888, $95

Best Western Inn, 1465 Rio Rancho Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124,
(505) 892-1700, Full

Hilton, 1771 Rio Rancho Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, (505)
896-1111, $129

Marriott, 4100 Sara Rd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124


Group 3: 12 miles from the airport (KAEG) (south of I-40 at Exit 153)
and about 13 miles to the Balloon Park near I-25 exit 233 (north part
of Albuquerque)

La Quinta, 6101 Iliff Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121, (505) 839-1744,
$140

Holiday Inn Express- West, 6100 Iliff Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121,
(505) 836-8600, $120

Super 8, 6030 Iliff Rd NW’ Albuquerque, NM 87121, (505) 836-5560, $54

Days Inn – Albuquerque West, 6031 Iliff Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121,
(505) 836-3297, $89-$99

Comfort Inn West, 5712 Iliff Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87105, (505)
836-0011, $115

Red Roof, 6015 Iliff Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121, (505) 831-3400,
$70


Rental Cars: Bode Aero uses Enterprise, 505-922-1440, Midsize $43,
Standard $46, Full $49. Make a reservation to ensure car is there
when you arrive. Bode recommended that you make the car reservation
through them.

Things to do:

1) Balloon Fiesta: http://www.balloonfiesta.com/

Saturday night has a balloon glow and fireworks with a mass ascension
Sunday morning. Schedule at
http://www.balloonfiesta.com/scripts...ents_total.php

2) Sante Fe is close to the north.
http://www.airnav.com/airport/KSAF
Sante Fe website at http://www.santafe.org/

3) Petroglyph National Monument: http://www.nps.gov/petr/

4) Hiking in Albuquerque:

http://www.localhikes.com/MSA/MSA_0200.asp

http://www.trails.com/advancedfind.a...vities=&page=1

http://www.cabq.gov/openspace/lands.html

5) Sandia Peak Tram: http://www.sandiapeak.com/
Bike rentals to ride down the mountain.

6) Albuquerque Visitors Website: http://www.abqcvb.org/

Note: Balloon Fiesta is a trademark of the Albuquerque International
Balloon Fiesta, Inc

On Fri, 30 Sep 2005 19:28:13 GMT, (Ron Lee)
wrote:

Double Eagle Fly-in
8-9 October 2005

Hey Ron, Don't you live here in Colorado Springs. I have heard your
name either around COS or 00V and I was wondering if it was you.

As far as the Double Eagle Fly-in I actually meet Larry Newman, one
of the pilots of the Double Eagle about 3 months ago and now have
become friends with him. I had a chance to fly with him a couple of
weeks ago but had to turn it down because of some other commitments
that I had but I sure hated to do it. He definitely has a few story's
to tell about his trip across the Atlantic and the pacific and the
attempt around the world.


Scott D.