Only one more week to the gala Atlantic City Fly-in. Let’s hope that the weather next weekend is as perfect in NJ as it is today.The latest count shows that we will have at least 13 planes
participating with the possibility of 10 more. There were actually a
handful of additional ‘possibles’ but I didn’t list them as they
indicated they were unlikely to make it. We will probably get several
more during this week and some who will arrive unannounced.
Plan on arriving at Bader Field (KAIY) by ten A.M. on March 12. Earlier
is fine if you want to. Be sure to check the airport directory, AIM,
etc. so that you are aware of the traffic patterns at KAIY. Atlantic
City approach are friendly folks and will escort you through the area if
you like. Be aware of the two Restricted Areas north of Atlantic City.
If active, there could be both military air traffic and ground-based
weapons firing activity. If not using flight following or on an IFR
flight plan I would suggest that you monitor 121.5 on your second comm
while in the area.
The plan is to formally meet at ten o’clock and from there we can check
out each other’s planes and then retire to the FBO office for swapping
lies, questions & answers, etc. I expect we will be complete around noon
or 12:30 and then, for those who wish to, off to the Atlantic City
boardwalk for lunch or whatever. There is no restaurant on the airport
grounds.
We hope to be able to take photographs of each plane landing as well as
the usual group pictures. Please have all of your exterior lights on
while in the pattern at KAIY.
IMPORTANT: This is a VFR-only event. Watch MusketeerMail and/or the BAC
website for the go/no-go decision later in the week. As always – it is
up to you, the pilot in command, to decide if you are comfortable and
competent for the conditions that exist over your route of flight.
I look forward to seeing everyone at KAIY next Saturday.
Jack
Sundowner – N6363U
March 12, 2005 Atlantic City Fly-In
Bader Field (KAIY)
Will Attend:
Tom Corcoran
Brian Foote
Paul Werbin N3864Y
Steve Cote N1958L
Jack McAdams N6363U
Pete MacPherson
Mark Klieger
Charles Castioni N6956Q
George Pillar N24597
Walter Goodale N8771M
Mark Patacchiola N2013G
Ozzie Alfonso N18996
Gerald Jackson N18903
Might Attend:
Steve Hamel N1800P
Gary Hylinski If out of annual
Herb Harris N5953S Possible National guard
conflict
Bob Swaim N6504R
Bob Palmara If out of annual
Jim Girgenti N6616R
Phil Riley
Ray Igou
Carl Bastiani N21KM
Kerry Muller N6629R