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Thread: Contest Info-Maytown,PA
Message: Contest Info-Maytown,PA
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From: RobertM82 at aol.com
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 1996 18:21:25 UTC
1996 Pennsylvania Aerobatic Championships FIVE CATEGORY CONTEST (Basic through Unlimited) May 31 - June 2, 1996 at the Donegal Springs Airpark (N71) Maytown, PA SCHEDULE: FRIDAY * May 31, 1996 8:00 am - 7:30 pm Registration and Practice Flying 7:45 pm - 8:00 pm Contest Briefing 8:00 pm - ??? Cookout at the Airport SATURDAY * June 1, 1996 7:30 am Briefing 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Contest Flying 8:00 pm - ??? Banquet SUNDAY * June 2, 1996 8:00 am Briefing 10:00 am - ??? Contest Flying Awards Before Departure Location: Donegal Springs Airpark, N71 - Maytown, PA (formerly Elizabethtown - Marietta Airport) (717) 653-8181 By Air: 13 NM from Lancaster Airport on the 271x north radial of Lancaster VOR (LNS) By Car: >From the West: PA Turnpike (I-76) East to Exit 19 to Rt. 283 E to Rheems exit, right at stop, through light and cross RR Bridge. Proceed through stop and follow Colebrook Road (look for 90x left, then 90x right 1/8 mile) for about 2 miles to right onto Airport Road, Airport is 1/2 mile on right. >From the East: I-76 West to Rt. 21 (Rt. 222 South) to Rt. 30 W (see from Rt. 30 below) >From the South: I-83 North to Rt. 30 E (see from Rt. 30 below) >From Rt. 30: (either direction) Take the Rt. 441 N Exit (first exit east of Susquehanna River), follow Rt. 441 N for about 4.5 miles to Rt. 743 and turn right towards Elizabethtown, go about 1.5 miles to Maytown Square and take the first right off the Square, then go 1 block to Queen St., turn left, go about 3/4 mile to Airport Road, turn right and Airport is 1/4 mile on left. ARRIVAL: Normal left-hand traffic pattern to Runway 27, prevalent winds from NW. AerobatIc box is North of the runway. Please exercise extra caution if active runway is Runway 9, as the Aerobatic Box will be directly above the downwind leg, and will be active for Contest Practice on Friday. Low passes upon arrival will be judged & graded by the FAA Monitors. DEPARTURE: When departing, climb straight to 1500' before turning (noise abatement). HANGAR: Hangar space will be available on a first come, first served basis. QUESTIONS: Please feel free to contact us. Larry Bashore at (717) 233-8711(w) or (717) 766-3705 (h) Bob Minkus at (610) 525-6769 (w) or (610) 525-6291(h) or email: reminkus at ix.netcom.com Please make your own arrangements for accommodations. (Camping is permitted on the airport premises.) ACCOMMODATIONS: Bed and Breakfasts - (all within 3 miles of Contest) * Chrisken Inn - 10 minutes away. 4035 Garfield Rd., Mt. Joy (717) 653-2717 * Country Stay - 1.5 mi. from Contest. 2285 Bull Moose Rd. (717) 367-5167 * Hillside Farm - 607 Eby Chicques Rd., Mt. Joy (717) 653-6697 * Isabella's Verandah - 701 E. Market St., Marietta (717) 426-4573 * Morning Meadows Farm - 103 Fuhrman Street, Marietta (717) 426-1425 * Noble House - 113 W. Market St., Marietta (717) 426-4389 * Olde Fogie Farm - 2 miles from airport. 106 Stackstown Rd., Marietta (717) 426-3992 * Railroad House - Great if you like trains - W. Front & S. Perry Sts., Marietta (717) 426-4141 (Must make special arrangements with R.R. House for room access if returning after 10pm.) * River Inn - Great if you like trains - 285 W. Front St., Marietta (717) 426-2290 * Vogt Farm - Walking distance from Contest. 1225 Colebrook Rd., Marietta (717) 653-4810 * Waterford House - 18 E. Front St., Marietta (717) 426-3056 Motels: * Blue Note - 5 minutes from the Contest, INEXPENSIVE & clean (717) 426-1991 * Marco's - 5 minutes from the Contest, INEXPENSIVE & clean (717) 426-1354 * Red Rose Motel - 10 minutes away. (Elizabethtown) - (717) 367-7518 * Quality Inn - 25 minutes away. (717) 898-2431 (Make own transportation arrangements.) * Westfield Inn - near Quality Inn. (717) 397-9300 (Make own transportation arrangements.) CHECKLIST: ____ IAC & EAA Membership Card ____ Pilot Certificate ____ Medical Certificate ____ Insurance Papers ____ Aircraft Registration ____ Aircraft & Engine Logs ____ Airworthiness Certificate ____ Aircraft Operational Limitations ____ Weight & Balance ____ Packed Parachute (<120 days)* ____ (9) copies of Freestyle Scoresheets and Flimsies ____ (checked by a current judge and signed-off and dated '96 prior to contest)* *NOTICE: 1) Pilots requiring Freestyles to be checked at Contest will be charged a fee of $25 each. 2) Licensed parachute riggers may be available at the airport. Contact Maytown Sport Parachute Club on weekends or evenings at (717) 653-0422 to set up an appointment. International Aerobatic Club Chapter 58 Susquehanna Valley PO Box 2247 Harrisburg, PA 17105