KSMooniac Posted August 9, 2017 Report Share Posted August 9, 2017 Atchison, KS, birthplace of Amelia, is having some sort of party/event at the airport. I'm thinking about flying up for it if I can convince my wife.Sent from my LG-US996 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boilermonkey Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Planning to orbit with 20nm legs over the Kentucky and Illinois border. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffy Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 Most all of eastern OR is full and Casper is topped out, no more reservations. I'll be in Douglas WY or wherever the clouds aren't in that part of the country. All hotels along the path in the western half of the US are full and the rates for what's left are running $500 or more for 1 night (usually $80). We're in Craig, CO the night before. An easy 45 mins to the path but the rooms are affordable. Check out tripadvisor for room prices, it'll scare ya. It'll be a zoo. We're getting a cab to town for a long lunch after the show. We're also bringing drinks and food to the airport along with folding chairs :-) Casper has arrivals from many countries wanting Customs there to check in. Its a 1 man outpost. Every airport along the path will be like leaving OSH at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boilermonkey Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 Yup, but no NOTAM or controllers to keep it organized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peevee Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Boilermonkey said: Yup, but no NOTAM or controllers to keep it organized. At Casper? It's an up down tower with approach control. And there will be notams. There are procedures in effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricJ Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 10 hours ago, cliffy said: Most all of eastern OR is full and Casper is topped out, no more reservations. I'll be in Douglas WY or wherever the clouds aren't in that part of the country. All hotels along the path in the western half of the US are full and the rates for what's left are running $500 or more for 1 night (usually $80). We're in Craig, CO the night before. An easy 45 mins to the path but the rooms are affordable. Check out tripadvisor for room prices, it'll scare ya. It'll be a zoo. We're getting a cab to town for a long lunch after the show. We're also bringing drinks and food to the airport along with folding chairs :-) Casper has arrivals from many countries wanting Customs there to check in. Its a 1 man outpost. Every airport along the path will be like leaving OSH at the end. I may see you in Douglas. Way may be there, or Lusk, or Guernsey, or Torrington, or Scottsbluff, depending on where we can get in. I do expect it to be busy everywhere. I think Douglas may be swamped with the overflow from Casper. 3 hours ago, Boilermonkey said: Yup, but no NOTAM or controllers to keep it organized. I've talked to somebody at most of the fields in the area and they're doing a lot of prep for the expected traffic. I think many of the untowered fields will have somebody on the radio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffy Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 Actually the "Douglas" airport is closed and the other one near the city is Converse County KDGW. I talked to them a couple days ago and they are parking all small stuff on the grass (they just mowed it) and the big stuff on concrete. I hear Lusk is full (second hand info) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgarrison Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) On 7/29/2017 at 8:43 PM, McMooney said: Hey anyone planning on flying to see the eclipse ? I'm really really thinking about it, trying to decide on the best place. So far I've come up with: ST. Joseph Missouri and Charleston, SC Thoughts ? Columbia Missouri Alliance Nebraska Jackson Hole Wyoming All three are dead center on the path. I am going to watch weather and then make a plan. Edit: all three airports are dead center. Edited August 15, 2017 by jgarrison Addl info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricJ Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 1 hour ago, jgarrison said: Columbia Missouri Alliance Nebraska Jackson Hole Wyoming All three are dead center on the path. I am going to watch weather and then make a plan. Edit: all three airports are dead center. I called Alliance a week ago and they were already out of parking space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peevee Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 1 hour ago, jgarrison said: Columbia Missouri Alliance Nebraska Jackson Hole Wyoming All three are dead center on the path. I am going to watch weather and then make a plan. Edit: all three airports are dead center. Hey Jimmy! Skipthe hole and go to driggs if you can get space. I put my eggs in the McCall ID basket. They're not taking reservations so I'm a bit worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 Driggs? I just started looking at KCOU. I am going to try to hit up one in Missouri. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peevee Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 34 minutes ago, Bryan said: Driggs? I just started looking at KCOU. I am going to try to hit up one in Missouri. It's in Idaho just next is to Jackson. Much cheaper, ramp fees at kjac are exorbitant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgarrison Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 1 hour ago, peevee said: Hey Jimmy! Skipthe hole and go to driggs if you can get space. I put my eggs in the McCall ID basket. They're not taking reservations so I'm a bit worried. I think Columbia MS is the best for me. Maybe Gallatin TN if I can get in. Would love to go to ID, but I plan on making it a quick out and back, maybe just a day trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peevee Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 10 minutes ago, jgarrison said: I think Columbia MS is the best for me. Maybe Gallatin TN if I can get in. Would love to go to ID, but I plan on making it a quick out and back, maybe just a day trip. Long way from tx that's for sure. Might be nice to get out of the heat though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpilot Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 If I wasn't going into annual, I'd be going to M34. No fuel, only a rest room, but sufficiently remote. As of a few weeks ago, the airport manager said nothing was going on eclipse day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxMike Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 The Colorado Pilots Assn.has planned a fly-in to Alliance, Neb. We got an allocation of 50 parking spaces and will be joining another 200 aircraft or so for the event. I am thinking that the excitement of the eclipse will be eclipsed by the excitement of the arrival and departure. This event should be intense. BTW the airport will be closed to all except for the registrants. Hats off to the FBO and town for allowing this to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy0681 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 On 7/29/2017 at 10:38 PM, carusoam said: I've got clouds in my coffee... clouds in my coffee... So vain, -a- Holy cow, my memories ARE coming back... Mama always told me not to look into the eye's of the sun But mama, that's where the fun is 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXX Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 56 minutes ago, flyboy0681 said: Mama always told me not to look into the eye's of the sun But mama, that's where the fun is Go get yourself some Cheap Sunglasses.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryb Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Flying to Corvalis, OR, KCVO tomorrow. They are closing the crosswind runway for parking. We have family there so no need for a car or hotel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peevee Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 12 minutes ago, larryb said: Flying to Corvalis, OR, KCVO tomorrow. They are closing the crosswind runway for parking. We have family there so no need for a car or hotel. Oregon is freaking out. Have family in mmv and they're panicking there. Be interesting to see if it materializes or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff_S Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Chupacabra said: Go get yourself some Cheap Sunglasses.... 2 hours ago, flyboy0681 said: Mama always told me not to look into the eye's of the sun But mama, that's where the fun is Ah, Manfred Mann...what a perfect song. Am I the only one who in my youth didn't understand these lyrics and wondered what it mean to be "wrapped up like douche..."?! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXX Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 19 minutes ago, Jeff_S said: Ah, Manfred Mann...what a perfect song. Am I the only one who in my youth didn't understand these lyrics and wondered what it mean to be "wrapped up like douche..."?! Ha, funny thats the way we always sang it. Supposed to be revved up like a deuce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryb Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Landed corvalis an hour ago. Airport normal. Parked on the ramp as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLev Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) Planning a flight from Buffalo to Knoxville, TN for the Eclipse and then driving a bit on Monday to get to an overlook near the Smokey Mountains. Just got my instrument rating today, so good timing :). Edited August 18, 2017 by AlexLev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinwing Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 (edited) Not an Eclispe but so much smoke from Oregon fires.. Edited August 19, 2017 by thinwing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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