Gentlemen,

I am thinking about hosting another fly-in for the Eastern half of the U.S. up here in the Poconos in Pennslyvania. We did one last year in early May but the weather was against us. So this year I am thinking that we could have it the same weekend as the BCP fly-in at Johnson Creek, June 25 - 27.

Here is the field at Pegasus.


What do you think? Anybody interested?

You can count me in!

Had a nice trip out last year. Will plan for this June.
Steve

So far my schedule is clear so I will be there.

Count me in, Shep and I had a good time last year. Even if it was breezy. Thanks for doing this Rod.
Nick W.

Hey Steve and Nick, After the winds you flew in to get there last year I am thinking a hurricane would only be a challenge!

Okay! The dates have been staked in the turf! Lets see if we can fill the field!

Well, it is March and I thought I would give this thread a bump. I have had several folks contact me off-line about the fly-in. We are hoping for better weather this year and the field will be ready. Pegasus can easily hold 25 to 30 planes. Like last year, there will be porta-potties, plenty of camping room, a place to wash but no place to shower, two barbeques, a refrigerator, and a large fire ring with wood.

There is a country B&B just across the road for those so inclined. There is also a motel nearby. This info is for those who can't handle tents!

We will be ready for arrivals Friday afternoon. The EAA hangar will be open with coffee, soda, and beer. Plus we will have some crock pots full of sandwich material and chips, salads, etc. If the nights are clear, there will be a couple of telescopes for observing. Saturday night we will have a a couple of aviation movies showing pilots doing things that I personally am afraid to try!

There are a couple of nice places less than a 30 minute flight away for breakfast and/or lunch. We will have information on them and try and oragnize a group flight if several people want to go. Going to Grimes Airpark to see their museum and hangars is also a cool destination. Here is a link to their web site http://www.goldenageair.org/

All are welcome by air or by ground! There will be a BCP banner displayed so you will know you have arrived at the right spot!

I'm on he fence. Mid-summer is going to be very busy at work so if I'm not in the middle of preparations then I'll be there.

Hope you can make it crazyivan!

Here is a link to the EAA Chapter web site where we have a page on the fly-in that we will keep updated. It also has pictures from last year.

http://www.eaa839.com/BCP%20Fly%20In/back_country_pilot_flyin.htm

Thought I would give this event a bump since it is happening the same dates as the Idaho fly-In! You can tell us apart because we will have the only "official" BCP banner at our fly-in!

The field is in great shape and we have some new videos to show! I picked up "Deadstick Takeoffs" from Steve at the Sun 'n Fun show last week.

Okay, now for the really important question. I will pick up a couple of cases of beer. What kind do you guys like (Other than wet and cold)?

Sounds like a great idea, I plan to attend--is the field on the NY sectional? . Since I'm a new member, I'll introduce myself--fly out of a private strip in NE Pennsylvania, just north of Scranton, been flying and restoring Stearmans for more years than I'll admit to. Love grass fields, and anyone who also likes 1800 foot grass fields is invited to visit.

Look forward to this flyin and meeting more grass field pilots.

stearmansteve wrote:Sounds like a great idea, I plan to attend--is the field on the NY sectional? . Since I'm a new member, I'll introduce myself--fly out of a private strip in NE Pennsylvania, just north of Scranton, been flying and restoring Stearmans for more years than I'll admit to. Love grass fields, and anyone who also likes 1800 foot grass fields is invited to visit.

Look forward to this flyin and meeting more grass field pilots.

Hi stearmansteve,

Yes, Pegasus (50PA) is on the NY sectional. It is just NE of Allentown (LVI). I fly frequently to Cherry Ridge and Sky Haven. Where exactly is your field? I am always looking for somewhere new to go!

Since I'm a new member, I'll introduce myself--fly out of a private strip in NE Pennsylvania, just north of Scranton, been flying and restoring Stearmans for more years than I'll admit to. Love grass fields, and anyone who also likes 1800 foot grass fields is invited to visit.

Steve,
you sound like someone I met in Califon NJ a few months ago. If so, we have a mutual friend who's a member here...

-Bill

I'll be there!
Been in a bunch of times this spring and the strip is in great shape. One of the nicest in PA.

Rod, been looking for your Maule when I fly in. I still owe you lunch.

Steve, What strip do you fly out of above Scranton? I have a grass strip to the west .(Dwight's Delight- PA71)

Nick

Skystrider wrote:

stearmansteve wrote:Sounds like a great idea, I plan to attend--is the field on the NY sectional? . Since I'm a new member, I'll introduce myself--fly out of a private strip in NE Pennsylvania, just north of Scranton, been flying and restoring Stearmans for more years than I'll admit to. Love grass fields, and anyone who also likes 1800 foot grass fields is invited to visit.

Look forward to this flyin and meeting more grass field pilots.

Hi stearmansteve,

Yes, Pegasus (50PA) is on the NY sectional. It is just NE of Allentown (LVI). I fly frequently to Cherry Ridge and Sky Haven. Where exactly is your field? I am always looking for somewhere new to go!

Skystrider....your doings sound so good I might come east instead of west..been to JC the last two years, NEVER been to PA.
HC

hicountry wrote:Skystrider....your doings sound so good I might come east instead of west..been to JC the last two years, NEVER been to PA.
HC

What!!?

RDUStinson wrote:

Since I'm a new member, I'll introduce myself--fly out of a private strip in NE Pennsylvania, just north of Scranton, been flying and restoring Stearmans for more years than I'll admit to. Love grass fields, and anyone who also likes 1800 foot grass fields is invited to visit.

Steve,
you sound like someone I met in Califon NJ a few months ago. If so, we have a mutual friend who's a member here...

-Bill

He's the very same Bill. Welcome to BCP Steve! Hopefully Bill and I will be at Johnson Creek that weekend in the Stinson, but Pegasus looks like a beautiful strip and I'm sure the company will be great.

I might be interested!

That Stearman looks like Willards

justine wrote:I might be interested!

Would be glad to have you come!