Hey guys,

Some good friends of mine are doing a fly-in at their late friends ranch near Eagle, CO.

https://www.airnav.com/airport/CO47

It is inside Eagle's Class D airspace. I haven't been in there yet personally, but my buddy said you can contact the tower via radio while still on the ground, so it should be pretty easy/laid back to get in/out.

As far as I know this is just a day fly-in, but I'll find out if it's possible to camp out etc.

I was told there will be food (chilli etc.) provided. Looks like a neat spot, should be a fun day!


-I'll report back with more info as I get it, but wanted to get the word out. Thanks, Todd

EDIT for more info: "Just fly in and if in doubt land over at Eagle airport and somebody will fly over or come over in the car and get you"

- One way in landing to the south up the hill and then departures will be the other direction towards the valley downhill

Awesome! I am going to try and make it.
Tom

I think I am gonna try to make it. Would definitely like to camp if its allowed.

Hopefully there won't be any SUVs on the runway, this time.

Be great to see you Tom!
Casey, I msg'd you back!

Thanks guys,

-T

It's a long shot, but I'll try to make this and swing by Leadville on the way back to hit their fly-in and buy cheap(ish) gas.

Thinking of an overnight at Marble saturday eve, after CO47, if anybody is game....
Tom

I'm planning on being there! Probably no camping for me.

Sounds like fun but already commited to NMPA flying at Negrita (Reserve, NM) that weekend.

Arnold

Thanks Todd for posting this. I was just here last weekend and the airstrip was in great shape. I'm going to try and make it over on Saturday for the fly-in.

At the request of the event organizer and ranch owners, we developed an Airstrip & Airspace Safety Briefing for Gypsum Creek Ranch. This will also allow continued use beyond the fly-in for those who can't make it.

If you plan on flying in, please take a moment to check out the photos and details:
http://flycolorado.org/index.php/airstrip-database/private-airports/gypsum-creek-ranch/:

Thanks for putting this on the site Alec, that is most excellent! .. and posting it here!!

Hope to see you Matt!

Also, camping is welcomed at the Ranch for this little gathering as well, just to make sure everyone knows!

Looks pretty neat. I don’t know if I’ll be able to get out this weekend but I need to hook up with some of you guys now that I’m a Colorado resident.

The Maule now lives at 18V.

A few of us from Del Norte will be there around 9 am. I haven't seen an official time so I hope that is OK.
Safety brief says use Eagle Tower frequency since we will be in their airspace and monitor 122.9. I have one radio so I am hoping they will allow a frequency change as I get close. Same for departure, we will see.
Tom

Wish I could make it but NMPA has Gila Fly In this weekend in Reserve. Have fun

Arnold

by flynbeekeeper » Thu Sep 20, 2018 6:00 am
A few of us from Del Norte will be there around 9 am. I haven't seen an official time so I hope that is OK.
Safety brief says use Eagle Tower frequency since we will be in their airspace and monitor 122.9. I have one radio so I am hoping they will allow a frequency change as I get close. Same for departure, we will see. Tom

Hi Tom- I've heard 12- noon for the start of the chilli cookoff, but I believe you can arrive anytime. I talked to the EGE tower manager to give him a heads up about the fly-in. He mentioned to just let the controller know you're switching over to local unicom and it should be fine. In the past when I've flown in and it's just me, I usually stay on with EGE.

I'm hoping to come over with my boy and a buddy may follow in his wagon. Hope to see you all there.

Just a heads up for those coming from the east. Leadville is offering $4.00/gal 100LL over the weekend due to their fly-in.

And off to the west is Rifle, KRIL, with fuel at $2.50/gal on Saturday (until 5K gal allowance is gone) 7AM to 7PM, (register after landing, if not before, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sept-22-20 ... 9834484284)

Great guys! thanks for the added info!!!! see you up there

Great gathering! Anyone get any pics?

Hosts were awesome and good crowd showed up. Really neat strip and Eagle tower was very helpful getting in and out.

Host talking of doing another next year. I would highly recommend!
Awesome place and hospitality.
Thanks to Mtnwest, the rest of the CORAC guys and www.flycolorado.org for their contribution to protect the owners and keep everything going forward!
Tom