Backcountry Pilot • September 9th - Calhan, CO 5V4 Day fly-in

September 9th - Calhan, CO 5V4 Day fly-in

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September 9th - Calhan, CO 5V4 Day fly-in

Hey guys,

We are setting up a 1 day fly-in on the Sep 9th at Calhan Aiport 5V4 (25 miles east of Colorado Springs) for my buddies 50th Birthday! Some have probably heard me talk about him here, he has a 56 Helio Courier.

Approx start time will be noon. We are bringing in a local guy to do a hog roast. So food and drinks will be provided!! There will be some kind of bathroom onsite, and plenty of tie downs. There is a local motel in Calhan, otherwise this area is pretty remote (but close to Colorado Springs). Calhan is ~4600ft long, 6500ft elevation, 1200ft of that is artificial turf. https://www.airnav.com/airport/5V4

There is an aerobatic box starting off the west side of the airport, and we have 1, possibly 2 guys coming out with aerobatic planes to put on a little show. There might also just happen to be a line drawn on the runway that pilots in the area flying into Calhan just might choose to try and land on... nothing official, no competition here. But it's a nice quiet runway to come out and practice some landings on 8) Another good possibility is a T6 showing up, so that could be neat!

Anyway, the plan is to have a good time in an aircraft environment! Anyone is welcome to come hang out, play with airplanes and have some good food! Please post if you think you can make it so we have an approx head count for food etc.

-I'll post updates as we get more things squared away! thanks,
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Re: September 9th - Calhan, CO 5V4 Day fly-in

Neat little airport... I flew in there a few years ago in my Maule. P-80 right off the runway and a partial astro-turf strip. Cool! I'm gonna fly down for it!

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Re: September 9th - Calhan, CO 5V4 Day fly-in

I plan on coming down, will try to get more of the Boulder guys as well.

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Re: September 9th - Calhan, CO 5V4 Day fly-in

asa wrote:I plan on coming down, will try to get more of the Boulder guys as well.

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Re: September 9th - Calhan, CO 5V4 Day fly-in

Great!, we'll see you guys there!
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Re: September 9th - Calhan, CO 5V4 Day fly-in

Just bouncing this up.... a week away if anyone else wants to join.

Pig roast is a go, slight discount worked out at the local motel ($85/night) and I'm sure we can provide rides to and from, the motel is very close to the field. Camping is allowed on the field as well. Should be a fun day!
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Re: September 9th - Calhan, CO 5V4 Day fly-in

I'm planning on being there. Not sure if my old man is going to make the trip yet.
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Re: September 9th - Calhan, CO 5V4 Day fly-in

Looks like I'm scheduled to work next Sat. Chances are slim, but I'll do my best to swing by for a bit.
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