Louisiana Get together!

[romad_dave]

A few of us from Central Louisiana are getting together on Sat. June 7, 2008 at the Bunkie Municipal Airport (2R6) BUnkie, LA. Fly in the morning, fly in the afternoon.

[biglake]

Dave, Count me in and maybe 3 or 4 others from this area, we are also talking about a get together near lake charles some time later this year. Maybe you can get that Houston group to come also. Later mark

[romad_dave]

Mark, When the weather clears up Russell and I want to come down and fly with you guys some Saturday.

[biglake]

Dave, That sounds good we have awesome place to fly from at one of my flying buddies house. We flew sat and sun but it was COLD " somebody needs to build one with a cabin and heater" . We now have 8 or 9 ppcs in LC area 4 of us flew sun. Later Mark

[trabis]

I'd love to come, but am working (playing) June 7.... if you guys do it again, please post!

thanks!

trav

[romad_dave]

An update on the Bunkie fly-in.

Date: 06/07/2008 - 6:00 am to dark

Place: Bunkie Municipal Airport

Hwy. 115

Bunkie, LA

Russell Long contact person - Phone 318-792-3143

Mark Carmouche contact person - phone 318-308-2400

Dave Thurmond contatc person - phone 318-613-3835

We are expecting a good crowd, weather permitting. We have pilots coming from Shreveport to Simmsport, from Lake Charles to Hammond and Monroe.

Just a bit of information; there is no camping at the airport unless you want to bring a tent. We have a porta-potty and running water. No electricity. The Paragon Casino/Marksville is 25 minutes away and they have an excellent RV park and hotel or cabins. Alexandria is 45 minutes away and has plenty of rooms. Bunkie has a hotel (Bailey) and a motel and is 5 minutes away. Bring lawn chairs as we have a hangar to relax in. We were going to grill hamburgers and hot dogs but have made a decision to only have drinks available as there is a truck stop/restaurant 3 minutes from the airport. You can bring your own snacks if you want. Some are coming on Friday afternoon and if you do so we can fly that evening.

Directions to airport:

From I-49 take exit 53 (Bunkie) & go east (Hwy. 115) 1.4 miles to airport on left.

Here are a few things the airport manager has asked that we abide by. He is very receptive to ultra lights and not many airports are, so I ask you to please abide by these few rules:

1. NO alcohol.

2. Please police your area and use trash receptacles.

3. Use left hand 500’ ultra light pattern.

4. Maintain 500’ AGL over town and surrounding homes.

5. Airport freq. is 122.900. Do not chat on this channel.

6. Chat channel is 123.450

[romad_dave]

To those coming Friday P.M. and staying in hotels around Bunkie, you can drop off your aircraft at the airport and leave it overnight. The airport is fenced and secure and two or three of us will be staying at the airport overnight.

[biglake]

Dave, I may be working 7 12s for 2 weeks at that time but I will let everyone else know about It. Let get together another weekend 2 new machines in lake charles. I have the next 2 weekends off. Later Mark

[mignazito]

Uh part 91 says 1000 agl over town min and only for N numbered aircraft NOT ULs. Just so no one gets in trouble unknowingly. Have a great time.

[biglake]

Dave, Might luck out and get off friday morning, what time are yall getting there, trying to get the L.C. flyers to come also. Give me a call 337-496-2921 working nites all week. Later Mark

[romad_dave]

Mark,
We are going to try and fly Friday evening, Saturday morning and evening. We will be at the Bunkie airport around 3:00pm Friday to start setting up. Hope to see you there.
Dave

[romad_dave]

Hey guys,

Everything is on for this Saturday at Bunkie. The WX looks like it will be fine but HOT! We will fly Friday P.M. also. You can leave your PPC at the airport as it will be locked up with a few guys staying overnight there. There is NO running water there if you are planning to tent camp. We have plenty of cold water and soft drinks for a donation. Food is on you. A cafe is within 2 minutes from the airport. We may do a cross country Saturday A.M. to Marksville and back for those interested. Bring lawn chairs. We will have a hangar to hang out in. (No pun intended) Hope to see everyone there.