Mardi Gras fly in?

[Grumpy]

Could someone share some info on this?
Newbie but I'd like to come.
Lot closer to me than Oskosh.

Oh, and when is the Fun & Sun in Florida?

[Joe LINY]

I yanked this from Walt's post on the Yahoo site- I'm going to try to make it there too, just to gawk; not comfortable flying with that big an audience yet...here ya go:

Mardi Gras Madness -- Fly-In?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />



Feb. 13 - 15



Staff Entry Fee = $ 20.00



Aviation Director Pat Harwell, 543 Dunmoreland Dr., S’port, LA 71106, 318-865-8343

Responsible for Check-in, site and documentation



Air Boss Mickey Kimbrel 318-869-4180

Responsible for all Air Operations



Scoring Officer Mutt Buffington 318-686-6026

Responsible for all Competition Scoring







Blue Bird Hill Airport -- 2569 Barron Rd., Keithville, La -- 318 - 865-8343

Aircraft 122.9 FM 151.925 / 151.625



The fly-in has been given full use and control of the airport during the weekend flying activities.

No vehicles are allowed inside the Runway Lights.

Rest Room & Shower 1Facilities will be provided in our new “Club House” for your use.

Maps will be provided for your use in flying and traveling the local area.

There are no RV hookups, but you can park RV’s on the grounds in specified areas.





Entry Fee is $20.00 (make checks payable to Pat Harwell), this includes a meal for two people and the Mardi Gras Parade/Cookout. RSVP is required by January 15, (Limited Slots Available) late entries are welcome but food may not be available. We are Limited to the First 50 PPC’s this year.







Safety Rules



1. Blue Bird Airport is next to Class C airspace, commercial aircraft pass over the airport at or above 1600’ MSL, do not exceed this limit.



2. All air traffic must follow the prescribed flight pattern for entry and exit from the airspace to the flying area (near the Red River).



3. Any violation of airspace or negligent flying activities can result in Pilot removal from the fly-in. This is our airspace and we do not want to have problems from disgruntled Land Owners or the FAA.



4. No unauthorized rides are permitted during the event, each pilot is responsible for his or her actions and is not required to participate in any function or activity set up by the event. If the Event sells training flights, pilots will be compensated for this activity after the appropriate paperwork is completed.



5. The event is provided by a Powrachute dealer and no sales of any aircraft other than a Powrachute may take place during or at the event. Any Powrachute sales will be credited to the local dealer and a commission paid to the person selling the unit. No means No!



6. All participants are required to attend a pilot briefing prior to flying in this area or in the event.



7. Normal daily operations are from sunrise to sunset.



8. No “first flights” Each aircraft must have been flown prior to the event. Each two place pilot must have his BFI paperwork with him and must have logged a minimum of 25 hours of flight time in Powered Parachutes and have at least 5 hours in type prior to flying the event.



9. No PROP blasts toward the crowd.



10. Helmets are highly recommended. Flight without them invites the risk of injury.



11. Red Flag means “return and land ASAP”. No take-offs permitted, and no engines may be run when the RED flag is up.



12. Aircraft crew only are allowed on the flight line, and then ONLY when assisting with an aircraft. NO VISITORS on the flight line!



13. All parachutes must be bagged when unattended.



14. No gas cans may be left unattended on the flight line.



15. No smoking is permitted on the flight line.



16. No open fires are permitted, excepted designated places.



17. Motor vehicle traffic will be highly restricted in the flight area. Only EVENT STAFF vehicles will be allowed on or near the runways (inside the runway lights), no vehicles are allowed on the South end of the Runway.



18. All aircraft loading and unloading will take place on the taxi-way and parking areas.



19. Each Pilot must register, sign a release, and obtain a participant number.









FAR 103



1. Operation Rules provided for in FAR 103 and exemption #6080 will be followed during all flight operations.



2. Each pilot will assume liability and responsibility for compliance with all FAA regulations.





















Mardi Gras Madness - Pilot Form







Name______________________________________________ _________________________________

(First) (Last)



Street Address __________________________________________________ ___________________________





City, State, Zip __________________________________________________ _____________________





Phone ( ) ______ - __________ E-mail ________________________________________________





I understand that Powered Parachute flying is a potentially dangerous activity that may result in injury or death. I

Understand that ultralight flying is regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration under FAR Part 103 and its

Exemptions and that PPC’s and PPC flight instructors are recognized by ASC and are not certified by the FAA.

It is the sole responsibility of each individual participating in PPC activities to ensure his or her own safety and the

Airworthiness of the PPC vehicle that he flies. I understand and agree that Aero Sports Connection, Inc., also

known as ASC, is a private organization whose purpose is to support and promote PPC aviation, and that ASC

provides no regulation or control of individuals, instructors, or vehicles and therefore, ASC, its staff, and those

listed, cannot be held liable or responsible for any flight operations that result in injury or death to any person or

property damage of any kind.



I freely and voluntarily assume all risks associated with ultralight and PPC flight. I, and my heirs, promise to hold

ASC, its staff, the event organizers, and those listed, harmless and blameless for any injury, death, or property

damage that may result from my flying and from any flight instruction that I may receive. I understand that I am

solely responsible for my safety and that I am solely responsible for attaining a thorough understanding of all

information, procedures, and actions that are necessary to ensure a safe flight prior to beginning every flight. I

certify that all statements made by me on this form are true and correct.

Those Listed: James Pat Harwell, Blue Bird Hills, LLC, American Escapes Aerosports, and all staff helping the event.







Check list: single place ( ) or 2 place ( ),

If 2 place:

Vehicle registration __________________, if none*

Exemption paperwork? Yes ( ), No ( )*

If student, endorsement covers event? Yes ( ), No ( )

2 place vehicle meets exemption requirements? Yes ( ), No ( )*

( Any * conditions means pilot may not fly at this event! Witness/reviewer __________________________



_______________________________ date __________, _____________________________ date _______,

Pilot Signature Parent Signature (if student is a minor)





Pilot number __________________

















Schedule of Events











Friday, Feb. 13



8:00 – 5:00 Fun Fly All Day



NOON – 5:00 Ladies Valentine’s Spa Trip - (Reservations Required)

5:00 PM Early Pilot Check-In at Airport

6:00 PM Trip to Casinos & Downtown Entertainment District





Saturday, Feb. 14



6:00 AM Breakfast at Strawn’s Too!

7:00 Pilot Check-in, (50-50 Drawing Tickets)

7:15 Mandatory Pilot Briefing in Hanger at Airport

7:30 Competition Begins

9:30 Competition Ends

10:00 Fun Fly / Sky Parade

10:30 – 12:30 Ladies Brunch – Reservations Required



2:00 PM Meet for Mardi Gras Parade and Party

3:00 Roads Close For Parade

3:00 Food and Party begins at Parade (BYOB),

5:00 Mardi Gras Parade Begins

7:00 Trip to Comedy Club / Casino





Sunday, Feb. 15



7:00 AM Mandatory Pilot Briefing in Hanger at Airport

7:30 Competition Begins

9:30 Competition Ends

10:00 Fun Fly / Sky Parade

Noon Awards Dinner in Hanger (Red Beans and Rice – Cajun Style)



1:00 PM Fun Fly

5:30 Field Closes



















Competitions ---







Bomb Drop --

The “Bomb” may be a Strand of Mardi Gras Beads. The drop can be made from any altitude. The distance is measured from where the “Bomb” comes to rest - to the center of the target X.



Torpedo Run --

The “Torpedo” is a tennis ball that the pilot drops from low altitude and attempts to roll the ball into a target X inside of a 3 sided box. The closest to the center of the X wins. Aircraft wheels

cannot touch the ground.



Repeat Pylon --

Take off and fly the pattern. Cross the timing line located on the Runway, drop a Strand of Beads, and proceed around a specified course. Cross the timing line the second time, drop a second Strand of Beads, thus completing the first LAP…… Continue on for a second lap of the same course. Cross the timing line the third time and drop a Tennis Ball (Torpedo Run) to complete the second lap.



Competition Procedure – Pilot launches from Lucien field, makes one lap of the pattern to gain altitude (800’ – 1,200’), proceeds EAST toward Red River, approaches the target located near Hwy. 1 & Flournoy Lucas Rd., bomb drop begins Course to the Water Tank, one full lap of course, second bomb drop begins the second lap of the course, the torpedo run completes the competition. You are free to fun fly or return to the airport, the course is approximately 20 minutes long.



Paint Ball Combat Target Run – A paint ball gun will be attached to the aircraft and the pilot will attempt to shoot a target on the runway. No air-to-air combat allowed. We may be able to provide guns but, you must provide paintballs and CO2. If you have a gun, bring it.





Hotels



1. Comfort Inn – I-49 and Bert Kouns, $74.00, 318-688-2812

2 miles from Lucien Airport (Margaret Dixon or Peggy)



2. Ramada Inn – I-20 and Monkhouse Dr., $52.00, 318-635-7531 or 800-284-0224

9 miles from Lucien Airport (Belinda Timmons).



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Mardi Gras Madness --- Update



This is important information concerning the weekend festivities…………



To find the exact location of the Airport, simply go to www.mapquest.com and plug in this information….. 2501 Barron Rd., Keithville, LA 71047…………. This will show you a map with the exact location of the airport. My home phone # is 318-865-8343 if you need help.

For those of you that have trailers that are not enclosed, I can handle about 6 or 8 planes in our new hanger….. if your trailer is enclosed, we will put you in a special place at the airport.

Possible Surprise!!!!!! The CAF may have some vintage airplanes available for rides, it requires a donation though………



Friday --

1:00 pm. Ladies Valentine’s Spa Trip – this will be to pamper your Valentine….. Manicure, Pedicure, Message Chair & Refreshments. We need attendees names (this is a $55.00 package)



6:00 pm. Supper at the Hollywood “Diner” in the casino. We will have reservations, food is excellent and reasonably priced(coffee and tea are free). We will use vans for transportation and receive special seating and treatment for the meal. We need attendees names.



8:00 pm. Super Stars Live with Reba McIntyre, Dean Martin, Tom Jones, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Diana Ross & The Supremes. We will have reserved seating. Tickets are $6.00 for Marque Club members or $12.00 for all others. I made arrangements with management to have your Marque Club card prepared prior to your arrival if you give me the following information….. Name, address, city, St, Zip code, SS#, and Driver Lic #. You will have to show ID to pickup your Marque Club card, but it saves a bunch of time. Either email the info or mail it ASAP.



10:00 pm. Van leaves for the house.





Saturday --

10:30 am. Ladies Brunch – Reservations Required…… Prepayment Required….

Choice of: Bouquet of Salads (Chicken or Tuna) $17.91

Chicken Crepes with Salad $20.31

This includes tea, coffee, soft drink and desert as well as the gratuity!



2:00 pm. Mardi Gras Parade Trip -- Food, Drinks, FUN, FUN, & more FUN



7:00 pm. Back to the Casino’s for the die hard gamblers (optional)





Sunday Awards Dinner -- Sausage, Red Beans, & Rice. Entry Fee covers 2 meals, all others

are $5.00 each. Please give us a good count on attendees.



We must have information and funds by February 1, 2004……….. thanks

[Waltm]

Hey Joe!

Hope to see ya there. If you're worried about this being a big complicated flyin. Don't! This would be the PERFECT flyin for a newbie. You'll love it.

Pat puts on a very good and SAFE show. One little caveat - this might be one of those flyins where you won't get a chance to fly. The weather in Louisiana is very unpredictable this time of year. Last year, we got to fly one day. But it's the ONE flyin where you're guaranteed to have a great time.

IT'S MARDI GRAS in Louisiana. There's a parade on Saturday. Weather permitting, we'll have a lot of fun flying and a good competition. But it won't matter if we fly or not.

Even if you're a newbie, get in this competition. Those of us who are avid competitors (and there will be a few of us who are) are going to this one to just have fun. I'm probably going to try my usual strategy of trying to finish last so I can get the booby prize. :-)

If you make it to Louisiana for the flyin, make it 2 1/2 hours farther after the flyin over to the Dallas, TX area. Judy and I have two guest rooms available at the house. We'll show you and your family around Dallas and we can get some good flying in.

Walt...