Member's Only Fly-in

Scott Sherer

There has been the beginnings of a discussion in other threads on this forum about a 2019 summer flyin. I'm starting a discussion on that possibility on this thread. The possible location of Nashville, TN has come up, along with Evansville, Indiana. I haven't been to Nashville in a very long time and so I think it has some appeal, at least to me. What do you think?

Kentwkalb

I vote Nashville. John C. Tune great airport. Great food, sites to see...the Parthenon replica.

Scott Sherer

Okay, discussion is underway! Thanks for your quick post.

Brother

Nashville sounds cool. Indiana could be cool if it is on the way to Osh kosh.

Scott Sherer

Thanks Paul, Nashville is pretty cool. We'll see what other opinions we can muster up! Fingers crossed, lol.

arrow76r

How about Colorado Springs??? We do fly out here, you know!!

Scott Sherer

Colorado Springs is a fabulous place! I have no problems with that selection. The whole purpose of my putting this out there is to get ideas and build a consensus. As you probably know, I just had my Arrow out to Denver 3 weeks ago. Great trip and I've been all along the front range, including your fair city. We have a fair amount of time to see what everyone is interested in. Stay tuned!

Kentwkalb

Maybe East Coast/Midwest and a West Coast meeting?

Scott Sherer

My guess is that we're going to start some kind of event in 2019, but that isn't assured. If we can get a small cadre of Piper members to commit, we'll see what we can get arranged. This is going to be dependent upon how many members show interest and commit to a date and location. This will take some time but hopefully it will work out. I'm feeling optimistic about it!

jimcurns

Sounds interesting! I'll stay tuned

Jim

Kentwkalb

I attended a couple of COPA “Migrations”, back in my Cirrus days.. They have sustained good attendance.. Meeting included education and some flying with instructor options. Social events as well. That was obviously after some growing years.

Kentwkalb

Simple starts are best...eg..fly in to KLEX, visit Keeneland race track. Have a “host” hotel for meetings, Overnight if interested...Just my two cents worth..

Scott Sherer

I used to fly my Warrior to Keeneland and I think I still have a t-shirt from the race track. Another good choice! Keep those ideas coming in folks!

Scott Sherer

So I'm continuing to think about fly-in's and I think it might be a good idea to have a committee of a handful of members to meet on Skype or Webex or something and discuss what we want to do in 2019. How about voicing some of your opinions as I'd really like to make this happen.

Kentwkalb

I haven’t yet had the opportunity to tour/visit a control tower.. On my “wish list”

Scott Sherer

Ok, thanks!

Scott Sherer

Hi everyone,
I'm thinking about convening a member committee in early February via Skype, WebEx or other online software to discuss putting together any Fly-In's for 2019. Let me know if you want to be on the committee.

Kentwkalb

I will “volunteer”..if needed. Kent

Scott Sherer

Excellent Kent. You're on the list!

Kentwkalb

Thank you!