Message #209

Date: Dec 17 1999 19:45:44 EST
From: "Jerry W. David" <jdavid@dpnet.net>
Subject: Re: Fly-in

The Kent Island area is a beautiful part of the Chesapeake Bay, with many
historical and culture attractions than can be explored by air.It gets my vote.
Jill Rosenkrantz wrote:

> FlyBaby
>
> Gentlemen: Since it seems uncertain, as to the next Fly-In for Fly babies, I
might suggest the following. Here in the Annapolis MD. area, one of our EAA
Chapter 512 members has a rather large private field, just across the
> Chesapeake Bay Bridge, just south of Kent Island, called "Talisman Farms".
This strip is comprised of three grass runways, the longest, approx. 3,000 ft.
and is situated on nearly 1,500 acres of private land, including a
> hanger and picnic facilities. We have already hosted several EAA fly-ins, of
various groups, and I can certainly arrange something if this sounds
attractive. Naturally, it is quite easy to locate, and is perfect for this type
> of function. We always have our local CAP cadets available to help with
tiedown, security, transportation etc. If interested, let me know. Sincerely,
> Irv Furman
>
> Ron Wanttaja wrote:
>
> > FlyBaby
> >
> > "Jerry W. David" wrote:
> >
> > > Where and when are we going to have this year's first annual fly-in?
> > >
> >
> > Well, FWIW, the year 2000 is the 40th anniversary of the Fly Baby's
> > first appearance at the EAA convention (at Rockford in those says).  I
> > wouldn't be surprised, either, if 2000 is also the 40th anniversary of
> > the 'Baby's first flight.
> >
> > Ron Wanttaja