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OMH Newsletter October 2008
Greetings Fellow Pilots, Friends and Colleagues,
We have had some very interesting visitors to OMH lately! But most recently, on Wednesday, October 1, aircraft N1US surprised us with a visit. One of my lineman, Chris, in charge of photographing unique and interesting visitors and unbeknownst to him, after they were fueled and getting ready to start their engines, they very happily shouted “you are taking a picture of the helicopter that just broke a world record!”…. After we watched them leave in wonder, we googled the aircraft number on the helicopter “N1US” and got this website: http://www.grandadventure08.com/ (Chris’ photo attached).
We learned that this helicopter broke the world record by circum-navigating earth in August 2008 in 11 days, 7hrs and 2 mins. ….were we a fuel stop on their way home….? Too cool.
Changing the subject, I wanted to let you all know that October is the last month for the Flying Circus (www.flyingcircusairshow.com), then it will close for the season. I have ten discount tickets left for $2.00 off adult admission if anyone is interested.
And lastly, many of our resident pilots (including me) are helping our neighbors, Culpeper airport, with their upcoming “Airfest”. Please come join us. Go to: www.culpeperairport.comI for more info.
The following are expected airport activities and changes:
Open to Public:
- OCABA
- No OMH meeting this month
- Saturday, October 11, 2008
- OCABA will have a fundraising food tent available at Culpeper Airfest, volunteers always welcome
- Contact Jerry Hubbell for more info jerry.hubbell@comcast.net.
- Airport Commission Meeting
- Thursday, October 16, 2008, 7pm
- Location: OMH Conference Room
- VADF
- No OMH meeting this month
- Fort Pickett October 3-6, 2008
Future Airport Event:
- SDO Yard Sale “New Hangar” Fundraiser
Improvements:
- Relocation of Airport Picnic Pavilion and Flagpole
- Phase II Fencing Project
- Begin on or about November 2008
- Completion on or about January 2009
- 90% state funding
- Construct GA Terminal - Site work (auto parking)
- Construct GA Terminal – utility work
- Land and easement acquisition – Phase II
- Terminal redesign
Recent Airport Activities:
- DEQ Inspection – August 1, 2008
- DEQ designated a grassy area for washing aircraft.
- Please contact me for more information
- Signage planned soon
That concludes my OMH Airport Advisory. However aviation related events occurring this weekend and in October that might be of interest to you are:
- October 4-5, 2008
EAA Chapter 186 Flyin' & Cruisin' Festival will be held at Winchester Regional Airport (OKV) in Winchester, Virginia. For more info visit the EAA Chapter 186 website at www.eaa186.org.
- October 5th, 2008
Stafford Rotary Wings Wheels and Ducks will be held at the Stafford Regional Airport (RMN) in Stafford, Virginia. There will be a fly-in, skydiving, free flights for youth between 7-17 by the EAA Young Eagles Program, RC flying aircraft, Motorcycle Show, Car Show and a Rubber Duck Drop to give away $$$$ Thousands of Dollars of Prizes. For more information contact Ed Wallis at (540) 658-9313.
- October 6-8, 2008
NBAA 61st Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2008) will be held in Orlando, FL. For more information visit www.nbaa.org/2008.
- October 9-12, 2008
Annual Suffolk Peanut Fest will be held at Suffolk Executive Airport. Four days of family-fun activities in a safe, down-home environment. With nationally recognized entertainers, a demolition derby and truck and tractor pull, carnival rides, a Shrimp Feast, arts and crafts, commercial exhibits, and spectacular fireworks. Peanut Fest truly offers something for everyone. There's even a peanut-butter competition, which produces imaginative sculptures made out of the yummy stuff. For more information contact lisa@suffolkfest.org or visit www.suffolkfest.org.
- October 11, 2008
9th Annual Airfest will take place from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Culpeper Regional Airport. This free event will feature aircraft from old warbirds to newer designs on display. Games for the younger kids. Young Eagles rides free of charge for children ages 8-17. Food vendors selling snacks and goodies. Airshow during the middle of the day with the Bealeton Flying Circus and warbirds flying formation and aerobatics from R-C model aircraft and full-sized airplanes. Fun for the entire family! For more information contact Tanya Woodward, On-site Manager, at 540-825-8280 or twoodward@culpepercounty.gov or visit www.culpeperairport.com.
- Sun, Oct. 12, 2008
EAA 511 7th Annual Shenandoah Valley Poker Run. Start at any of the participating airports (SHD, W13, W45, 8W2, FRR, CHO,VG-18), buy your play sheet for $5 ($10 non-EAA), go to at least 5 of the 7 airports, draw card at each airport, play hand at SHD at 3pm for prizes. Start time pilot's discretion. All passengers may play. Raindate Oct 19 (call FBOs). Info 540-271-1076 or www.geocities.com/eaa511va or zero.g@verizon.net.
- October 16-18, 2008
National Conference on Aviation and Space Education will be held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. This year's theme is "Today's Students: Tomorrow's Aerospace Workforce." For more information or to register visit www.ncase.info.
- October 17-19, 2008
Spirit of Freedom Tour - 2008 will be held at Lonesome Pine Airport in Wise, Virginia. The Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation's C-54 Flying Museum"Spirit of Freedom" will be open to the flying community and general public for free tours. Also, a recreation of “Operation Little Vitals” fly-by and candy drop from the aircraft to children will be conducted. Food will also be available. The event is sponsored by EAA Chapter 1416. For more information contact Bob Spera at (276) 328-5300 or liberty@mounet.com or visit www.libertyflyingservice.com
- October 18, 2008
Lunenburg County Airport - "Lunch is on Us" will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. to introduce the airport to the general aviation community. Free brunswick stew, barbecue, and beverages will be provided. Rain date is Oct. 19, 2008. For more information e-mail w31airport@embarqmail.com or call Michael Cocker, Airport Manager at (434) 696-4624 or (804) 840-3200. Note: check notam for availability of avgas.
- October 20, 2008
Safety Seminar "Mastering Takeoffs and Landings" presented by the AOPA Air Safety Foundation and Virginia Department of Aviation will take place from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Virginia Tech Airport, 1601 Tech Center Drive, Blacksburg, Virginia 24060, (540) 231-4444.. Directions: http://vtmea.newcitymedia.com/contact.html
- October 21, 2008
Safety Seminar "Mastering Takeoffs and Landings" presented by the AOPA Air Safety Foundation and Virginia Department of Aviation will take place from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Danville Regional Airport, General Aviation, 424 Airport Drive, Danville, Virginia 24540, (434) 793-7033. Directions: http://www.flydanville.com/default.htm
- October 22, 2008
Safety Seminar "Mastering Takeoffs and Landings" presented by the AOPA Air Safety Foundation and Virginia Department of Aviation will take place from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Virginia Aviation Museum, Richmond International Airport, 5701 Huntsman Road, Richmond, Virginia 23250, (804) 236-3622. Directions: http://www.vam.smv.org/visit/default.asp
- October 23, 2008
Safety Seminar "Mastering Takeoffs and Landings" presented by the AOPA Air Safety Foundation and Virginia Department of Aviation will take place from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Virginia Air and Space Center, 600 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, Virginia 23669, (757) 727-0900. Directions: http://www.vasc.org/visitvasc/directions.html
- October 23-25, 2008
Dinwiddie Fall Festival and Aviation Expo will take place Thursday and Friday evenings from 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 noon - 10:00 p.m. at the Dinwiddie County Airport. The event is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.ptbairport.com.
Ongoing Events
- Pancake Breakfast at Mecklenburg-Brunswick Regional Airport takes place the first Saturday of each month (from 8:00-10:00 a.m.). Breakfast and social hour with regularly scheduled live presentations by FAA and/or NTSB. Sponsored by Mecklenburg-Brunswick Regional Airport and The Club/Lake Gaston Resort. For more information contact (434) 729-2591or AVCAirport@buggs.net
- Soup-on-Sunday at Campbell Field Airport (9VG) on the Eastern Shore of Virginia will take place each Sunday from noon-3:00 p.m. For more information visit the website or contact Gordon Campbell at (757) 442-7519.
- Friends of the Petersburg Pilots Association holds a breakfast from 8:00-10:00 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at the Dinwiddie County Airport. For more information call (804) 861-9915.
- Lonesome Pine EAA Chapter 1416 invites pilots and guests to attend free "Hotdogs & Hangar Talk" beginning at 11:00 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Lonesome Pine Airport (follows the EAA Chapter Meeting at 10:00 a.m.). For more information contact Bob Spera, Director, Liberty Flying Service, (276) 328-5300 or liberty@mounet.com or visit www.libertyflyingservice.com.
- Flying Circus Airshow (Open every Sunday, May through October) including precision aerobatic and formation flying, wing walking, hot air ballooning, skydiving, and antique open cockpit airplanes. Biplane rides are available before and after every show. Gates open at 11:00 a.m. Show starts at 2:30 p.m. $10.00 for adults and $3.00 for kids. Group rates available. Concession stand, picnic grounds, gift shop. Picnic pavilion available for party rental. The Flying Circus Aerodrome is located at Rte. 17 and Rte. 644 (Richie Road) in Bealeton, Virginia. For more information visit www.flyingcircusairshow.com or call (540) 439-8661. (please contact me or OMH staff for $2.00 off coupons)
Thank you very much to all of you who make Orange County Airport alive and well. A special thank you to all of you who support our OMH tenants Sky Dive Orange, Inc. and SkyWorld Aviation, Inc. It is because of you, they are here.
Should you have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Peggy Dettinger Miles
Airport Ops Manager
540.672.2158 airport
540.672.0172 fax
pmiles@orangecountyva.gov
http://orangecountyva.gov/airport/index.asp
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