Baker Aviation Flyin / Thursday April 8 – Monday April 13, 2021
Curtis Boulware and BAKER AVIATION is once again hosting the annual T-34 MENTOR get together on Thursday April 8th - Tuesday April 13th.
This is one of the longest running T-34 Association events and its normally held the weekend before SUN n FUN which marks the start of another flying season.
Come join us for some safe, fun socializing and flying. Bring your wife or significant other. This is a great opportunity to get back in flying shape and to get current on your formation qualifications. We are even adding an extra day to this years schedule to allow time for folks to practice, get re-certified or complete their formation training. Even if you don't intend to fly formation you are welcome to attend and you will be included in all of the activities. Our Proposed Schedule is as follows:
Thursday, April 8
Arrival Day and Afternoon Practice
Dinner on your own
Friday, April 9
0900 - Daily Briefing, Formation Practice
1200 - Lunch
1800 - Social Hour and Dinner
Downwind Cafe - Spruce Creek
Saturday, April 10
0900 - Daily Briefing, Formation Practice
1200 - Hosted Lunch at Baker
1800 - Social Hour and Cookout
Hosted at Baker Aviation
Sunday, April 11
0900 - Daily Briefing, Formation Practice
1200 - Fly Out Lunch (TBD)
1800 - Social Hour and Dinner
Local Restaurant (TBD)
Monday, April 12
0900 - Daily Briefing, Formation Practice
1200 - Fly Out, Mass Formation, Lunch (TBD)
1800 - Social Hour and Dinner
Local Restaurant (TBD)
Tuesday, April 13
0900 - Daily Briefing
Depart for SUN n FUN Aerospace Expo
Lakeland FL (KLAL)
Special Notes:
1. We are COVID aware and will construct the event accordingly. We will abide by all Federal/ State and Local guidelines. The decision to attend is yours.
2. We will hold the event regardless of what happens with SUN n FUN. In other words even if SUN n FUN cancels we will still hold this event.
3. Please register now or register as soon as you can. It will help us immensely with planning, parking, reservations, etc... Click the "Register Now" button on the right
4. The $75 event fee will cover daily coffee, drinks and snacks as well as one lunch and the Cookout at Baker on Saturday. All other meal/drink expenses are yours.
5. Book your hotel early (now). You can always cancel but it can get tricky to get rooms if you wait to long.
6. The event coordinator is Greg Rhyne. Please contact Greg directly with any questions (cell/text: 678-641-2679 email: gvrhyne@gmail.com)
DO NOT CALL Curtis or Baker Aviation regarding the Fly-in.
Only call Curtis or Baker Aviation for maintenance, parts or to schedule service. Phone: 386-837-4073
Hotels:
We do not have any block rates or other discounts for this event.
There are many VRBO options in the New Smyrna Beach, Port Orange and South Dayton area.
Some hotels that we have used in the past are as follows:
Hampton Inn New Smyrna Beach (5 miles)
214 Flagler Ave
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
Ph: 386-898-9444
Note from Jerry Ricciotti (2/18/21):
The sales person at the Hampton Inn New Smyrna Beach just gave me a room rate of $112 weekdays and $130 weekend.
Her name is Lily ; Extension 2, she has it under Flight School rate and I told her we were "THE REALLY COOL" T34 formation group.
Marriott Springhill Suites (5 miles)
512 Flager Ave
New Smyrna Beac, FL 32169
Ph: 386-427-0512
Country Inn & Suites (9 miles)
5802 Journeys End Way
Port Orange, FL 32127
Ph: 386-760-0101
Ground Transportation:
Uber and Lyft are normally available in the area.
Most major Car rental services are also available.
Enterprise Car Rental is within walking distance of Baker Aviation
Enterprise Car Rental - New Smyrna Beach
2510 N Dixie Fwy
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Ph: 386-423-1337
Documents:
There are quite a few documents, so please review all carefully.
There may be some changes as we move forward, so be flexible.
Here’s a list of what is included:
1. GBA Parking (KEVB)
2. T-34 Formation References
3. T-34 Overhead Pattern
4. GBA/SNF 2021 Standards
5. GBA Airspace Plan
6. SNF Arrival Show Plan (tentative)
7. SNF Parking
8. T-34 Assn Briefing Guide/Line-Up Card
9. FAST Airshow Ops Guide
Full Document Package
Our group is small and we can set our rules to abide by federal/state/local COVID virus guidelines. We will hold this event regardless of what happens with SUNnFUN AEROSPACE EXPO.