Baker Aviation Flyin / Thursday March 31 – Tuesday April 5, 2022
NOTE: Due to an excessive number of aircraft on the Baker ramp this year, ALL parking and daily events will occur at AirGate FBO. Please reference the parking map below for directions and location. Do not taxi in or attempt to park at Baker this year. Daily meetings and other events will be held at AirGate.
Curtis Boulware and BAKER AVIATION is once again hosting the annual T-34 MENTOR get together on Thursday March 31 - Tuesday April 5th.
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, March 31
Arrival Day and Afternoon Practice
Dinner on your own
Friday, April 1 - AirGate FBO
0900 - Daily Briefing, Formation Practice
1200 - Lunch
1800 - Social Hour and Dinner
Spruce Creek
Saturday, April 2 - AirGate FBO
0900 - Daily Briefing, Formation Practice
1200 - Hosted Lunch at AirGate FBO
1800 - Social Hour and Cookout
TBD
Sunday, April 3 - AirGate FBO
0900 - Daily Briefing, Formation Practice
1200 - Fly Out Lunch (TBD)
1800 - Social Hour and Dinner
Local Restaurant (TBD)
Monday, April 4 - AirGate FBO
0900 - Daily Briefing, Formation Practice
1200 - Fly Out, Mass Formation, Lunch (TBD)
1800 - Social Hour and Dinner
Local Restaurant (TBD)
Tuesday, April 5 - AirGate FBO
0900 - Daily Briefing
Depart for SUN n FUN Aerospace Expo
Lakeland FL (KLAL)
Special Notes:
1. This schedule is subject to change. The dates won't change but the daily events could. Check back often.
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 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. Fueling will be provided by AirGate fuel truck with our standard "Prop Tag" system. You can download the fuel form below. Self serve is available.
7. The event coordinator is Greg Rhyne. Please contact Greg directly with any questions (cell/text: 678-641-2679 email: gvrhyne@gmail.com)
8. For indoor parking and other questions regarding the FBO please contact:
AirGate FBO
2022 Aero Cir,
New Smyrna Beach, FL
PH: 386-478-0601
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
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 2022 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
10. Prop Tag Fuel Form
11. GBA Airfield Diagrams V3