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Old 05-15-2018, 04:00 AM
1rustypilot 1rustypilot is offline
 
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Petit Jean is an excellent choice, big RV fly-in there every year in late October. If weather moves in, The Rockefeller Center right down the road is excellent accommodations.
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Old 05-15-2018, 05:16 AM
h&jeuropa h&jeuropa is offline
 
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Tim,

I expect to arrive at Petit Jean Thursday afternoon. I'm attempting to lead a Europa aircraft flyin, but it looks like only 2 or 3 planes are planning to attend.

Be sure to read the comments on AirNav concerning KMPJ. I've found it difficult to coordinate with the listed FBO. They have told me that camping is not available this weekend. There are no rooms available at Mather Lodge.

If I can help out let me know. I will have a car.

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Old 05-15-2018, 07:26 AM
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Thanks Jim - I got a campsite for Thursday at the park - PM sent with details
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Old 05-15-2018, 08:43 AM
JimRice JimRice is offline
 
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If you decide against camping, I?m at Jonesboro Ar 70 miles northwest of Memphis. You could land Jonesboro municipal or classic airstrip that?s where my hangar is. I?m on vacation this week working on my 12. Modest little house but very clean. Down town JBR great restaurant?s.
Classic is a great little GA airport. I've been there several times.
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When my ship comes in, I'll probably be at the airport.
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Old 05-15-2018, 08:56 AM
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I see you've already made your reservation, but to add to this list in case anyone else needs ideas, I'd suggest Reelfoot Lake, Airport Identifier 0M2.

I haven't been there but have it on my bucket list. You can google it, but here is one link.
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Old 05-15-2018, 09:03 AM
JimRice JimRice is offline
 
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We used to fly into a small private strip across the road from Gooch's Restaurant at Reelfoot when I was a kid. We would occasionally fly over for lunch and occasionally get up early, fly over for breakfast on Sunday mornings and be back home in time for church.

Reelfoot Lake is a pretty cool place.
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1987 Starduster Too SA-300 (Purchased/Flying/SOLD)
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Old 05-15-2018, 10:33 PM
Rick Meyer Rick Meyer is offline
 
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Hi Tim, If you need a backup plan, I have a 2300ft grass strip, a shed to put the RV in should the weather dictate the need, a vehicle for you to drive, and a rustic yet quite modern cabin on a small lake/pond. You are quite welcome to pitch your tent at the water's edge, but if I were you, I would use the cabin! We are are south of Dubuque near the Davenport/Quad City area. And the cost of all of this would be a handshake and a smile. If interested give me a call at 563-370-3377. Have a great trip, Rick
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