RickWoodall
Well Known Member
I was looking for some fun places to fly in nearby michigan for some short trips and had posted on vaf for some ideas. A rv8 builder/flyer named Doug Bell reached out and suggested we try his town, his resort. Manistee National Golf in beautiful manistee michigan.
Sounded great, and just a short 1.5 flight from out base in Windsor Canada. They met all the criteria, on Lake Michigan, sandy beaches, great quiet little airport, great golf, great rates, and good people.
A good flying buddy of mine, Perry Burford in his rv7 was interested in taking his grandson for the trip too. It was official, a guys trip..weather looked great so we booked it.
Woke my son up at 6am, picked up some coffee and off to load the plane. Love early morning launches! Sorry about crummy pics, camera phone doesnt do the weather, or the course justice. It was spectacular weather to fly and to golf.
Pulling the plane out as the sun is just coming up...clean fresh air...and a coffee and your kid ready to go flying. Priceless.
On the way we found cheap gas! Doesnt get much better! The two boys thought less than $5 a gallon was a big thumbs up. 48D, the manager even makes sundaes and ice cream floats for free as a thank you for stopping in. Dont you just love GA people. Unbelievable. Clare Municipal airport Michigan.
Time flying with your son, letting them enjoy your hobby...awesome.
RV 7 crew Perry Burford and his grandson Joey refueling for more golf!
A great day for flying - formation and pic chances!
Every hole is like a postcard...just amazing scenery. Even saw a fox wondering the course. Cool!
The one course, Cutters Ridge is likely the nicest course I have ever played. Bring LOTS of balls.
Doug Bell picked us up, got us to his resort, his staff took awesome care of us and then he got us back to the airport. You cant ask anymore from a quick trip. The golfing was incredible. Staying right at the resort, no driving, no cabs, just golf and eating and sleeping and eating and MORE GOLF. Great 24 hours with no stress or worries at all!
Small world, Dougs dad is a Vans legend with the Bell tail wheel. Great people, if you are looking for a fun trip in michigan Manistee is a great choice. The boys had a literally perfect adventure with Dad and Grandpa, just awesome way to share the fun of flying with the boys and have some laughs. Thanks to vans for great planes and thanks to Doug Bell and his crew for a great destination and hospitality at Manistee National Golf Resort. He loves RVs, and it seems we qualify for special pricing!! I have been to Gaylord, Traverse City etc, this was far and above the best place we have been. Will be back again. Great trip.
Sounded great, and just a short 1.5 flight from out base in Windsor Canada. They met all the criteria, on Lake Michigan, sandy beaches, great quiet little airport, great golf, great rates, and good people.
A good flying buddy of mine, Perry Burford in his rv7 was interested in taking his grandson for the trip too. It was official, a guys trip..weather looked great so we booked it.
Woke my son up at 6am, picked up some coffee and off to load the plane. Love early morning launches! Sorry about crummy pics, camera phone doesnt do the weather, or the course justice. It was spectacular weather to fly and to golf.
Pulling the plane out as the sun is just coming up...clean fresh air...and a coffee and your kid ready to go flying. Priceless.
On the way we found cheap gas! Doesnt get much better! The two boys thought less than $5 a gallon was a big thumbs up. 48D, the manager even makes sundaes and ice cream floats for free as a thank you for stopping in. Dont you just love GA people. Unbelievable. Clare Municipal airport Michigan.
Time flying with your son, letting them enjoy your hobby...awesome.
RV 7 crew Perry Burford and his grandson Joey refueling for more golf!
A great day for flying - formation and pic chances!
Every hole is like a postcard...just amazing scenery. Even saw a fox wondering the course. Cool!
The one course, Cutters Ridge is likely the nicest course I have ever played. Bring LOTS of balls.
Doug Bell picked us up, got us to his resort, his staff took awesome care of us and then he got us back to the airport. You cant ask anymore from a quick trip. The golfing was incredible. Staying right at the resort, no driving, no cabs, just golf and eating and sleeping and eating and MORE GOLF. Great 24 hours with no stress or worries at all!
Small world, Dougs dad is a Vans legend with the Bell tail wheel. Great people, if you are looking for a fun trip in michigan Manistee is a great choice. The boys had a literally perfect adventure with Dad and Grandpa, just awesome way to share the fun of flying with the boys and have some laughs. Thanks to vans for great planes and thanks to Doug Bell and his crew for a great destination and hospitality at Manistee National Golf Resort. He loves RVs, and it seems we qualify for special pricing!! I have been to Gaylord, Traverse City etc, this was far and above the best place we have been. Will be back again. Great trip.
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