Going to Alliance??? (merged)

[Yellow Duck]

Plan on going to Alliance for the fly-in... Need info about place to stay. Had foud it once, but now can't remember....must be getting old. Help ! Where can I find this so I can make reservation.

[mhorowit]

Re: going to Alliance

http://taylorcraft.org/

Although one year old....

Fly or drive? - Mike

[Yellow Duck]

Re: going to Alliance

Don't know. Would like to fly, but depends on weather. However will attend, even if we must drive.

[crispy critter]

Re: going to Alliance

Lee,
If I get to go this year you can drive to ky and fly up with me.If it's available we might take the old Beech 18 up.

[ROllerton]

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The messed up calendar is on my fix list, maybe wens night when I rest up from my 23hr drive!

[Howard Wilson]

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Lee,
We have stayed at the Holiday Inn Express on State Street the last three years and it is pretty good. (they had a wild wedding party there at 2am one night, but the manager finally got 'em kicked out). It's about a 10 minute drive to the airport. Don Pancho's is just down the street!! Rented a car from Lavery Chevrolet. They picked us up from the airport.
Now Mike H. stayed across the street at Motel 6(?), let's see what he thought. Of course camping at the airport is a good option too. Lot's of nice people to hang out with and talk about airplanes. Check out the OAAFLY-IN.com link at taylorcraft.org. Hope to see you there. Howard

[Yellow Duck]

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Howard, first off thanks. When I called Holiday Inn, they knew nothing about any fly-in in Alliance. LOL, probably not an airplane guy.

Will try an fly my T-Craft, if possible. And, if not will probably drive.

My wife like to rough it, but the hardest thing she wants to do, is ring twice for room service.

Hope to see you there.

[Forrest Barber]

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All this is on the www.oaafly-in.com web site of the Aeronca folks. GET rooms NOW! they are very short , we have many others activities here in Alliance. The motels are always listed on the Owner Club newsletter...

Super 8 330 821 5688 1-800-800-8000; Comfort Inn ( In mall with movies too) 330 821-5555 1-800 948-5555 ; Holiday Express 330 821- 6700 , Oak Ridge 821-9700 Country Squire 821-2663 . Tent , hammock, have fun......

[Yellow Duck]

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Thnaks Forest, called this morning and the only room available was at the Country Squire. ( not the best) But a room never the less. I am also on a stand by list at one of the better Motels.

God willing and Creeks don't rise, we will be there

[Forrest Barber]

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Squire will work okay I think the "hot sheet" claim is long gone.... WE have always told everyone to reserve by Feb... sorry. The Owners Club Used to reserve rooms. I have some B&B places, will check the listings a post...

[Yellow Duck]

Finally Going to Alliance

I have been want to come to Alliance for many years, first it was job and kids, then weather, aircraft not ready, in Annual, all kinds of reasons.

Well this year, "we am a coming". Made my Amtrak resverations yesterday. Yep, taking the train. Dem aeroplanes tat fly fo monee not safeeee. lol

Kidding of course, but I am coming by train, only bad part, I arrive at 02:00 on July 8th.

Forest, any car rentals there? I have checked Hertz, they do not have any. I will check with my hotel, the only one available. Forest said it was a "Hot Sheet" Motel. In the Navy, when we had to hot sheet, it menat two guy sharing the same bunk (not at the same time) One worked 12 hrs while the other had the bunk, then you changed. Not a good plan, but it worked. And hell when you are 17, nothing bothers you. Remember ???

[Forrest Barber]

Re: Finally Going to Alliance

I am sure we can work it out.... 2AM is like Mexican time for the railroad that means from 2 to 6AM. my cell # is 330 495-5447 . I will check with Rent-A-Wreck but usually we just car pool...then there is the SARTA bus...

[Yellow Duck]

Re: Finally Going to Alliance

Thanks Forest. Rent a wreck is fine, anything to go back and forth. Would hate to wake someone that early. Also maybe a taxi ???

[Howard Wilson]

Re: Finally Going to Alliance

Lee, Did you talk to Lavery Chevrolet? They picked us up at the airport last time. ( had to go in and do paper work). Pretty good setup. Their # from Aeronca sight 330-823-1100. Howard

[Yellow Duck]

Re: Finally Going to Alliance

Thanks Howard, Will call them Monday.