We just got an invitation that sounds too good to pass up: "You
know us cajuns like a good party. Throw some airplanes in the pot
and here's what you get," it said.
EAA Chapter 541 Welcomes you to Jennings, Louisiana (3R7).
Jennings is 35 nm west of Lafayette (LA), and 25 nm east of Lake
Charles.
It's a Big 'Un: September 12, 13 & 14
EAA Chapter 541 has teamed up with the Jennings Airport
Authority, the City of Jennings, the Jeff Davis Tourist Commission,
The Greater Jennings Chamber of Commerce and the Jennings Festival
Association to provide you with a weekend you will not soon forget!
Join the fun as
Jennings prepares to roll out the red carpet.
Early birds arriving Friday, September 12 will be treated to a
Cajun hospitality dinner at the Civil Air Patrol hangar located at
the Jennings Airport. The meal includes jambalaya with all the
trimmings. Cajun dancers will provide the entertainment. Wear your
wing tips... The activities at the CAP hangar are from 6:30 p.m. -
8:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 13 gates open for the general public at
10:00 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. There is no charge to enter the
grounds for the festival. Each aircraft flying in and event
sponsors receive a custom, signed, limited edition commemorative
"CENTENNIAL OF FLIGHT" poster. A card to obtain the complimentary
poster will be given to you upon your registration. Remember only
one poster per aircraft flying in. (Additional posters will be
available for purchase at the event.)
NOTAM: A hospitality tent will be available only to those
wearing name badges. So be sure to register upon arrival to get
your name badge.
Special Acommodations for Special Aircraft
They are making special
arrangements to reserve our JET RAMP for "HEAVIES", vintages and
classics. This area can accommodate 13 large aircraft, with several
tie downs. The airport has over 100 tie downs available. If turf
tie downs are appropriate, please plan on using them. General
aviation aircraft, please plan on bringing your own tie
downs, as turnout is expected to be substantial.
Pay special attention to NOTAMs issued for this event (the real
ones), high traffic volume and special activities. Here are a few
notable things that we know about:
- traffic patterns include three RIGHT HAND patterns.
- Please monitor 122.8 closely!
- Runway 13/31 will be closed for takeoff and landing, on
Saturday, 9/13, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The turf runway 17/35
will be shut down for several one-hour periods, throughout the day
for safety reasons.
- runway 08/26 (5000 FT.) will remain open throughout the
event
Upon your arrival & registration at the fly-in, you will
receive a copy of the "Gator Gazette", a guide to Jeff Davis
Parish. In it is pertinent information about attractions,
restaurants, car rentals, etc.
There are hotels and such indoor accommodations all over the
area, but note that visiting participants are welcome to camp on
site. A shower (1) is available for campers at the Civil Air Patrol
hangar. Electricity, though, will not be furnished
NTSB Final Report: Douglas A-4K
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