Gaston’s 2024, who’s in? Sept. 27-29. 3M0 or KBPK.

Which weekend

  • Sept. 20-22

    Votes: 6 42.9%

  • Sept. 27-29

    Votes: 9 64.3%

  • Oct. 4-6

    Votes: 8 57.1%
  • Total voters
    14
  • Poll closed .
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See other threads if you aren’t acquainted with the land of Gaston’s White River Resort. There will be planes, pilots, food, beer, and more. Plus it’s a pretty cool place overall for autumn.

Who’s in?
I’m not tagging anyone except @everyone. Oh, and @eman1200 , since he’ll be out of town.

Pick a weekend

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Gastons Attendee List

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Still on my list of fly-ins that I want to go to, however, this year it’s definitely not going to happen. We are bringing on a new airplane at work, so between the delivery itself, and guys in training, there’s just no way.

There’s always next year! :)
 
even though I'll be out of town, I voted. the third of the three suggested weekends I'm on call for work.
 
Dave Theisen said:
Still on my list of fly-ins that I want to go to, however, this year it’s definitely not going to happen. We are bringing on a new airplane at work, so between the delivery itself, and guys in training, there’s just no way.

There’s always next year! :)
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perfect time to bring @kaiser and I in!
 
YESSS!!!

Will the resort give us a room block?

Last time it felt a little rushed doing Fri - Sun, yes I know people might have other commitments, but for those who don’t, should we arrive on Thurs and leave on Sunday? (or feel free to suggest dates and we will follow)

So far it’s M&M and the pups, and our two friends might join as well again (from the Rough River fly-in). We all had a great time!!

We are available all 3 dates but if we have to pick we will go with Sept 20-22, I have some tentative stuff on the other 2 but Gaston’s will take priority. Our friends requested Sept 20-22 as well.
 
kaiser said:
Believe me, if that was an option it's going to happen.

You all are welcome to charter it! If you do, I'll captain FO it. 2 hr min daily btw.
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How much is the hourly charter and can you choose any location? And not have to worry about the FBO fees? Yes you need to captain it so I can log some time in it.
 
mandm said:
How much is the hourly charter and can you choose any location? And not have to worry about the FBO fees? Yes you need to captain it so I can log some time in it.
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We can take it into quite short strips. Boss doesn't like it on gravel however. If you charter it, then it's a 135 trip - which means you can't ride up front :( and I can't be PIC (yet) :( I think market rate for PC12s are 2-2.5k/hr. I wonder what Part we operate under if I charter it.. if 91 then I have to pay my pro-rata share. I'd probably save money going 7.5h in the J3 than 1.5h in the PC12.
 
Plane is scheduled. Last weekend is likely the only weekend I won’t be solo.
 
Argh! We will still be on Big West 2.0, taking the little lady on a 32day motorcycle tour of the west.
 
I'm on call the 20th, so the last two weekends have our vote.
 
Bill said:
Argh! We will still be on Big West 2.0, taking the little lady on a 32day motorcycle tour of the west.
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Last I checked Arkansas is west of Tennessee. Make it a stop on the way out, or stop on the way back. It's like I have to figure everything out for y'all. :D
 
20th is the Lakewood Lodge weekend.
4th is the Ranger Texas weekend.
 
EdFred said:
Never heard of either of them.
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Ranger is pretty popular. I have never been but I'm thinking about going this year but Gaston's is the higher priority for me if the week is overlap
 
SixPapaCharlie said:
Ranger is pretty popular. I have never been but I'm thinking about going this year but Gaston's is the higher priority for me if the week is overlap
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I missed ranger last year, so I'll be going this year.

Lakewood Lodge is a really cool place. I'll be posting a video about it soon.
 
Jim K said:
How about naked women and free puppies? Gonna have to up your game to compete with the other fly-ins.
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Gaston’s has something even better. Fishing! Free boats! Motor may cost extra.
 
Maybe, maybe not.

Nauga,
and a calendar written on water
 
I am afraid I have made my last Gaston's run. It is a long run form Or. and I doubt i will be there.
 
Bob Bement said:
I am afraid I have made my last Gaston's run. It is a long run form Or. and I doubt i will be there.
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Someone needs to fly commercial out to Oregon, fly with Bob to Gaston's and back and then commercial home!
 
my son has retired from the Nuclear power plant in AZ. Maybe he would fly back with me. I could probably talk my good friend Carol into flying back with me. I don't know.Carol and Bob at Gastons White River Resort.jpgCarol and I at Gastons.
 
Laura and I are in!!


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Has a weekend been decided on so we can make reservations?
 
I set the poll to close in 2 days. Let’s check in then.
 
In a photo finish, Sept. 27-29 is the big winner. Book your cabins or lodge rooms. I’ll see you there!
 
I’ll have to call in the morning. POA block or rate?
 
No room block or special rate. I know some folk prefer the low numbered cabins. If two or four people go in together, those cabins tend to be in the 80s IIRC.
 
masloki said:
No room block or special rate. I know some folk prefer the low numbered cabins. If two or four people go in together, those cabins tend to be in the 80s IIRC.
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Thanks.

Just confirmed I’ll be solo that weekend. I’ll split cost with someone or book a double and offer to share. We’re heading off for three weeks tomorrow so I’ll figure it when I get back.
 
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