North East July Safari - Jun 2005

There are four of us who plan to be on this safari next month- on the
whole trip or for at least part. All are welcome, of course. Just join us
wherever and whenever convenient.

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Date:         Wed, 22 Jun 2005 15:48:23 -0400
Reply-To:     Ximango Owners Group <XIMANGO@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM>
Sender:       Ximango Owners Group <XIMANGO@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM>
From:         Ted Gordon <tedjgordon@ATT.NET>
Subject:      Northeast July Safari

Dear All:

There are four of us who plan to be on this safari next month- on the
whole trip or for at least part. All are welcome, of course. Just join us
wherever and whenever convenient.

Best
Ted Gordon



JUNE 29. I FLY FROM HARTFORD (HFD) TO LACONIA NH

Stay in Laconia 6/29 until July 4. Soar White Mountains

Laconia NH (LCI) has two long runways at right angles; tower. No landing
fees. Hangar space uncertain, but if available $25/ night. Car rental but
call ahead. . Hotel B Maes 603 293 7526 near airport.


JULY 4: FLY FROM LACONIA TO MONTPELIER

Stay in Montpelier from 7/4 until 7/8 Soar at Sugarbush.

Barre Montpelier VT (MPV) 802 223 2221 has two long runways; non-towered;
car rental through Enterprise 802 479 5400; $5/ night tie down. No landing
fees Limited hangar space, but call ahead. Hotel- Comfort Inn 802 229 2222
low rates.


JULY 8 FLY FROM MONTPELIER TO PITTSFIELD

Stay in Pittsfield from 7/8 until 7/12 soar Mt. Greylock

Pittsfield MA(PSF):413 443 6700: two long runways; non- towered; car
rentals; no landing fee, hangar space limited and may be a charge; hotel
reservations will be tight because it's a big weekend at Tanglewood. In
Pittsfield call Comfort Inn  413 443 4714 or Crowne Plaza 413 499 2000. I
made reservations slightly further away in North Adams at Holiday Inn 413
663 6500 (half the price of staying in
Pittsfield)..

North Adams also has a small airport: Harriman (AQD) non-towered, single
runway 4300 feet. I've landed there before in a glider; runs e/w and
approach is over hills..



JULY 12 FLY FROM PITTSFIELD TO ELMIRA

Stopover at Worsboro, NY

Stay in Elmira from 7/12 until 7/15

Elmira NY (ELM):  607 739 3597: two long runways; towered; car rentals;
$10/night hangars; no landing fee. Econolodge 609 739 2000 low rates




JULY 15 FLY FROM ELMIRA TO STATE COLLEGE

Stay in State College from 7/15 until 7/20; soar the ridge

State College PA (UNV) 814 865 5511: two long runways (one 50' wide); non
towered; car rentals; $45/ night hangars; $10/ night tie down; no landing
fee. This is art fest weekend so hotels may be in short supply. Try Holiday
Inn Express 814 867 1800.

Ridge Soaring (79N) operates out of a small strip at Unionville PA.


JULY 20 FLY HOME