wolit (11/15/82)
Many thanks to all who responded to my request for information on
places that make good flying day trips from the NYC area. Their
slightly edited suggestions follow. Let me add a few of my own:
* Hershey Airpark in Hershey, PA, is just across the road from the
Hershey (what else?) chocolate factory and amusement park. I haven't
been there in a couple of years, tho, and heard that the airport might
be closing.
* Fall River, MA, airport is not within walking distance of the port
area, but might be otherwise accessible (I have friends there who
pickedme up). There is a naval museum there, including the battleship
USS Massachusettes, a WWII-vintage sub, and a sub tender, that all
make interesting touring.
* In the summer, Fisher's Island, NY (off Groton, CT) and Montauk Point,
NY, offer excellent, uncrowded beaches. (They do in winter, too.)
* The restaurant ("CAVU") at Kobelt Airport in Walkill, NY (sp?) is well
worth the trip.
(The return adresses of the following respondents are relative to
rabbit.)
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>From zeppo!imm Mon Nov 8 16:43:13 1982*
* I have been to Williamsburg, Va and Nantucket. It is a reasonable
cab ride into town. You can rent bicyles in town to get around
Nantucket. Martha's Vineyard is similar but I have not been.
* Also consider Tangier Island in Chesapeake Bay. An old and
active fishing village with good seafood restaurants.
* Bader Field at Atlantic City is walkable to the Boardwalk.
* Have you been up to Old Rhinebeck? They put on an excellent show with
World War I airplanes. You can land there ( I would call ahead to make
sure it is OK) or you can land at Sky Park. For a price they provide
ground transportation.
* A similar show is also the the Flying Circus in Virginia. You
land at Midland (Warrenton-Fauquier). Ground transportation
is provided to the flying circus.
* If you get to Florida, I suggest you try Silver Springs.
There are several attractions there. A cowboy town to which I have not been.
There is also the complex with the glass bottom boats. There is also a water
ride and a wave pool. It is all within a short walking distance of the airport.
* Also in the Tampa area, land at Vandenberg. They will rent you an old car
at a cheap rate and you can go to Busch Gardens and/or a water ride park.
* The other interesting airport is Penn's Cave near Penn State U. There is a
snack bar and the major attraction is a boat ride through an underground cave.
If you are lucky there may be another attraction there. The day I was there
an organization for old, old one cylinder gas engines. They had lots of old
stuff working. They typically were horizontal type engines with one cylinder
and a big flywheel.
Irv McNair WH ext 4162
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>From lime!we13!we04-3b!rol Mon Nov 8 16:51 EST 1982*
* I once went to an airport in Virginia, Shannon, I think was the name. Due
south of Dulles. It has an interesting aviation Museum. I think there
is a reasonable hotel with golf course, etc if you are interested in that
kind of thing, I found it through a promotion from the Hotel and just went to
the Museum which charges a fee ($1.50) I think.
* I have never been to Tangier, Island, Virginia, but have always heard that
would be a good place to go, just never can seem to find the time.
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>From decvax!genradbo!rob Tue Nov 9 07:01:14 1982*
* Please note that the Boston Logan Landing fee has now been reduced. It
is only $5.00. I tried it. I hadn't been to Logan in all the time since
they raised it, but now it is great. You do get charged $2 for parking
if you stop for any length of time, but the auto parking garage is more
expensive.
If you have time, you can take the Port Authority bus to the MBTA (subway)
for $.50. Then another $.75 will get you anywhere in Boston. I think
it is great for a day trip. The bus/subway is not fast, so don't be in a
hurry, but a cab costs $12 for the same trip.
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>From harpo!lgk Tue Nov 9 14:15:22 1982*
* Places to fly that might suit your requirements as outlined in net.aviation
include Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket (seasonal) as well as Block Island.
* Penn's Cave is also interesting as a fly-in spot with an attraction.
* Several other places come to mind including Tangier Island (great for crab
cakes!) and a couple of airshow oriented airports that I might have to look
up for you. If interested, give me a call.
Len Kastner Wh 3C-236 X2828
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>From houxi!houxz!hou5d!hou5b!dwl Mon Nov 8 15:46:03 1982*
* Nantucket Island -- a great place for a summer weekend or an afternoon,
with some of the best dining outside of Manhattan. Just 20 miles off
Cape Cod, beyond Martha's Vinyard...another great place but (in my opinion)
not quite as nice.
Dave Levenson BTL Holmdeldeckert (11/22/82)
#R:rabbit:-92000:uiucdcs:7900009:000:1091
uiucdcs!deckert Nov 22 12:45:00 1982
Some comments on the daytrips already mentioned;
The airport at Hershey Pa. has been closed.
Shannon airport at Fredericksburg Va. has an excellent museum and a
nice restaurant. However the owner passed away about a year ago and the future
of the airport is uncertain. The museum curator, Capt. Dick Merrill passed
away Nov 1. A check with someone local would be in order before flying any
distance to get there. Since the Shannon family also owns the Sheraton motel
there, a toll free number might be available.
The Flying Circus in Bealton Va. was also mentioned, they put on a good
barnstorming airshow Sunday afternoons at 1:30 from May through October. Also
they sell rides in their planes; Stearmans, Wacos, Fleets, Tigermoth, etc.
When visiting the Air and Space Museum in D.C. also check into tours
of the restoration facility in Silver Hill Maryland. It's only 15 miles away
and has several buildings of additional airplanes on display.
Tangier Island Va. is much overrated in the articles, and it's best
to check ahead with the restaurant about food availability.