Rough River dos mil veinticinco (that’s 2025 en Español) 2I3 - 4/25 - 4/27

eman1200 said:
their cancellation policy is much better than gaston's, but I don't recall it specifically. I think it's like a day or two before, full refund but don't quote me.
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48 hours she said, when I made my reservation just now. And yes, I just quoted you.

Fingers crossed I'll have my airplane back up by then. I don't think Teresa will ride that far in the Cessna.
 
there was potentially a bigger issue going on. there is a new group sales person there who took over for Mary. she sent me a 6 page contract to sign for the event which had some crazy shtuff in there. I said nope, won't be signing that. they had some crazy stipulations in there like if the group has music or a radio or something that might have copyright implications they would charge us $25. I laughed and said you're going to charge us if we play the radio????? she said well, maybe we need to update what's in this contract lol. I also said she may be misunderstanding what we do. we're just a bunch of hooligans who meet up, we're not like some kind of sponsored group or have vendors or anything lke that. she said the contract is mainly to hold/guarantee spots at the discounted rate for a specified timeframe. I said that normally happens like this: "you have one month to book under the discounted rate, after that the spots open up at regular rate" and I said we have always been fine with that. I also mentioned they never guaranteed that we'd get all the cabins in one area, as we've had outsiders staying in cabins in our area. finally, I brought up the cancellation policy and said I hope she understands that we're mostly weather dependent, and we all understand that going in that there is potential for having to cancel last minute. she stated they will do their best not to penalize anyone who cancels due to weather. so, that conversation was fun but I think we got it worked out.
 
Also just made my reservation and was cheerfully told about the cancellation policy :D

I did just have a thought though ... if we're flying in do they have parking and tie-downs for all or do we need to bring our own solution?

I'm also curious about what we do as a group if we run into weather issues like @eman1200 is taking about in the above post? Is the event cancelled? do some folks drive? I'm just a lowly vfr guy and weather is my enemy lol ...
 
R.L.Mauzy said:
Also just made my reservation and was cheerfully told about the cancellation policy :D

I did just have a thought though ... if we're flying in do they have parking and tie-downs for all or do we need to bring our own solution?

I'm also curious about what we do as a group if we run into weather issues like @eman1200 is taking about in the above post? Is the event cancelled? do some folks drive? I'm just a lowly vfr guy and weather is my enemy lol ...
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as for cancellations, it's really no different than anywhere you fly to.....it's a risk we all accept that we may have to cancel and that may incur some type of fee from the resort if it's last minute. the first year of the event I couldn't leave on day one because it was freakin HAILING here. HAIL. in my 17 years here it's hailed exactly one time. since I agreed to split a cabin with someone, I still paid for that night even though I didn't go, because that's just the way it goes. last year or maybe the year before the weather was a little crappy but everyone still made it.

as for tiedowns, if I recall they have chocks there, I actually don't recall if they have ropes or not. I also don't recall either being an issue for anyone. I think I have spare ropes in the plane but haven't used them yet. there's a convenient parking lot for planes and so far we've been able to fit them all. there's probably room on the grass somewhere but we haven't needed that yet. there's also 3 other airports very close by if for some reason we needed to park planes elsewhere. they're close enough to be able to shuttle folks back and forth, but again we haven't needed that yet.
 
eman1200 said:
as for tiedowns, if I recall they have chocks there, I actually don't recall if they have ropes or not. I also don't recall either being an issue for anyone. I think I have spare ropes in the plane but haven't used them yet. there's a convenient parking lot for planes and so far we've been able to fit them all. there's probably room on the grass somewhere but we haven't needed that yet. there's also 3 other airports very close by if for some reason we needed to park planes elsewhere. they're close enough to be able to shuttle folks back and forth, but again we haven't needed that yet.
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IIRC there are tie-down anchors but no ropes.

The lady I talked to gave me the group rate, which I think is like $20 off the price listed on the web. Discount number does not work on the web. She wouldn't guarantee the first ring of cabins, but said she put a request on my reservation. That's how it's been in the past as well. Feels like the discount may be a little better this year.
eman1200 said:
if the group has music or a radio or something that might have copyright implications they would charge us $25
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LOL
 
eman1200 said:
there was potentially a bigger issue going on. there is a new group sales person there who took over for Mary. she sent me a 6 page contract to sign for the event which had some crazy shtuff in there. I said nope, won't be signing that. they had some crazy stipulations in there like if the group has music or a radio or something that might have copyright implications they would charge us $25. I laughed and said you're going to charge us if we play the radio????? she said well, maybe we need to update what's in this contract lol. I also said she may be misunderstanding what we do. we're just a bunch of hooligans who meet up, we're not like some kind of sponsored group or have vendors or anything lke that. she said the contract is mainly to hold/guarantee spots at the discounted rate for a specified timeframe. I said that normally happens like this: "you have one month to book under the discounted rate, after that the spots open up at regular rate" and I said we have always been fine with that. I also mentioned they never guaranteed that we'd get all the cabins in one area, as we've had outsiders staying in cabins in our area. finally, I brought up the cancellation policy and said I hope she understands that we're mostly weather dependent, and we all understand that going in that there is potential for having to cancel last minute. she stated they will do their best not to penalize anyone who cancels due to weather. so, that conversation was fun but I think we got it worked out.
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You must have stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night!
 
SixPapaCharlie said:
He is thinking about hitching a ride this year. I hope he does. It was sure good to see him last month.
He and his family are doing great. CiCI came and I got to meet all of their kids. Great family.
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Did he sell the plane or something? It seems he mostly disappeared from PoA but I wasn't keeping up well myself so I missed if he said what was going on.
 
flyingcheesehead said:
Did he sell the plane or something? It seems he mostly disappeared from PoA but I wasn't keeping up well myself so I missed if he said what was going on.
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He sold the 182. I don't want to speak for him but if my understanding is correct, life had a way of doing what life does before he had a chance to replace the 182.
 
I usually pop on here once a year for 6Y9 info but thinking about tasting bourbon with y'all in April.

I joined the Rutan fly-in at Rough River years ago and we camped on the airport. Is that still allowed?
 
MarkR said:
I usually pop on here once a year for 6Y9 info but thinking about tasting bourbon with y'all in April.

I joined the Rutan fly-in at Rough River years ago and we camped on the airport. Is that still allowed?
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I believe so, just haven’t seen anyone do it.
 
From the Kentucky tourism site that links directly to Rough Rivers State Park site ...

"Airport / Aircamp
Aviators can pitch a tent and camp near their aircraft at the airport air camp. The air camp has a central service building with showers and restrooms. Rate is $12.00 per night plus taxes and no advance reservations are needed. The park has a 3,200 foot paved and lit airstrip with tie downs. Aviation fuel not available. Open year-round. Visit airnav.com for FAA information on Rough River Dam State Park Airport."

Hope that helps.
 
I almost camped one year - then a bed opened up (not @eman1200 's), so I opted for that. IIRC it was blowing 30 so setting up a tent wasn't very appealing. I believe the camping area is immediately north of the ramp (but not blocking the PAPIs).
 
Well, Mooney's don't need lights, (or runways) but yeah some folks could use help.

Hopefully no one takes a 20 pack of lasers and duct tapes them to the beacon...but just in case, get there early
 
masloki said:
Did they fix the runway lights, or do y’all still need me to help with lighting?
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A quick search says they should be. Airnav says they have have lighting (REIL, MIRL, and lighted wind indicator) and I can't find a notam or anything else saying otherwise ...
 
masloki said:
Did they fix the runway lights, or do y’all still need me to help with lighting?
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wasn't that like 2 years ago? also that was the most confused I've ever heard a controller haha!
 
kaiser said:
I almost camped one year - then a bed opened up (not @eman1200 's), so I opted for that. IIRC it was blowing 30 so setting up a tent wasn't very appealing. I believe the camping area is immediately north of the ramp (but not blocking the PAPIs).
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The year I camped there we were definitely set up south of the taxiway and ramp. There wasn't anyone there to tell us any different.

Not gonna air any specific dirty laundry but it's a dry county - one of the attendees got picked up by the 5-0 wandering around by the dam late at night, three sheets to the wind, and got to enjoy the local lock-up for the evening.
 
MarkR said:
Not gonna air any specific dirty laundry but it's a dry county - one of the attendees got picked up by the 5-0 wandering around by the dam late at night, three sheets to the wind, and got to enjoy the local lock-up for the evening.
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That's it, I'm out. :p
 
MarkR said:
The year I camped there we were definitely set up south of the taxiway and ramp. There wasn't anyone there to tell us any different.

Not gonna air any specific dirty laundry but it's a dry county - one of the attendees got picked up by the 5-0 wandering around by the dam late at night, three sheets to the wind, and got to enjoy the local lock-up for the evening.
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I called one year to find out. South of the paved parking is officially grass overflow parking and part of the grass runway
 
Aight!
Booked 25th - 27th, a bunch of friends said they are coming with the food - has never happened before! :stirpot:
 
I was informed today that there is no higher priority than attending RR.
I went astray, lost my way, and felt like there may be a few reasons that I might not make it but I was scared straight, realigned, put in my place, and got my priorities in order.
Shenanigan planning underway.

@eman1200 we need to plan some shenanigan's that don't involve innocent people or their chairs (Or Dave) catching fire.
 
I'm beginning to worry I'm still not going to have a plane :mad:
 
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