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WillJames
10-29-2004, 05:23 AM
The 11th Annual Central Alabama
Helicopter Fly-In

March 18th-20th 2005

Birmingham Helicopter Modelers

New Location
The BHM field is very spacious and
Wide open area with lots of room
Field is located off exit 1 and 6 of I-459
Camping on site NO Hookups

GPS Coordinates
N 33 deg. 19.512'
W086 deg. 57.155'

Landing Fee $20.00
ALL NOVICES COME AND BRING YOUR HELIS AND GET SOME EXPERT HELP
We will have setup areas available for new pilots and novice pilots

This is our 11th Anniversary, please come and join us and help celebrate. This is just a casual event where the emphasis is on having fun and enjoying the camaraderie of other helicopter pilots.

AMA Sanction 05-0081
AMA card required to fly

Motels:
Best Western: 205-481-1950 exit 108 on I-59/20
Hampton Inn: 205-425-2010 exit 108 on I-59/20
Jameson Inn: 205-428-3194 exit 108 on I-59/20
Comfort Inn: 205-428-3999 exit 108 on I-59/20
Ramada Inn: 205-424-9780 exit 108 on I-59/20
Sleep Inn: 205-424-0000 exit 6 on I-459
Special rate of $50 a night plus tax at the Sleep Inn. Mention the Helicopter event when making reservations. This motel is about 2 miles from the field. It is a nice motel and food places are nearby.
Tannehill State Park Campgrounds: 205-477-5711
Historic campgrounds with hookups about 10 miles from field
At exit 108 of I-59 there is plenty of food places and this is the closest motels to the field.

Contacts: Contest Director, David Harkey 205-991-2049
E-mail dharkey@charter.net

Field Address
7477 Dickey Spring Road
Bessemer AL. 35022


Directions to the field:


Traveling from the South on I – 459 Exit 1 turn right onto Eastern Valley Road. Go to traffic light and turn left onto Bell Hill Road. Travel
Approx. 1 mile and the road will Y. take the left fork onto Dickey Spring Road. Travel approx 2 miles and the field will be on the left.

Traveling from the North on I –459 Exit 6 turn left. Go to traffic light and take a right onto Greenmor Drive. Stay on Greenmor and go under the railroad overpass. BEWARE this is only 8.5 feet clearance. Stay on Greenmor till you come to stop sign. Take the road that goes to the left. Stay on this road approx 1 mile and Dickey Springs road ( Hwy. 55) will turn to the right. Then go approx 1 mile on Dickey Springs Road and Flying field will be on the right.
Any Vehicle that is taller than 8 feet will have to come to the field via Exit 1.
Sleep Inn at Exit 6 on I-459 has a Special rate of $50 a night plus tax for the event. Tell them Helicopter event when making reservations.
205-424-0000 This is nice clean motel that is 2 miles from the field. There is food places close by also.

WillJames
10-29-2004, 05:24 AM
I'll be there. Really looking forward to it David!! Can't wait to see your new field!!

jwooten
11-02-2004, 03:50 PM
That is the last weekend of spring break. I will be there.

Jimmy

Clintstone
11-02-2004, 03:54 PM
Lets start a list, I will be there..................

NolanManley
11-02-2004, 04:09 PM
Crap......I'm scheduled to be out west still then! :(

Gonna sure miss seeing the gang there. :D

ChrisLaFollette
11-02-2004, 07:06 PM
Ill probably show up.

sdixon747
11-02-2004, 07:24 PM
Count me in!! :glasses:

Lee Taylor
11-02-2004, 08:32 PM
I'll probably be there too...We'll be in the shipyards until late April or May, so I'll be there more than likely. :mrgreen:

bigrcr
11-03-2004, 07:57 AM
Cannot miss it. I will be there!

Later,

DavidH
11-15-2004, 04:19 PM
The Sleep Inn at Exit 6 on I-459 has been kind enough to offer a special rate for the Helicopter event. The rate is $50 a night plus tax. To get this special rate you have to tell them your with the Helicopter event group for the weekend of March 18-20 2005. This is the closest motel to the field. It is approx 2 miles from the Sleep Inn to the field. There is food places that are located close to the motel also.
Now if staying at this motel and you have a vehicle or trailer that is more than 8 foot tall. You will have to go to Exit 1 to access the field. There is a rail road overpass on Greenmor road close to the motel that has only 8.5 feet clearance.
Just wanted everyone to know about the low underpass that is on the road.
Sleep Inn
Exit 6 I-459
Bessemer AL
205-424-0000
Make your reservations early. There is no block of rooms. This is just a special rate offered to the BHM event.

Thanks
David Harkey

Mike Fortin
11-28-2004, 10:14 AM
This one may be tough but I will try to be there.

Hotshot Charlie
11-28-2004, 06:41 PM
The Sleep Inn at Exit 6 on I-459 has been kind enough to offer a special rate for the Helicopter event. The rate is $50 a night plus tax. To get this special rate you have to tell them your with the Helicopter event group for the weekend of March 18-20 2005.

Ok Jimmy, Dan and Alan..... where are we gonna stay? The above looks good to me. I will definitely make this flyin this year! Can't wait !

porsche
11-29-2004, 05:38 PM
I am just a newbee but I will try to be there as well.. Alan

jwooten
11-29-2004, 05:50 PM
Hey Rob,

It is not until March:) I will stay as close to the food as I can get.

Jimmy

Hotshot Charlie
11-29-2004, 05:59 PM
Hey Jimmy, sounds good to me...... hmmmmm...... Food !!!! hehehee We will make plans when we get closer. Just let me know.

WillJames
12-26-2004, 10:00 AM
OK Reservations made at the Sleep Inn!! See everybody there!!

Really looking forward to this event David. :)

megarckid
01-05-2005, 07:53 PM
im there guy's Reservations made at the Sleep Inn....

tnreefguy
01-30-2005, 01:41 AM
Already got the camper packed. Well maybe not all still got my heli out. :lol:

porsche
01-30-2005, 09:29 AM
We plan to be there as well, going to stay at the camp sight.. Alan

DavidH
01-30-2005, 04:37 PM
Here is some information for the people that might be flying to the event via private aviation. This airport is located less than 10 mins from the field by car. When in the pattern for landing at the airport, you will actually pass close to the field where the event is taking place.

BESSEMER Airport EKY Bessemer , Alabama 33-18-46.384N 086-55-33.308W Elev. 700 Feet MSL
Postal Mailing Address for: Name Street City, State Zip/Postal Phone Number
Owner: CITY OF BESSEMER 1800 N THIRD AVE BESSEMER, AL 35020 205-424-4060
Manager: TOMMY MORROW 900 MITCHELL FIELD RD BESSEMER, AL 35022 205-425-9500

I don't believe they have a rental car service at the field. But I understand Enterprise that is nearby will bring the rental vehicle to the airport. The Sleep Inn is the closest motel to the airport.

David

tnreefguy
01-31-2005, 04:40 PM
Is anyone planning to camp at the event?

hionhelis
02-02-2005, 08:11 PM
Got some of the Ohio guys lined up!!! :hug:

sdixon747
02-02-2005, 08:24 PM
Is anyone planning to camp at the event?

Gail and I will be there with the camper. Can we stay on site?

Steve

WillJames
02-02-2005, 09:10 PM
Sweet!! Seeya there Steve!!

Clintstone
02-02-2005, 10:14 PM
Looking forward to this one.