Arden,NC Aug.29,30,31 Heliheads/Erickson Flight Skool Funfly

[fr8brkr]

The Blue Ridge Mtns of NC cordially invite you to attend a two day fun-fly and crash clinic located in Arden/Asheville,NC. Home of the highly acclaimed Erickson Flight Skool and Heliheads flying field we welcome anyone willing to sacrifice their helicopters in the pursuit of a good time.
The event will start Friday, August 29th at 5pm and continue through Sunday August 31st 5pm. We have limited space for camper / rec vehicles- no hook ups. A $10.00 landing fee for pilots will include a Saturday feast.
Mr. Henry Caldwell a graduate student from EFS will be on hand to demonstrate all his skills obtained during his tenure at EFS, as well as other notable pilots and instructors !! I will post directions and lodging locations later. This is a helicopter only event due to limited space at our field. I have contacted Will James and hope to have the Helifreak Gang on hand to record the impending chaos and crashing that is most expected at this humble event. RSVP's are welcome and appreciated. For those that may actually think that they are coming to this event to learn something about flying -- you are sadly mistaken ! We hope folks will take advantage of the long Labor day weekend and come join us. For the wives and kids we are but 5 miles from the Biltmore Estate and 3 miles off the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Escape the heat of the dog days of summer and come cool off for a great event !

For more info and directions --> http://www.heliheads.com

Check out the attached pdf flyer below.

[WayneBrown]

wooot!!

The landowner will allow folks to fly AFTER 5pm on Friday.

[fr8brkr]

Campers, trailers , RV,s are welcome anytime after 5pm Friday Aug 29th. Reserved spots are available upon RSVP. Tents are also welcome , bon fire Sat night ! Potable water will be available on-site as well as gray water disposal. The rest of the folks with Cars, Pick-ups and portable trailers can pull right up to their field location set up a pop up tent and start flying.
Comfort Inns and Holidays Inns are 2-3 miles away as well as numerous places to eat . Heliheads.com website has some info and field location posted albeit a little outdated for its content ! I will try and provide a group rate discount as well as Inn locations in the next few days . Hoping to gather quite a good group of folks for a weekend of cool Blue Ridge Mtn style flying. For those interested in RV or trailer slots please advise. We have approx 8-10 positions available more if needed !

[WayneBrown]

Campers, trailers , RV,s are welcome anytime after 5pm Friday July 25th. Reserved spots are available upon RSVP. Tents are also welcome , bon fire Sat night ! Potable water will be available on-site as well as gray water disposal. The rest of the folks with Cars, Pick-ups and portable trailers can pull right up to their field location set up a pop up tent and start flying.
Comfort Inns and Holidays Inns are 2-3 miles away as well as numerous places to eat . Heliheads.com website has some info and field location posted albeit a little outdated for its content ! I will try and provide a group rate discount as well as Inn locations in the next few days . Hoping to gather quite a good group of folks for a weekend of cool Blue Ridge Mtn style flying. For those interested in RV or trailer slots please advise. We have approx 8-10 positions availablem more if needed !
cool in July? what is the average temp there? Should we bring a jacket?

[eyeflyhelis]

$10 fee free food? what the ...... guess you dont want anyone to come.
good to hear EFS will be on site for any help needed & lessons

[fr8brkr]

We can probably all pitch in and pay Eyeflyheli's $10 fee - Besides, the entertainment value of watching him crash his entire fleet of helis is well worth it in my opinion.

[fr8brkr]

Mr. Brown,
The average high temp in Asheville is 84 and low 62. If that seems to be a bit chilly for you perhaps you and Mr.Caldwell can snuggle by the fire pit on Saturday night ! Sure to be a crowd pleaser.

[WayneBrown]

Mr. Brown,
The average high temp in Asheville is 84 and low 62. If that seems to be a bit chilly for you perhaps you and Mr.Caldwell can snuggle by the fire pit on Saturday night ! Sure to be a crowd pleaser.
okay, henry has to the little spoon though.

[billbill242000]

I was thinking about trying to make this but I'm thinkin' you guys are way to chummy for me!:YeaBaby:

[WayneBrown]

I was thinking about trying to make this but I'm thinkin' you guys are way to chummy for me!:YeaBaby:If I am in Indy, we can carpool or pair up and make the drive together.
I gotta get JC and Lou Perragallo to go..

[HeliMix]

Sweet! This is fairly close to me. Will have to see if I can make this. Eyefly,
if you going and want to share the travel cost, let me know.

[helihead1]

Hey Bill, here is a list of some Hotels on Airport rd, near the field:
Airport Days Inn---------------828-684-2281
Budget Motel Airport---------828-684-2200
Confort Inn Airport-------------828-684-9199
Econo Lodge Airport----------828-684-1200
Fairfield Inn by Marriott-------828-684-1144 1-800-228-2800
Hampton Inn----------------------828-687-0806 1-800-426-7866
Holiday Inn Airport--------------828-684-1213
The Days Inn will give the AAA discount for anyone in our event, just mention Heliheads. $80.00+tax per night.
Maybe you can work some of your EFS magic and get a better rate at some of the others.

Chad.

[fr8brkr]

Chad,
Appreciate the legwork on the hotels I will call them this week and see if further discounts can be had.
Bill

[billbill242000]

If I am in Indy, we can carpool or pair up and make the drive together.
I gotta get JC and Lou Perragallo to go..
That would work for me. But still not sure about if I can make it. May be in Winnepeg for a big job. I'll PM you my contact info and will try to get more definate date on that damn Canadian job!:smokin:

[WillJames]

Sounds like fun!! Will try my best to make it Bill!!

Yea Baby, an Asheville Event!!

[eyeflyhelis]

We can probably all pitch in and pay Eyeflyheli's $10 fee - Besides, the entertainment value of watching him crash his entire fleet of helis is well worth it in my opinion.

hey i learned from the best! and thanks for buying my ticket to chaos i will put that $10 towards the helicopter toss event, the new event brought to us by EFS and i think it will shortly sweep all flyins.

[eyeflyhelis]

Sweet! This is fairly close to me. Will have to see if I can make this. Eyefly,
if you going and want to share the travel cost, let me know.


i dont think im allowed to miss this one so im pretty sure i'll be there

[HeliMix]

i dont think im allowed to miss this one so im pretty sure i'll be there

Well, hopefully work does not prevent me from doing anything that weekend. Still a tad early to tell. But I would love to go. My main problem is I don't trust my truck on an out of town trip right now. So if you want to carpool, let me know. I'm fine with camping under the stars. I may smell good coming home though. Your helis can have the car, just strap me on the roof. I'll wear a helmet to keep the bugs out of my teeth. :lol:

[fr8brkr]

Very proud to announce that the Pepsi Co. has agreed to sponsor our upcoming Labor Day weekend event !! So the refreshments are on the house all weekend !! Many thanks to the Pepsi folks! We are looking forward to a great time. Those who enjoy the night flying we hope to have you bring your night gear and show us daylight fliers how its done !!

[eyeflyhelis]

WOW EFS is getting out of control!

[BigAl07]

As of right now I'm "In BABY". It's too close for me to NOT go! would be really cool to meet some of the guys from HF who I've been reading for a while!!

Thanks PEPSI for hooking us up on DRINKS!!

[HeliMix]

Welp. finally ordered my AMA membership last night. Will have card in time so if I feel like crashing in front of a BIG audience, I can do so. :lol:

Will be going up Sat for the day. Hope to meet more of you freaks there. We need a tent with a HF banner or something hanging on it as a gathering place for freaks. :lol: Come one Will, you must make it. Then we can all crowd around your pits/camp and pester you. :lol:

[BigAl07]

Any updated directions? I could Mapquest it but the last time I did that Mapquest made a "small" computational error and what was noted as 2.8 miles ended up be 28 miles. Not the END of the world but did make me question/2nd guess online directions. Also one time I was getting "Fastest Route" to an airport and it send me DownTown to the airport's "Business Offices" instead of to the airport itself (about 45 minutes difference). Oh well.. live and learn... anyway.... directions?

[fr8brkr]

BigA107,
Directions are found on our website - http://heliheads.com/ The field is about 3 miles NE of the Asheville Regional Airport. Looking forward to seeing some fellow freaks ! Were gonna have good time.

[HeliMix]

Well, I am definately coming Sat. Considering Sunday too now that I realized that is a holiday weekend. I will have digital video and still camera with so happy to shoot what ever I can for anyone.

Is there a charge for setting up a tent to camp? Any requirements to do so?

Here is what I got on rates for Sat night Aug 30th for anyone who is interested. They are either doubles or larger unless specified.

Airport Days Inn
828-684-2281
double $79.99 + tax

Budget Motel Airport
828-684-2200
$70 + tax

Comfort Inn Airport
828-687-9199
$95.99 - 2 Doubles or one king
AAA & AARP discounts available

Econo Lodge Airport
828-684-1200
$79.99 + tax

Fairfield Inn by Marriott
828-684-1144
1-800-228-2800
King $129.99

Hampton Inn
828-687-0806
1-800-426-7866
king $169 + tax

Holiday Inn Airport
828-684-1213
King or two queens
$119.95 + tax