Rough River Dam State Park Fly-in

N941WR · #1 10-08-2010, 03:00 PM

Come join us at Kentucky's Rough River Dam State Resort Park on Memorial Day weekend, May 27 through May 30, 2011.

This is an official non-event. Meaning there is no schedule, no talks, and no BS. But there will be friendly RV types so come and enjoy a weekend in the country.

Both cottages and rooms are available, as well as tent camping for those who want to rough it.

To reserve your room, call 1-800-325-1713 and tell them you are with the VAF group. (Also, reply to this thread so I can make sure we have enough rooms.)

The park offers, boating, fishing, golf, hiking, and more.

The park's runway is 3,200' long and is paved, runway so A's are more than welcome.

FYI - This is in a dry county, so plan accordingly.

N42AH · #2 10-09-2010, 07:35 AM

Rough River is a great place...

It's becoming a great fly-in destination. Was there a few years ago with the Europa group and the Canard guys have been going there for several years.

Will see you there if all goes well.

RVadmirer · #3 10-09-2010, 08:43 AM

"Canard guys have been going there for several years."

25th anniversary next year!

Fearless · #4 10-09-2010, 11:43 AM

The canard flyers were there last weekend. I was there visiting with the group because I was going to build a Cozy at one time before I started hanging out at a grass strip. They always have the last weekend in September or the first weekend in October depending how it hits the calendar. Its always a relaxed weekend with people just checking out the planes or socializing.

Even if I'm not flying by then I'll come down for a day or two. Its about two hours drive from my house.

If this becomes anything like the canard fly-in make sure to get rooms/cottages real, real early. Because this is a holiday weekend you need to get ahead of the non-flyers as well. There is a shower in the restrooms at the air strip. There is also a couple mom & pop motels within walking distance as well. There is no fuel sold on site. The state quit doing that a few years back.

Fearless · #5 10-13-2010, 05:35 AM

putting this back out in front of people

bsacks05 · #6 10-13-2010, 07:12 AM

I am interested but does anyone know the cancellation policy in case of bad flying weather? I guess I could check with the lodge but thought I'd pose the question here first.

rocketbob · #7 10-13-2010, 07:44 AM

Great place to have an event BUT there are no taxiways there so things can get hectic with a bunch of airplanes in the pattern.

N941WR · #8 10-13-2010, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsacks05

I am interested but does anyone know the cancellation policy in case of bad flying weather? I guess I could check with the lodge but thought I'd pose the question here first.

You have seven days prior to the event to cancel.

I suggest you watch the weather and cancel, if it looks bad. Worst case, you cancel, the weather clears, you toss a tent in the plane, and meet us there.

Fearless · #9 03-22-2011, 04:44 AM

Haven't heard much on this and May is approaching fast? Is this still on people's radar as a gathering?

vfrazier · #10 03-22-2011, 12:28 PM

As Bob said, no taxiways. Also, there is very limited parking on pavement. A couple dozen airplanes max.

However, there is paved parking at BOTH ends of the strip. The south end is used to access the 2 nearby restaurants. The north end is close to the lodge and cabins, but expect a 1/4 mile walk to get to them.

Of more practical importance is to BRING YOUR TIEDOWNS AND CHOCKS. If you don't, be sure to pay your insurance premium before leaving. Here's why: As I mentioned, parking is limited, but there is plenty of grassy hillside to park on assuming it's not muddy. The hillside varies from fairly level to "Oh no! There goes my plane!" We had a C-140 roll away on a recent visit. No damage, just embarrassment. So, bring your chocks and tiedowns or you'll be sorry.

Runways are 2/20 elevation is 577'

Rough River airnav