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3rd Annual Cumberland Summer Soaring Event
Date: July 16-20, 2015
We have a five day weather window, so we hope for at least one really great day. The last year all five days were good (although temperatures were higher than average)
You will have to come and see!
* As always, all manner of sailplanes are welcome...DLG to Giant Scale
* We will have tugs to aerotow everything from small foamies to giant scale
* If conditions allow, winch and bungee launching okay
* Weather conditions will dictate style of flying, so bring everything...slopers to floaters, foamies to giant scale.
* Landing fee is $10.00/day or $30.00 max. (Why come for just one or two days when the best deal is all five!)
Location:
* The HighPoint Aviation Airfield atop Knobley Mountain three miles south of Cumberland, MD in West Virginia.
* Visit our website for detailed information, photos, and directions to the field: www.highpoint-aviation.org
Recommended places to stay:
Fairfield Inn & Suites in Cumberland, MD
This facility is closest to the field (about 5 miles away) and has the best quality rooms in the area, but their parking lot is tight. It is also in walking distance of many family oriented historic sites, shops, and restaurants.
Comfort Inn & Suites in LaVale, MD:
This facility is about twelve miles from the field, has very nice rooms, and a large parking lot. It is in easy driving distance of many restaurants, large box stores like WalMart, Lowes, Harbor Freight, and Martin's Market.
Days Inn & Suites in Frostburg, MD:
This facility is about seventeen miles from the field, has nice rooms, and more reasonable rates for the budget conscious.
Directions to the HighPoint Aviation Airfield:
GPS data for airfield:
Latitude: North 39° 34.872' Longitude: West 78° 48.230'
GPS data for intersection of WV Route 28 and Crestwood Loop:
Latitude: North 39° 34.941' Longitude: West 78° 47.134'
* From I-68 (on the crosstown bridge over Cumberland) take the Industrial Boulevard exit.
* As you enter onto Industrial Boulevard, stay in the right lane because in a short distance you will exit onto Canal Parkway.
* Canal Parkway will take you across the Potomac River into Wiley Ford, WV where it becomes WV Route 28.
*Travel south on WV Route 28 for three miles to the first intersection with Crestwood Loop.
Please note that Crestwood Loop intersects with WV Route 28 in two places that are about 1/4 mile apart). Look for this Sign:
* From this point, follow the pointer signs that says "SOAR" The road up to the airfield is an unpaved mountain road with many turns and steep grades, so be prepared. Have all of your cargo secured so it will not get damaged.
Food & Facilities on the Field:
* A light lunch will be served at about 1:00pm each day (donations appreciated).
* Bring what snacks and drinks you will consume the rest of the day and please take your empty wrappers and bottles with you because there is no trash removal service available for the airfield.
* There are port-a-pot facilities on site. Camping is allowed, but there is no 110AC or running water.
* Bring layers of clothing because the temperature can vary widely over the same day. The mid-day July sun can be brutal, so bring a popup shade and don't forget sunblock and skin lotion because sun and wind burn are common otherwise.
Evening Dining with Local Flavor:
While there are the typical chain restaurants in the LaVale area; Bob Evans, Applebee's (301-729-4189), Ruby Tuesday (301-729-8738). You may want to check out some of the local favorites:
Ristorante Ottaviani 25 N Centre Street, Cumberland, MD 301-722-0052 ~fine dining Italian cuisine (reservations recommended)
Geatz's Restaurant 202 Paca Street, Cumberland, MD 301-729-2223 ~same locations for 120+ years, steak & seafood(reservations recommended)
Puccini Restaurant 12901 AliGhan Road, (east of town off I-68) Cumberland, MD 301-722-0052 ~historic setting, wood fired pizza specialty plus steak & seafood (reservations recommended)
Fratelli Restaurant & Bar 359 National Highway, LaVale, MD 301-722-1777 ~ Steak, seafood, and pasta specialties. Can accommodate larger groups with advanced notice. (reservations recommended)
D'Atri's Restaurant 18 National Highway, LaVale, MD 301-722-0052 ~great breakfast, specialty is steak hoagie for lunch, and Italian dishes for dinner. Very reasonable prices, walk in dining, but can have long wait at peak times for lunch and dinner.
Grand China Buffet Next to Ruby Tuesday and McDonald's in LaVale. Large selection, reasonable prices, quick in & out service. Mix of Chinese and American items plus sushi bar.
Henny's Grill & Bar 1290 National Highway, LaVale, MD 301-729-1746 ~ Steak, seafood, pasta. Have been able to accommodate larger groups on short notice (reservations recommended)
Asian Garden 1235 National Highway, LaVale, MD 301-729-8577 ~quality Chinese & Thai cuisine. walk in and carryout service.
Giuseppe's Italian Restaurant & Bar 11 Bowery Street, Frostburg, MD 301-689-2220 ~ a favorite place of the University crowd (reservations recommended)
Linda's Old Furnace Restaurant Route 28 Furnace Acres, Ridgeley, WV 304-738-7000 ~ just south of the field along Route 28. We frequently call in lunch requests and they have it ready for carryout when we get there. Our favorite is their turkey club sandwich. Also a good breakfast spot on the way to the field. Very basic place, but reasonable prices and good food.
Hope this all helps, we look forward to seeing everyone again and some great flying!
Date: July 16-20, 2015
We have a five day weather window, so we hope for at least one really great day. The last year all five days were good (although temperatures were higher than average)
You will have to come and see!* As always, all manner of sailplanes are welcome...DLG to Giant Scale
* We will have tugs to aerotow everything from small foamies to giant scale
* If conditions allow, winch and bungee launching okay
* Weather conditions will dictate style of flying, so bring everything...slopers to floaters, foamies to giant scale.
* Landing fee is $10.00/day or $30.00 max. (Why come for just one or two days when the best deal is all five!)
Location:
* The HighPoint Aviation Airfield atop Knobley Mountain three miles south of Cumberland, MD in West Virginia.
* Visit our website for detailed information, photos, and directions to the field: www.highpoint-aviation.org
Recommended places to stay:
Fairfield Inn & Suites in Cumberland, MD
This facility is closest to the field (about 5 miles away) and has the best quality rooms in the area, but their parking lot is tight. It is also in walking distance of many family oriented historic sites, shops, and restaurants.
Comfort Inn & Suites in LaVale, MD:
This facility is about twelve miles from the field, has very nice rooms, and a large parking lot. It is in easy driving distance of many restaurants, large box stores like WalMart, Lowes, Harbor Freight, and Martin's Market.
Days Inn & Suites in Frostburg, MD:
This facility is about seventeen miles from the field, has nice rooms, and more reasonable rates for the budget conscious.
Directions to the HighPoint Aviation Airfield:
GPS data for airfield:
Latitude: North 39° 34.872' Longitude: West 78° 48.230'
GPS data for intersection of WV Route 28 and Crestwood Loop:
Latitude: North 39° 34.941' Longitude: West 78° 47.134'
* From I-68 (on the crosstown bridge over Cumberland) take the Industrial Boulevard exit.
* As you enter onto Industrial Boulevard, stay in the right lane because in a short distance you will exit onto Canal Parkway.
* Canal Parkway will take you across the Potomac River into Wiley Ford, WV where it becomes WV Route 28.
*Travel south on WV Route 28 for three miles to the first intersection with Crestwood Loop.
Please note that Crestwood Loop intersects with WV Route 28 in two places that are about 1/4 mile apart). Look for this Sign:
* From this point, follow the pointer signs that says "SOAR" The road up to the airfield is an unpaved mountain road with many turns and steep grades, so be prepared. Have all of your cargo secured so it will not get damaged.
Food & Facilities on the Field:
* A light lunch will be served at about 1:00pm each day (donations appreciated).
* Bring what snacks and drinks you will consume the rest of the day and please take your empty wrappers and bottles with you because there is no trash removal service available for the airfield.
* There are port-a-pot facilities on site. Camping is allowed, but there is no 110AC or running water.
* Bring layers of clothing because the temperature can vary widely over the same day. The mid-day July sun can be brutal, so bring a popup shade and don't forget sunblock and skin lotion because sun and wind burn are common otherwise.
Evening Dining with Local Flavor:
While there are the typical chain restaurants in the LaVale area; Bob Evans, Applebee's (301-729-4189), Ruby Tuesday (301-729-8738). You may want to check out some of the local favorites:
Ristorante Ottaviani 25 N Centre Street, Cumberland, MD 301-722-0052 ~fine dining Italian cuisine (reservations recommended)
Geatz's Restaurant 202 Paca Street, Cumberland, MD 301-729-2223 ~same locations for 120+ years, steak & seafood(reservations recommended)
Puccini Restaurant 12901 AliGhan Road, (east of town off I-68) Cumberland, MD 301-722-0052 ~historic setting, wood fired pizza specialty plus steak & seafood (reservations recommended)
Fratelli Restaurant & Bar 359 National Highway, LaVale, MD 301-722-1777 ~ Steak, seafood, and pasta specialties. Can accommodate larger groups with advanced notice. (reservations recommended)
D'Atri's Restaurant 18 National Highway, LaVale, MD 301-722-0052 ~great breakfast, specialty is steak hoagie for lunch, and Italian dishes for dinner. Very reasonable prices, walk in dining, but can have long wait at peak times for lunch and dinner.
Grand China Buffet Next to Ruby Tuesday and McDonald's in LaVale. Large selection, reasonable prices, quick in & out service. Mix of Chinese and American items plus sushi bar.
Henny's Grill & Bar 1290 National Highway, LaVale, MD 301-729-1746 ~ Steak, seafood, pasta. Have been able to accommodate larger groups on short notice (reservations recommended)
Asian Garden 1235 National Highway, LaVale, MD 301-729-8577 ~quality Chinese & Thai cuisine. walk in and carryout service.
Giuseppe's Italian Restaurant & Bar 11 Bowery Street, Frostburg, MD 301-689-2220 ~ a favorite place of the University crowd (reservations recommended)
Linda's Old Furnace Restaurant Route 28 Furnace Acres, Ridgeley, WV 304-738-7000 ~ just south of the field along Route 28. We frequently call in lunch requests and they have it ready for carryout when we get there. Our favorite is their turkey club sandwich. Also a good breakfast spot on the way to the field. Very basic place, but reasonable prices and good food.
Hope this all helps, we look forward to seeing everyone again and some great flying!
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