2021 Windy Ridge Aerotow Aug 19-22

[Sinkhappens86]

The Windy Ridge Flyers and Kremer Aerotow Team are once again hosting the Windy Ridge Aerotow at Louck's Field!

Loucks Field (25NK) is a private grass airport located in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region of upstate New York. This area has a wonderful history in aviation and we continue to add to it with this premier event. We operate off of a pair of beautiful intersecting grass runways, with plenty of room for towing operations and lots of room for those more challenging landings. Gary, the owner also generously allows us use of his hangar for overnight airplane storage. Make sure to pop in, check out his latest projects and say hello to the goats!

Landing fee is $25/day with a maximum for $50. Please help us plan by registeringHERE

No meals will be provided, please bring your own or to plan to visit some restaurants in the area!

Camping (no hook ups) and casual flying open on Wednesday.



Directions to the Windy Ridge field

Field Address: 8961 Ridge Road Hammondsport NY 14840


Your GPS will get you there, but, it will probably take you the back way, pretty, but some dirt roads. (Ask Len)

Here is the recommended route to Windy Ridge field, nice pavement, no dirt:
Take exit 38 off route 86 – Bath Exit
You will see hotels at this exit
Follow route 54 North signs
You will see the Hammondsport Fire department on your left.
Take the next right up the hill – this is Rt 87, Wayne road
You will see a sign for Watkins Glen and Camp Gorton, Turn right on Rt 114
Turn Left on Ridge Road (first left)
Go just about a mile and you will see the field on the left

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

[French1]

Registration done, hotel booked!

see you there

[Csessa]

Cannot pass this up. Great site with looooong runways for those of us who need it. Will register soon.

[BobM]

Looking forward to attending this for my first time.

Any suggestions of hotels or accommodations ? I think my family will be joining me to enjoy the event and local region.

Many thanks in advance !

[French1]

Bob, I am staying at the best western in Hammondport

[Sinkhappens86]

From Marcie:

Adorable Places close to field:

1. Keuka Lake Motel: https://keukalakemotel.com/
2. Vinehurst Inn: http://www.vinehurstinn.com/

Pricier option for hotel:

1. Best western: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.33166.html?iata=00171880&ssob=BLBWI0004G&cid =BLBWI0004G:google:gmb:33166

Smaller B&B Style. Most likely already sold out but could get on cancellation list:
1. Village Tavern Inn: http://www.villagetaverninn.com/
2. Pleasant Valley Inn: http://pleasantvalleyinn.com/


The only decent hotel in Bath, NY (further from the field)
1. Microtel https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/microtel/bath-new-york/microtel-inn-suites-bath/overview?CID=LC:MT::GGL:RIO:National:29133&iata=00 093796


Options in Penn Yan (20 minutes away):
1. Best Western: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.33130.html?iata=00171880&ssob=BLBWI0004G&cid =BLBWI0004G:google:gmb:33130
2.Hampton Inn: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/elmpyhx-hampton-penn-yan/?SEO_id=GMB-HX-ELMPYHX&y_source=1_MzM1NTMzMy03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24uZ29 vZ2xlX3dlYnNpdGVfb3ZlcnJpZGU%3D
3.Colonial Motel: https://colonialmotelkeuka.com/

Options in Corning / Painted Post Area ( 35 minutes away)
1. Holiday Inn: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/painted-post/elmpp/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-EX-_-US-_-ELMPP
2. Fairfield: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/elmfi-fairfield-inn-corning-riverside/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2&y_source=1_MTc0NTI0OC03MTUtbG9jYXRpb2 4uZ29vZ2xlX3dlYnNpdGVfb3ZlcnJpZGU%3D
3. Hampton Inn: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/elmpphx-hampton-corning-painted-post/?SEO_id=GMB-HX-ELMPPHX&y_source=1_MjA4MzI4OC03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24uZ29 vZ2xlX3dlYnNpdGVfb3ZlcnJpZGU%3D
4. Lodge on the Green: https://www.abvilodgeonthegreen.com/
5.Hilton: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/elmrdgi-hilton-garden-inn-corning-downtown/?SEO_id=GMB-GI-ELMRDGI&y_source=1_OTgxODY5My03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24uZ29 vZ2xlX3dlYnNpdGVfb3ZlcnJpZGU%3D
6. Radisson: https://www.radissonhotelsamericas.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-corning?cid=a:se+b:gmb+c:amer+i:local+e:rad+d:us+h :NYCORNIN


Keep in mind that the majority of rooms at all locations will be booking up soon if not already booked. There are a lot of corporate projects going on in the area as well as it being the busy tourist season for the lake.

[BobM]

Many thanks for all the information...this is a great help !

[Sinkhappens86]

Registrations so far

Kevin K
Steve K
Stephane R
Conio S
Burt PR
Bill L
Steve P
Len B
Bob M
Jim D
Terry E
Michael L
Bert G
Dave H
Jeff D
Terry D
Pat M

[French1]

here is the link to the GPS cup page to retrieve the task file, if you need help or a task for sport/light let me know

https://www.en.gps-triangle-league.net/?page_id=22&fld_id=202

[Sinkhappens86]

Windy Ridge is less than a month away. Get excited, get registered, get ready!

[Soaranator]

here is the link to the GPS cup page to retrieve the task file, if you need help or a task for sport/light let me know

https://www.en.gps-triangle-league.n...=22&fld_id=202

Task for Sport please.
thanks

[French1]

Sport and light class files have been uploaded, same link.

[mlachow]

Google earth data in Allbatros has some RC models flying on the field. Even a shadow from one model flying.

[Sinkhappens86]

Two weeks away... almost here.

[hello82]

I'm so sad, can't make it again . Always a blast there...have a good one all.

Matt

[Sinkhappens86]

Bummer Matt!

[Sinkhappens86]

Windy Ridge is a week away! Field will be mowed this weekend and we'll be all set up for arrivals on Wednesday! Register and let us know you're coming!

[BurtPR]

I'm looking forward to finally earning the right to wear the T shirt I bought 2 years ago. And also to seeing all of of guys.

"Your GPS will get you there, but, it will probably take you the back way, pretty, but some dirt roads"

I assume that it's Birdseye Hollow State Forest that I want to avoid. My tiny Subaru might be able to handle it, but less bumpy is nice for my crazy packing scheme and Len's big vehicles. .