Reklaw
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Reklaw
Anyone going to Reklaw? I have never been and am thinking about going.
Re: Reklaw
Not this year, … however in years-past we flew-in and had a great time with old friends and made new friends also. We camped out beneath the wing, kept the dog under close-control (this means a leash for most) and will offer the following advice:
Plan your fuel, there is (usually) none available on the field.
If you are not an experienced-camper, Take a tent larger than you think necessary. (For two and a dog we used a tent claimed for “six” and it was fine.)
DON’T FORGET a “ground-cloth” or plastic sheet to install beneath your tent or you will be taking a shower each night/early morning due to condensation. East Texas is HUMID.
Don’t be squeamish about toilet facilities. Plenty of Port-a-Potties exist, but if you or your companion needs night-time facilities it can be “inconvenient” in the dark/cold/rainy. A solution we found acceptable: Buy a cheap folding toilet-seat/stool from WalMart, install multiple bags within each other, then when used simply twist the inner-most bag neck closed and leave it inside the next bag. When convenient drop the used/closed bags into the port-a-pottie. Since we had a tent slightly larger than for two… it was plenty of room to install it inside the tent for the night-time visit and and offered privacy and no-wait-line at the portables. (no odor or offense either).
A central “wash-stand” area for brushing teeth and washing hands is provided.
BRING CASH: Food (breakfast/lunch/dinner) is provided by volunteer organizations for donation or small charge, but some folks cook their own at their site using small stove or the campfire. There was a trend toward requiring a donation or registration-fee last time we attended. ($20 ten years ago, but this year they are charging $25-$40)
This info is my report from the past, last time I attended was a decade ago, and not much added online: http://reklawflyin.org/
(Be advised the display of “type club” logos may or may not be indicative of any official approval or participation.)
Plan your fuel, there is (usually) none available on the field.
If you are not an experienced-camper, Take a tent larger than you think necessary. (For two and a dog we used a tent claimed for “six” and it was fine.)
DON’T FORGET a “ground-cloth” or plastic sheet to install beneath your tent or you will be taking a shower each night/early morning due to condensation. East Texas is HUMID.
Don’t be squeamish about toilet facilities. Plenty of Port-a-Potties exist, but if you or your companion needs night-time facilities it can be “inconvenient” in the dark/cold/rainy. A solution we found acceptable: Buy a cheap folding toilet-seat/stool from WalMart, install multiple bags within each other, then when used simply twist the inner-most bag neck closed and leave it inside the next bag. When convenient drop the used/closed bags into the port-a-pottie. Since we had a tent slightly larger than for two… it was plenty of room to install it inside the tent for the night-time visit and and offered privacy and no-wait-line at the portables. (no odor or offense either).
A central “wash-stand” area for brushing teeth and washing hands is provided.
BRING CASH: Food (breakfast/lunch/dinner) is provided by volunteer organizations for donation or small charge, but some folks cook their own at their site using small stove or the campfire. There was a trend toward requiring a donation or registration-fee last time we attended. ($20 ten years ago, but this year they are charging $25-$40)
This info is my report from the past, last time I attended was a decade ago, and not much added online: http://reklawflyin.org/
(Be advised the display of “type club” logos may or may not be indicative of any official approval or participation.)
'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
Re: Reklaw
I’ll be there; arriving Thursday afternoon. Last year I think I counted a total of 7 170’s. It’s a great event and should be a good turnout this year! I’ve made the last 8.
John Klaerner
51’ C-170-A N1292D
KCVB
51’ C-170-A N1292D
KCVB
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