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Dear Vintage Mooney Flyers,
This will be our second fly-in to Friday Harbor.
Friday Harbor is situated in the San Juan Islands of Puget Sound in Washington.
Since it will be a longer flight for many of us from the southwest, Jeff Mirsepasy, our host, has planned activities from Friday afternoon to Sunday.
The VMG gives us all the excuse to fly places we might not otherwise have
thought of. Friday Harbor is one of those and you will not be
disappointed. The flying in August in the northwest is typically beautiful
VFR. Make your co-pilot happy by bringing them to see the greatest people
they'll ever meet in one of the greatest places in the northwest.
 Schedule of Events
FRIDAY: Early arrivals, explore Friday
Harbor.
7:30pm: Dinner at Coho's.
All attendees to the fly-in are welcome! The menu is as follows: Appetizers are Seasonal Crostini, Salmon Mouse Canapes
and Scallop cakes. The Entrees are choice of 1) Flat Iron Steak: Grilled
Painted Hill Beef with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Italian Salsa Verde and
Seasonal Vegetables, 2) Alaskan King Salmon: Black and White Sesame Encrusted
Salmon with Seared Rice Cake with Ginger Mirin Sauce and Seasonal Vegetables, or
3) Housemade Ricotta Gnocchis Tossed in Summer Vegetable Sauce (vegetarian
option). Dessert is Chocolate Pot Au Creme. How wonderful is that?
Price is $32/pp.
SATURDAY
9:00am-11:30am: Arrivals and Ramp Time with new and old friends
12:00: BBQ Lunch on the ramp
-- Burgers/dogs with the fixins', potato salad, slaw, brownies, soda and water
for $15
1:00pm: Awards & Recognitions, VMG
Introductions & Mooney Tales
6:30-10pm: A Hangar dinner and dance right on
the airfield, hosted by James Crossley, who also hosted us for
lunch last year.
Thanks James!
"One More Time Band."
They are a 40's/50's jazz group/orchestra with 16 members. This will be a
Donations Requested event to cover the cost of the band. We also suggest
that everyone bring a bottle of wine, beer, or alcohol to share with everyone
else. James be inviting all of us VMG'ers as well as the San Juan Pilots,
EAA, and other local folks.
Donation TBD.
SUNDAY: There is whale watching available,
for those wishing to do so.
Click Here for more information.
 Flying to Friday Harbor Airport (KFHR)
Elev: 113'
RUNWAY: 16/34 (3402' x 75')
Phone: 360-378-4724
CTAF: 128.25
Approach: Whidbey Approach on 118.2
WX-ASOS: 135.675, or
360-378-8491
FSS: Seattle on 122.2
Airport Information:
Runway Finder,
Skyvector or Airnav
Weather Information:
Underground Weather
or AvnWx
Aircraft Parking Info:
Plenty of parking on the NE side of the field. NOTE: Bring your own ropes
and tiedown stakes. Overnight fee is $13.
Click Here for Noise Abatement Procedures. Let's be good
visitors!
Fuel is expensive at FHR, so we recommend fueling at Skagit (KBVS).
Go to the Texaco on the south side of R/W 22 at ViaJet, which is also a Mooney
Service Center. At FHR, there is no FBO on the field, but there is a mechanic on the field, San Juan Air
Maintenance - Sid at (360) 378-6324
 Area & Lodging Info:
Click Here for Things to Do in the area.
Click Here for
Whale Watching info on San Juan Islands. It is a 12 minute walk from the
airport to the village of Friday Harbor.
VMG Member Andrew Czernak has written this great article on Things to Do around
Friday Harbor.
Click Here to read it.
Harrison House
Suite - 15% discount for VMG members and a complimentary bottle of Champagne
The Orca Inn
Best Western Friday Harbor Suites
The Earthbox Motel and
Spa
Ground Transportation Info:
Shuttle
transportation is provided by San Juan Transit (bus)
360-378-8887 or San Juan Taxi ($5 per ride) 360-298-4434
Hope to see you in Friday Harbor,
Jeff Mirsepasy |
