TRAVEL AND GENERAL INFORMATION TCFG ANNUAL FLY-IN AND CONVENTION SEPTEMBER 16-20, 2009

Where: Carson City Airport (CXP)
2101 Arrowhead Dr
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 772-8232

We’re excited to be hosting this year’s event in Carson City Nevada in conjunction with the Reno Air Races. We’ve changed the schedule this year to accommodate attending the Reno Air Races.

We invite you to join us for an incredible time. There’s plenty to do in Carson City and its location makes it an ideal central location for visiting surrounding areas. Ideas for things to do include the Nevada Railroad Museum, the Kit Carson trail, Virginia City or Lake Tahoe, golfing at any of the great courses in the area nearby or trying your luck at the casinos. Whatever your fancy, there is something for you in this area. Check out all of the fun stuff to do at www.visitcarsoncity.com and plan to come early to explore the area.

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU BOOK EARLY THIS YEAR AS ROOMS AND RENTAL CARS GO FAST DUE TO THE RENO AIR RACES. IF YOU WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO GET A ROOM OR A CAR.

RENO AIR RACES
We have booked a box seat on the flight line at the Air Races which will hold up to 15 people. We can book another one if there is enough interest, but you will have to make your interest known and make your payment ASAP in order to guarantee a seat. The cost is $325 per person (non cancellable) and includes box seating, parking, and pit passes for the entire event. You also have the option of purchasing general admission tickets. Information can be found at www.airrace.org.

CAR RENTAL INFORMATION
If you are flying your Commander, Enterprise can help you with your rental car needs. To reserve call Enterprise at 775-883-8001 and be sure to give them your estimated time of arrival so the car will be ready to pick up when you arrive. If flying commercially there are the usual rental car choices at the airport.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS
A Block of rooms has been reserved at the Hampton Inn for this event at the rate of $119.00 plus taxes per night: Hotel amenities include complimentary breakfast, pool, Jacuzzi, fitness room and high speed internet.
Phone Number: (775)885-8800

When making reservations let them know that you are with the Twin Commander Flight Group (TCFG), group reference # TWI. In order to receive this rate, rooms must be booked no later than August 17th. After that the rooms will be released for general booking at regular rates.

DRESS CODE
Casual

AUCTION
Remember to bring something representative of your State or aviation related to be auctioned off at the Awards Banquet. All proceeds go towards restoration of the L3805 prototype Commander at the Francis P Tuttle Technology Center or another charity to be determined by the TCFG membership.

GETTING THERE WITH YOUR COMMANDER:
Location:
FAA Identifier: CXP
Lat/Long: 39-11-32.0000N / 119-44-04.0000W
39-11.533333N / 119-44.066667W
39.1922222 / -119.7344444 (estimated)
Elevation: 4697 ft. / 1431.6 m (surveyed)
Variation: 16E (1985)
From city: 3 miles NE of CARSON CITY, NV
Time zone: UTC -7 (UTC -8 during Standard Time)
Zip code: 89706

AIRPORT COMMUNICATIONS
CTAF/UNICOM: 123.0
WX AWOS-3: 119.925 (775-884-4708)
RENO APPROACH: 119.2
RENO DEPARTURE: 119.2
WX AWOS-3 at MEV (12 nm S): 119.325 (775-782-6264)
WX ASOS at RNO (18 nm N): PHONE 775-324-6659

VOR radial/distance	VOR name	Freq	Var
FMGr174/20.7	MUSTANGVORTAC	117.90	16E
SWRr072/24.9	SQUAW VALLEY VOR/DME	113.20	16E
HZNr223/39.3	HAZEN VORTAC	114.10	17E

Additional information can be found at www.airnav.com/airport/KCXP. We have prearranged tie-downs at Sterling Aviation.

GETTING THERE WITHOUT A COMMANDER
-Many commercial flights are available to Reno, Nevada
-Drive your own car from wherever.
-Bum a ride with someone who is taking their Commander to the event.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 16
3:00pm – 7:00pm Registration
5:00pm – 7:00pm WelcomeDinner

THURSDAY, SEPT 17
7:30am – 8:00am Continental Breakfast/Registration
8:00am – 12:00pm Seminars/Ladies Activity (TBA)
12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch (All)
1:00pm – 5:00pm Seminars
6:30pm - ?? Dinner/Awards Banquet

FRI, SAT & SUN, SEPT 18-20
Attend Reno Air Races
Note: This is a very tentative schedule and suggestions are welcome. A more detailed schedule will be made available around September 1st.

REMEMBER TO REGISTER EARLY. CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE!!!!