We’re going underwater! Or, at least, to the Submarine Capital of the World.
Join us Saturday, October 5th, for a flight to to Groton, CT (KGON). The nautical town is home to Naval Submarine Base New London (with its 22 submarines) and the USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine. The Nautilus is the main exhibit of the Submarine Force Museum (https://ussnautilus.org), which we’ll visit before heading to the Fisherman Restaurant (https://thefishermanrestaurant.com) for lunch.
We’ll meet at the Chapter hangar at 8:00am for briefing and seat assignments, with a scheduled departure time of 8:30am.
GON is 192nm ENE of N57, which will take about 2 hours of flight time. Leaf changing season should be in full swing, offering great views on the way there and back. This trip offers the option of flying VFR up the Hudson River Exclusion between 1000 and 1300 ft. There are fantastic views of NYC and it is fun and exciting as well. If you have not done so before, take the required FAA course:
https://www.faasafety.gov/gslac/ALC/course_content.aspx?pf=1&preview=true&cID=79
This cheat sheet is handy as well:
https://www.faasafety.gov/files/gslac/courses/content/79/775/kneeboard.pdf
If you’re feeling adventurous, you can ask for the Skyline Route up the river in the Bravo between 1300 and 2000ft (assigned) by contacting Newark Tower on 127.85 before the VZ bridge.
After our arrival, we’ll drive to the museum (the FBO has a 10-person van) and then we’ll have lunch before heading back to New Garden.
Please register early, as this is is a longer than usual fly-out with more planning required. Sunday is a back-up day for this, please indicate if you would be available for either or both days. Pilots and planes are always needed. Pilots, please let us know how many seats and how much useful load you have available. Passengers, remember to include your weight and contact information.
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To Register, ask questions or more information : events@eaa240.org