In memory of John and Glenna Bowden
Hosted by the Bowden family and friends
by INVITATION ONLY
NOVEMBER 1, 2, 3, 2024
To all Vintage Airplane pilots, enthusiasts, & restorers.
VAA, AAA, MAAC, & Marginal Aviation members
(30 years have passed since the 15th.)
Antique Airplane Fly-In
NOVEMBER 1, 2, 3, 2024
PLEASE RSVP to TERRY BOWDEN
254-715-4773 or barnstmr@aol.com
by October 15, 2024
Keep scrolling to the end for all the details.
Oh the memories we share...
The time has come to continue the legacy.
Some changes have been made.
Things are now a little different. You are sure to like what's transpired.
All credit goes to Eddie and Debby Bowden.
They've fixed up the place, re-branded. And now it's a happening place once again.
Everyone loves to hang out at... "THE HANGAR"
YOU'RE INVITED
if you are a Vintage Airplane pilot, enthusiast, or a restorer.
Also, VAA, AAA, MAAC, & Marginal Aviation members welcome.
Join us for the
16th Annual Deer Pasture Airfield
Antique Airplane Fly-In
NOVEMBER 1, 2, 3, 2024 Hosted by the Bowden Family and Friends
CAMPING - Bring your tent, Bring your sleeping bag, or your RV
OLD CARS - Bring your old Jalopy, your 'Vette, or your Model A
OLD AIRPLANES - Bring your biplane or your favorite flivver.
MEMORIES - Bring your stories, your pictures, and your smiles!
We'll have food, music, and games for all.
PLEASE RSVP to TERRY BOWDEN
254-715-4773 or barnstmr@aol.com
by October 15, 2024
No alternate rain date. If it rains, drive anyway! We'll be here.
--- schedule---
FRIDAY: NOV. 1
Early arrivals and pot-luck / hot-dog cookout at dusk!
Star gazing and hangar stories.
Free camping on the field.
SATURDAY: NOV. 2
Breakfast Burritos, Coffee, Juice, and Donuts
Dawn Patrol flying - hay ride - Tour the old homeplace
Airplane Arrivals.
Scrapbook booth. Aviation History - Local History.
Food truck for lunch and dinner.
Golden Hour - sunset flying.
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Texas Swing Hangar Dance
And kids activities
Free Camping on the field.
SUNDAY: NOV. 3
Breakfast Pastries, Coffee, Juice, and Fruit
9:30 am Memorial time, Worship, and Gospel Singing
Goodbyes and Farewell until next year!
DIRECTIONS:
Deer Pasture Airfield, (69TE)
801 CR205,
Lampasas, TX 76550
The airfield is currently not shown on the San Antonio Sectional Aeronautical Chart.
However the identifier 69TE is still in effect in GPS databases
Click on the image to enlarge.
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Deer pasture is situated in the Heart of Texas, also called Central Texas Hill Country.
We are just off Hwy. 281 half way between
Lampasas, TX (10 mi. N) & Burnet, TX (10 mi. S).
We are roughly
50 mi NW of downtown Austin, TX,
75 mi. SW of Waco, TX
150 mi. SSW of the Dallas-Ft. Worth TX metroplex,
90 mi N of San Antonio, TX
Field Elevation: 1422 MSL
Runway: 04/22, 2000 x 75 Turf
No Radio Communication
Wind Sock atop the Hangar
Left Hand Traffic
Pattern altitude 2200' MSL
No Wide Patterns - Keep pattern flow within 1 mile
Nearest AWOS freq. 119.075 (512) 556-6392 (Lampasas)
nearedt ASOS freq. 119.925 (512) 756-7277 (Burnet)
Nearest AVGAS 100LL: Burnet Municipal Kate Craddock Field (BMQ)
No fuel at Lampasas (LZZ)
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--- Operations, Safety, and Our Rules ---
HOST NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS
Participate at your own risk. Watch our for each other and for the kids.
Have a fun time, safely.
Please obey directions from field crew (wearing yellow-green shirts).
ON THE FIELD
Be aware of your surroundings and stay clear of the airplanes.
DO NOT TOUCH ANY AIRPLANE without the owner's permission.
Keep motor vehicles off the infield unless authorized by the field crew.
NO PETS ALLOWED unless on a leash. (service dogs included).
Stay
off the runway. Visitors and photographers may walk around either end
of the runway to explore the grounds within the fenced area.
Do not cross any fence without an escort by one of the field crew..
PILOTS
Call ahead to check runway field conditions and winds.
Do not attempt to land at Deer Pasture unless you are experienced with grassroots airfield operations. Know your proficiency and do not take chances around other airplanes and people.
TAXI Slowly - watch out for people.
No back-taxi on the runway. Taxi off the runway.
Runup in clear area aside each end of runway.
No delay when on the runway.
NO HAND PROPPING without a trained assistant.
Park along marked areas only.
Please be sure your airplane is tied down when unattended.
If in doubt, move off the runway, shut down, and find the field crew for instruction.
Please obey directions from field crew (wearing yellow-green shirts).
OBEY FLAGGER (if present)
Steady Green - go, takeoff, or land
Waving green - no delay
Steady Red - stop, do not land
Waving Red - get off runway - go around IN THE AIR
Follow all FAA rules and regulations
Visual Flight Rules - Day Only
The airfield traffic will operate with NO RADIO frequency.
** Most vintage planes do not have radio equipment. **
Therefore LOOK - See - Be Seen.
Pilots and Passengers WATCH FOR TRAFFIC
FLY-BY's OK - down the runway only.
No high speed passes - No zoom climbs or high speed pull ups.
Unless you are flying a Clipwing Monocoupe.
Be predictable.
Kelly, we would predict nothing less than a hair raising pass! Formation flying is at your own risk.
For safety of all, keep formations above tree tops and within normal traffic pattern flow.
Please obey directions from field crew (wearing yellow-green shirts).
PLEASE RSVP to TERRY BOWDEN
254-715-4773 or barnstmr@aol.com
by October 15, 2024