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Diamond Point Airport Day

From the July 2021 newsletter, by Richard J. Morey, page 4

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August 14th from 11AM to 3PM+ There will be aircraft on display (some from the museum), flybys, helicopter rides for purchase, food, paraphernalia for sale and other events.

FLIGHT RULES:

  1. Requested arrival before 9:00 a.m. weather permitting.

  2. Arriving aircraft should announce their position and intentions on 122.9 MHz while on a 45 degree leg to downwind when using either runway.

  3. A right hand traffic pattern flown 1000 ft. AGL (1260’ MSL) will be used for runway 29.

  4. A standard left hand traffic pattern flown 1000 ft. AGL (1260’ MSL) will be used for runway 11.

  5. Aircraft departing the runway will announce their departure on 122.9 before taking the runway.

  6. Caution! In windy conditions severe downdrafts occur on the approach ends of both runways 29 and 11. High, steep approaches are recommended.

Richard J. Morey

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