American Yankee Association2019 Convention

Sept 29th –Oct 4th

KFHB

Fernandina Beach, FL

Welcome to Amelia Island,

FloridaThe Island of Eight Flags

* The part of Florida closest to Milford-on-Sea

Planning Team

Matthew & Melissa Drahzal Fernandina Beach, FL KFHB

Ron & Cyndi Mowery Gilbert, SC SC45

Guy & Heidi Warner Clearwater Beach, FL KCLW

Not a team member

KFHB = Fernandina Beach, FL

Boston 865nmWashington, DC 540nmBournemouth 3,626nmAtlanta 236nmChicago 749nmKansas City 833nmDallas 796nmFeldatal 4,029nmSeattle 2,123nmPhoenix 1,558nmSalt Lake City 1,597nmSan Francisco 2,059nm

DISTANCES TO FERNANDINA BEACH, FL

AIRPORT INFO:

KFHB

Uncontrolled

Jacksonville Sectional

2 LPV instrument approaches

Elevation = 15ft

FBO = Bent Wing Aviation

Ramp for activities w/ obs deck

Preferred fuel prices

CTAF is 122.7 and ASOS is 118.075

Controlling FSS is Jacksonville at 127.0

Yes, the FBO looks like an F4U Corsair

The Building will act as base of operations with meeting rooms and observation deck!

WEATHERWeather at the end of September should be pleasant with temps in the high 70s and lows in the mid 60s

We have worked with ECMWF, NOAA, and NWS so there will be no precipitation in the forecast

TRANSPORTATION

Rental Cars are provided by Hertz Pickup location is FBO

Two 15 passenger vans will run continuously between the airport and the hotel ( 4 miles / 10 minute trip)

49 CC Scooters can be made available for those who wish to rent

- No Motorcycle license required!

HOTEL INFORMATION

Hampton Inn & Suites Amelia Island – Historic Harbor Front is the host hotel located in downtown Fernandina Beach.

Walking distance to marina, shopping, restaurants

Distance to airport: 4 miles / 10 minutes

Full hot breakfast is included. Rates to be $125 (Double) -$145 (Suite)

Amenities include: wifi, refrigerator, microwave, business center, fitness center and outdoor pool, meeting room

The Ritz Carlton is nearby in case there is a luxury emergency

TentativeSchedule

Monday, September 30th - Airport Observation Deck First Timers Meeting & Welcome Reception

Tuesday, October 1st

Flying and airport activities

Twilight River Cruise

Tentative Schedule

Wednesday, October 2nd

Trolley tour of historic district and lighthouse

Membership meeting, Ice Cream Social, Scholarship Auction

Mid Day Optional: Fly out to aviation museum, Beach, Shopping, Ft Clinch

TentativeSchedule

Thursday, October 3rd Education and Seminars at FBO

Optional: Shrimping Eco Tour

Banquet at Fernandina Beach Golf Club

Friday, October 4th Departure – unless you want to

stay a while

Mark your Calendar

September 29 –October 4

2019