NOTE THIS EVENT IS OVER ...

164 people were present for this huge flyin a good
time was had by all ...

I didn't take a lot of pictures but here are a few ... slugger

 

Hosted by Southern Skies, LLC Proudly presents the PPG event of the year...or at least for the day.

Where the air is clean and the flights are among some of the most awe inspiring Blue Ridge mountains. So come on down to the south and fly.

Link to the homepage of the site
  • Free Dry camping (water available) at the Southern Skies motor plex. (Rv's are welcome.) Camping is encouraged, do NOT drink and drive. Closest Hotels are in Wilkesboro.
  • Down hill motor launches for any wind direction. (Easy as it gets.)
  • FEES: Fresh Breeze owners/pilots     FREE, you are our guest! There will be a $ 40 fee for pilots with other brands. This is a not for profit event. Any vending, selling, tandem flying for a fee and similar activities require prior written agreement.
  • Motor flying all day and if it is flyable at Moore Mt. groups may go free flying if qualified and rated USHGA members.
  • Chris Bowles will do a PPG repair and maintenance clinic at the field. (Covers solo/hirth/simoini/and the new Fresh Breeze Snap 100 as well.)
  • Ltl Slugger will lead a mass motor XC over to the mountain or to a local airport.
  • Tammy Bowles will talk about wing/harness care and maintenance (More and more motor pilots are skipping this very important check.)
  • There will be an ATV shuttle to help pilots get around with their gear.
  • The event will be using FRS channel 4 interference code 10. A back up radio will be on FRS channel 9 with no code for emergencies. 2 Meter radios are also monitored
  • The Southern Skies phone will be on at the field for out landings. 828-632-6000
  • Please NO low flying over houses around the field. 400' to 500' if necessary and try to use a lower throttle setting for your crossings.
  • If there are more than 20 "ish" pilots up there will be a pattern at the field below 500' (See pattern id picture below.)
  • There will be a party at the field Saturday night with videos and a live rock and roll band.
  • There will be no set limits on how high, far, over, under, loaded, or just nuts you fly your glider. We just ask that you keep it in your skill level and not push it. As we would like to see you fly again.
  • There will be running water, a real bathroom, a shower (limited availability) and porta potties at the event for all to use. (try not to mix the two up...)
  • You must sign the Southern Skies, LLC Waiver to fly at the event if you have flown with us before you probably already have. Please print out, sign and bring with you to save time!
  • Please send an e-mail to event over if you are planning to attend. Include: Your Name, E-mail, City & State, # of guests , and if you are planning on going to a clinic. So we can make plans.
  • Live Bands will be playing music for your enjoyment. Food available on site.
  • An 8' video projector screen by slugger with bloopers and videos in the eve's

     


Please send a e-mail to event over if you are planing to attend. Include: Your Name, E-mail, City & State, # of guests , and if you are planing on going to a clinic. So we can make plans.

Southern Skies, LLC is located in the Brushy Mountains. One of the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountain range in North Carolina.

Southern Skies, LLC

Flyin - Address:
&
Flight Park Address:
184 Southern Skies Dr.
Taylorsville, NC 28681

Phone    (828) 632-6000

Fax    (828) 635-0349

E-mail     info@southernskies.net

Driving directions to Flight Park: (Training) -Motor Plex-

1. From I 40 Westbound take exit 148 (Taylorsville exit) and go West on Hwy 64, take the Hwy 16 exit for Taylorsville. Follow Hwy 16 North from Taylorsville for 4 miles. Turn right on Jolly Cemetery Rd. just before the Sugarloaf Fire Dept./School. Go 1.2 miles, flight park entrance on right.

2. From I 40 Eastbound take the Hwy 16 exit 123 in Conover and go North on Hwy 16 through Taylorsville, and continue as #1.

3. From I 77 Southbound take Hwy 421 North towards Wilkesboro, Boone. Exit at Taylorsville Hwy 16 South. Go South on 16 for 13 miles (past the signs for Moravian Falls) and turn left on Jolly Cemetery Rd. just past the Sugarloaf FD/School.

4. From I 77 northbound get on I 40 West to exit 148, then follow directions on #1.


Wilkesboro is the closest and most convenient place to stay. Many people have had good luck with the Red Carpet Inn... clean rooms at good prices. Below is a list of your options, some less appealing than others...

  • Hampton Inn, Wilkesboro, newest hotel around, some rooms have Jacuzzi bath, located on Hwy 268 off 421 directly across from the "Sagebrush" Restaurant $69-89 per night
  • Holiday Inn Express, Hwy 421, Wilkesboro, NC (12 minutes from Moore Mountain, 25 minutes from Taylorsville) (336) 838-1800 $65 - $75 per night
  • Red Carpet Inn, 1206 River St off Hwy 268, Wilkesboro, NC (same distance as above) look for Japanese Restaurant"Kabuki" (inside of Hotel) (336) 667-2176 $55.00 - $65.00 decent, reasonably priced hotel.
  • Addison Inn on Hwy 421 north in Wilkesboro, reasonable Hotel, around $55.00 near Wal Mart and other stores/shops.
  • Taylorsville Motel (only Hotel in Taylorsville) Hwy 90 East, Taylorsville, NC (15 minutes from the Southern Skies shop) (828) 632-4266 it’s a dive but it’s cheap and they always have vacancies $25.00 one bed, $35.00 two beds per night with our business card, $125.00 weekly (one bed) make sure to mention our name to get the discount, if you don't they usually try to get more No Reservations required. Phones don't always work.
  • Hidden Crystal Inn Bed and Breakfast, Hiddenite, NC , 15 minutes east of Taylorsville on Hwy 90 (828) 632-0063 $69-$125 per night - very charming, great B&B but always booked, reserve in advance.
  • Moravian Falls Campground Just west of jct. Hwy 16 and Hwy 18 take Hwy 18 to the right there will be a sign where to turn in less than about 3 miles (336)667-6150 around $15-20 per night. Mention us for a discount! Closest campground. (your best camping choice in our opinion the camp showers/bathrooms are not the best however)
  • Bandits Roost Park (Campground) From jct. US 421 & Hwy 268 - 5 miles Wilkesboro, NC W on 268, then 1/2 mile on RPR 1141 (336) 921-3190 located on the reservoir.
  • There are several more Corps of Engineer Campgrounds on HWY 268 West of Wilkesboro.


Overall map showing I77, I40, R421, R16


Map showing R16, the shop, and the motor plex.


The Motor Plex


Picture of the Motor Plex. (click for big picture)


The pattern tarp layouts if it gets to busy. (click for big picture)


The Southern Skies area from above. (click for big picture)

Event runs Friday October 14 thru Sunday October 16. However Southern Skies is always open check the weather as we maybe free flying or motoring pre or post the event.

Please send a e-mail to event over if you are planing to attend. Include: Your Name, E-mail, City & State, # of guests , and if you are planing on going to a clinic. So we can make plans.

LOOK OUT THE DUKES ARE COMING HIDE THE CHILDREN !!!!