Join us!
The Washington DC Chapter of the Ninety-Nines, are excited to host the
Mid-Atlantic Fall Section Meeting at Montgomery County Airpark (Gaithersburg Airport –
KGAI), 7940 Airpark Road, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20879.
The KGAI airport is located seventeen miles from the heart of the Nation’s capital. Runway
32/14 asphalt. 4201’x75’. Montgomery County Airpark (KGAI) is located within the
boundaries of the Washington, DC Metropolitan Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA). SFRA
procedures are in effect at all times (NEVER SQUAWK 1200 AT ANY TIME). Prior to flying to
GAI, please click on the link below to complete the ALC-405. RE: Special Flight Rules Area;
AOPA: KGAI; Current NOTAMS; TFRs.
Schedule
Friday October 4, 2024
10 Am – Noon. Tour of Glenn L. Martin Wind Tunnel. This is near the College
Park Airport, at University of Maryland, Wind Tunnel Building # 081, Paint Branch Drive, College Park, MD. Why are airplanes designed as they are? This special tour is in a state of the art low speed wind tunnel and has been actively involved in aerodynamic research and development of airplanes and wing designs. A fascinating tour explaining how fuselage, helicopters, conventional airplanes, UALs, wings are designed. Cutting edge design of airplanes to make them lighter, more buoyant, more efficient. The Wright Brothers had very primitive wind designs. This is a very interesting tour. Only for those who pre-register.
1:30 – 3:00 PM. Tour of National Transportation Safety Board at 490 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20594. A fascinating tour explaining how they investigate aviation accidents. Many accidents have been investigated, including US Airways Flight 1549, “the Miracle on the Hudson”. Explanation of some of the historic aviation accidents. Only for those who pre-register.
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Saturday Oct 5, 2024
Business Meeting:
9AM to Noon. Montgomery County Airpark – Gaithersburg Airport KGAI
Business meeting will be held at (first floor) Main Conference Room – Washington International Flight Academy (WIFA), Montgomery County Airpark (Gaithersburg, KGAI) 7940 Airpark Rd, Hangar C, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. There is parking available. You do not need a PIN to fly into KGAI.
This space is handicapped accessible.
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Speaker: to be announced soon!
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Lunch:
Noon to 1:00 PM by Café Sophie
Lunch will be provided by Café Sophie, which is a delightful European style café with a Scandinavian influence at Montgomery County Airport (KGAI). Tom, a Co-Founder, is a foodie from Bergen, Norway.
A few family members serve as hostesses. Also at main building of KGAI, (Second floor) 7940 Airpark Rd, Gaithersburg, MD.
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Saturday Oct 5, 2024 Afternoon:
We are leaving the Saturday afternoon for optional sight-seeing in the Washington, D.C. area. There are many very interesting museums and aviation exhibits that may be of interest. Or others may wish to drive/fly out at their own schedule.
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Registration:
For registration questions: Contact Laura@bluenoonpress.com
For other, non-registration-related questions: Contact Washington DC Chapter Chair, Lucy Mencia: 202 285 7879.
Fly and Stay
Flying in: Arriving aircraft will park at the FBO and will be able to walk to the meeting site.
Although there is no hotel block there are several hotels 10-15 minutes from the airport and that we recommend for booking:
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ï‚· Holiday Inn Gaithersburg, an IHG hotel. 2.82 miles from KGAI
ï‚· Homewood Suites by Hilton Gaithersburg, 2.72 miles from KGAI
ï‚· DoubleTree by Hilton, North Gaithersburg 2.95 miles from KGAI
ï‚· TownePlace Suites Gaithersburg by Marriott, 3.16 miles from KGAI
ï‚· Hampton Inn & Suites, North Gaithersburg, 3.19 miles from KGAI
ï‚· Comfort Inn Shady Grove, Gaithersburg 3.32 miles from KGAI
ï‚· Gaithersburg Marriott Washington Center, 4.07 miles from KGAI
ï‚· Residence Inn by Marriott, Gaithersburg, 4.12 miles from KGAI
ï‚· Spark by Hilton Germantown – Washington DC North. 5.02 miles from KGAI