American Yankee Association 2019 Convention Sept 29th – Oct 4th KFHB Fernandina Beach, FL

Welcome to Amelia Island, Florida The Island of Eight Flags * The part of Florida closest to Milford-on-Sea

Planning Team Matthew & Melissa Drahzal Ron & Cyndi Mowery 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 DISTANCES TO FERNANDINA BEACH, FL KFHB = Fernandina Beach, FL Boston 865nm Washington, DC 540nm Bournemouth 3,626nm Atlanta 236nm Chicago 749nm Kansas City 833nm Dallas 796nm Feldatal 4,029nm Seattle 2,123nm Phoenix 1,558nm Salt Lake City 1,597nm San Francisco 2,059nm

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 AIRPORT INFO: KFHB

Yes, the FBO looks like an F4U Corsair The Building will act as base of operations with meeting rooms and observation deck!

WEATHER Weather 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!

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

Tentative Schedule Monday, September 30th - Airport Observation Deck First Timers Meeting & Welcome Reception Tuesday, October 1st Flying and airport activities Twilight River Cruise Tentative Schedule

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 Tentative Schedule

Tentative Schedule 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  Tentative Schedule

Mark your Calendar September 29 – October 4 2019