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2011 Events

Fall Fly-in
Sept. 9, 10, and 11





Events

The Thistledown Flyers proudly present
The Thistledown Fall Fly-in — 2011

When: September 9, 10, and 11, 2011 — Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Where: Thistledown Flyers Field, Napoleon, Ohio (directions below)

Weekend Highlights:
  • Open flying from 8:30 a.m. to dark
  • Public Welcome!
  • All R/C Aircraft Welcome — from Giant Scale to Park Flyers
  • Free camping and RV parking
  • Food and beverages available on site
  • Hotel 5 minutes away But book your room early! Details below
  • Come early! Join us as early as Tuesday and fly all week!
  • Thistledown Field

    Hotel/Lodging:
  • The Holiday Inn Express is a Platinum Sponsor and the Official Hotel of the Thistledown Flyers. Make your reservations early! Phone: 419-592-5599 Fax: 419-592-5595. To get the best rate, ask for the Easy Group Rate for the Thistledown Flyers.

        Holiday Inn Express
        590 Bonaparte Drive
        Napoleon, OH 43545

  • If you are tent camping and need shower facilities, they are available at the American Road Truck Stop, just 1 mile from Thistledown Field.
  • Camping & RVs:
  • Free camping and RV parking are available at Thistledown Field on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • We do NOT have RV hookups or dumping facilities; you must be self-contained.
  • Portable toilets are available at the field.
  • Directions:
    Thistledown Field is located north of Napoleon, Ohio.
  • From Holiday Inn Express:
       - Turn left on State Route 108 (Scott Street), go 0.2 mile
       - Turn right on County Road R, go 0.7 mile
       - Turn left on Oakwood Avenue (Rd. 13A), go 0.7 mile to Thistledown Field on right

    For further details, you can click and zoom on the map below. Or Click here for a larger version of the map.

  • From Hwy 6/24:
       - Take the Industrial Drive exit, go north 0.2 mile to American Road (Rd. R3)
       - Turn left on American Road, go 0.6 mile to Oakwood Avenue (Rd. 13A)
       - Turn right on Oakwood (Rd. 13A), go 0.4 mile to Thistledown Field on the right.

    For further details, you can click and zoom on the map below. Or Click here for a larger version of the map.

  • Contact:
  • Jeff Heitman, Event Director • (419) 592-5761 • rnav@henry-net.com






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