THE 2001 AWC FLY-IN IS NOW HISTORY...
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Dauster Flying Field 3127 Creve Coeur Mill Road
Creve Coeur Airport St. Louis, Mo. 63146
PHONE: 314-434-3368 FAX 314-878-6453
E-MAIL: a.stix@sbcglobal.net
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The membership of the Historic Aircraft Restoration
Museum would like to tender this invitation to members in good
standing of the above mentioned Flying Club. This aviation
event, which will take place at the Creve Coeur Airport and Country
Club, St. Louis, Missouri, will commence on the 14th
day of June of this year, and will be the highlight of this year's
social calendar. Festivities will include two Formal dinners,
so all members will be encouraged to bring both white and black
formal attire (tuxedos will be accepted wear). Both the Thursday
late afternoon (white tie) Candlelight Soirée and the Formal
President's Ball evening Dinner (black tie), to be held on Saturday
Night, will be catered affairs. Ladies, of course, will be expected
to also be attired in formal dress for both occasions. Limousines
will be available for transport to and from the aerodrome and
the hotel. (Separate dining facilities will be provided for your
mechanics, of course.)
One must stress the importance of attending this
four day event - if only as a signal to those less fortunate persons
who do not have, shall we say, the "wherewithal" to
own an aircraft of this caliber: and that through diligence and
hard work - not to mention keen moral fortitude - that they too
may someday aspire to WACO ownership.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: (Thursday)
For those arriving before the Lunch Hour, a suitable
repast will be served in the Members Enclosure at Noon. Watercress
Sandwiches, Foie Grass, and assorted canapé's, will precede
Rack of Spring New Zealand Lamb (served underdone, of course)
with Truffles. A satisfactory Crème Brulle will be the
featured dessert. An appropriate wine will be available for those
wishing to retire their aircraft for the day.
Following the Noon Meal, member registration and
transportation to the Hotel will be available. Female guests
who wish to insure the safety of their jewelry and other valuables
can avail themselves of the Brink's attendants who will be on
site to accompany them to their accommodations.
The remainder of the day will be taken up with the
preparations for the Evenings Events. It is extremely important
that all Members of the American Waco Club present themselves
in the best possible demeanor for the evening's repast and entertainment.
(White coveralls will be provided for your mechanics, so that
they may be provided with their own sumptuous Fried Chicken meal
in one of the hangars across the field - however the consumption
of alcoholic beverages will not be encouraged by them.)
Dinner, preceded by a suitable musical interlude
along with your beverage of choice, will consist of the usual
seven (7) course array. No palette will be disappointed, and
those not choosing to partake of animal meat will find a suitable
alternative. Desert will compliment any chosen entrée,
and a comprehensive selection of vintage wines and spirits will
be offered to the discriminating imbiber. A selection of finer
Cuban cigars will be presented for the enjoyment of the male membership.
As mentioned earlier, dress will be White Tie.
FRIDAY'S EVENTS
The mechanics will be awakened at 6:00 AM so that they may continue what chores were not accomplished during the previous day. (Owners, of course, will have advised their support personnel that a clean and tidy flying machine is a an indication of pride of ownership - and an unclean aircraft is indicative of an unhappy owner.)
Breakfast may be consumed at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel. For those wishing a lighter repast, various juices from unusual tropical fruits will be served at the Flying Field. For those whose taste runs in the sweeter vain, a selection of World Class petite pastries may be washed down with a selection of coffees from the more exotic parts of the planet. Of course, no charge will be made to AWC members - although a small service charge of $5.00 will be assessed any others who wish to partake. (Regular coffee and donuts will be provided for your service personnel. Although no charge will be made, clean hands must be insisted upon!)
Practice for the flying events will take place from
10:00 AM until the noon hour (12:00). So as not to dirty up your
aircraft and expend expensive fuel, all flying activities will
be conducted by simulation. Outstretched arms will suffice, and
a low growl will indicate engine sound. For those with aircraft
of over 300HP, indicated airspeed of the faster flying machines
can be accomplished by sweeping one's arms slightly to the rear.
This will indicate speed without the need to walk any faster
than your normal pace. It is, of course, good form to wear clothing
which closely identifies you with the color of your aircraft.
And only those persons with white sidewall tires (currently the
rage) will be allowed to wear white socks during these endeavors.
LUNCH:
A savory repast will be served from Noon until two.
Sirloin patties, will be featured, along with a plentiful selection
of cheeses from our most favored neighboring countries - with
a bountiful quantity of suitable garnish to insure your delight.
A wonderful green salad will accompany this treat and could be
considered a meal within itself. A modest charge of $5.00 will
be made for all AWC members - with others paying double. (This
to insure that no pesky autograph seekers will bother the membership
during their time of relaxation.)
NOTE: For those wishing
to engage in a game of golf, tee times may be arranged in advance.
Due to the shortage of carts, though, it would be advisable for
members to avail themselves of their mechanics to act as caddy's.
Transportation will be arranged to and from the links.
DINNER:
Due to the lateness of the golfing and polo matches,
dinner will be a casual affair. As I was not consulted concerning
the menu, I hereby make no guarantee as to the quality of the
meal. Those wishing to enjoy themselves at the neighboring Harrah's
Casino might have somewhat better luck.
SATURDAY EVENTS
A full day of flying is planned for Saturday. A
"dawn patrol" is scheduled, and for this event, the
mechanics will again be called somewhat earlier than the membership.
A wakeup call for 5:00 AM should give them time to uncover the
aircraft and properly service them for the upcoming events. In
the past, all attempts at going to another airstrip have had little
success. So for this fly-in, we have decided to confine ourselves
to taking off and landing at our own airport. Everyone will be
given a
map
that will contain a
route
to be flown. This will
be an aerial trip around some of the most interesting points in
the local landscape. Keeping well clear of restricted areas,
the pilot will test his mettle using contact navigation and a
keen sense of airmanship - culminating in a flour bombing contest
and accurate landing competition. Prizes will not be given, as
excellence is it's own reward. A hard boiled egg and chocolate
chip cookie breakfast will be available for all those who haven't
heard that joke yet. For others, a Continental Breakfast will
be available at 8:00AM.
LUNCH:
A light lunch will be served from 12:00 Noon. Various
sandwiches will be available, along with a host of interesting
side dishes to delight the palate. The paltry sum of $7.00 will
be charged AWC members - with all others paying triple. (If by
this time they haven't figured out that it would just be cheaper
to join the damn club, let them pay the fare.)
POLO MATCH
In keeping with the spirit of the weekend, a polo
match with the Short Wing Piper Club has been arranged. You can
be certain that our club will win - due mostly because theirs
hasn't been notified of the match.
OTHER FLYING ACTIVITIES
Other flying activities will be allowed.
DINNER
The usual. Black Tie. $20.00 per person. You'll like it.