Montgomery Airport Fly-In October 8, 2020

CATALINA AIRPORT FLY-IN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

Six planes and ten DAFers made their way to the Airport In the Sky for lunch. We enjoyed lunch on the patio of the DC-3 Grill. The buffalo burgers and DC-3 Grill cookies are never disappointing. The pilots were challenged not by clouds but smoky skies from all the wildfires in California. The smoke decreased visibility as we departed KTOA. The Airport In the Sky was above the smoke layer. After lunch several DAFers decided to challenge themselves and took the Airport Loop hike in the hot and smoky air. The smarter DAFers socialized and enjoyed the shade on the patio. Six DAFers stayed at Catalina and camped at the airport Saturday night. They enjoyed a pleasant evening that included our traditional happy hour and a potluck dinner. The campers enjoyed fresh coffee and treats upon awakening. The airport was peaceful in the morning. Then back to the DC-3 Grill for breakfast before departing back home.
Fly-in to Palomar
On Saturday, July 25th the weather seemed more like June gloom instead of sunny July. We opted for an hour delay and voila... the clouds cleared nicely and nine of us, flying five planes, enjoyed lunch on the outside patio at The Landings restaurant located off the Palomar airport in Carlsbad!
Flaming Brisket Fly-in - KTOA Edition


Blue Sky Outing to Kern Valley Airport

We had 17 DAFers make it to the May 30 Kern Valley Airport picnic lunch. The weather cooperated and 8 airplanes made the trip, and we even had two planes that stayed to camp at the airport and enjoy beautiful Kern Valley. The cafe had just opened up the previous week, and most of us partook lunch on the spacious deck. Lots of blue skies and a light breeze at the airport made for a great spring afternoon.
We had plenty of room to spread out, and all of us enjoyed being outside. Was a nice chance to chat with those we have not seen in a while. Most of us ventured for the short walk down to the river before we headed home. We all enjoyed the tailwind boost on the way to Kern, paid for it on the way back but it was all worth it. Click here for more pics!


Blue Sky Outing - KTOA Edition

Our first Blue Skies Outing to Santa Ynez was cancelled Saturday morning due to to marginal weather. A few decided to fly about nearer to home. Some DAFers came up with an alternative. They drove their cars to the TOA ramp and, at a substantial social distance, enjoyed their self-cater picnic lunches separately. But all enjoyed watching the aeronautical traffic come and go on a beautiful Spring day at TOA.
