Van's Homecoming/RV Fly In

7S5 Independence, Oregon

Friday August 27 through Sunday August 29, 2010

The Independence RV Fly-In has been combined with the annual  Van's Aircraft Homecoming.  It offers a very unique opportunity to meet and greet other RV pilots, builders and those still considering an RV project.  Take advantage of the opportunity to see other RV's (over fourty are based here and more under construction), fly out to some interesting destinations, eat, socialize with builders, their families, and enjoy some beautiful Oregon scenery.

Here is a link to  the history of Van's Homecoming and some details about the 2009 event.

http://www.vansaircraft.com/public/vans-hc.htm

The Independence RV Fly-in will also offers an up-close opportunity to sample airpark living.  With almost 200 homes, and a unique "Residential Airpark" zoning overlay alongside a state airport (7S5), Independence Airpark is one of the most successful airparks in the country.  Pre-registered attendees can take advantage of free accommodations with airpark homeowners, who have asked to hosts visitors.  Airplane camping is allowed at 7S5, and there will also be space to camp in participating homeowners sites.  

Resources:

• Schedule of Events
• Aerial photo of Airport and Airpark
• Taxiway and Street Diagram
• AirNav link
• Evergreen Aviation Museum
• Tillamook Air Museum
• Local Wineries

For those of you driving to this event, there is ample parking across the street from the south end of the field (off of Hoffman Street) at the Medallion Cabinets parking lot.  This lot is a one block walk from the Chapter Hangar.  If you walk north up Airport Road, the EAA292 Chapter hangar is a blue building on the left side of the street.

The Starduster Restaurant (reviewed in Sport Aviation magazine spring 2007) is on the field at Independence.  From Independence, it is a 30 minute flight to the coast, a 30 minute flight to the mountains, and a 20 minute flight to Van's Aircraft, (just in case you need to buy another kit).  Plan to arrive Friday afternoon (August 27th) and depart Sunday morning (August 29th).  The world class Evergreen Aviation Museum and the Tillamook Air Museum (housed in a blimp hangar) are located close by.  The Willamette Valley is also home to over 100 wineries, specializing in Pinot Noir wines (Independence is in the Eola-Amity region).  If you'd like to rent a car (or a Harley) to tour the wineries, we can help you arrange that if you let us know when you pre-register.

Whether you plan on staying with a host or whether you are just passing through for the day, we strongly encourage pre-registration to help us in planning meals and parking.  Check this page often for updated information on lodging and activities as our planning process proceeds.  If you have questions or suggestions for us, let us hear about them now.  This is YOUR Fly-In, so put it on your schedule now!