- When is the Cessna 150-152 Fly-In?
- Who's invited?
- How can I register?
- How do I become a member of the Cessna 150-152 Fly-In Foundation?
- Is membership in the Cessna 150-152 Club required to attend the Fly-In?
- What's the cost?
- But, I'm a Lifetime member of the Cessna 150-152 Club! Don't I get in free?
- Where is Clinton, Iowa?
- Are there any hotels in Clinton?
- Can I camp under the wing?
- Any place to eat?
- Oh oh, I forgot to pack ______.
- What's the dress code?
- OK great, but what's the Cessna 150-152 Fly-In Foundation, and what happened to the Cessna 150-152 Club?
- That's a lot of questions, but you didn't answer my question.
- When is the Cessna 150-152 Fly In?
The 12th Annual Cessna 150-152 Fly In (AKA Confab in the Corn) starts on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 and runs thru Friday, July 27, 2012.
- Who's invited?
Anyone who is interested in the Cessna 150 or 152. Owning a plane is not required to attend the Fly-In.
- How can I register?
You can register online 24/7 in the Store on the Foundation web site starting shortly after the start of the new year.
- How do I become a member of the Cessna 150-152 Fly-In Foundation?
There are two ways to become a member of the Fly-In Foundation. One way is to register and attend the Fly-In. The other way is to purchase a membership in the Fly-In Store.
- Is membership in the Cessna 150-152 Club required to attend the Fly-In?
No, membership in the Cessna 150-152 Club is not required. It is, however, an excellent source of information regarding the Cessna 150 and 152 aircraft.
- What's the cost?
Registration fees are $35 per airplane and $35 per person. Registration fees include aircraft tie-down, camping on the airport, all Fly-In events (except the Banquet), contests, seminars, and transportation to and from town. Meals and hotel lodging are not included. Your annual Foundation dues is also included in the Registration fee.
The Friday night Awards Banquet is $25 per person.
- But, I'm a Lifetime member of the Cessna 150-152 Club! Don't I get in free?
In the past the Cessna 150-152 Club promised free registration to its Lifetime members. However, since the Club is not running the Fly-In this particular benefit no longer applies. The Foundation is a completely separate organization from the Club, and can't afford to offer such a benefit since Club dues are not available for Foundation use.
- Where is Clinton, Iowa?
Clinton is in eastern Iowa, on the Mississippi, about 45 miles SE of Dubuque. Clinton Municipal Airport (KCWI) is about 5 miles west of town. See AirNav for more information.
- Are there any hotels in Clinton?
Yes, there are plenty of hotel rooms in Clinton.
The Wild Rose Casino and Resort is the Official Hotel for the Confab in the Corn. The Foundation has negotiated a block of discounted rooms available for members. Mention the Cessna 150 Fly In when reserving your room.
Wild Rose Casino and Resort
777 Wild Rose Drive
563-243-9000 or 800-457-9975There are also several other hotels in town:
Country Inn & Suites
2300 Lincoln Way (Intersection of Hwy 30 & 67)
563- 244-9922
Multi story, a newer facility, with excellent amenities, including available High Speed Internet. Free Continental breakfast.Super 8 Motel
1711 Lincoln Way
563-242-8870
An above average Super 8 Motel, Clean and modern.Regency Inn and Conference Center
1522 Lincoln Way
563-243-8841
A large facility with decent rooms and amenities. Free Continental breakfast.Oak Tree Inn
2300 Valley West Ct.
563-243-1000
Clinton's Newest Motel, near Wal-Mart, nice rooms, low rates. Free Continental breakfast.Holiday Inn Express
2800 South 25th Street (Intersection of Hwy 30 & 67)
Clinton, Iowa 52732
563-242-9300 or 800-465-4329
Upscale Suites available, Free Continental breakfast, High Speed Internet. - Can I camp under the wing?
Oh Yes! In fact, camping at the airport is the most popular way to make new friends and experience the Confab up close and personal. There is plenty of lush lawn so you can camp next to your plane, Porta potties near the flight line, and decent camp showers are provided. The air-conditioned FBO is open 24 hours a day, with a lounge, snacks, wireless internet, and weather computer.
- Any place to eat?
There are lots of places to eat in town, Free transportation is available all day from the airport to restaurants in town and back.
But if you want to stay on the airport, we've got you covered:
- Wednesday we're serving Lunch and Dinner
- Thursday we're serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Friday we're serving Breakfast and Lunch
- Saturday morning we're serving the Fly-Away Breakfast.
The Annual Clyde Awards Banquet will be held in town on Friday nite.
- Oh oh, I forgot to pack ______.
No worries. Free transportation is always available to the Clinton Super Walmart or Target.
- What's the dress code?
Dress code? We ain't got no stinkin dress code. The average temperature in Clinton is 83° with about 60% humidity. Some years run hotter, some cooler. We average a thunderstorm or two during the week also. Shorts and t-shirts are most sensible. Don't forget the hat and sunscreen. Do you have a Hawaiian shirt at home? Bring it along; you'll look great at the Thursday night luau. The Awards Banquet is also a casual affair.
- OK great, but what's the Cessna 150-152 Fly In Foundation, and what happened to the Cessna 150-152 Club?
First, the Cessna 150-152 Club is very much alive and well. No we didn't have a big fight and break away from them. Planning and running the Fly In takes a considerable amount of time and resources. Royson and Lori did it all for years. They wanted to spend more time running their business, not the Fly In, so the Cessna 150-152 Fly In Foundation was formed to plan and run the Fly In. That's why all the Fly In stuff is here on the Foundation web site, and all that other Cessna 150 club stuff is over on the Club web site.
- That's a lot of questions, but you didn't answer my question.
If you've got a question about the Cessna 150-152 Fly In, send it to: confabquestions@gmail.com
