Blackstone Fly-In

New Fly-In with new administrator

Dawn Van Ness — Sat, 14 May 2011 11:26:52 +0000

Be on the look out for the 2011 Blackstone Fly-In with new contributors.

If you want information about the 2011 Blackstone Fly-In, contact Lafayette Dickens, Joe Alman, or Bradley Cambell.

Lafayette Dickens: manager@downtownblackstone.org
Joe Allman: fisherallman@embarqmail.com
Bradley Cambell: aotech@aotechservices.com

VIDEO: 2010 Blackstone Fly-In / Wing Fling

Dawn Van Ness — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 16:45:52 +0000

I have more video of course, but his is all I could manage to complete with all the other work I’m doing. Thank you to all who gave me interviews. I will be producing the clips, but I have to work time in after my next two big due dates in July: 12th and 19th.

Dawn Van Ness

Thank you

Dawn Van Ness — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:28:21 +0000

Thank you to all who attended!

And we would like to extend a specific thank you to Capt. Marty Sacks, Maryland Wing and
Capt. Rick Frattali, Maryland Wing. The mission was approved by Maj John Henderson, Middle East Region, Current
Operations Officer.

Joe Allman said coming down from Baltimore when they had other options meant quiet a bit.

Blackstone Fly-In: Wing fling fun for all ages and backgrounds

Dawn Van Ness — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 20:14:20 +0000

Today from 10-4, residents of southern Virginia and guests from all over enjoyed sharing the joys of aircrafts; from the Black Hawks and Cessnas to PPCs, and Ultra-Lights. Even the boys from NASA showed-up to explain their safety experiments which are run regularly.

This was the first Fly-In of its kind for Blackstone, Virginia, and it is very much hoped to grow.

Thanks in part to the participation of the local military of Fort Picket, as well as POWs, volunteer Virginia airmen, and more. Better appreciation will be given in the form of a video highlighting some of the attendees and their choice of flight.

Thank you to all who participated! More photos, as well as the videos, will be forth coming in the coming week!

Blackstone Army Air Field — Joint Use

Dawn Van Ness — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:33:52 +0000

Blackstone Army Air Field is a joint-use facility

Dawn Van Ness — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:46:34 +0000

Blackstone Army Air Base is a joint use facility.

Artists Jeanne Cameron and William Clarke

Dawn Van Ness — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:30:14 +0000

A work featured at First Friday's in Petersburg by Jeanne Cameron, Photo by Lafayette Dickens

Folk Art Painting, "Hammock Store" by William Clark, photo by Lafayette Dickens, manager DBI.

The Finishing Touch Art Show After Wing Fling!

Dawn Van Ness — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:02:38 +0000

An art show which organizers at Downtown Blackstone Inc. have dubbed “The Finishing Touch” will cap the Wing Fling evening off!

Victoria’s Beauty Salon, The Blackstone Herb Cottage, Lucky 8’s and a new business, Main Street Cabinets and Countertops will all open their stores to display art from 5PM to 8PM soon after the fly-in ends.

This is also Main Street Cabinets and Countertops grand opening!

Artists

Local artist William Clarke will set up at the Herb Cottage, 106 N. Main Street.

Debbie Elliott from Crewe will be set up at Lucky 8’s, 114 S. Main Street.

Guest Artist Jeanne Cameron from Hopewell will set up at Main Street Custom Cabinets & Countertops, 302 S. Main Street.

Local artist Jerry Dance will set up in Victoria’s Beauty Salon, 110 N. Main Street.

Some food on the site of Wing Fling – hamburgers and hot dogs

Dawn Van Ness — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:51:19 +0000

For more variety, look to North and South Main Street in Blackstone: 17 restaurants that serve a variety of tastes from deli sandwiches to Greek cuisine and more.

Please see Downtown Blackstone Inc.’s website here for a complete list: http://www.downtownblackstone.org/blackstone-business-directory.html

Directions By Air / Photos now included

Dawn Van Ness — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:41:38 +0000

Directions By Air page has been updated with photos, but below is the directions in total for your convenience.

Looking forwarded to seeing the MVs of different eras,

Dawn

From points East

Contact tower on 126.2 at Hebron.

8.5 m E of BKT where HWY 460 crosses the RR tracks.

Track HWY 460 to remain north of the RESTRICTED area east of the field.

Hebron looking west2

From points West

Contact Tower on 126.2 at Burkeville.

12.6 m W of BKT where HWY 360 and HWY 460 converge.

Track HWY 460

From points North

Contact tower on 126.2 over Lee Lake.

7.2 m N of BKT

BEWARE of tower adjacent the lake on the East side.

1000+ AGL.

Consult your sectional for details!

Lee Lake at 1 nm

Lee Lake BKT rwy 22 @ 3.2NM

Tower near Lee Lake (1349 MSL)

From points South

Contact tower on 126.2 over Kenbridge.

10.2 m S of BKT.

Track HWY 40.

Kenbridge BKT rwy 4 @ 2 8 nm (2)