Where to fly in Pittsburg PA
07-18-2004, 07:43 AM
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Where to fly in Pittsburg PA
Just moved to Cecil, PA. (about 15 miles south of Pittsburg). Does anyone know of any clubs or flying fields in this area?
07-20-2004, 12:02 PM
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RE: Where to fly in Pittsburg PA
You are going to have several to choose from. I'll try to find a couple close to you.
The ARCS fly off of Rt 22 south of 60 I think. http://www.markshobby.com/maparcs.gif
Catney's is a field near Imperial. I don't know if Catney is an AMA charter club. I think you can find a map to Catney's on this site: http://www.hovercrew.com
I think there is a club near Export or Eighty-four, maybe the Washington County Club, don't know more about it.
There is also a state park in Washington County that has an open field in it. I don't think it is a chartered club from the AMA but I've heard of several people who fly there. The name isn't coming to me at the moment but I'll try to find it.
If you are looking for a drive, we are north of Pittsburgh, about 30 miles or so along I-79.
Kevin
The ARCS fly off of Rt 22 south of 60 I think. http://www.markshobby.com/maparcs.gif
Catney's is a field near Imperial. I don't know if Catney is an AMA charter club. I think you can find a map to Catney's on this site: http://www.hovercrew.com
I think there is a club near Export or Eighty-four, maybe the Washington County Club, don't know more about it.
There is also a state park in Washington County that has an open field in it. I don't think it is a chartered club from the AMA but I've heard of several people who fly there. The name isn't coming to me at the moment but I'll try to find it.
If you are looking for a drive, we are north of Pittsburgh, about 30 miles or so along I-79.
Kevin
07-21-2004, 09:20 PM
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RE: Where to fly in Pittsburg PA
Kevin
Thanks for the information. I will definately check out the sites you mentioned. This should be enough to get started again once all my 'stuff' arrives from the movers. You would not by chance know if there are any events planned for this area in the near future. I am espically interested in jet events. Once again, thanks for the info.
Ken
Thanks for the information. I will definately check out the sites you mentioned. This should be enough to get started again once all my 'stuff' arrives from the movers. You would not by chance know if there are any events planned for this area in the near future. I am espically interested in jet events. Once again, thanks for the info.
Ken
07-22-2004, 11:35 AM
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RE: Where to fly in Pittsburg PA
The only location I've seen jets fly near Pittsburgh is the Mon Valley Club, located in or near Rostraver Twp. You might have to drive to Dayton to get a big dose of jets in this area.
The Mon Valley club's annual Giant Scale event is on August 14th.
Finleyville Giant Scale Festival is on September 20 this year.
The Mon Valley club's annual Giant Scale event is on August 14th.
Finleyville Giant Scale Festival is on September 20 this year.
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RE: Where to fly in Pittsburg PA
I fly at Mingo State Park in Eighty Four, Pa. It's about 15 miles from South Pointe. I like the field in Zelienople but the road to get to it sucks. You almost have to have a truck to get to it. The Saleen won't cut it.
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RE: Where to fly in Pittsburg PA
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I fly at Mingo State Park in Eighty Four, Pa. It's about 15 miles from South Pointe. I like the field in Zelienople but the road to get to it sucks. You almost have to have a truck to get to it. The Saleen won't cut it.
I fly at Mingo State Park in Eighty Four, Pa. It's about 15 miles from South Pointe. I like the field in Zelienople but the road to get to it sucks. You almost have to have a truck to get to it. The Saleen won't cut it.
03-06-2005, 06:24 PM
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RE: Where to fly in Pittsburg PA
The field @ Cedar Creek Park is very nice. It's about 35 miles from South Pointe. With the seat laid down I can stuff a Funtana 90 in there and my field equipment. I usually take the old lady's Escape. Please, it's (Pittsburgh), don't forget the H. Here is a pic of Mingo.
