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2008
West Coast National Swift Convention
September 19-21, 2008
WESTOVER FIELD
Jackson, CA
The annual gathering of Swifts
in the beautiful Sierra Foothill Gold Country on September 19-21, 2008. West
Coast National is the only major gathering of Swifts on the
West Coast. Annually seeing consistent counts of 40 to 50 Swifts
of all descriptions, from restored originals to ultra-custom hot rods,
the "West Coast" location and great weather draw Swifters from
all over the US and Canada. Over the years beginning in 1985 there
have been many good times shared at Westover by Swifters old and
new.
Tentative Event Schedule
(Based On Past Experience...Not All Events Guaranteed To Occur...
May or May Not Represent Event Organizer's Actual Plans)
Thursday, September 18
Arrivals Begin - Local Law Enforcement Alerted - Early Bird Dinner in
Town
Friday, September 19
More Swifts Arrive - Tire Kicking and Exaggerated Airspeed Claims Begin in
Earnest - Swift Store Opens - Field Swept To Flush Out FAA Inspectors -
Aircraft Judging - Canadians Arrive and Brag About How Easy It Was For Them To
Cross Our Border - Friday nite Airport BBQ with Airborne Entertainment
Courtesy of the Flying Burrito Bros. - Die Hards Gather at Hotel Hospitality
Suite
Saturday, September 20
More of the same from Friday - Yet Even More Swift Arrivals - Fly Outs For
Lunch vs Lunch At The Airport - Various Unplanned Spontaneous Events -
Aircraft Judging Concludes - Bribing of Judges Continues - Gala Award Banquet
- Survivors Gather at Hotel Hospitality Suite
Sunday, September 21
Happy Trails as Swifters Start to Head Home - Event Organizers Swear They Will
Never Do This Again - Amador County Sheriffs Dept Closes SWAT Team Command
Post.
The information that follows is to
help those who plan to attend the event this year.
Location:
Westover Field (identifier
O70), is located in the Sierra foothill "Gold Country" near the
towns of Jackson and Sutter Creek, about 40 miles east of Sacramento on
the San Francisco Sectional Chart.
Westover Field Information
From airnav.com
For more detailed information about Westover
Field and various airport related matters you can contact the Westover Airport Manager
via phone at 209-223-2376.
Accomodations:
All phone numbers area code (209) unless otherwise noted.
*Fly-In Headquarters*
Best Western Amador Inn
223-0211
200 South Highway 49
Jackson, CA 95642
There is a block of 80 rooms and Swifters should identify
themselves as being with the "Swift Group".
Everyone is encouraged to call early and get a room reserved.
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Other lodging...
The Jackson Lodge 223-0486
Holiday
Inn Express 257-1500
Rancheria Hotel/Casino 223-1677
Sutter Creek Inn (B&B) 267-5606
Linda Vista Motel 223-1096
Aparicio's Inn 267-9177
El Campo Casa 223-0100
Transportation:
Van transportation will be available courtesy of the Best Western
Amador Inn.
Rental cars may also available via Enterprise at 223-4200 but call early.
Contact
Information:
For more information and/or to answer any questions about the fly-in,
please contact
Don Bartholomew via phone at: (775) 782-2992 or via
email at: diamondswift@clearwire.net
For information about local area and
assistance with lodging needs contact the
Amador County Chamber of
Commerce via phone at: 223-0350
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