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Knock the Rust Off 2027 Sebring FL (KSEF)

Date

Friday, April 2, 2027, to Tuesday, April 6, 2027

Location

KSEF
Sebring, FL  
USA

Event Contact(s)

Jim "Switch" Clark

Daniel D Blackwell
7249533959 (c)


Michael H Grossmann
330-284-1702 (p)


Billy Smith
443-286-7068 (p)

Category

Fly In Event

Registration Info

Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Monday, March 29, 2027 at 12:01 AM

About this event

Sebring FL / Friday April 2nd –  Tuesday April 6th, 2027 

Come join us for some socializing and flying at the perfect Rust Remover clinic and warmup event.  Bring your wife or significant other.  This year we will be hosting our second event at our new location in Sebring FL.  The area has a lot to offer including golfing, fishing, museums or even take the wheel of a race car (Things to do in Sebring FL).  This is a great opportunity to get back in flying shape and to get current on your formation qualifications.  Even if your are not interested in flying formation you are welcome and encouraged to attend.  Our Proposed Schedule is as follows: 

Sebring (KSEF) 2027 
Pre Sun-N-Fun Activity Schedule

Friday April 2 – Arrival Day
09:00 Arrival Day
12:30 Early arrival lunch at the Runway Café.
15:00 Multiple shuttle trips to hotel.
18:00 Dinner at Cowpoke’s Watering Hole

Saturday April 3

08:00 Hotel shuttles start
09:00 Mass briefing
10:00 Flight Briefings / Formation flights
12:00 Lunch on site at HQ (EAA hangar)
13:00 Flight Briefings / Formation flights
18:00 Social Hour & Group Dinner on site at HQ (EAA hangar)
20:30 Hotel shuttles


Sunday April 4
08:00 Hotel shuttles start
09:00 Mass briefing
09:30 Flight Briefings / Formation flights
12:00 Lunch on site at HQ (EAA hangar)
13:00 Flight Briefings / Formation flights
16:30 Hotel shuttles
18:00 Group dinner at local restaurant


Monday April 5
08:00 Hotel shuttles start
09:00 Mass briefing
09:30 Flight Briefings / Formation flights
12:00 Lunch on site at HQ (EAA hangar)
13:00 Flight Briefing / SNF mass formation rehearsal
18:00 Social Hour & Group Dinner on site at HQ (EAA hangar)
20:30 Hotel shuttles


Tuesday April 6
08:00 Hotel shuttles start
09:00 Mass briefing
10:00 SNF mass arrival formation dress rehearsal
11:30 Lunch on site at HQ (EAA hangar)
13:45 Depart for SNF mass arrival.

 
Special Notes: 
1.  This schedule is subject to change.  Check back often.  
2. We will have limited ground transportation to/from the hotel.  Rental cars are available 
3. The event fee will cover daily coffee, drinks and snacks as well as lunch through the week and the dinner on Saturday and Monday.  All other meal/drink expenses are yours.
4. Book your hotel early (now) the race track has an event this weekend and hotel rooms in the area will be difficult to secure.  You can always cancel but it can get tricky to get rooms if you wait to long. 
5. Fueling will be provided by on site by fuel truck with our standard "Prop Tag" system.  You can download the fuel form below. 6. For indoor parking please contact the FBO

Hotels: 
We were able to get a limited number of rooms (25) at the Seven Raceway Hotel. 
The hotel is within walking distance of the Airport but you may want to take the shuttle or have a car.
You must call the hotel directly and ask for the T-34 Association block in order to get the rate. 
The block rate expires on March 20th or once the rooms sell out.   

SEVEN Sebring Raceway Hotel
150 Midway Dr Sebring Florida 33870 US
Tel.888-297-5314

20 Classic Queen Rooms @ $120/night

5 Classic King Rooms   @ $135/night
5 Premium King or Queen @$165/night 

Reservations for the Event will be made by individual attendees directly with
reservations at [863-655-7200]. GROUP CODE: TTDo2Z

Other hotels in the area are that are driving distance (~5mi): 

Tru by Hilton
1775 US Hwy 27 S,
Sebring, FL 33870
PH:  863-471-0000

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sefruru-tru-sebring/

If you would like a larger room there is a Residence Inn right next door to the Tru by Hilton. 
We do not have a negotiated rate at the Residence Inn.  

Marriott Residence Inn
3221 Tubbs Rd,
Sebring, FL 33870-6053
PH:  863-314-9100
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sefri-residence-inn-sebring/overview/


Ground Transportation:
We will have 2 8-passanger vans during the event. 
Some attendees get their own rental care and normally we have enough cars to transport everyone.  
Uber and Lyft are available in the area. 
Most major Car rental services are also available. 

Documents:
There are quite a few documents, so please review all carefully.
There may be some changes as we move forward, so be flexible.


Here’s a list of what is included:

1. KSEF Ramp and Parking Plan

2. T-34 Formation References Briefing Guide V1

3. T-34 Overhead Pattern

4. 2027 T-34 Standards

5. KSEF Airspace v2

6. SNF Arrival Show Plan

7. SNF Parking

8. T-34 Assn Brfng Guide & LineUp Card Combo-v3

9. FAST Airshow Ops Guide
10. Prop Tag Fuel Form