2024 Convention – September 11 – 17
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Host: John J. Swanson
Here is the 2024 Convention Registration Form.
Room Reservations can now be made! For information about the Hilton Garden Inn, see below.
55th Annual Convention of the International Cessna 170 Association
Host Hotel — The Hilton Garden Inn is currently full. You can check for cancellations or see the additional hotel hotel available information below.
The Hilton Garden Inn, 203 Commerce Dr., Elizabethtown, KY 42701, will be our host hotel. It has a marketplace, restaurant, bar, fitness center, swimming pool, free parking, and free Wi-Fi. The room rate is $159/night + taxes.
Call (270) 900-4899 to reserve your room and ask for group code 170. You can also reserve online at hgielizabethtown.hgi.com. Under the Special Rates tab, use Group Code 170 to access your discounted rate.
Additional Hotel – The Fairfield Inn and Suites has rooms for the group. Call (270) 769-1440. To get the group rate, mention the Cessna 170 Convention.
Host Airport – Addington Field – Elizabethtown Regional Airport (EKX)
Addington Field is located four miles west of Elizabethtown, KY. The airport has a 6,000-foot runway and 30 tie-downs. Elevation is 775.9 ft / 236.5 m. Additional pilot information can be found here – https://ekxairport.com/pilot-information/
There will be no tie-down fees for attendees, and a fuel discount will be offered.
Commercial Airport
Louisville International Airport (SDF) is approximately 40 miles north of Elizabethtown.
Transportation
Rental Cars – Enterprise (270) 765-5556 or enterprise.com is the way to go. They will drop off rental cars at Elizabeth Regional Airport (EKK)
Convention Schedule
Here is the 2024 Convention Registration Form. For a detailed description of the daily activities, see the Second Quarter The 170 News.
Wednesday, September 11: Arrival Day
9:00 am – 6:30 pm – Registration Hilton Garden Inn lobby
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Welcome Reception in the conference room at the Hilton Garden Inn. Hors d’ oeuvres and cash bar
Thursday, September 12
9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Registration
9:00 am – Depart on Bourbon Tour (Jim Beam & Makers Mark)
Friday, September 13
8:00 am – Leave for Ark Encounter
Lunch – at Ark Encounter
3:00 pm – Depart for Elizabethtown
Saturday, September 14
Alternate Day/Kids’ Day
8:30 am – Depart for Addington Field for Young Eagles flights
12:00 pm – Lunch provided by EAA
1:00 pm – TBD Maintenance Forum
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Auction – Hilton Inn Conference Room
Sunday, September 15
8:00 am – 9 am – Area Representatives Meeting – Hilton Inn Conference Room
8:00 am – 9 am – Convention Hosts Meeting – Hilton Inn Conference Room
9 am – 1 pm – Board Meeting – Hilton Inn Conference Room
2 pm – 5 pm – Annual Membership Meeting, Hilton Inn Conference Room
Monday, September 16
Fly Away Day. Poker run, flour bag drop, spot landing contests.
Afternoon – Free time. See the area attractions brochure.
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Pre-Banquet Social and Awards Banquet
Tuesday, September 17: Departure Day
Order Convention Shirts
Email the convention host, John Swanson. Be sure to include size, color, and quantity.
Order by August 15th to ensure delivery by the convention.
Two colors available – Heather Carolina Blue and Heather Grey
Please note that where the photos show white in the logo, it will be the same color as the shirt.
T-shirt Prices: S – XL = $18; 2X = $19; 3X = $20
Polo Shirts – Will only have the convention logo on the front, as seen in the photo
Polo Shirt Price: $25
Future Conventions
If you are a member interested in hosting a convention in your area, please review the Convention Planners Handbook and discuss any questions with a board member or the executive secretary.
Past Conventions
Here’s a map showing where all our conventions have taken place, thanks to member Miles Bowen. Members can view photo albums in the Members Area.
