Welcome to Fort Walton Beach, Florida,
for our 57th International Cessna® 170 Association Convention
October 6 – 11, 2026
Hosts: Ken and Sylvia Spivey, with co-hosts Dr. Reddoch and Judy Williams
2026 TIC170A Convention Registration Form
Convention Dates and Overview
Monday, October 5 – Early Arrivals
Tuesday, October 6 – Arrival Day
Wednesday, October 7 – Continental Engine Tour
Thursday, October 8 – Naval Air Museum
Friday, October 9 – Ladies Day: (Shop till you drop!) and Men’s Day: (Armament Museum – Big Bang Theory)
Saturday, October 10 – Airport Day and the Annual Awards Dinner
Sunday, October 11 – Departure Day
Airport Information
Skypark Estates Owners Association (18FD) (30.853°N/86.668°W) Baker, Florida, Elevation: 250’ Runway: 09/27 Grass Field: 3015 x 150′ Very Good Condition. https://maps.app.goo.gl/YouaBqt7wpJDDZTL8
Reddoch’s hangar has an extra one-acre lot besides his hangar. We can fit all of the International Cessna 170 Association’s Aircraft in and around his hangar. Please bring your tie-downs.
Reddoch’s hangar has a den, kitchen, and bathroom facilities on the second floor. If unable to walk upstairs, then there is an elevator.
Fuel will be available on the field at 100 LL Octane. The Association has a Fuel Farm, and Members’ Guests can use it. However, Reddoch must be present and operate the fuel accounting system. They plan to give us fuel at their Association rate. You will need to pay Reddoch in cash to purchase fuel. We plan to top you off on Saturday during Airport Day. Reddoch will reimburse the Association for the fuel.
Transportation
Transportation vans will be available for those who arrive early on Sunday or Monday, October 4-5, 2026. Please call or text Ken (205) 706-4166 if you are arriving early, so we will have someone available to assist and transport you from the airport to the convention’s host hotel.
Transportation will be provided all day on the arrival day, Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and from Skypark Estates. Most major rental car companies serve Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS).
Transportation will be available all week with four 15-seat vans. There should be no problem transporting everyone to all events, as well as dinner, a store, or a pharmacy, as necessary.
Hotel Information
Hilton Garden Inn
Fort Walton Beach, 1297 Miracle Strip Parkway, SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
There are many room options. Prices are higher for a Beach View. Prices are lower if you want a Parking Lot View, or their way of saying an inland view!
Group Dates: Sunday, October 4, 2026 – Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Group Code: INTC
Group Name: The International Cessna 170 Association.
Please note the following:
- Reservations MUST be made by September 5, 2026, by 6:00 pm; then the remaining block of rooms will be released at that time.
- We requested from the hotel one day prior to the convention and one day after the convention, in case some wanted an early-early arrival and a day later departure.
- If you must cancel for any reason, cancellations will be honored if made 3 days prior to your arrival date, no later than 6:00 pm.
There are several ways to make your Reservation
- You can use the following unique link: https://bit.ly/4nXkpoZ or https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/fwbgigi-intc-f1d71b65-55df-4031-b72d-2fbbeee2afc1
2. or QR Code to the hotel’s website
3. Telephone Reservation Directly: 1 (855) 373-6897
| Room | Dates | Price Per Night | Dates | Price Per Night |
| 1 King Bed Balcony Gulf View | Sun 10/04/26 through Thurs 10/08/26 | $209.00 | Fri 10/09/26 through Sat 10/11/26 | $289.00 |
| 1 King Bed Junior Suite + Bunk Gulf View | Sun 10/04/26 through Thurs 10/08/26 | $219.00 | Fri 10/09/26 through Sat 10/11/26 | $299.00 |
| 2 Queen Beds Balcony Gulf View | Sun 10/04/26 through Thurs 10/08/26 | $209.00 | Fri 10/09/26 through Sat 10/11/26 | $289.00 |
| 2 Queen Beds Inland View | Sun 10/04/26 through Thurs 10/08/26 | 179.99 | Fri 10/09/26 through Sat 10/11/26 | $259.00 |
| 2 Queen Beds – ACC Roll In Shower Inland View | Sun 10/04/26 through Thurs 10/08/26 | 179.99 | Fri 10/09/26 through Sat 10/11/26 | $259.00 |
Please note: The Matrix above is our official room rate. When you go online, you will see a different rate. This is because it takes an average for the week where there is a change in price for Friday and Saturday. Hilton Sales Department stated the contracted rate will be charged as listed above, plus taxes and fees.
The hotel has two pools, two lazy rivers, a heated pool, and two hot tubs. The most important is the Tiki Bar located between the two pools.
Commercial Airlines
The following Airlines operate to the Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Airport (VPS):
· Allegiant Air
· American Airlines (American Eagle)
· Delta Air Lines (Delta Connection)
· Southwest Airlines
· JetBlue Airways
· Sun Country Airlines
Auction Items
Please, if everyone can bring something for the Silent or Live auction, it would be much appreciated!
Sylvia has been working hard to procure auction items and gifts. Some of our regulars were a flat no; others have been generous.
Looking forward to seeing you! Ken (205) 706-4166 and Sylvia (205) 746-2858 Spivey
Registration Form
2026 TIC170A Convention Registration Form
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
Thanks to member Miles Bowen, here’s a map showing the locations of all TIC170A conventions. Members can view photo albums in the Members Area.