
Announcing the 2023 Palmetto Drivers Syndicate ‘Targa Lowcountry’ Rally & Fly-In on Sunday April 30th at Claude Dean (3J1) in Ridgeland SC. Organized by the Palmetto Drivers Syndicate in conjunction with our aviation friends at Claude Dean Airport.
A number of collector cars and aircraft will be on display with aviation activities to include: fly-bys and aircraft demonstrations, discovery flights, airplane rides ($), and static displays … plus a few other surprises.
Whether you drive (or fly) your special ride, come join us for a great day of automotive and aviation camaraderie and fun from 11:30am-2:30pm! Attendees can expect a range of collector cars and aircraft on display, plus a number of aviation activities to watch, and participate in! Participation is limited to aviators and members of invited car club only.
Fly-In aviators who wish to join us, or are are interested in participating in the aviation program, please contact event Aviation Coordinator Lee Logan or use the form below for more detailed information.
Aircraft Display
Collector Car Display
Flying Demonstrations
Discovery Flights
Food Truck
Special Fly-Bys
+ more TBA!
SCHEDULE:
10:30am – 11:30am – Aircraft arrivals
11:30am – Rally Cars arrive
12:00pm – Lunch + Intros + Aviation Activities
2:30pm – Event concludes
LOCATION: Claude Dean Airport – Ridgeland 3J1- 10 Airport Rd, Ridgeland, SC 29936 (Scroll down to see Google map below)
Scroll down to registration form! Advance registration and payment is required.
Pre-registration is required for all car club members. Optional for aviators.
Car & Aircraft Registration:
Please register below to attend the Targa Lowcountry Rally & Fly-In on April 30, 2023 at Claude Dean Ridgeland Airport (3J1)
10 Airport Rd, Ridgeland, SC 29936
STEP #1: Please fill in your registration information below, select your club, and press SUBMIT.
STEP #2: Goto “Pay Now” link, select number of people in your party ($30/per person).
Car club Members will receive information directly from your club representative regarding details including caravan meet time, location and arrival instructions.
Aviators who wish to fly-in will be contacted after you register to coordinate your arrival and parking. Only classic & collector cars will be displayed on the ramp with aircraft. All others will be directed to general parking. Vehicles will arrive between 11:20am – 11:40am. The pre-ordered catered lunch will be served at noon at the ‘Big Hangar’.
*Participation is limited to aviators and members of invited car club only.
Step 2: “Pay Now” link, select number of people in your party ($30/per person).
*Be sure to fill out your information above in Step #1 first!

No refunds due to weather interruptions. Unless it is forecast days in advance there will be a 100% total washout the default status is that we are a ‘GO’. If the event is fully cancelled and/or rescheduled to the rain date (May 7) you will get an email announcement
Suggested Items to bring with you:
Folding/Camping/Beach chair
Snacks / Bottled Water
Sunscreen
Bug Spray
Camera
NOTE TO AVIATORS:
– CTAF is 123.075
– Please enter the pattern on 18/36 final
– Be aware of traffic
– We ask aircraft to plan their arrival between 10:30am – 11:30am, but aviators may arrive and depart any time!

