CHECKPOINTS
New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT)
July 5-6, Owls Head Transportation Museum, ME, Fabulous 50s & Sensational 60s Car Meet & Antique Aeroplane Show Featuring more than 400 classic autos from the industry’s most stylish decades. For info call 207-594-4418 or visit www.owlshead.org.
July 12, East Windsor CT 8:30-11:00AM-Skylark Airpark (7B6)-Pancake Breakfast sponsored by EAA Chapter 1310. Enjoy our hot pancakes, sausage and scrambled eggs along with juice coffee and milk. $5 donation requested. www.eaa1310.org, Contact:Eric Dixon 860-668-5474.
July 12, Danburry CT, EAA Chapter 130 Fly-In, Danburry (DXR) 9am - 3pm - rain date July 13. For PIC’s of aircraft flying in, free lunch, $50 award for pilot flying in the longest distance. Call Alan 203-746-2248 or httpp//www.eaa.130.org.
July 12, Fly-in for Beverly Airport, Beverly MA Family Days. 8 to 5. Rides, Static displays, Proceeds to benefit Cystic Fibrosis. Call Jim for more info. 978-270-3017
July 12 (raindate July13th) annual summer Fly-In Barbeque, sponsored by Ascutney Aviation, Inc. and EAA Chapter 740. For more info 603-542-6000
July 12 Claremont Municipal Airport, Barbeque and Fly Market (raindate July13th)
July12-18, Greenland NH Sanderson’s Field. Yankee Ultralite Flyers Fly-in / Camp-in. Contact: Jessica Beauvais 603-479-3788 younginflyer@yahoo.com or http://home.comcast.net/~hetcom/
July 13, 8:00-11:00am, EAA Chapter 141 Annual Spurwink Farm Fly-In Pancake Breakfast, Cape Elizabeth, Maine GPS Coordinates: N 43 Degrees 34.00’ W 70 Degrees 16.00’, R. Grass Turf 1700’ RNWY 22 and 4 For more info call Bunk Chase 207-229-1077 (Cell) 207-637-3322 (Home) Spurwink Unicom 122.9
July 13, Westerly Airport Association’s Summer Pancake Breakfast , at Dooney Aviation, Tom Harvey Road, Westerly, RI, 7:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., Blueberry, Strawberry or Plain Pancakes, Real Maple Syrup flown in from Vermont, Bacon, Sausages, Orange or Apple Juice, Coffee, Tea or Milk. Adults $6.00, Children $4.00. Fundraiser to benefit the Westerly Airport Scholarship Fund. For information please call Carol at 401-348-0007.
July 19, 8:00 am-12:00 noon at RICHMOND Airport (08R), West Kingston, RI. Strawberry Pancake Fly-In co-sponsored by EAA Chapter 1363 and Richmond Airport, Inc. Fresh strawberries with hot pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, juice, coffee and milk $8.00 for full breakfast, $5.00 for children 12 and under. Antique auto display by Rhode Island Vintage Wheels; High Society Jazz Band entertains. Recognition for visiting pilots.
July 19-20: Owls Head Transportation Museum, ME, Trucks, Tractors & Commercial Vehicles & Antique Aeroplane Show. More than 250 antique pick-ups, delivery vans, tractor trailers, military vehicles and more. For info call 207-594-4418 or visit www.owlshead.org.
July 19 (rain date July 20) fly-in at Cape Cod Airfield, Marstons Mills, MA. (2B1) Historic Grass Airfield, Bi-Plane Rides, Antique Static Display, Tandem Parachute Jumping, Glider Rides, Radio Controlled Aircraft. Something for everyone. Fun for all! 10am to 5pm. 508-428-8732.
July 20, Hanson, MA. Fly-In, 8 a.m.-11 a.m. EAA Colonial Chapter 279, Cranland Airport. All you can eat, $6 donation. Children to 12 years of age 1/2 price if accompanied by parent. Fly, drive, ride or walk, in rain or shine. Antiques, Classics, Homebuilts, Ultralights, all welcome! The Best Breakfast on the East Coast. For more info: WWW.EAA279.ORG
July 26-27: Owls Head Transportation Museum, ME, Transportation Spectacular & Aerobatics Airshow. All things wings and wheels. Features a world-class aerobatic airshow you’ll never forget. For info call 207-594-4418 or visit www.owlshead.org.
Aug. 2-3: Owls Head Transportation Museum, ME, History In Motion. The museum’s collection comes alive! For info call 207-594-4418 or visit www.owlshead.org.
Aug. 16, East Windsor CT 11:30AM-2:00PM-Skylark Airpark (7B6)-Corn Roast & Cookout sponsored by EAA Chapter 1310. We get the freshest corn available. Picked the morning of the event. Also hamburgers & hot dogs. www.eaa1310.org, Contact:Eric Dixon 860-668-5474.
Aug. 17, Hanson, MA. Fly-In, 8 a.m.-11 a.m. EAA Colonial Chapter 279, Cranland Airport. All you can eat, $6 donation. Children to 12 years of age 1/2 price if accompanied by parent. Fly, drive, ride or walk, in rain or shine. Antiques, Classics, Homebuilts, Ultralights, all welcome! The Best Breakfast on the East Coast. For more info: WWW.EAA279.ORG.
Aug. 23: Owls Head Transportation Museum, ME, 31st Annual New England Auto Auction. Up to 200 antique, classic and special interest vehicles go up for bid. Preview August 22. For info call 207-594-4418 or visit www.owlshead.org.
Aug 23 & 24. Twenty Second Annual Bowman Field Fly In, at Bowman Field, B 10, East Livermore, Maine. Breakfast, lunch, and supper on Sat. Breakfast and lunch on Sun. Free overnight camping for tents and RV’s at the field. Antique engines and tractors on display. Fun games for kids. Seaplane accessable on Androscoggin River. For info call Ken Lyman, 207-897-5104.
Aug. 31: Owls Head Transportation Museum, ME, Vintage Motorcycle Meet & Antique Aeroplane Show. A much anticipated annual gathering of antique and classic bikes. For info call 207-594-4418 or visit www.owlshead.org.
Sept. 13-14, Sanford ME (SFM) 10th Annual Maine Model Jet Rally Largest gathering of RC model jet enthusiasts in the Northeast. 200 mph VVVLJ’s! Great family fun. Airport remains open. Food on site. Young Eagles program planned. FMI Evan R. McDougal, Airport Manager, 207 432-0596, ermcdougal@sanfordmaine.org or www.sanfordmaine.org
Sept. 20, Sanford ME (SFM) Redstar Pilots Association formation training weekend culminating in the only Pumpkin bomb drop competition to a floating target in the world! 2 PM Saturday, at Number One pond in the middle of Downtown Sanford! Raindate Sunday Sept 21 at 1300. FMI Evan R. McDougal, Airport Manager, 207 432-0596, ermcdougal@sanfordmaine.org or www.sanfordmaine.org
Sept 20, Bedford MA, Officers Club, Hanscomb AFB, Reunion of VP-ASSN, VP92, 912, 913, 914, 915, all years. Contact William Hanigan, 781-585-4950.
Sept. 21, Hanson, MA. Fly-In, 8 a.m.-11 a.m. EAA Colonial Chapter 279, Cranland Airport. All you can eat, $6 donation. Children to 12 years of age 1/2 price if accompanied by parent. Fly, drive, ride or walk, in rain or shine. Antiques, Classics, Homebuilts, Ultralights, all welcome! The Best Breakfast on the East Coast. For more info: WWW.EAA279.ORG.
Sept. 21: Owls Head Transportation Museum, ME, Sports Cars, New England Corvette Meet & Antique Aeroplane Show. A great way to kick off the fall season. For info call 207-594-4418 or visit www.owlshead.org.
Sept. 26-27: Owls Head Transportation Museum, ME, Richard C. Paine, Jr. Charitable Trust Benefit Auction. Select vehicles and automobilia from the Paine Collection. Conducted by Bonhams. For info call 207-594-4418 or visit www.owlshead.org.
Oct. 4, Rutland, VT:18th annual ‘Leafpeepers’ fly-in breakfast at Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT) 8am – Noon, World famous Green Mountain Flyers blueberry hotcakes, real Vermont Maple Syrup, eggs, sausage, and all the fixin’s’. info - www.greenmountainflyers.org , 802-235-2808, vtflyer@vermontel.net
Oct. 11, East Windsor CT 10:00AM-2:00PM-Skylark Airpark (7B6)-Taildragger Fly-in & Safety Seminar. Enjoy the experiences of fellow taildragger pilots. Hear from Safety Counselors of the FAA, and area Designated Examiners. This event qualifies for the WINGS program. A cookout lunch will be available. Donations are appreciated. Aviation related vendors are welcome. Contact Mike Koczera 860-623-8085.
Oct. 12: Owls Head Transportation Museum, ME, Foreign Auto Festival & Antique Aeroplane Show. This year Porsche will be the featured marque. For info call 207-594-4418 or visit www.owlshead.org.
Oct. 19, Hanson, MA. Fly-In, 8 a.m.-11 a.m. EAA Colonial Chapter 279, Cranland Airport. All you can eat, $6 donation. Children to 12 years of age 1/2 price if accompanied by parent. Fly, drive, ride or walk, in rain or shine. Antiques, Classics, Homebuilts, Ultralights, all welcome! The Best Breakfast on the East Coast. For more info: WWW.EAA279.ORG.
Nov. 2: Owls Head Transportation Museum, ME, Great Fall Auction. From Caribbean vacations to gift certificates for dinners, movies and more. For info call 207-594-4418 or visit www.owlshead.org.
Nov 15, East Windsor CT 8:30-11:00AM-Skylark Airpark (7B6)-Pancake Breakfast sponsored by EAA Chapter 1310. Enjoy our hot pancakes, sausage and scrambled eggs along with juice coffee and milk. $5 donation requested. www.eaa1310.org, Contact:Eric Dixon 860-668-5474
Eastern (DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV)
July 5-13, GENESEO, New York (D52) “Olde Aerodrome Days” Biplane Rally hosted by the 1941 Historical Aircraft Group Museum. HAG’s 9th Annual Biplane and Antique Classic gathering for a week-long fest of Fly-outs, Arial competitions, Formation and Fun Flying segueing into the weekend’s Geneseo Airshow. Highlight is, a Re-enactment of the First U.S. Air Mail. For info. call Frank (585)392-4859; e-mail - avgrAIRfix@hotmail.com.
July 9-10, GENESEO, New York (D52) 90th Anniversary Commemoration of the First Regularly Scheduled U.S. Air Mail being flown from Geneseo to Buffalo, Rochester and Niagara Falls by authentic aircraft of the 1920’s and 30’s that actually flew the early CAM Routes. This will be a notable Philatelic achievement as well as a great photo-op and media event. For info. call Frank (585)392-4859; e-mail - avgrAIRfix@hotmail.com.
July 12-13, GENESEO, New York (D52) The 29th consecutive GENESEO AIRSHOW will host the largest gathering of Curtiss P-40’s to fly together since WWII at this year’s “Flying Tigers Reunion”. Besides the Warhawks, other fighters from WWI and WWII will be joining a host of bombers, biplanes, L-Birds, Trainers and Transports as well as aerobatics, Heritage flight and military fly-bys. For info. call Frank (585)392-4859; e-mail - avgrAIRfix@hotmail.com.
July 13th, Pancake Breakfast’ @ EAA 486 Hangar, KFZY, Fulton, NY. 7am-11am. Donation’s $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 children.
Aug. 6-10, 3rd Owasco Airfield Days Moravia, NY. Fixed wing, experimental, light sport, PPG’s, lighter than air and powered parachutes are all invited to fly-in. Free parking available. Open field camping $10.00 donation per night. There are no landing fees for the event. Long Hill Fire Department provides a BBQ lunch and dinner, the local Boy Scout troop will sell fresh baked goods and ice cream. Sat. there is a spot landing challenge. On Sunday there will be a Young Eagles Rally sponsored by EAA Chapter 811. Plus a hot air balloon tethered to the ground for rides. Contact: Tom Brelsford Phone: 860-301-2860 Email: NY92@att.net
August 8th, Pancake Breakfast’ @ EAA 486 Hangar, KFZY, Fulton, NY. 7am-11am. Donation’s $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 children.
August 9th: Annual Young Eagles Day, 10:00am-3:00pm. Fulton County Airport, Johnstown, NY (NY0). Sponsor: EAA602. www.eaa602.org
Sept. 6th: Annual Old Time Taildragger Fly-in, 11:00am-4:00pm. Murphys Landing Strip, Perth, NY (0NY7). Bring a dish to share. Sponsor: EAA602. www.eaa602.org
Sept.12-13, Annual 486 North East Builders & RV Forum. Open to ALL home builders, Hands on work shops, in welding, rib building, fabric covering, riveting, Seminars in, first flight safety, electric’s, firewall forward, annual inspections, Registering your new E-AB or LSA, etc.. Food and camping available, Numerous Experimental Aircraft for viewing For further information, call the Pilots Lounge 315-598-4322 Event held @ EAA 486 Hangar, KFZY, Fulton, NY.
Sept. 14, Pancake Breakfast’ @ EAA 486 Hangar, KFZY, Fulton, NY. 7am-11am. Donation’s $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 children.
Sept. 28, Pancake Breakfast Fly-In: William T. Piper Memorial Airport, Lock Haven, PA (LHV) Hangar 1 - 8 AM - 12:30 PM $6 Adults, $3 under age 10, Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Hash Brown Patty, OJ, Coffee or Tea, Benefits Sentimental Journey Fly-In - Piper Aviation Museum open 9 AM - 2 PM. For info call 570-893-4200 or email j3cub@kcnet.org
Southern (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, PR, SC, TN, VI).
July 25th, Destination Aviation summer camp sponsored by the Florida Air Museum at Sun ‘n Fun in Lakeland, FL. is a week long, flight based program for youth ages 11-18. Destination Aviation is designed to initiate youth into the joy of flight. Campers learn the basics of flight then plan and fly a cross country flight. Significant use is made of the aviation facilities and flight simulators. Campers stay in an air conditioned bunkhouse with 24 hour supervision. For more info: www.FloridaAirMuseum.org; 863-904-4073; or email Educate@Sun-n-Fun.org.
Sept. 1-7, Galesburg, IL: 37th National Stearman Fly-In at Galesburg Municipal Airport will include programs on Stearman history, technical seminars, flying contests, a Dawn Patrol, lunchtime flyouts, a pizza party and a Labor Day evening picnic. Plenty of time to enjoy the sound of radial engines and relax with friends. Annual awards banquet Saturday night. Sunday morning airport breakfast. Web Site: www.stearmanflyin.com. E-Mail Address: stearman@stearmanflyin.com Contact Person: Jeanne Conlon (309) 343-6409.
Mid West (MN, WI, TX, CO, NM, IA)
July 28- Aug 3, EAA Airventure Oshkosh For more info visit www.eaa.org. It starts off with showcase flying. Many unique aircraft, from early air racers to historical airplanes, participate. That’s followed by the finest air show you will see anywhere. Top performers such as Sean Tucker, Patty Wagstaff and others take part in a nearly three-hour spectacular. The sun is setting, but the action is just beginning. Now it’s time to visit the Theater in the Woods. Each night over 4,000 people enjoy superb aviation programs and entertainment. Typical programs may feature NASA astronauts, top test pilots and world-famous aviation personalities. EAA AirVenture is a 24-hour event. And after a few hours of sound sleep it starts all over again. Yes, it’s been a great day at Oshkosh ... the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration.
July 22-25, Keokuk IA, ILPA- IBDA - L-Bird Fly-in, Formation School, many activities. All War Birds Welcome! Info: Jim Grenier 508-366-5876
Aug 16 & 17, AirExpo, Lakeville, MN, featuring the Yankee Lady, B17 Flying Fortress amid a collection of many vintage warbirds. Top US Vietnam ACE, Chuck DeBellevue and Curt Brown, NASA Space Shuttle Astronaunt will lead the list of VIPs. For more info visit www.wotn.org or call Lyndy Benson Wings of the North 952-746-6100
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