Checkpoints
New England (CT, ME, MA,
NH, RI, VT)
June 26th KGON-Groton, CT- Lanmar Aviation Pancake Fly-In 9am-11am. For more info contact Jessica Power at 860-446-8621 or jpower@lanmaraviation.com.
June 26: FREE. NorthEast RV
& Canard Fly-in (lots of homebuilt planes to view, including the
new RV-12 (LSA)). Eight seminars throughout the day, including
Flight Medical (what is disqualifying?), Aircraft Ditching Survival
(underwater egress), Van’s East Coast rep (builder Q&A), a hands-on
metal workshop (pound rivets), Tail-dragger Transition, and more.
EAA Chapter 106 hangar (north ramp side of the Lawrence Municipal Airport,
N. Andover, MA). Breakfast & lunch available. FREE FOOD
for pilots who pre-register and fly their HOMEBUILT AIRCRAFT to this
event – REGISTER by Fri, 6/25, 6pm to qualify: http://tinyurl.com/EAA106-
July 9-11, Sikorky Seminar
Splash-In, ME3 Seabase Ashford, ME. Drive or fly-in. More info http://www.BradfordCamps.com/
July 9-17, Yankee Ultralight
Flyers 19th Annual Fly-in / Camp-In Sanderson Field, Greenland, NH,
for all aircraft types. On site camping. Some electric hook-ups; first
come, first serve. Beautiful 2000’ foot grass runway. Close to Hampton
Beach. Weekend public events, FAA safety seminar and Young Eagles flying. http://www.yankeeultralights.
July 10 RICHMOND Airport (
O8R ) West Kingston, RI. Strawberry Pancake Fly-In co-sponsored by EAA
Chapter 1363 and the Richmond Airport ,Inc. 8:00 am - 12:00 noon ( rain
or shine) Fresh strawberries with hot pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon
sausage, juice, coffee and cold drinks . $8.00 for full breakfast $5.00
for children 12 and under . The High Society Jazz Band will provide
live entertainment as well as a vist by the British Motor Car Club and
the R.I. Vintage Wheels antique autos will be on display. Come for breakfast
and spend the day. For futher information please contact Bill O'Neel
Co-Chairman 401.783.4388 aimbill@aol.com
July 10 - East Windsor, CT;
Pancake Breakfast; Skylark Airpark (7B6) Sponsored by EAA Chapter 1310.
8:30 - 11:00 AM Enjoy all you can eat pancakes, sausage and scrambled
eggs. Coffee, juice and milk too. All for a $5 donation. Contact Paul
Dowgewicz 860-281-1310, info@eaa1310.org, http://www.eaa1310.org
July 11th:
Cape Elizabeth (Maine): 0800-1100: Annual Spurwink Farm Fly-In Pancake
Breakfast, hosted by EAA Chapter 141 and Phineas and Mary Lou Sprague
at their private turf strip on the outer edge of PWM’s Class C Airspace.
Contact PWM ATC for Vector assistance @ 120.9. No transponder required
under 1500 feet MSL. Spurwink Unicom 122.9. GPS Coordinates: N43 Degrees
34.00’ W 70 Degrees 16.00’. The field is beside the Spurwink River
near Higgins Beach. For more information, call Bunk Chase (207) 229-1077
or (207) 637-3322.
July 11th The Westerly Airport
Association will present a summer pancake breakfast between the hours
of 8:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. at Dooney Aviation, 63 Tom Harvey Road, Westerly,
Rhode Island. Breakfast cost: Adults $6.00, Children $4.00The Westerly
Airport Association is a non-profit organization and all proceeds go
directly to the Westerly Airport Association Scholarship Fund for students
furthering their education after high school in Aviation related fields
of study.For further information please call 401-348-0007.
July 11-17, Warren-Sugarbush
Airport in Warren, VT - Youth Soaring Camp - ages 13-17. Daily flying
- flight instruction in gliders in the beautiful Green Mountains. Ground
school, hiking, swimming, camping on the field, other fun activities.
For further information: sugarbushsoaring.org or call Rick Hanson 802-496-4478.
July 18, EAA Colonial Chapter
279, Cranland Airport (28M,N42-01.48, W070-50.28), Hanson, MA. Breakfast
served from 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Donation is $6. Children up to 12 years
of age are half price if accompanied by a parent. Season discount available.
Fly, drive, ride or walk, in rain or shine. Antiques, Classics, Homebuilts,
Ultralights and all means of flight are welcome! The Best Breakfast
on the East Coast. WWW.EAA279.ORG
August 7 - East Windsor, CT;
Corn Roast and Cookout; Skylark Airpark (7B6) Sponsored by EAA Chapter
1310. 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM. Corn picked the morning of the event. We cook
up hamburgers & hot dogs with all the fixin's too. All you can eat
for a $6 donation. Contact Paul Dowgewicz 860-281-1310, info@eaa1310.org,
http://www.eaa1310.org
Aug 7, Aero Club of New England,
EAA chpt 740, Parlin Field (2B3) Newport, NH. 9am Coffee and danish.
Exhibitions & demos by Flight Design, Legend Cub, Remos, and Jabiru.
Raindate Aug 8. Contact Dick Bicknell at mrbirdly@cfl.rr.com or 386-788-9550;
or Russ Kelsea at parlinfield@newportnh.net or 603-664-7650.
Aug. 14 Lebanon Airport
Awareness Day & Young Eagles Rally. 10 am – 3 pm. Rain date July
11th. Fly-overs,
Aircraft Displays, Free Flights for Kids (ages 8-17).
For more information go to www.FlyLeb.com
Aug. 15, EAA Colonial Chapter
279, Cranland Airport (28M,N42-01.48, W070-50.28), Hanson, MA. Breakfast
served from 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Donation is $6. Children up to 12 years
of age are half price if accompanied by a parent. Season discount available.
Fly, drive, ride or walk, in rain or shine. Antiques, Classics, Homebuilts,
Ultralights and all means of flight are welcome! The Best Breakfast
on the East Coast. WWW.EAA279.ORG
August 19-22: FLY in
a WWII B-17 ‘Flying Fortress’ Bomber! Morning flights in the
EAA Museum’s B-17 may be booked at www.B17.org before the event (to ensure a seat
and at a discount – may be split into 4 payments). Remaining
seats on flights may be purchased at the event, but without the discount.
Bring the family in the afternoon (usually 2-5pm) for ground tours thru
the B-17 -- $5 pp, $15 for family (children up to 17), Children under
8 free if accompanied by adult, All active military and veterans free
with ID. BBQ Sat with WWII speaker (time, price, & speaker
still tbd) – check with HOST: EAA Chapter 106 (a 501(c)(3) charity) www.EAA106.org or contact EAA106.B17@gmail.com for more info. 4 day event –
no rain dates.
Aug. 21-22 The Westfield International
Air Show. One of the largest Air Shows in New England. We will host
the US Air Force Thunderbirds and the US Army Golden Knights.
Our show is one of the most action-packed shows with great parking and
many exhibitor spaces. Located at Barnes Municipal Airport
and Barnes Air National Guard Base, between Boston, Hartford and Albany
NY minutes from Springfield Mass. Visit our website http://www.westfieldairshow.
August 24-25, B-17 tour stop
Hosted by EAA Chapter 1363 Quonset Point, RI Quonset State (OQU) EAA
is offering historic flight experiences in its beautifully restored
B-17G Flying Fortress “Aluminum Overcast.” One of only 14 Fortress's
still flying, this aircraft is an icon of the Allied strategic bombing
effort that helped turn the tide of battle in World War II. Contact:
EAA, Phone: 800-359-6217, B17@eaa.org
August 27-29, B-17 tour stop
Hosted by EAA Chapter 1443 Oxford, CT Waterbury-Oxford (OXC) EAA is
offering historic flight experiences in its beautifully restored B-17G
Flying Fortress “Aluminum Overcast.” One of only 14 Fortress's still
flying, this aircraft is an icon of the Allied strategic bombing effort
that helped turn the tide of battle in World War II. Contact: EAA, Phone:
800-359-6217, B17@eaa.org
August 31- September 1, B-17
tour stop Hosted by EAA Chapter 334 New London, CT Groton-New London
(GON) EAA is offering historic flight experiences in its beautifully
restored B-17G Flying Fortress “Aluminum Overcast.” One of only
14 Fortress's still flying, this aircraft is an icon of the Allied strategic
bombing effort that helped turn the tide of battle in World War II.
Contact: EAA, Phone: 800-359-6217, B17@eaa.org
Sept. 5, Plymouth Aero Club will be hosting an Air Fair at the Plymouth Municipal Airport. Gates open from 10:00 a.m. until to 5:00 p.m. Aerobatic demonstrations, fly bys, aircraft static displays, antique & classic cars, helicopter rides, plane rides, helicopter golf ball drop, raffles, vendors, scenic flights, kids activities & much, much, more. Free admission. Donations welcomed. All proceeds to benefit local charities. For more information contact: Brendan Baldonado Plymouth Aero Club at 978.430.0750
Sept. 11th, 7:30 AM - 5 PM, Orange
Airport, 80 Airport Rd, Orange MA. 01364: Orange Airport Drag Strip
Reunion,Vintage race cars, car show for street driven vehicles, swap
meet, hot food and live music. Plenty of parking for fly-ins, show-off
your vintage bird and join us for a day of nostalgia & fuel! Admission
$10 per person. Find out more at http://johnscustomrods.com/
Sept 11: FREE admission. NorthEast
LSA EXPO – An LSA Vendor Showcase with seminars. See the Terrafugia
Transition (a flying car) and a variety of other LSA aircraft.
Learn about this relatively new category of aircraft and the sport pilot’s
license. Sat 9am-3pm at the Lawrence Municipal Airport, N. Andover,
MA – to the right of the main terminal if driving. Organized
by EAA Chapter 106 www.EAA106.org Chapter will have breakfast
& lunch available. Also FREE to LSA manufacturers/dealers (contact
President to arrange participation). Contact at: EAA106.SportPilot@gmail.com No rain date.
Sept. 19, EAA Colonial Chapter
279, Cranland Airport (28M,N42-01.48, W070-50.28), Hanson, MA. Breakfast
8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Donation is $6. Children up to 12 years of are half
price if accompanied by an Adult parent. Season discount available.
Fly, drive, ride or walk, in rain or shine, Don’t miss it! Antiques,
Classics, Homebuilts, Ultralights and all means of flight are welcome!
The Best Breakfast on the East Coast. WWW.EAA279.ORG
Sept 19, 25th Annual Simsbury FlyIn and Auto Show.
The largest event of its kind
in NE, displays hundreds of beautiful aircraft and autos. Skydiving,
formation flying demonstration, aviation seminars, judging and trophies,
dealer displays and booths, live music, kids' activities, breakfast
and lunch. A great family event. Parking available/near airport. No
admission fee, donations greatly appreciated and help keep our airport
in operation. Location: Simsbury Airport (4B9), 94 Wolcott Rd., Simsbury,
CT 06070. For info, Bill at wdthomas421@comcast.net.
Sept 25 Tweed New Haven
Regional Airport Tweed Airfest 2010
Fun for the whole family. Stop by to enjoy: Food and Refreshments, Static
Aircraft Displays, Live Entertainment, Fun with Friends and Family,
Fly-by's, Learn About Aviation. Help Two Good Causes And Much More!
All proceeds from the event will benefit the Ronald McDonald House and
Angel Flight Northeast. www.tweedairfest.com/ Sept 25 Tweed New Haven
Regional Airport Tweed Airfest 2010
Fun for the whole family. Stop by to enjoy: Food and Refreshments, Static
Aircraft Displays, Live Entertainment, Fun with Friends and Family,
Fly-by's, Learn About Aviation. Help Two Good Causes And Much More!
All proceeds from the event will benefit the Ronald McDonald House and
Angel Flight Northeast. www.tweedairfest.com/
October 2 - Rutland, Vermont
- EAA 968 - 20th annual ‘Leafpeepers’ fly-in breakfast at Rutland
Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT).8am – Noon, with the world
famous Green Mountain Flyers blueberry hotcakes, real Vermont Maple
Syrup ,eggs, sausage, and all the fixin’s’. info - http://www.
Oct. 17, EAA Colonial Chapter
279, Cranland Airport (28M,N42-01.48, W070-50.28), Hanson, MA. Breakfast
served from 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Donation is $6. Children up to 12 years
of age are half price if accompanied by a parent. Season discount available.
Fly, drive, ride or walk, in rain or shine. Antiques, Classics, Homebuilts,
Ultralights The Best Breakfast on the East Coast. WWW.EAA279.ORG
Oct. 20, Monadnock Aviation,Safety
Seminar at Keene, NH (EEN). Topic is Garmin 430 and 530. 6-8pm
main terminal building at Keene. Light refreshments served.
Sponsored by Monadnock Aviation.
Nov. 14, East Windsor, CT,
Skylark Airpark (7B6) Pancake Breakfast 8:30 - 11:00 am. Enjoy hot pancakes,
sausage and scrambled eggs. Coffee, milk and juice too. All you can
eat for $5 donation. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 1310. Contact: Paul Dowgewicz
860-370-9990, http://www.eaa1310.org/
Nov. 17, Safety Seminar at
Keene (EEN), NH. 6-8pm. Topic is “Establishing and Sticking
to Your Personal Minimums”. Sponsored by Monadnock Aviation.
Light refreshments. Call 603-357-7600 for more info.
Eastern (DE, MD, NJ, NY,
PA, VA, WV)
June 26 Fly in breakfast, Elmira
Corning Regional Airport- ELM Elmira NY. Breakfast from 8:00 till 11:00.
See 1000+ motorcycles depart on Marine Corps Toys For Tots Pride Ride
at approx. 10:00am and returning in evening for fireworks display. Contact
John Flanagan- jflanaga@stny.rr.com
July 3, 4 - July 10,11 - July
17,18 July 24, 25 July 31, Aug 1 Air Shows Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome,
Rhinebeck, NY: Saturday shows emphasize the pioneer and barnstorming
period; Sunday shows feature WW-I aircraft. A sampling of aircraft
from both periods is flown on each day, plus biplane rides will be available.
For info call 845-752-3200
July 11th - Pancake Breakfast
@ EAA 486 Hangar Oswego Co. Arpt. Fulton NY (FZY) 0830- 1130 All you
can eat, Pancakes, French toast, Eggs your style, Sausage, Ham, Homefries,
Homemade Donuts, Coffe, Tea, Orange Juice, milk, Choc. milk. $7 adults,
$6 children, Senior discount,WW2, Korea Vets FREE.
July 17th, Old Airplane Fly-In
and Pancake Breakfast. Cooperstown/Westville Airport, (K-23), Route
166, Cooperstown, NY 7:30AM to 12 noon. Old time fly-in on a grass strip,
with an all you can eat pancake breakfast, w/real Maple Syrup and eggs
cooked the way you want them. This event is time tested and draws a
wide variety of Antique, Classic and homebuilt aircraft. Come join the
fun! Contact: Glenn at 607-547-2526, or cowpieaero@yahoo.com
July 17&18, LSA Jamboree Essex
County Airport (CDW) in Fairfield, NJ. The Mid Atlantic Pilots Association
is sponsoring a large exhibition of LSA aircraft. Features LSA exhibits,
buffet--compliments of C&W Aero Services. For updated listings of
LSA exhibitors and programs go to: www.midatlanticpilots.org
Aug 7, 8 - Aug 14, 15
- Aug 21, 22 - Aug 28, 29 Air Shows Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Rhinebeck,
NY: Saturday shows emphasize the pioneer and barnstorming period; Sunday
shows feature WW-I aircraft. A sampling of aircraft from both
periods is flown on each day, plus biplane rides will be available.
For info call 845-752-3200
Aug 8th - Pancake Breakfast
@ EAA 486 Hangar Oswego Co. Arpt. Fulton NY (FZY) 0830- 1130 All you
can eat, Pancakes, French toast, Eggs your style, Sausage, Ham, Homefries,
Homemade Donuts, Coffe, Tea, Orange Juice, milk, Choc. milk. $7 adults,
$6 children, Senior discount,WW2, Korea Vets FREE.
August 13-15, B-17 tour stop
Hosted by EAA Chapter 45 Latrobe, PA, Arnold Palmer RGNL (LBE) EAA is
offering historic flight experiences in its beautifully restored B-17G
Flying Fortress “Aluminum Overcast.” One of only 14 Fortress's still
flying, this aircraft is an icon of the Allied strategic bombing effort
that helped turn the tide of battle in World War II. Contact: EAA, Phone:
800-359-6217, B17@eaa.org
August14 at Smoketown Airport
S37 in Lancaster, PA… breakfast, lunch, pilot seminars, flour bomb
and spot landing contests, antique and warbird special parking, pictures
of all landing aircraft, door prizes, free t-shirt to pilots, Sun 8/15
rain date. Contact for our Smoketown Fun Fly-in is John Fuehrer, 717-
575-2488, jfuehrer@fuehrer.com
Aug 14-15 Artists, Authors
and Photographers - This is a special Air Shows Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome,
Rhinebeck, NY. Including artistic works of aviation. Airplanes will be
set up for vignette photo shots and painting, and professional photographers
will be on hand to improve your skills. For info call 845-752-3200
August 17-18, B-17 tour stop
Hosted by EAA Chapter 852 Schenectady, NY, Schenectady County (SCH)
EAA is offering historic flight experiences in its beautifully restored
B-17G Flying Fortress “Aluminum Overcast.” One of only 14 Fortress's
still flying, this aircraft is an icon of the Allied strategic bombing
effort that helped turn the tide of battle in World War II. Contact:
EAA, Phone: 800-359-6217, B17@eaa.org
August 21, Old Airplane Fly-In
and Pancake Breakfast. Cooperstown/Westville Airport, (K-23), Route
166, Cooperstown, NY 7:30AM to 12 noon. Old time fly-in on a grass strip,
with an all you can eat pancake breakfast, w/real Maple Syrup and eggs
cooked the way you want them. This event is time tested and draws a
wide variety of Antique, Classic and homebuilt aircraft. Come join the
fun! Contact: Glenn at 607-547-2526, or cowpieaero@yahoo.com
Aug 28 Pioneer Aircraft Day
- Air Shows Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Rhinebeck, NY. Aircraft will be
staged for photographic effects, and pilots will make special flights
and presentations. For info call 845-752-3200
Sept 4, 5 - Sept 11,
12 - Sept 18, 19 - Sept 25, 26 Air Shows Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome,
Rhinebeck, NY. Saturday shows emphasize the pioneer and barnstorming
period; Sunday shows feature WW-I aircraft. A sampling of aircraft
from both periods is flown on each day, plus biplane rides will be available.
For info call 845-752-3200
Sept. 11, Annual RV Reunion
and NE Builders Forum... Open to all Experimental aircraft builders,
Hands- on workshops for rib building, fabric covering, riveting, safety
wiring, English Wheeling. Welding classes brought to you by Haun Welding,
and Miller Welding Co’s. Painting, Safety, First Flight, seminars
AND MORE! Food available. RV Transition training For more info, go to http://www.eaachapter486.com/
Sept 11-12 Model Meet Weekend
- Air Shows Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Rhinebeck, NY. In addition to the
regular flying show, dozens of radio controlled models will depict the
pioneer and WW-I period. For info call 845-752-3200
Sept. 12, EAA Chapter 70 annual
Fly-In at Braden Airpark, Easton,Pa. (N-43). Hours 8:00-16:00. Breakfast
8:00-11:00. Cash for best category aircraft. Auto show. Live bluegrass
band. Much more. FAA safety seminar Saturday, Sept.11 at 10:00
a.m. hosted by Moyer Aviation. Tele: 610-258-0473. Contact Ron Whiteside:
908-454-5302, 908-319-1607
September 18, Old Airplane
Fly-In and Pancake Breakfast. Cooperstown/Westville Airport, (K-23),
Route 166, Cooperstown, NY 7:30AM to 12 noon. Old time fly-in on a grass
strip, with an all you can eat pancake breakfast, w/real Maple Syrup
and eggs cooked the way you want them. This event is time tested and
draws a wide variety of Antique, Classic and homebuilt aircraft. Come
join the fun! Contact: Glenn at 607-547-2526, or cowpieaero@yahoo.com
Sept 18-19 Piper Cub Weekend
- Air Shows Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Rhinebeck, NY. Come see a gathering of
America's favorite airplanes, plus the regular flying show. For info
call 845-752-3200
Sept 18-19 Women Fly Weekend
- Air Shows Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Rhinebeck, NY. A great opportunity
for young aspiring female aviators to meet successful women from several
fields of aviation. For info call 845-752-3200
Oct 2, 3 - Oct 9, 10 - Oct
16, 17 Air Shows Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Rhinebeck, NY. Saturday shows
emphasize the pioneer and barnstorming period; Sunday shows feature
WW-I aircraft. A sampling of aircraft from both periods is flown on
each day, plus biplane rides will be available. For info call 845-752-3200
Oct.24th, Halloween Party
at Monmouth Executive Airport (BLM), Wall Twp., NJ, Building 4, 7pm
- 12 midnight. Fun, music, food, drinks and costume prizes.
Tickets $15 per person. Hosted by the Garden State Angels Chapter
of Women In Aviation, International. For info and tickets, please
call Melissa 732-754-4891/Alyson 908-783-2550 or email melissaocean@comcast.net.
Points West (OH, KY, IL,
WI)
June 25-27 Waukesha, WI – Aviation and County Airport. Celebrating the 75th anniversaries of both the airport and the storied B-17 bomber. “Wings over Waukesha” June 25 – 27 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at Waukesha.The “Aluminum Overcast” B-17 bomber, will be available for rides and tours. email: wingsoverwaukesha@gmail.com for more information.
Canada
August 28-29, Ottawa,Ont. Classic
Air Rally held at the Rockcliffe Airport. A gathering of Warbirds and
Classic aircraft. Located at the Canadian Aviation Museum side, please
visit our website at http://www.flightworks.ca/. For more information please contact
Ben Loiselle at 613-829-2203 or email ben@flightworks.ca.
Sept. 18 at the Executive Ottawa-Gatineau
Airport. GATINEAU, QC. Vintage Wings of Canada will open their gates
to the public for the annual fall Open House/Airshow http://www.vintagewings.ca/