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Aviation Events in/around South Dakota

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Aviation Events

8/5/2010 to 8/26/2010
Weekly Thursday meeting of Madison Aviation Enthusiasts
 
Location: 
Madison (MDS), SD
 
Time: 
6:00pm
 
Details: 

Food, fun, and flying.

 
8/27/2010 to 8/29/2010
Nebraska Chapter of the Antique Aircraft Association fly-in in
 
Location: 
Minden (Nebraska Pioneer Village Field; 0V3), NE.
 
Details: 

Friday - registration opens at 2:00pm, free “Cream Can” supper for registered guest at 7pm. Saturday – fly-in breakfast and lunch on field, aircraft judging in afternoon, 6:00pm social hour followed by banquet and awards. Sunday is fun flying and departure day -- breakfast on your own. Contact Todd Harders at 308-380-5079.

 
8/27/2010 to 8/29/2010
Annual Ultralight Gathering
 
Location: 
Central City (07K), NE
 
Details: 

Food, fun competitions, candy drop, fellowship. Free camping. Check for updates at http://www.anug.org.

    http://angelfire.com/ultra/huc
 
8/28/2010
Airport breakfast
 
Location: 
Mott Airport (3P3), ND
 
Time: 
8:00-10:30am
 
Details: 

Contact: Rex Kelsch at 701-824-2030.

 
8/28/2010
6th annual Flying W Farm fly-in
 
Location: 
located 3 miles north of Wentworth, SD (N44.03.200, W96.57.900)
 
Time: 
All day and all night
 
Details: 

Bring your plane and tent, and we’ll provide the food, drinks, and fun. North / South grass strip is 80’ x 2,500’, CTAF 122.8. Contact Brian Woldt at 605-483-3363 or cell 605-270-0731.

 
8/28/2010
Airport breakfast
 
Location: 
Hay Springs (4V6), NE (about 20 miles east of Chadron -- a real nice grass strip)
 
Time: 
7-9:30am
 
Details: 

Breakfast 7:00-9:30am followed by the community celebration, "Friendly Festival". Contact Dave Carlson at dave.carlson@nebraska.gov

 
8/28/2010 to 8/29/2010
“Defenders of Freedom” Air show
 
Location: 
Offutt Air Force Base, NE
 
Time: 
Gates open 9:00am-5:00pm
 
Details: 

Featuring the F-22 Raptor, F-16, military aircraft fly-bys, Pirated Skies Wingwalker, Smoke-n-thunder Jet Car, and more. , FREE admission. Lots and lots of displays. Food and beverages available – NO COOLERS, BACKPACKS, or PETS.

    http://www.offuttairshow.com.
 
8/28/2010 to 8/29/2010
“Defenders of Freedom” Air show
 
Location: 
Offutt Air Force Base, NE
 
Details: 

Featuring AirPros, Greg Poe Airshows, and more. Gates open 9:00am-5:00pm, FREE admission. Lots and lots of displays. Food and beverages available – NO PETS OR COOLERS.

    http://www.offuttairshow.com
 
8/29/2010
Airport breakfast
 
Location: 
Greenfield (GFZ), IA
 
Time: 
7:30-11:00am.
 
Details: 

PIC FREE, others $5.00. www.flyingmuseum.com. The Iowa Aviation Museum is on the field. [always the last Sunday in August]

 
8/29/2010
Airport breakfast
 
Location: 
Owatonna (OWA), MN
 
Time: 
7:00am-noon
 
Details: 

Civil Air Patrol serving French Toast.

 
8/29/2010
French toast and pancake fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Windom (MWM), MN
 
Time: 
7:30am-1:00pm
 
Details: 

PIC FREE.

 
8/31/2010
SD Aeronautics Commission meeting
 
Location: 
Pierre, SD, at the SD DOT building in the conference room
 
Time: 
Typically held at 1:30pm
 
Details: 

More info at 605-773-3574.

 
9/1/2010
Monthly "First Wednesday Gathering"
 
Location: 
Brookings (BKX), SD
 
Time: 
6:30pm
 
Details: 

In the farthest east hangar (McLaughlin’s) – potluck supper (those that fly-in aren’t required to bring anything).

 
9/2/2010 to 9/30/2010
Weekly Thursday meeting of Madison Aviation Enthusiasts
 
Location: 
Madison (MDS), SD
 
Time: 
6:00pm
 
Details: 

Food, fun, and flying.

 
9/3/2010 to 9/24/2010
Weekly Friday Gathering of HSR Wind Socks
 
Location: 
Hot Springs (HSR), SD
 
Time: 
9:30-11:30am
 
Details: 

Coffee, treats & conversation. Come join us for some hangar flying. Denny Lewis at 605-745-6553.

 
9/4/2010
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
York (JYR), NE
 
Time: 
8:00-10:00am
 
Details: 

Featuring custom-made omelets, burritos, eggs, sausage, and of course, airplane shaped pancakes if so desired. Free-will donation. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 1055. email Rod Matlock at redoakrod@stewireless.com

 
9/4/2010
SD Aviation Hall of Fame meeting
 
Location: 
Black Hill / Clyde Ice Field, Spearfish (SPF), SD
 
Time: 
all day
 
Details: 

7:00am Fly-in breakfast by EAA Chapter 806. 8:00am Historical photo display of “South Dakota’s First Century of Flight;” 10:00am First Century of Flight. 11:00am presentation on “Wings over Yankton;” Noon "Burger burn" by EAA Chapter 806; 1:00pm South Dakota Pilots Association meeting; FAASTeam "Airworthiness Responsibilities of the PIC;" 5:30pm Steak fry by EAA Chapter 806. 7:30pm SD Aviation Hall of Fame induction program . Reserve rooms at the Spearfish Holiday Inn through Eagle Aviation (1-800-843-8010) for best rates. Car rentals are available from Eagle Aviation (1-800-843-8010).

 
9/4/2010
Airport breakfast & Open House
 
Location: 
Council Bluffs (CBF), NE
 
Details: 

Breakfast 8:00-11:00am. PIC free. Open House at Great Plains CAF Wing Museum 8:00am – 4:00pm. Web site: www.greatplainswing.com

 
9/5/2010
US – Canada International Fly-in
 
Location: 
Dunseith (S28; International Peace Garden Airport), ND
 
Details: 

Contact Larry Taborsky (701) 328-9650

 
9/5/2010
Fly-in lunch
 
Location: 
Willmar (ILL), MN
 
Time: 
11:00am-3:00pm
 
Details: 

Hotdogs & fix’ins for free-will donation. Young Eagle rides.

 
9/6/2010
Fly-in pancake breakfast
 
Location: 
Sheldon (SHL), IA
 
Time: 
6:30-11:00am.
 
Details: 

PIC FREE; others $5 adults, $3.00 kids 12 & under, free for under 5 years old. Sponsored by Sky High Flyers EAA Chapter 1295.

 
9/10/2010 to 9/12/2010
2nd Annual Black Hills RV Fly-in
 
Location: 
Hot Springs (HRS), SD.
 
Details: 

Sept 10 (Friday): Great Buffalo Burger Burn. Sept 11: Fly out tour from Hot Springs to Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, up Spearfish Canyon to Devil's Tower, past Bear Butte to Wall. Lunch at Wall. Aerial tour over Badlands back to Hot Springs. Evening BBQ at Allen Ranch. Sept 12, Sunday: breakfast & head home. REGISTER (so they have a “head count”) with Contact Denny Lewis at mdlewis@gwtc.net or Larry Vetterman at vetxaust@gwtc.net.

 
9/11/2010
Open house at Black Hills Aerial Adventures
 
Location: 
Crazy Horse Heliport (located 1.5 miles north of Crazy Horse)
 
Time: 
10am to 4pm.
 
Details: 

 
9/12/2010
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Carroll (CIN), IA
 
Time: 
7:00am-noon
 
9/13/2010
Air Safety Foundation Safety Seminar
 
Location: 
Sioux Falls, SD
 
Time: 
7:00-9:00pm
 
Details: 

Hilton Garden Inn (5300 South Grand Circle). Topic: “Real World IFR” presented by Mark Grady. Sponsored by the SD Aeronautics Commission.

 
9/14/2010
Air Safety Foundation Safety Seminar
 
Location: 
Pierre, SD
 
Time: 
7:00-9:00pm
 
Details: 

Best Western Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center (920 West Sioux Avenue). Topic: “Real World IFR” presented by Mark Grady. Sponsored by the SD Aeronautics Commission.

 
9/15/2010
Air Safety Foundation Safety Seminar
 
Location: 
Rapid City, SD
 
Time: 
7:00-9:00pm
 
Details: 

Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn (505 North 5th Street). Topic: “Real World IFR” presented by Mark Grady. Sponsored by the SD Aeronautics Commission

 
9/15/2010
Monthly Potluck Cookout
 
Location: 
Vermillion (VMR), SD
 
Time: 
~6:00pm
 
Details: 

Storytelling and world problem solving.

 
9/15/2010 to 9/18/2010
2010 Wyoming Aviation Conference
 
Location: 
Casper (CPR), WY
 
Details: 

The event will feature industry speakers and exhibitors, ground and flight reviews, IA renewal, and Guest Speaker SR-71 Pilot Brian Shul! Contact Leah Henderson, 307-472-6688.

 
9/17/2010 to 9/19/2010
North Central Plains Ultralite Club fly-in
 
Location: 
Kimball (6A6), SD
 
Details: 

Contact Jerry Konechne at 605-778-6527 or jerrysbodyshop77@hotmail.com

 
9/18/2010
Fly-In breakfast
 
Location: 
Sidney (SNY), NE
 
Time: 
7am-noon
 
Details: 

Hosted by Western Nebraska Community College's Voc-Air Flying Club at NE's only Airframe and Powerplant School. Free to PIC. Open house, activities for youth.

 
9/18/2010
Airport breakfast
 
Location: 
Broken Bow (BBW), NE
 
Time: 
8am start
 
Details: 

Come take a look at new SRE building.

 
9/18/2010
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
EAA Chapter 289 Building at Lincoln County (Y14), Tea, SD
 
Details: 

SUSPENDED (NONE) IN July, August, September.

 
9/18/2010
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Crete (CEK), NE
 
Time: 
8:00-10:00am
 
Details: 

Plane talk & great food. All you can eat for suggested donation of $4.00. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 569. http://eaa569.org

 
9/18/2010
Great Dakota Ranch Fly-in Experience at Wik’s Elevator Home
 
Location: 
near, Norbeck, SD
 
Details: 

Burgers & Potluck fly-in, soooooo bring some food to share!! Young Eagle flights 9-11:30am. Arrive between 11:00am & noon. 50 commemorative 2010 plaques will be given to fly-ins. Airfield located 11 miles northwest of Faulkton, then 3.5 miles west on Highway 20 and 1/2 mile north (1 mile north of Norbeck). 2,000-foot turf strip (13-31); CTAF: 122.9. GPS: 45° 11.924”North, 99°12.821”West. Contact Jay Wik at 218-205-5742 or Jack Jones at 605-598-6682.

 
9/18/2010
Airport breakfast
 
Location: 
Faribault (FBL), MN
 
Time: 
7:00am-noon.
 
Details: 

PIC free.

 
9/19/2010
2nd annual Grady Marx/Onawa Flying Service fly-in
 
Location: 
Sioux City Airport (SUX), IA
 
Time: 
Arrive 2pm, steaks at 5pm.
 
Details: 

BRING A DISH TOO SHARE. RSVP for head count on the number of steaks to Rick Alter at ralter@cableone.net.

 
9/19/2010
Fly-in, Drive-in, Walk-in, Dragged-in breakfast (always the 3rd Sunday)
 
Location: 
Chan Gurney Airport (YKN), Yankton, SD
 
Time: 
8:00am-1:00pm
 
Details: 

PIC FREE, others $5.00. Sponsored by YRAA, Hoffner Flying, HyVee, and Carlson Aviation. For more information call Steve at 605-665-8448 or email at skyhawk@iw.net.

 
9/22/2010 to 9/26/2010
International Cessna 120/140 Association
 
Location: 
Black Hills Airport (SPF), Spearfish, SD
 
Details: 

Contact host is Bruce Bowen of Sturgis (BBowen999@aol.com or 605-347-2232). Check the web site for lots of activities. Historical aviation photograph display on South Dakota’s Century of Flight by Norma Kramer.

    http://www.cessna120-140.org/
 
9/25/2010
FAASTeam seminar
 
Location: 
Rapid City Airport (RAP), SD
 
Time: 
9am
 
Details: 

“What's New in the CFI World?” (updates on flight instructor issues - safety, training, security, and round table discussions) will be presented at 9:00am in the TSA Conference Room at airport. Speakers: Marty Larson, Charlie Summers, Pete Jensen, Gary Hewett, Jerry Densmore, and Bob McNew. Course GL2733741

 
9/25/2010
Aviation Safety Seminar
 
Location: 
Lincoln County Airport (Y14), Tea, SD
 
Time: 
0930
 
Details: 

In the EAA Chapter 289 hangar. Ron Keenihan wrote: “Doug Rozendahl has agreed to give the presentation. Doug has been published in numerous aviation magazines and is very active in the CAF [Commemorative Air Force].”

 
9/25/2010 to 9/26/2010
Certified Flight Instructor Refresher Course
 
Location: 
Bismarck, ND
 
Details: 

POC Larry Taborsky, Al Skyramstad. Contact 701-328-9655.

 
9/28/2010
SD Aeronautics Commission meeting
 
Location: 
Pierre, SD, at the SD DOT building in the conference room.
 
Time: 
Typically held at 1:30pm
 
Details: 

More info at 605-773-3574.

 
10/1/2010 to 10/29/2010
Weekly Friday Gathering of HSR Wind Socks
 
Location: 
Hot Springs (HSR), SD
 
Time: 
9:30-11:30am
 
Details: 

Coffee, treats & conversation. Come join us for some hangar flying. Denny Lewis at 605-745-6553.

 
10/2/2010
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
York (JYR), NE
 
Time: 
8:00-10:00am
 
Details: 

Featuring custom-made omelets, burritos, eggs, sausage, and of course, airplane shaped pancakes if so desired. Free-will donation. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 1055. email Rod Matlock at redoakrod@stewireless.com

 
10/2/2010
State Fly-in
 
Location: 
Kearney (EAR), NE
 
Details: 

8:00-10:00am airport breakfast hosted by EAA Chapter: PIC FREE. 8am-1pm aircraft display: NE national Guard exhibits, Roger’s Helicopter Air Care, NE Aviation Hall of Fame, Evelyn Sharp Memorial Plate Dedication, Western NE Community College, Aircraft Engine Display. 11am-3pm music by Rumbles. noon-1:00pm BBQ on airport.

 
10/6/2010
Monthly "First Wednesday Gathering"
 
Location: 
Brookings (BKX), SD
 
Time: 
6:30pm
 
Details: 

In the farthest east hangar (McLaughlin’s) – potluck supper (those that fly-in aren’t required to bring anything).

 
10/7/2010 to 10/28/2010
Weekly Thursday meeting of Madison Aviation Enthusiasts
 
Location: 
Madison (MDS), SD
 
Time: 
6:00pm
 
Details: 

Food, fun, and flying.

 
10/16/2010
Chili Fly-in / Drive-in
 
Location: 
Mandan (Y19), ND
 
Time: 
11:00am – 5:00pm
 
Details: 

Contact Chris Susie at 701-330-2210.

 
10/16/2010
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
EAA Chapter 289 Building at Lincoln County (Y14), Tea, SD
 
Time: 
7:00-11:00am
 
Details: 

FREE to PIC, others free-will donation.

 
10/16/2010
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Crete (CEK), NE
 
Time: 
8:00-10:00am
 
Details: 

Plane talk & great food. All you can eat for suggested donation of $4.00. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 569. http://eaa569.org

 
10/20/2010
Monthly Potluck Cookout
 
Location: 
Vermillion (VMR), SD
 
Time: 
~6:00pm
 
Details: 

Storytelling and world problem solving.

 
10/23/2010
Monthly Aviator’s Breakfast
 
Location: 
Chadron (CDR), NE
 
Time: 
8-10am
 
Details: 

A&M Aviation. Free-will donation. Contact Terri at cdrairport@yahoo.com

 
10/24/2010
Presentation on South Dakota’s Centennial of Flight
 
Location: 
South Dakota State Archives, Pierre, SD
 
Details: 

The traveling exhibit of historical photos will be at the presentation. The Archives will be showing two restored movies of using aircraft for relief missions from the 1950s. The SD Aeronautics Commission donated money to the Archives for the film conservation. Norma reports: “I have seen both movies and they are really a wonderful snapshot of aviation in the 1950's. One shows the use of a DC-3 to drop hay to cattle in the aftermath of a blizzard and flooding. The other movie shows a practice relief mission coordinated by Cecil Ice and Walt Ball where volunteer pilots from around the state landed on the highway south of Pierre with relief supplies and the Rapid City tower set up a temporary control tower to coordinate activities. Governor Joe Foss has a cameo appearance with Cecil.”

 
10/26/2010
SD Aeronautics Commission meeting
 
Location: 
Pierre, SD, at the SD DOT building in the conference room
 
Time: 
Typically held at 1:30pm
 
Details: 

More info at 605-773-3574.

 
11/3/2010
Monthly "First Wednesday Gathering"
 
Location: 
Brookings (BKX), SD
 
Time: 
6:30pm
 
Details: 

In the farthest east hangar (McLaughlin’s) – potluck supper (those that fly-in aren’t required to bring anything).

 
11/4/2010 to 11/25/2010
Weekly Thursday meeting of Madison Aviation Enthusiasts
 
Location: 
Madison (MDS), SD
 
Time: 
6:00pm
 
Details: 

Food, fun, and flying.

 
11/5/2010 to 11/26/2010
Weekly Friday Gathering of HSR Wind Socks
 
Location: 
Hot Springs (HSR), SD
 
Time: 
9:30-11:30am
 
Details: 

Coffee, treats & conversation. Come join us for some hangar flying. Denny Lewis at 605-745-6553.

 
11/6/2010
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
York (JYR), NE
 
Time: 
8:00-10:00am
 
Details: 

Featuring custom-made omelets, burritos, eggs, sausage, and of course, airplane shaped pancakes if so desired. Free-will donation. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 1055. email Rod Matlock at redoakrod@stewireless.com

 
11/17/2010
Monthly Potluck Cookout
 
Location: 
Vermillion (VMR), SD
 
Time: 
~6:00pm
 
Details: 

Storytelling and world problem solving.

 
11/20/2010
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Crete (CEK), NE
 
Time: 
8:00-10:00am
 
Details: 

Plane talk & great food. All you can eat for suggested donation of $4.00. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 569. http://eaa569.org

 
11/20/2010
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
EAA Chapter 289 Building at Lincoln County (Y14), Tea, SD
 
Time: 
7:00-11:00am
 
Details: 

FREE to PIC, others free-will donation.

 
12/1/2010
Monthly "First Wednesday Gathering"
 
Location: 
Brookings (BKX), SD
 
Time: 
6:30pm
 
Details: 

In the farthest east hangar (McLaughlin’s) – potluck supper (those that fly-in aren’t required to bring anything).

 
12/2/2010 to 12/30/2010
Weekly Thursday meeting of Madison Aviation Enthusiasts
 
Location: 
Madison (MDS), SD
 
Time: 
6:00pm
 
Details: 

Food, fun, and flying.

 
12/3/2010 to 12/17/2010
Weekly Friday Gathering of HSR Wind Socks
 
Location: 
Hot Springs (HSR), SD
 
Time: 
9:30-11:30am
 
Details: 

Coffee, treats & conversation. Come join us for some hangar flying. Denny Lewis at 605-745-6553.

 
12/4/2010
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
York (JYR), NE
 
Time: 
8:00-10:00am
 
Details: 

Featuring custom-made omelets, burritos, eggs, sausage, and of course, airplane shaped pancakes if so desired. Free-will donation. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 1055. email Rod Matlock at redoakrod@stewireless.com

 
12/15/2010
Monthly Potluck Cookout
 
Location: 
Vermillion (VMR), SD
 
Time: 
~6:00pm
 
Details: 

Storytelling and world problem solving.

 
12/18/2010
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
EAA Chapter 289 Building at Lincoln County (Y14), Tea, SD
 
Time: 
7:00-11:00am
 
Details: 

FREE to PIC, others free-will donation.

 
12/18/2010
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Crete (CEK), NE
 
Time: 
8:00-10:00am
 
Details: 

Plane talk & great food. All you can eat for suggested donation of $4.00. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 569. http://eaa569.org

 
3/6/2011 to 3/8/2011
Upper Midwest Aviation Symposium
 
Location: 
Minot, ND, at the Holiday Inn.
 
Details: 

Aviation community conference for Airport executives, FBOs, pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians, and aerial applicators. Issues in ND, SD, and Minnesota. 701-328-9650.

 

 

Web sites to check for events

Restaurants on or next to airports

South Dakota

  • Aberdeen (ABR), SD, restaurant on field.
  • Huron (HON), SD, Ryan’s Hangar Restaurant located in terminal building: breakfast, lunch, dinner, everyday except opens at 4:00pm on Saturdays. (605-352-1639)
  • Lake Andes (8D8), SD, [CLOSED, BUT WE WILL RECHECK IT IN THE FUTURE TO SEE IF IT HAS REOPENED] Sportsman’s Choice located 1 block across the highway from the nice turf runway: Mon.-Sat. 6:30am-9:00pm; Sun. 7:00am-9:00pm. (605-487-7561)
  • Parkston (8V3), SD, Boom’s located across highway (1 block) from Cliff Adkins place (use the gravel taxiway off the end of runway 15 and park next to Cliff’s hangars). (Sat. 8:00am-8:30pm; Sun. 8:00am-8:30pm) (605-928-3525)
  • Sioux Falls (FSD), SD, Touch-N-Go Café located in new terminal for Business Aviation, open Monday-Friday 8:00am to 3:00pm, grab & go items 24/7. 
  • Tea (Y14), SD, Tea Steak House, call for reservations & ride from Tea Airport (605-368-9667) 605-368-9077
  • Wall (6V4), SD, Wall Drug Store or Cactus Café located about 5 blocks from airport, 6:30am-8:00pm daily except certain holidays, 605-279-2175

Iowa

  • Cherokee (CKP), IA, Danny’s Sport Spot located about 1-2 blocks from airport (easy walk).
  • Mason City (MCW), IA, The Lighthouse, located on the field. 5:00am-11:00pm (515-421-9553).

Missouri

  • Bolivar (M17), MO, Airport Restaurant located in FBO building (also pretty low fuel prices). Closes at 3:00pm in winter.

Minnesota

  • Litchfield (LJF), MN: Peter's on Lake Ripley – use courtesy car at the airport for the short (about 1.5 miles) drive to Peter’s on Lake Ripley  (http://www.petersribs.com/)
  • Ortonville (VVV), MN, Matado Supper Club located across from turf strip runway (open Sunday evenings).

Nebraska

  • York (JYR), NE, Chances “R” Restaurant (402-362-7755); use city’s courtesy car at airport – easy to find restaurant (2.5 miles).

 


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