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1/5/2012 to 1/26/2012
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| Madison Aircraft Enthusiasts meet |
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Location: |
Madison (MDS), SD |
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Time: |
6pm |
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Details: |
Thursdays for food, fun & flying.
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1/6/2012 to 1/27/2012
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| Airport Gathering |
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Location: |
Hot Springs (HSR), SD |
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Time: |
9:30-11:30am |
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Details: |
Coffee & homemade treats every Friday 9:30-11:30am. Come join us for some hangar flying. Denny Lewis at 605-745-6553.
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1/21/2012
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| Monthly fly-in breakfast |
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Location: |
Crete (CEK), NE |
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Time: |
8:00-10:00am |
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Details: |
Plane talk & great food. All you can eat for suggested donation of $4.00. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 569. http://eaa569.org Always the 3rd Saturday.
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1/21/2012
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| Monthly fly-in breakfast |
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Location: |
EAA Chapter 289 Building at Lincoln County (Y14), Tea, SD |
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Time: |
7:00-11:00am |
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Details: |
January pancake breakfast will be a memorial for fellow pilot Brian Blake manager of Quest Aviation who was lost accidentally on a charter flight last month. The breakfast will include all you can eat pancakes with sides of scrambled eggs, sausage, milk, juice, and coffee for a minimum donation of $5.00. Contact: Gary Pelach at 605 310-9984.
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1/22/2012
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| Ground school refresher course |
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Location: |
Vermillion Airport (VMR), SD |
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Time: |
1pm |
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Details: |
Presented by Denny Martens, and hosted Denny’s hangar.
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1/25/2012 to 1/28/2012
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| Nebraska Aviation Symposium |
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Location: |
Kearney, NE, at the Kearney Holiday Inn |
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Details: |
Exhibits will take place in Loper Hall. An opening reception will be held Jan. 25. The Aviation Seminar will be held Jan. 26, and the Maintenance Seminar will be held Jan 27 (8-5) and Jan 28 until noon. A block of rooms is being held until Jan. 5, 2012. Special NAC conference rate is $79.95.
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http://www.nebraskaaviationcouncil.org/NAC/AviSym.html |
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1/27/2012 to 1/29/2012
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| SD Civil Air Patrol Training Exercise |
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Location: |
Pierre at the Mickelson Law Enforcement Center, Armory and Ford Island |
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Details: |
For more information, contact SD CAP at southdakotawa@gmail.com
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1/28/2012
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| Annual Chili Fly-in |
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Location: |
Greenfield (GFZ), IA |
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Time: |
11:00am-2:00pm |
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Details: |
Typically Adults $4, under 12 $2.00; price includes tour of the Iowa Aviation Museum (641-343-7184). Proceeds to museum.
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http://www.flyingmuseum.com |
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2/2/2012 to 2/23/2012
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| Madison Aircraft Enthusiasts meet |
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Location: |
Madison (MDS), SD |
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Time: |
6pm |
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Details: |
Thursdays at 6pm for food, fun & flying.
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2/3/2012 to 2/24/2012
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| Airport Gathering |
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Location: |
Hot Springs (HSR), SD |
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Time: |
9:30-11:30am |
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Details: |
Coffee & homemade treats every Friday 9:30-11:30am. Come join us for some hangar flying. Denny Lewis at 605-745-6553.
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2/4/2012
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| Monthly fly-in breakfast |
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Location: |
York (JYR), NE |
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Time: |
8:00-10:00am |
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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
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2/13/2012
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| Sioux Falls Ballooning Club meeting |
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Location: |
Oak View Branch Library (3700 E. 3rd Street), Sioux Falls, SD |
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Time: |
7:00pm |
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http://www.sfballooning.org |
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2/17/2012 to 2/18/2012
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| 2012 Midwest Aircraft Maintenance Symposium and Trade Show |
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Location: |
Des Moines,IA, at the Airport Holiday Inn |
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Details: |
Contact Phil Conn at 319-295-5221 or email: pj_conn@juno.com.
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http://www.iapama.com |
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2/17/2012 to 2/19/2012
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| SD Civil Air Patrol Training Exercise |
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Location: |
Pierre at the Mickelson Law Enforcement Center, Armory and Ford Island |
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Details: |
For more information, contact SD CAP at southdakotawa@gmail.com
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2/18/2012
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| Monthly fly-in breakfast |
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Location: |
Crete (CEK), NE |
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Time: |
8:00-10:00am |
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Details: |
Plane talk & great food. All you can eat for suggested donation of $4.00. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 569. http://eaa569.org Always the 3rd Saturday.
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2/20/2012
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| South Daakota Aviation Symposium |
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Location: |
Sioux Falls Convention Center |
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Time: |
7:45am – 5:00pm. |
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Details: |
Tentative schedule
7:45 – 8:00 Opening remarks, FAASTeam
8:00 – 8:50 Mark Erickson, Dakota Cub Aircraft – FAA/PMA Parts/Suspected Unapproved Parts
9:00 – 9:50 Wes Holt, Landmark Aviation Avionics, Avionics Inspections
10:00 – 10:50 Ben Visser, Future Fuels in Aviation
11:00 – 11:50 Ben Visser, Reciprocating Engine OIls
11:50 – 1:00 Lunch on your own
1:00 – 1:50 Mike Hudec, Propworks Propeller Systems Inc. - Propeller Maintenance and Inspection
2:00 – 2:50 Ron Hollis, Covington Aircraft Engines – PT-6 Hot Section Inspection and Maintenance
3:00 – 3:50 Ron Hollis, Covington Aircraft Engines – PT-6 Performance Assessment and Troubleshooting
4:00 – 4:50 Gary Kwasniewski, FAASafety Team, IA Renewal Requirements and Regulations
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2/21/2012 to 2/23/2012
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| Tri-State [Ag Sprayer] Convention (SD Aviation Association, ND Agricultural Aviation Association, MN Agricultural Aviation Association) |
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Location: |
Sioux Falls Convention Center |
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Details: |
Room reservations can be made at the following: Sheraton (attached to the convention center) or Ramada Hotel and Suites (across the street). Contact Laurie Robbennolt, SDAA, 605-765-2707;
Email: sdaviation@gmail.com
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3/2/2012 to 3/30/2012
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| Airport Gathering |
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Location: |
Hot Springs (HSR), SD |
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Time: |
9:30-11:30am |
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Details: |
Coffee & homemade treats every Friday 9:30-11:30am. Come join us for some hangar flying. Denny Lewis at 605-745-6553.
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3/3/2012
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| Monthly fly-in breakfast |
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Location: |
York (JYR), NE |
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Time: |
8:00-10:00am |
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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
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3/4/2012 to 3/6/2012
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| Upper Midwest Aviation Symposium |
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Location: |
Bismarck, ND |
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Details: |
Ramkota inn (701-258-7700). Three days of speakers and sessions coverings current aviation topics for mechanics, pilots, and airport managers. Contact Tim Thorsen, 701-355-1800.
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http://www.ndac.aero/umas.htm |
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3/10/2012
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| SDPA meeting |
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Location: |
Oacoma at Al’s Oasis |
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Details: |
Details at a later date.
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3/10/2012
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| Great Plains Wing CAF 2nd Annual Chili Fly-In |
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Location: |
Council Bluffs (CBF), NE |
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Time: |
11:00am - 1:00pm |
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Details: |
Contact Jeff Hutcheson at 402-981-4633.
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3/10/2012
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| Sioux Falls Hot Air Balloon Safety Seminary |
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Location: |
Sioux Falls at SD Achieve Conference Center, (4100 S Western Ave, Sioux Falls, located on the east side of Western Ave, just north of I-229) |
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Time: |
7:30am-5:00pm |
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Details: |
Lots of speakers. Cost includes breaks and lunch: $45 pilots & $20 crew / family.
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http://http://www.sfballooning.org/safety_sem2012.htm |
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3/11/2012
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| Hanger fly-in |
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Location: |
Jerry Konechne’s Body Shop in Kimball, SD |
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Time: |
noon potluck dinner |
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Details: |
Bring food and information to share. Plates, cups & silver-ware will be furnished. Jerry will lead a discussion about aircraft maintenance following the meal. Contact Jerry for more info 605-730-4500 or jerrys@midstatesd.net
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3/12/2012
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| Sioux Falls Ballooning Club meeting |
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Location: |
Oak View Branch Library (3700 E. 3rd Street), Sioux Falls, SD |
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Time: |
7:00pm |
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http://www.sfballooning.org |
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3/12/2012 to 3/15/2012
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| Fabric Covering Workshop |
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Location: |
Lake Area Technical Institute Aviation Maintenance Program at the Watertown Airport (ATY), SD |
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Details: |
Lynn Bauer will conduct the workshop. She has presented a mini-version of this workshop every year at Oshkosh AirVenture. The course will be an intense 4 day affair with heavy emphasis on hands-on skill-building in which we’ll be covering a pair of wings for a J-3 Cub, a Schweizer 2-22 fuselage, and various flight control surfaces. The cost is $200 and interested parties can contact Greg Klein at kleing@lakeareatech.edu or 605-882-6311 and ask for Greg or Tony Weigman to register.
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3/13/2012 to 3/15/2012
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| SD Airports Conference, SD Aeronautics Commission meeting, and sponsor meetings |
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Location: |
Deadwood at The Lodge at Deadwood |
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Details: |
March 13: Sponsor meetings between FAA, SD DOT-Aeronautics, and airport sponsors. March 14: SD Aeronautical Commission meeting (8-9am). March 15: SD Airports Conference will begin at 10:00am and finish on March 15 at noon. $50 registration fee includes coffee breaks, lunch, & breakfast buffet. Hotel is The Lodge at Deadwood ($84 plus tax; phone 605-584-4800) – blocks of rooms held till Feb 12. Call 605-773-3574 for information on the SD Airports conference
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3/18/2012
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| YRAA potluck (Chili Feed) meeting |
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Location: |
terminal at Chan Gurney Airport (YKN), Yankton, SD |
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Time: |
6:00pm |
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Details: |
Bring a dish and hangar stories to share.
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3/30/2012 to 4/1/2012
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| U.S. Air Force Guided SD Civila Air Patrol Training Exercise |
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Location: |
Rapid City at Rushmore Composite Squadron Headquarters (Rapid City Airport -- RAP) |
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Details: |
For more information, contact SD CAP at southdakotawa@gmail.com
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4/6/2012 to 4/27/2012
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| Airport Gathering |
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Location: |
Hot Springs (HSR), SD |
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Time: |
9:30-11:30am |
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Details: |
Coffee & homemade treats every Friday 9:30-11:30am. Come join us for some hangar flying. Denny Lewis at 605-745-6553.
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4/7/2012
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| Monthly fly-in breakfast |
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Location: |
York (JYR), NE |
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Time: |
8:00-10:00am |
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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
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4/20/2012 to 4/22/2012
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| SD Civil Air Patrol Wing Conference / Training Exercise / Land Navigation Competition |
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Location: |
Custer, SD, at Outlaw Ranch |
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Details: |
For more information, contact SD CAP at southdakotawa@gmail.com
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4/25/2012 to 4/26/2012
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| Iowa Aviation Conference |
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Location: |
Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel, West Des Moines. IA |
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Details: |
For more information, visit www.iowaairports.org/conference/index.htm
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5/4/2012 to 5/25/2012
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| Airport Gathering |
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Location: |
Hot Springs (HSR), SD |
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Time: |
9:30-11:30am |
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Details: |
Coffee & homemade treats every Friday 9:30-11:30am. Come join us for some hangar flying. Denny Lewis at 605-745-6553.
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5/6/2012
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| Fly-in and Car Show |
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Location: |
Mid America Air and Transportation Museum, Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX), IA |
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Time: |
8:00am-4:00pm |
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Details: |
PIC FREE breakfast 8:00am-noon. Vendor foo 11:00am to 4:00pm. Taxi into museum parking lot with direction from Tower. FREE admission to museum. Contact Rick Alter at 712-490-0324 or ralter@cableone.net Website:
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http://www.midamericaairmuseum.org |
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5/12/2012
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| SDPA meeting |
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Location: |
Aberdeen (ABR) at Aberdeen Flying Service |
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Details: |
Check for details in the future at www.sdpilots.org.
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5/19/2012 to 5/20/2012
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| Annual Rocky Mountain Light Sport Expo |
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Location: |
Front Range Airport (FTG), Denver, CO |
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Time: |
8:00am – 4:00pm |
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Details: |
Free admission. Pancake breakfast 8-9am free to fly-ins; exhibitors, vendors, and more.
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http://www.rmlsaexpo.com/Rocky_Mountain_Light_Sport_Expo/Home_Page.html |
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6/2/2012
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| Airport breakfast & Open House |
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Location: |
Council Bluffs (CBF), NE |
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Details: |
Breakfast 8:00-11:00am. PIC free. Open House at Great Plains CAF Wing Museum 8:00am – 4:00pm. Contact Jeff Hutcheson at 402-981-4633.
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http://www.greatplainswing.com |
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6/8/2012 to 6/10/2012
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| SD Civil Air Patrol Training Exercise (Golden Coyote Support) |
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Location: |
Black Hills Airport - Clyde Ice Field (SPF), Spearfish |
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Details: |
For more information, contact SD CAP at southdakotawa@gmail.com
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6/9/2012 to 6/10/2012
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| MN Air Spectacular Mankato 2012 |
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Location: |
Mankato (MKT), MN |
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Details: |
Featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, AeroShell Team, John Mohr, Julie Clark, demos, warbirds, and more. Contact Fred Lutz, 507-381-0300
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6/10/2012
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| Buggies-n-Blues Airport Breakfast |
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Location: |
Mandan (Y19), ND |
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Time: |
8:00am-noon |
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Details: |
Free transportation to downtown Mandan's annual Buggies-n-Blues festival. Enjoy 500 classic cars, live music and great food!
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7/5/2012 to 7/15/2012
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| SD Civil Air Patrol -- Joint Dakota Cadet Leadership Encampment |
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Location: |
Camp Grafton, ND |
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Details: |
For more information, contact SD CAP at southdakotawa@gmail.com
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7/15/2012 to 7/18/2012
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| South Dakota ACE Camp |
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Location: |
South Dakota State University, Brookings. |
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Details: |
$300/student. Tours include Sioux Falls FAA Control Tower and Radar Approach Control Facility, Sioux Falls Air National Guard, Brookings Municipal Airport, Big Sioux Aviation, model rocket building & launching, star gazing, demonstrations of aircraft, glider, helicopter & R/C models, and more. Contact Cody Christensen at SDSU 605-688-6291 or cody.christensen@sdstate.edu.
Scholarships available from SDPA and YRAA.
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7/23/2012 to 7/29/2012
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| EAA AirVenture 2012 |
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Location: |
Wittman field (OSH), Oshkosh, WI |
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Details: |
Celebrate the 60th anniversary celebration of annual EAA Fly-In Convention; the 75th anniversary of the Piper Cub, a Reunion of Tuskegee Airmen, with filmmaker George Lucas returning to present his upcoming film, Red Tails, telling the story of the World War II fighter group; a Salute to Richard "Van" VanGrunsven, founder of Van's RV series aircraft; and a Night Air Show and Fireworks featuring the "Wall of Fire" on Saturday.
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8/3/2012 to 8/5/2012
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| SD Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education / Glider-Powered Orientation |
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Location: |
Philip Airport (PHP), SD |
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Details: |
For more information, contact SD CAP at southdakotawa@gmail.com
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8/11/2012
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| Airport breakfast |
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Location: |
Kindred (K74), ND |
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Time: |
7:00-10:00am. |
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Details: |
Contact Ron Lundquist (701) 388-2126.
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9/2/2012
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| US – Canada International Fly-in |
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Location: |
Dunseith (S28; International Peace Garden Airport), ND |
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Details: |
11:00am Pilot Association Presentations at the Peace Garden Conservatory. 11:30am Luncheon at the Peace Garden Café. Contact Larry Taborsky (701) 328-9650
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9/15/2012
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| FLY Iowa event |
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Location: |
Atlantic (AIO), IA |
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Details: |
FLY Iowa is the state air fair of Iowa. Event is designed to be educational and entertaining. Fly-in breakfast, youth educational programs, and free air show are included. Contact Chuck McDonald, 515-964-1398
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