Aviation Events in/around South Dakota

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Aviation Events

6/4/2009 to 6/25/2009
Weekly Thursday meeting of Madison Aviation Enthusiasts
 
Location: 
Madison (MDS), SD
 
Time: 
6:00pm
 
Details: 

Food, fun, and flying.

 
6/5/2009 to 6/26/2009
Weekly Friday Gathering of HSR Wind Socks
 
Location: 
Hot Springs (HSR), SD
 
Time: 
9:30-11:30am
 
Details: 

Coffee, treats & conversation at 9:30-11:30am. Come join us for some hangar flying. Denny Lewis at 605-745-6553.

 
6/12/2009
CAP search and rescue exercise
 
Location: 
Pierre (PIR), SD
 
Details: 

Public is welcome to observe. Contact Mike Beason at 605-484-6689.

 
6/13/2009
Airport breakfast
 
Location: 
Spearfish (SPF), SD
 
Time: 
8:00-11:00am
 
Details: 

Sponsored by Spearfish EAA Chapter 806. Free to fly-ins; Free-Will donation for others. Rich Krogstad at C21rich@mato.com or 605- 641-0099.

 
6/13/2009
Young Eagles Day
 
Location: 
Spearfish (SPF), SD
 
Details: 

Sponsored by EAA Chapter 806.

 
6/13/2009 to 6/14/2009
34th Annual Sioux Falls Great Balloon Race
 
Location: 
Kenny Anderson Park, Sioux Falls
 
Details: 

Launches at 6:30am and 6:30pm – depending on weather.

    http://www.sfballooning.org
 
6/14/2009
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Clarinda (ICL), IA
 
Time: 
7:30-10:30am
 
Details: 

fly-ins FREE. In conjunction with Glenn Miller Festival.

 
6/14/2009
Fly-in breakfast & car show
 
Location: 
Montevideo (MVE), MN
 
Time: 
8:00-1:00pm
 
Details: 

Contact 320-269-4829.

 
6/14/2009
Airport breakfast and air show
 
Location: 
Spencer (SPW), IA
 
Details: 

7:00am-noon breakfast – pilot and co-pilots FREE. Airshow at 10:30am-noon – including Steve Falon!! Check NOTAMS for FIELD CLOSURE! Contact 712-262-1000 or spencerairport@smunet.net

 
6/17/2009
Monthly Potluck Cookout
 
Location: 
Vermillion (VMR), SD
 
Time: 
CANCELED
 
Details: 


CANCELED DUE TO RUNWAY WORK

 
6/17/2009
Fly-in
 
Location: 
Hillsboro (3H4), ND (30 miles north of Fargo)
 
Time: 
5:00pm to sundown
 
Details: 

Contact Larry Mueller at 701-436-4150 or email msrinc@rrv.net

 
6/19/2009 to 6/21/2009
Lake Poinsett/Lake Albert Wind Festival
 
Location: 
12 miles north of Arlington, SD
 
Details: 

Ultralights, powered parachutes, and etc. Tentative schedule: Friday 6/19: late afternoon open flying (must meet with Safety Officer Jerry Konechne prior to first flight) and evening social. Saturday 6/20 flight time 6:30am; afternoon basic flight instructor (BFI) refresher course by Jerry Konechne and an LSA Annual Inspection course preview by Lake Area Technical Institute, Dept of Aviation; evening static displays, flight competition & games. All day Saturday: pilot lounge with complimentary food and beverages. Sunday 6/21 free flying time. Contact Dwayne LaFave at 605-860-1650 or dwayne.lafave@k12.sd.us.

 
6/20/2009
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Beulah (95D), ND
 
Time: 
8:00am-1:00pm
 
Details: 

Contact Kevin Lee at 701-873-2259.

 
6/20/2009
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.

 
6/20/2009
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Belle Fourche (EFC), SD
 
Time: 
7:00am to ??
 
Details: 

FREE to PIC. Fun flying for pilots and spectators to watch including short field landings, spot landings, short field take-offs, and balloon drop – depending on the weather. R/C planes.

 
6/20/2009
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Crete (CEK), NE
 
Time: 
7:30-10:30am
 
Details: 

Sponsored by EAA Chapter 569.

 
6/20/2009
Airport lunch
 
Location: 
Beatrice (BIE), NE
 
Time: 
11am-2pm
 
Details: 

In conjunction with Homestead Days celebration. Parade at 9am with formation flyover. Static display of airplanes and cars. Airport closed from 1 to 3 pm for ANG Chinook parachute jumps at 2 pm and 2:30pm.

 
6/21/2009
Annual Father’s Day Airport breakfast
 
Location: 
Creighton (6K3), NE
 
Time: 
7:00 -11:00am
 
Details: 

FREE to all fly-ins. Contact Harvey Sorensen at 402-358-5541.

 
6/21/2009
Fly-in breakfast and airshow
 
Location: 
Canby (CNB), MN
 
Details: 

Breakfast starts at 7:30am with Dad’s Belgium Waffles. Airshow with four performers starts at 12:30pm (Jim Maroney Chipmunk, Rob Ator Pitts S1S, Mike Niccum Staudacher 200, and Vanguard Squadron Formation RVs) – check NOTAMS for airport closure. Contact Matt Wagner at 507-829-9608.

 
6/21/2009
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Garrison (D05), ND
 
Details: 

Contact Brian Klabunde at 701-337-2294.

 
6/21/2009
Father’s Day pancake fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Fort Peck (37S), MT
 
Details: 

Steak fry Saturday evening (June 20) and pancakes Sunday morning. Contact Lanny Hanson at 406-263-1154.

 
6/21/2009
Airport breakfast
 
Location: 
Eagle Grove (EAG), IA
 
Time: 
8:00am-1pm
 
Details: 

PIC free.

 
6/21/2009
Iowa’s Original Flight Breakfast
 
Location: 
Harlan (HNR), IA
 
Time: 
7:00-11:00am
 
Details: 

Free to all fly-ins. 2009 is the 64th annual breakfast!!

 
6/23/2009
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.

 
6/24/2009 to 6/27/2009
Cessna Pilots Society gathering
 
Location: 
Spearfish (SPF), SD
 
Details: 

Lots of activities at airport Deadwood, fly-out to sight see, Dan Downing will give tips on taking great pictures from the air.

    http://www.cessna-pilots.net
 
6/26/2009 to 6/28/2009
Air Race Classic 80th Anniversary of Women’s Transcontinental Air Racing
 
Location: 
Atlantic (AIO), IA.
 
Details: 

Racer must arrive by 5pm 6/26. Race events to be held 5/26 – 5/28. Contact Barry or Lori Reid at 712-243-3056. airworks@metc.net www.atlanticiowa.com

    http://www.airraceclassic.org
 
6/26/2009 to 6/28/2009
Midwest Aerobatics Competition
 
Location: 
Seward (SWT), NE
 
Details: 

Five categories, primary through unlimited, 35-40 aircraft expected. Free to public and all invited. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the aerobatics.

 
6/26/2009 to 6/28/2009
Minnkota annual convention of the Flying Farmers & Rancher
 
Location: 
Jamestown, ND, at the Galdstone Inn & Suites (866-748-4466)
 
Details: 

Tours include Haybuster’s Inc (makers of bale processors, tub grinders and more), and West Country Products (makes replacement agricultural parts).

 
6/27/2009
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Aurora (AUH), NE
 
Time: 
7:30-10:30am
 
Details: 

PIC FREE. “Aurora Days” parade at noon, many other activities. Jerry at 402-694-3633.

 
6/27/2009
Monthly Aviator’s Breakfast
 
Location: 
Chadron (CDR), NE
 
Time: 
8-10am
 
Details: 


 
6/27/2009
Fly-in and Young Eagles event
 
Location: 
Newcastle (ECS), WY
 
Details: 

YE pilots received free breakfast.

 
6/27/2009 to 6/28/2009
Dells Air Show
 
Location: 
Baraboo (DLL), WI
 
Details: 

Steve Falon air show in his Pitts S1S (Sierra Hotel Airshows) – check NOTAM for airport closure.

    http://www.baraboodellsairshow.com
 
6/28/2009
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Pender (0C4), NE
 
Time: 
8:00am-noon
 
Details: 

FREE to PIC. Contact Paul Peters at 402.380.9882 or ppeters@skyww.net

 
6/28/2009
Aviation event
 
Location: 
Mercer County Regional Airport (HZE), Hazen, ND
 
Details: 

Contact Steve Frovarp at 701-748-2550.

 
6/28/2009
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Fairmont (FRM), MN
 
Time: 
7:00-11:00am
 
Details: 

Sponsored by Lions Club. FREE to PIC. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice, milk & coffee. Contact Wayne Kahler at 507-235-6648.

 
6/28/2009
Monthly Nebraska Chapter Antique Aircraft Association meeting
 
Location: 
Columbus (OLU), NE
 
Time: 
noon
 
Details: 

More info. Todd Harders 308-380-5079.

 
6/30/2009
Last Tuesday Gathering
 
Location: 
Wayne Airport (LCG), NE
 
Time: 
6pm
 
Details: 

Hosted by Scott & Jean Morgan and providing the main entree. Bring something eatable to share with the crowd. Contact Scott at ercoupen2503h@yahoo.com

 
7/1/2009
Monthly "First Wednesday Gathering"
 
Location: 
Brookings (BKX), SD
 
Time: 
6:30pm
 
Details: 

In the farthest east hangar (McLaughlin’s) at 6:30pm – potluck supper (those that fly-in aren’t required to bring anything).

 
7/3/2009 to 7/31/2009
Weekly Friday Gathering of HSR Wind Socks
 
Location: 
Hot Springs (HSR), SD
 
Time: 
9:30-11:30am
 
Details: 

Coffee, treats & conversation at 9:30-11:30am. Come join us for some hangar flying. Denny Lewis at 605-745-6553.

 
7/4/2009
Big airshow
 
Location: 
Seward (SWT), NE
 
Time: 
Seward (SWT), NE
 
Details: 

FREE to all. Airport closed – check NOTAMs. Harry Barr and his Aerial Circus will be performing.

 
7/4/2009
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Corning (CRZ), IA
 
Time: 
6:00-10:00am
 
Details: 

Free to Fly-ins.

 
7/4/2009
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Estherville (EST), IA
 
Time: 
7:00-11:00am
 
Details: 

PIC Free.

 
7/4/2009
Annual flight breakfast
 
Location: 
Atlantic (AIO), IA
 
Time: 
7:00-11:00am
 
Details: 

FREE to all fly-ins. Barry at 712-243-3058.

 
7/5/2009
Airport breakfast & fly-in
 
Location: 
Genoa Airport (97Y), NE
 
Time: 
7:00-11:00am
 
Details: 

“We are only a short hop from just about everywhere so fly in – we would like to see you.”

 
7/11/2009
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Wayne (LCG), NE
 
Time: 
7-10am
 
Details: 

In conjunction with Chicken Days. Coffee and donuts at airport 7-10am. Free shuttle to and from Wayne State College Willow Bowl for omelet feed at 7:30-9:30am (free to fly-ins) and parade. Parade is usually at 10am and located about a block from the omelet feed/craft booth area.

 
7/11/2009
“Thunder Over the Red River” air show
 
Location: 
Grand Forks AFB, ND
 
Details: 

More info at 701-747-4074.

 
7/11/2009
Fly-in event
 
Location: 
Larchwood (Zangger Vintage Airpark -- private), IA
 
Details: 

2:00-3:00pm pilot poker run, flour bombing, spot landings; Sanford Life Support Helicopter, radio controlled planes, hot air balloon flights, 5:00-7:00pm pulled-pork supper. [runway 17-35 2300', 12-30 3500'] Jim Zangger at 712-477-2230 or jrzangger@mchsi.com

 
7/12/2009
Airport breakfast
 
Location: 
Monticello (MXO), IA
 
Time: 
7:30am-12:30pm
 
Details: 

PIC FREE.

 
7/12/2009
Airport brunch
 
Location: 
Wayne (LCG), NE
 
Time: 
8am-noon
 
Details: 

Free to fly-ins. Classic car show at airport.

 
7/17/2009 to 7/19/2009
Two Rivers Light Sport and Ultra Light Fly-In
 
Location: 
Vermillion (VMR), SD
 
Details: 

Contact Lowell Rahn at 605-670-0256.

 
7/18/2009
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.

 
7/18/2009
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Crete (CEK), NE
 
Time: 
7:30-10:30am
 
Details: 

Sponsored by EAA Chapter 569.

 
7/18/2009
Northern Neighbors Day
 
Location: 
Minot AFB, ND
 
Details: 

8:30am Gates open; 9-11am Breakfast at the Jimmy Doolittle Center; 12pm Aerial demonstrations begin; 3:30pm Gates close for admission; 4pm Northern Neighbors Day ends. Featuring: US Army Golden Knights, Kent and Warren Pietsch, John Mohr, Greg Poe, B-52 Stratofortress fly-by, B-25 Mitchell, B-24 Liberator, Silent Wings Airshow, Michael Wiskus, and Jim Peitz in his Extra 300L and Aerobatic Bonanza.

 
7/18/2009
CAP Search and Rescue exercise (USAF evaluation)
 
Location: 
Rapid City Airport (RAP), SD
 
Details: 

Public is welcome to observe. Contact Mike Beason, 605-484-6689.

 
7/19/2009
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Sleepy Eye (Y58), MN
 
Time: 
6:30am-12:30pm
 
Details: 

PIC FREE.

 
7/19/2009
Airport breakfast
 
Location: 
Benson (BBB), MN
 
Time: 
7:00am-1:00pm
 
Details: 

Sponsored by Lynch Lake Flying Club. PIC Free.

    http://www.llfc.net
 
7/25/2009
Monthly Aviator’s Breakfast
 
Location: 
Chadron (CDR), NE
 
Time: 
8-10am
 
Details: 


 
7/25/2009
Northwood Flying Club Fly-In / Drive-in Breakfast
 
Location: 
Northwood (4V4) [25NM SW of Grand Forks], ND
 
Time: 
7:00-10:30am
 
Details: 

Contact Craig Hanson at 218-779-2928.

 
7/25/2009 to 7/26/2009
Sioux Falls Air Show
 
Location: 
Joe Foss Field (FSD)
 
Details: 

Air show will include the Blue Angels, Sioux Falls Air Guard F-16 fighter, Doug Rozendaal P-51 Mustang Gunfighter, B-25 Miss Mitchell, John Klatt (Extra 300 aerobatics), VanGuard Squadron, Michael Wiskus (Pitts S-1), Steve Falon (Pitts S-1), Manfred Radius (Salto H101 glider aerobatics), Melissa Andrzejewski (Edge 540), Jim Peitz (Bonanza aerobatics), and Golden Knights (Army Parachutists).

    http://www.siouxfallsairshow.com/
 
7/26/2009
Monthly Nebraska Chapter Antique Aircraft Association meeting
 
Location: 
Columbus (OLU), NE
 
Time: 
noon
 
Details: 

More info. Todd Harders 308-380-5079.

 
7/27/2009 to 8/2/2009
EAA AirVenture 2009
 
Location: 
Oshkosh (OSH), WI
 
Details: 

Jim Peitz in his Aerobatic Bonanza on Jul 29-30.

    http://www.airventure.org
 
7/28/2009
SD Aeronautics Commission meeting
 
Location: 
Pierre, SD
 
Details: 

Typically held at 1:30pm in Pierre, SD, at the SD DOT building in the conference room. More info at 605-773-3574.

 
7/28/2009
Last Tuesday Gathering
 
Location: 
Wayne Airport (LCG), NE
 
Time: 
6pm
 
Details: 

Hosted by Scott & Jean Morgan and providing the main entree. Bring something eatable to share with the crowd. Contact Scott at ercoupen2503h@yahoo.com

 
7/31/2009 to 8/31/2009
"The Berlin Airlift – A Legacy of Friendship“ special exhibit
 
Location: 
Strategic Air and Space Museum, Ashland, NE (I-80 Exit 426 between Omaha and Lincoln)
 
Details: 

402-827-3100 or www.strategicairandspace.com. The exhibit features a 68-panel photo exhibition which documents the historical significance of the Berlin Airlift. 2009 marks the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift.

 
8/5/2009
Monthly "First Wednesday Gathering"
 
Location: 
Brookings (BKX), SD
 
Time: 
6:30pm
 
Details: 

In the farthest east hangar (McLaughlin’s) at 6:30pm – potluck supper (those that fly-in aren’t required to bring anything).

 
8/7/2009 to 8/9/2009
Light Sport and Ultra Light Fly-In
 
Location: 
Webster (1D7), SD
 
Details: 

Contact Wes Williams at wjwms@abe.midco.net

 
8/7/2009 to 8/28/2009
Weekly Friday Gathering of HSR Wind Socks
 
Location: 
Hot Springs (HSR), SD
 
Time: 
9:30-11:30am
 
Details: 

Coffee, treats & conversation at , 9:30-11:30am. Come join us for some hangar flying. Denny Lewis at 605-745-6553.

 
8/8/2009
CAP Search and Rescue exercise
 
Location: 
Brookings (BKX), SD
 
Details: 

Public is welcome to observe. Contact Mike Beason, 605-484-6689.

 
8/8/2009
Young Eagles event
 
Location: 
Vermillion (VMR), SD
 
Time: 
9am to noon
 
Details: 


 
8/9/2009
airport breakfast and Airshow
 
Location: 
Vermillion (VMR), SD
 
Time: 
8am--1pm
 
Details: 

Airshow 10-11am: Steve Falon in his Pitts S1-S and VanGard Squadron.

 
8/9/2009
Airport breakfast
 
Location: 
Red Cloud (7V7), NE
 
Time: 
7-10am
 
Details: 

FREE to PIC. Open house of new terminal building.

 
8/15/2009
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.

 
8/15/2009
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Crete (CEK), NE
 
Time: 
7:30-10:30am
 
Details: 

Sponsored by EAA Chapter 569.

 
8/16/2009
Planes on the Plains
 
Location: 
Casselton (5N8), ND
 
Time: 
8:30am-3:00pm
 
Details: 

09:00-Noon Boy Scout pancake breakfast, 09:00-11:45am formation flights, fly-bys, and open flying, 11:00am EAA Young Eagle flights, 1:00-2:30pm public balloting for best aircraft of the show, 3:00pm presentation of awards for Best Homebuilt, Best Warbird, Best Van's RV, and Best of Show.

    http://www.casselton.com/events/planesplains/
 
8/21/2009 to 8/22/2009
CAP Glider weekend
 
Location: 
Philip (PHP), SD
 
Details: 

Contact Mike Beason at 605-484-6689.

 
8/22/2009
Monthly Aviator’s Breakfast
 
Location: 
Chadron (CDR), NE
 
Time: 
8-10am
 
Details: 


 
8/22/2009 to 8/23/2009
Airshow
 
Location: 
Fargo (FAR), ND
 
Details: 

Featuring the US Navy Blue Angels, Jim "Fang" Maroney who flies a "Super Chipmunk" aerobatic plane, Jim Peitz flies a Beechcraft Bonanza, Patty Wagstaff flies a Walter Extra 300S, John Mohr flies a 1943 Stock Steerman PT-17 Bi-Plane, Paul Stender, famous for the jet-powered outhouse, B-52 fly-by and other military planes, and Skydive Fargo.

    http://www.fargoairsho.com/
 
8/22/2009 to 8/23/2009
Colorado Sport International Air Show and Rocky Mountain Regional Fly-In
 
Location: 
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC – formerly called Jeffco) located 9 miles north of Denver
 
Details: 

Fly-in will feature an enhanced Air Show. For more information, visit http://www.cosportaviation.org/ or call Jim Cimiluca at 720-323-6784 (email: jim@cosportaviation.org).

 
8/23/2009
Monthly Nebraska Chapter Antique Aircraft Association meeting
 
Location: 
Columbus (OLU), NE
 
Time: 
noon
 
Details: 

More info. Todd Harders 308-380-5079.

 
8/23/2009
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Pipestone (PQN), MN
 
Time: 
8:00am-12:30pm
 
Details: 

PIC FREE. For more information call 507-562-2473.

 
8/23/2009
Fly-in breakfast & Air Show
 
Location: 
Hartington (0B4), NE
 
Time: 
7:00am-noon
 
Details: 

“BEST sausages in a 100 miles.” PIC FREE, adults $5.00, Kids age 5-10 $3.00, under 5 free. Served by Holy Trinity Grade School. Sponsored by Becker Flying Service and Becker Aircraft Maintenance. Air show by Steve Falon in his Pitts!! Check NOTAMs for airport CLOSURE!!

 
8/25/2009
SD Aeronautics Commission meeting
 
Location: 
Pierre, SD
 
Details: 

Typically held at 1:30pm in Pierre, SD, at the SD DOT building in the conference room. More info at 605-773-3574.

 
8/25/2009
Last Tuesday Gathering
 
Location: 
Wayne Airport (LCG), NE
 
Time: 
6pm
 
Details: 

Hosted by Scott & Jean Morgan and providing the main entree. Bring something eatable to share with the crowd. Contact Scott at ercoupen2503h@yahoo.com

 
8/27/2009 to 8/30/2009
EAA’s Ford Trimotor Tour
 
Location: 
Lincoln (LNK), NE
 
Details: 

Rides available each day, Thursday-Sunday, for $50 ($40 for EAA members). Ford Trimotor available for public viewing between rides – no charge.

 
8/28/2009 to 8/30/2009
Nebraska Chapter of the Antique Aircraft Association fly-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.

 
8/29/2009 to 8/30/2009
“Defenders of Freedom” Air show
 
Location: 
Offutt Air Force Base, NE
 
Details: 

Featuring the US Blue Angels, F-18, C-17, B-17, B-25. P-51 vs Zero, MiG17 with Randy Ball, Twin Beech 18 with Matt Younkin, B-2 Stealth Bomber fly-by, 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
 
8/30/2009
31st Annual Fly-in Breakfast
 
Location: 
Iowa City Airport (IOW), IA
 
Time: 
7am-12:30pm
 
Details: 

Hosted by Iowa City Sertoma Clubs. Jim McCarragher at 319-338-9222.

 
9/2/2009 to 9/6/2009
Cessna Pilots Association fly-in and meeting
 
Location: 
Wichita, KS
 
Details: 

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the CPA. Will include a fly-out to Independence, KS, to visit the Cessna facility. Possible dinner theater evening and a final dinner banquet with some very special guests. Future details at http://www.cessna.org

    http://www.cessna.org
 
9/2/2009 to 9/7/2009
Antique Aircraft Association Fly-in
 
Location: 
Blakesburg, IA, at Antique Airfield (IA27)
 
Details: 

Blakesburg is the HOME of the Antique Aircraft Association. The 2009 Fly-In will be held at Antique Airfield, located between Ottumwa and Albia, Iowa.

    http://www.antiqueairfield.com
 
9/11/2009 to 9/12/2009
Annual NE Ultralight Gathering
 
Location: 
Harvard State Airfield (08K), Harvard, NE
 
Details: 

Set up Friday. Saturday morning coffee, juice, rolls and lunch available. Ultralights and Powered parachutes, NE Chutes Flyers an many others.

 
9/11/2009 to 9/13/2009
North Central Plains Ultralite Club fly-in
 
Location: 
Kimball (6A6), SD
 
Details: 

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

 
9/13/2009
Tommy Martin Memorial fly-in/drive-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Martin Field (7K8), South Sioux City, NE
 
Time: 
7:00am-noon
 
Details: 

PIC FREE, others $5.00, under 10 years old $3.00. Glider rides, Young Eagle rides. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 291.

 
9/13/2009
Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association 2-day Maintenance Clinic
 
Location: 
Scottsbluff (BFF), NE
 
Details: 

For Mooney pilots. Valley Airways at Scottsbluff. More info 210-525-8008 or Valley Airways at 308-635-4941.

 
9/19/2009
Fly-In breakfast
 
Location: 
Sidney (SNY), NE
 
Time: 
7-11am
 
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.

 
9/19/2009
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.

 
9/19/2009 to 9/19/2009
Airport events
 
Location: 
Faribault (FBL), MN
 
Details: 

25th Anniversary! Friday, September 18th & Saturday September 19th 2009. Friday (18th) there will be aerobatic practice, hot air balloon launch, media & student day. There will also be live music after dark. Starts at 1:00 pm and goes to 11:00 pm
Saturday (19th) will start the day off with a pancake breakfast fly-in at 7am. Then static displays, air show, balloon launch, & much more. We will also be hosting Minnesota's first Aerobatic Air Race on Saturday too! Pilots must hone their skills as they will perform for points and awards. Faribault is the last stop on the Air Race tour, so come see who will be crowned as the "Ace Pilot"! PIC Free, Gate $7.00 for adults, 10 and under free.

 
9/20/2009
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Turtle Lake (91N), ND
 
Details: 

Contact Dianne Herr at 701-448-2253.

 
9/29/2009
Last Tuesday Gathering
 
Location: 
Wayne Airport (LCG), NE
 
Time: 
6pm
 
Details: 

Hosted by Scott & Jean Morgan and providing the main entree. Bring something eatable to share with the crowd. Contact Scott at ercoupen2503h@yahoo.com

 
3/7/2010 to 3/9/2010
Upper Midwest Aviation Symposium
 
Location: 
Fargo, 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.

    http://www.ndac.aero/umas9.htm
 

 

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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