Aviation Events in/around South Dakota

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Aviation Events

7/3/2008 to 7/31/2008
Madison Aviation Enthusiasts
 
Location: 
Madison (MDS), SD
 
Time: 
6pm
 
Details: 

Weekly Thursday meeting of Madison Aviation Enthusiasts for food, fun, flying.

 
7/4/2008 to 7/25/2008
HSR Wind Socks gathering - SUSPENDED UNTIL AFTER LABOR DAY
 
Location: 
Hot Springs (HSR), SD
 
Time: 
9:30-11:30am
 
Details: 

SUSPENDED UNTIL AFTER LABOR DAY
Weekly Friday gathering for coffee, treats & conversation -- All Year Round. Come join us for some hangar flying. Denny Lewis at 605-745-6553.

 
7/4/2008 to 7/25/2008
Friday night cook outs
 
Location: 
Clinton (CWI), IA
 
Time: 
5:00-7:00pm
 
Details: 

Sponsored by Clinton Aeroclub.

 
7/16/2008
Potluck cookout
 
Location: 
Vermillion (VMR), SD
 
Details: 

~6:00pm for storytelling and world problem solving.

 
7/18/2008 to 7/19/2008
Amelia Earhart Festival
 
Location: 
Atchison, Kansas
 
Details: 

12th annual celebration. Friday evening Lakefest concert at Warnock Lake featuring Miranda Lambert. Other highlights include downtown fair with arts & crafts, live entertainment, food vendors and children’s activities, panel discussion with authors and researchers, award luncheon, speakers’ symposium, carnival rides, aerobatic performances, aviation displays, and spectacular fireworks over the Missouri River. www.atchisonkansas.net / 800-234-1854

 
7/18/2008 to 7/20/2008
Two Rivers Light Sport and Ultra Light Fly-In
 
Location: 
Vermillion (VMR), SD
 
Details: 

Contact Lowell Rahn at 605-670-0256.

 
7/19/2008
Fly-in and air show
 
Location: 
Hulett (W43), WY
 
Details: 

Tentative Schedule: 6:00am-8:00 am EAA Fly In Breakfast; 6:30am-10:30am EAA Young Eagles Rides; 6:00am-5:00pm Car Club Show and Shin; 1:00 pm-2:30pm Pietsch Air Show.

    http://hulettairshow2008.info.p12.hostingprod.com/home
 
7/19/2008
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Crete (CEK), NE
 
Time: 
7:30-10:30am
 
Details: 

Sponsored by EAA Chapter 569 (3rd Saturday).

 
7/19/2008
“Thunder Over the Red River” air show
 
Location: 
Grand Forks AFB, ND
 
Details: 

More info at 701-747-4074.

 
7/19/2008
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.

 
7/19/2008
CAP glider flights
 
Location: 
Hot Springs Airport (HSR), SD
 
Details: 

Provide glider flights to cadets. Contact SD CAP Commander Mike Beason at rushmorecap@rap.midco.net

 
7/20/2008
Airport breakfast
 
Location: 
Benson (BBB), MN
 
Time: 
7:00am-1:00pm
 
Details: 

Sponsored by Lynch Lake Flying Club. PIC Free. Camping and showers available on airport.

    http://www.llfc.net
 
7/20/2008
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/
 
7/20/2008
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Algona (AXA), IA
 
Time: 
7:30am﷓noon
 
Details: 

Free to PIC & co-pilot.

 
7/22/2008
SD Aeronautics Commission meeting
 
Location: 
Pierre at the SD DOT building
 
Time: 
1:30pm
 
Details: 

Typically held on fourth Tuesday in Pierre at the SD DOT building at 1:30pm. Call 605-773-3574 for information.

 
7/23/2008
Cheyenne ANG Air Show
 
Location: 
at, , , , where else, Cheyenne (CYS), WY
 
Details: 

More info at 307-772-6392.

 
7/23/2008 to 7/27/2008
Cessna 150-152 Club National Fly-in and Convention
 
Location: 
Clinton (CWI), IA
 
Details: 

This popular event is your best chance to see Cessna 150-152's of every imaginable model and configuration, check out the pros and cons of popular mods. Make friends with other Cessna 150-152 pilots and owners and test your proficiency. All aircraft makes and models are welcome. Camp at the airport or choose from a wide assortment of Motels in town. Shuttle service provided . More details at 805-461-1958.

    http://www.cessna150-152club.com)
 
7/26/2008
CAP glider flights
 
Location: 
Hot Springs Airport (HSR), SD
 
Details: 

Provide glider flights to cadets. Contact SD CAP Commander Mike Beason at rushmorecap@rap.midco.net

 
7/26/2008
Northwood Flying Club Fly-In / Drive-in Breakfast
 
Location: 
Northwood (4V4) [25NM SW of Grand Forks], ND
 
Details: 

Craig Hanson (218-779-2928)

 
7/26/2008
Fly-In Lunch
 
Location: 
York (JYR), NE
 
Time: 
11:00am and 3:00pm
 
Details: 

Sponsored by EAA Chapter 1055. Flying to Oshkosh early? Stop by EAA 1055 at York for lunch: BBQ Pork sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans, coffee, tea and water. Free Will Offering.

 
7/26/2008
Monthly Aviator’s Breakfast
 
Location: 
Chadron (CDR), NE
 
Time: 
8-10am
 
Details: 

(4th Saturday)

 
7/26/2008 to 7/27/2008
EAA AirVenture Cup Race
 
Location: 
Mitchell (MHE), SD
 
Details: 

Launch of EAA AirVenture Cup Race from Mitchell (MHE), SD, to Oshkosh, WI. Racers arrive on 7/25-26 and the race starts at 9:00am on 7/27.

    http://www.airventurecup.com
 
7/27/2008
Monthly Nebraska Chapter Antique Aircraft Association meeting
 
Location: 
Columbus (OLU), NE
 
Time: 
noon
 
Details: 

More info. Todd Harders 308-380-5079. (4th Sunday)

 
7/28/2008 to 8/3/2008
Annual EAA AirVenture 2008
 
Location: 
Oshkosh (OSH), WI
    http://www.airventure.org
 
8/1/2008 to 8/29/2008
Friday night cook outs
 
Location: 
Clinton (CWI), IA
 
Time: 
5:00-7:00pm
 
Details: 

Sponsored by Clinton Aeroclub.

 
8/1/2008 to 8/29/2008
HSR Wind Socks gathering - SUSPENDED UNTIL AFTER LABOR DAY
 
Location: 
Hot Springs (HSR), SD
 
Time: 
9:30-11:30am
 
Details: 

SUSPENDED UNTIL AFTER LABOR DAY -- Weekly Friday gathering of HSR Wind Socks gathering for coffee, treats & conversation. Come join us for some hangar flying. Denny Lewis at 605-745-6553.

 
8/2/2008
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Norfolk (OFK), NE, (Karl Stefan Memorial Airport)
 
Time: 
7:30am-noon
 
Details: 

FREE to PIC. Sponsored by the EAA Chapter 918. “Hot Summer Nites” Car Show at airport.

 
8/2/2008
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.

 
8/3/2008
Airport breakfast & fly-in
 
Location: 
Genoa Airport (97Y), NE
 
Time: 
7:00-11:00am
 
Details: 

Fly-in's eat free. In conjunction with Heritage Power Antique Farm & Equipment Show. See old farm equipment in action - great food - bands - free transportation to show - all free - great family entertainment. Contact Don Pearson at 402-948-0067 or dpear@megavision.com

 
8/6/2008
"First Wednesday Gathering"
 
Location: 
Brookings (BKX), SD
 
Time: 
6:30pm
 
Details: 

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

 
8/7/2008 to 8/28/2008
Madison Aviation Enthusiasts
 
Location: 
Madison (MDS), SD
 
Time: 
6:00pm
 
Details: 

Weekly Thursday meeting of Madison Aviation Enthusiasts at for food, fun, and flying.

 
8/9/2008
CAP glider flights
 
Location: 
Hot Springs Airport (HSR), SD
 
Details: 

Provide glider flights to cadets. Contact SD CAP Commander Mike Beason at rushmorecap@rap.midco.net

 
8/9/2008 to 8/10/2008
FLY IOWA 2008
 
Location: 
Storm Lake (SLB), IA
 
Time: 
9:00am to 5:00pm
 
Details: 

Air shows (Saturday one at 11:00am, second at 1:30pm, third night time air show at 9:00pm over Storm Lake; Sunday one at 11:00am and a second at 2:00pm), static displays (boats, motorcycles, and planes), vendor displays, safety seminars (8:30-11:00am), club meetings, flight breakfasts on both Saturday & Sunday 7-10am by Chris Cakes (PIC FREE, others $5.00), and barbecues. Air Show Performers: Manfred Radius and his amazing glider aerobatics will awe the crowds. His performances include a night performance over Storm Lake on Saturday evening August 9th. Greg Poe Air Show features ethanol-powered high performance Fagen Aircraft, MX-2. Mike Niccum Air Shows brings Staudacher S-300. Herb & Ditto Air Shows will bring Herb Baker's smoke ring aerobatics performed by Herb's T-28C Trojan Navy trainer. North American P-51 Mustang, "Gun Fighter" from Council Bluffs will be flown by Larry Lumpkin from Nebraska. Rides will be available courtesy of Gary Lusk and his 1929 open cockpit Travel Air 4000 Bi-plane. Storm Lake is the home of a new $40 million dollar resort and waterpark. See www.awaysis.com. Contact Info@IowaFlightTraining.com or| 319-373-3971

    http://www.flyiowa.org
 
8/10/2008
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Monticello (MXO), IA
 
Time: 
7:30am-12:30pm
 
Details: 

PIC FREE.

 
8/10/2008
Plane on the Prairie
 
Location: 
Dickinson (DIK), ND
 
Time: 
9:00am to 3:00pm
 
Details: 

$10 airplane rides, static displays, free air show, breakfast and lunch served. No admission charge. Contact Matthew Remynse at 701-483-1062.

 
8/10/2008
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Humboldt (0K7), IA
 
Time: 
7:00am-noon
 
Details: 

PIC FREE.

 
8/16/2008
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.

 
8/16/2008
CAP glider flights
 
Location: 
Hot Springs Airport (HSR), SD
 
Details: 

Provide glider flights to cadets. Contact SD CAP Commander Mike Beason at rushmorecap@rap.midco.net

 
8/16/2008
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Crete (CEK), NE
 
Time: 
7:30-10:30am
 
Details: 

Monthly fly-in breakfast Sponsored by EAA Chapter 569 (3rd Saturday).

 
8/16/2008 to 8/17/2008
Air show
 
Location: 
Offutt Air Force Base, NE
 
Details: 

Featuring the Thunderbirds and lots of military aircraft. Gates open 9:00am-5:00pm, FREE admission. Lots and lots of displays. Performers: Air Force Academy "Wings of Blue" Parachute Team, Greg Poe, Tim Webber, Jill Long, Chandy Clanton. Food and beverages available – NO PETS OR COOLERS.

    http://www.offuttairshow.com
 
8/17/2008
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Monona (7C3), IA
 
Time: 
7:00am-noon
 
Details: 

PIC FREE.

 
8/17/2008
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Mapleton (MEY), IA
 
Time: 
7:00am-11:30am
 
Details: 

Serving omelets. FREE to PIC.

 
8/20/2008
Potluck cookout
 
Location: 
Vermillion (VMR), SD
 
Details: 

~6:00pm for storytelling and world problem solving.

 
8/22/2008
CAP training exercise
 
Location: 
Spearfish Airport (SPF), SD
 
Details: 

Anyone may come to observe. Contact SD CAP Commander Mike Beason at rushmorecap@rap.midco.net

 
8/23/2008
Monthly Aviator’s Breakfast
 
Location: 
Chadron (CDR), NE
 
Time: 
8-10am.
 
Details: 

(4th Saturday)

 
8/24/2008
Monthly Nebraska Chapter Antique Aircraft Association meeting
 
Location: 
Columbus (OLU), NE
 
Time: 
noon
 
Details: 

More info. Todd Harders 308-380-5079.

 
8/24/2008
Wings, Wheels & Whistles Fly-in omelet breakfast
 
Location: 
Greenfield (GFZ), IA
 
Time: 
7:30-11:00am
 
Details: 

Omelet breakfast, PIC FREE, others $5.00. More info 641-343-7184 or www.flyingmuseum.com. The Iowa Aviation Museum is on the field. [always the last Sunday in August]

 
8/24/2008
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Pipestone (PQN), MN
 
Time: 
9:00am-1:00pm
 
Details: 

PIC FREE. Hosted by CAP. For more information call 507-562-2473.

 
8/26/2008
SD Aeronautics Commission meeting
 
Location: 
Pierre at the SD DOT building
 
Time: 
1:30pm
 
Details: 

Typically held on fourth Tuesday in Pierre at the SD DOT building at 1:30pm. Call 605-773-3574 for information.

 
8/27/2008 to 9/1/2008
Antique Aircraft Association Fly-in
 
Location: 
Blakesburg, IA, at Antique Airfield (IA27)
 
Details: 

Blakesburg is the HOME of the Antique Aircraft Association. The 2008 Fly-In will be held at Antique Airfield, located between Ottumwa and Albia, Iowa. The theme for 2008 is Air Mail Days, and we'll have a number of craft that flew the mail along with a re-enactment of a portion of the route from Ottumwa to Iowa City.

    http://www.antiqueairfield.com
 
9/1/2008
Fly-in pancake breakfast
 
Location: 
Sheldon (SHL), IA
 
Time: 
6:30-11:00am
 
Details: 

PIC FREE. Sky High Flyers & EAA Chapter 1295.

 
9/3/2008
"First Wednesday Gathering"
 
Location: 
Brookings (BKX), SD
 
Time: 
6:30pm
 
Details: 

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

 
9/4/2008 to 9/25/2008
Madison Aviation Enthusiasts
 
Location: 
Madison (MDS), SD
 
Time: 
6:00pm
 
Details: 

Weekly Thursday meeting of Madison Aviation Enthusiasts for food, fun, and flying.

 
9/5/2008 to 9/26/2008
Friday night cook outs
 
Location: 
Clinton (CWI), IA
 
Time: 
5:00-7:00pm
 
Details: 

Sponsored by Clinton Aeroclub.

 
9/5/2008 to 9/26/2008
HSR Wind Socks gathering -- SUSPENDED UNTIL AFTER LABOR DAY
 
Location: 
Hot Springs (HSR), SD
 
Time: 
9:30-11:30am
 
Details: 

SUSPENDED UNTIL AFTER LABOR DAY -- Weekly Friday gathering of HSR Wind Socks gathering for coffee, treats & conversation. Come join us for some hangar flying. Denny Lewis at 605-745-6553.

 
9/6/2008
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Jackson (MJQ), MN
 
Time: 
7:00-11:00am
 
Details: 

PIC FREE. Underwing camping available. Rain date 9/7.

 
9/6/2008
Fly-in breakfast and Airshow
 
Location: 
Worthington (OTG), MN
 
Details: 

Check NOTAM for airport closure.

 
9/6/2008
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

 
9/7/2008
Airport breakfast
 
Location: 
New Ulm (ULM), MN
 
Time: 
7:15am-12:15pm
 
Details: 

FREE to PIC. Pancakes, sausages, apple sauce, coffee, milk.

 
9/7/2008
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. (402-494-3667 or 712-233-1552). Sponsored by EAA Chapter 291.

 
9/11/2008
Fly-In & Open House
 
Location: 
Lisbon (6L3), ND
 
Time: 
starts at 5:00pm
 
Details: 

Quinn Anderson at 701-683-5501.

 
9/13/2008
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Faribault (FBL), MN
 
Time: 
7:00am-noon
 
Details: 

Faribault Air Fest. Sponsored by Faribault Area Pilot’s Association. Check NOTAMs for airport closure for airshow.

 
9/17/2008
Potluck cookout
 
Location: 
Vermillion (VMR), SD
 
Details: 

~6:00pm for storytelling and world problem solving.

 
9/20/2008
fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Crete (CEK), NE
 
Time: 
7:30-10:30am
 
Details: 

Monthly fly-in breakfast sponsored by EAA Chapter 569 (3rd Saturday).

 
9/20/2008
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.

 
9/20/2008
Military Appreciation Day
 
Location: 
Grand Island Airport (GRI), NE
 
Time: 
9am-6pm
 
Details: 

Static displays of old and current military aircraft. Bell Ringing Ceremony for Fallen Troops at 11am.

 
9/21/2008
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Turtle Lake (91N), ND
 
Details: 

Contact Dianne Herr at 701-448-2253.

 
9/23/2008
SD Aeronautics Commission meeting
 
Location: 
Pierre at the SD DOT building
 
Time: 
1:30pm
 
Details: 

Typically held on fourth Tuesday in Pierre at the SD DOT building at 1:30pm. Call 605-773-3574 for information.

 
9/27/2008
Monthly Aviator’s Breakfast
 
Location: 
Chadron (CDR), NE
 
Time: 
8-10am
 
Details: 

(4th Saturday)

 
9/28/2008
Monthly Nebraska Chapter Antique Aircraft Association meeting
 
Location: 
Columbus (OLU), NE
 
Time: 
noon
 
Details: 

More info. Todd Harders 308-380-5079.

 
10/1/2008
"First Wednesday Gathering"
 
Location: 
Brookings (BKX), SD, in the farthest east hangar (McLaughlin’s)
 
Time: 
6:30pm
 
Details: 

potluck supper (those that fly-in aren’t required to bring anything).

 
10/2/2008 to 10/30/2008
Weekly Thursday meeting of Madison Aviation Enthusiasts
 
Location: 
Madison (MDS), SD
 
Time: 
6:00pm
 
Details: 

food, fun, and flying.

 
10/3/2008 to 10/31/2008
Weekly Friday gathering of HSR Wind Socks
 
Location: 
Hot Springs (HSR), SD
 
Time: 
9:30-11:30am
 
Details: 

coffee, treats & conversation -- All Year Round. Come join us for some hangar flying. Denny Lewis at 605-745-6553.

 
10/4/2008
Airline Collectible Show & Sale
 
Location: 
Minneapolis, MN, at Days Inn-Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport
 
Time: 
9am-4pm
 
Details: 

$5 Admission. Proceeds go to Northwest Airlines History Centre. Bill Rosenbloom or Bill Marchessault at 651-699-2784 or bill@airlineposters.com

 
10/4/2008
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

 
10/15/2008
Potluck cookout
 
Location: 
Vermillion (VMR), SD
 
Details: 

~6:00pm for storytelling and world problem solving.

 
10/18/2008
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.

 
10/18/2008
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Crete (CEK), NE
 
Time: 
7:30-10:30am
 
Details: 

Sponsored by EAA Chapter 569 (3rd Saturday).

 
10/25/2008
Monthly Aviator’s Breakfast
 
Location: 
Chadron (CDR), NE
 
Time: 
8-10am
 
Details: 

(4th Saturday)

 
10/26/2008
Monthly Nebraska Chapter Antique Aircraft Association meeting
 
Location: 
Columbus (OLU), NE
 
Time: 
noon
 
Details: 

More info. Todd Harders 308-380-5079.

 
10/28/2008
SD Aeronautics Commission meeting
 
Location: 
Pierre at the SD DOT building
 
Time: 
1:30pm
 
Details: 

Typically held on fourth Tuesday in Pierre at the SD DOT building at 1:30pm. Call 605-773-3574 for information.

 
11/1/2008
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

 
11/5/2008
"First Wednesday Gathering"
 
Location: 
Brookings (BKX), SD, in the farthest east hangar (McLaughlin’s)
 
Time: 
6:30pm
 
Details: 

potluck supper (those that fly-in aren’t required to bring anything).

 
11/6/2008 to 11/27/2008
Weekly Thursday meeting of Madison Aviation Enthusiasts
 
Location: 
Madison (MDS), SD
 
Time: 
6:00pm
 
Details: 

food, fun, and flying

 
11/7/2008 to 11/28/2008
Weekly Friday gathering of HSR Wind Socks
 
Location: 
Hot Springs (HSR), SD
 
Time: 
9:30-11:30am
 
Details: 

coffee, treats & conversation -- All Year Round. Come join us for some hangar flying. Denny Lewis at 605-745-6553.

 
11/15/2008
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Crete (CEK), NE
 
Time: 
7:30-10:30am
 
Details: 

Sponsored by EAA Chapter 569 (3rd Saturday).

 
11/15/2008
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.

 
11/19/2008
Potluck cookout
 
Location: 
Vermillion (VMR), SD
 
Details: 

~6:00pm for storytelling and world problem solving.

 
11/22/2008
Monthly Aviator’s Breakfast
 
Location: 
Chadron (CDR), NE
 
Time: 
8-10am
 
Details: 

(4th Saturday)

 
11/23/2008
Monthly Nebraska Chapter Antique Aircraft Association meeting
 
Location: 
Columbus (OLU), NE
 
Time: 
noon
 
Details: 

More info. Todd Harders 308-380-5079.

 
12/3/2008
"First Wednesday Gathering"
 
Location: 
Brookings (BKX), SD, in the farthest east hangar (McLaughlin’s)
 
Time: 
6:30pm
 
Details: 

potluck supper (those that fly-in aren’t required to bring anything).

 
12/4/2008 to 12/25/2008
Weekly Thursday meeting of Madison Aviation Enthusiasts
 
Location: 
Madison (MDS), SD
 
Time: 
6:00pm
 
Details: 

food, fun, and flying

 
12/5/2008 to 12/26/2008
Weekly Friday gathering of HSR Wind Socks
 
Location: 
Hot Springs (HSR), SD
 
Time: 
9:30-11:30am
 
Details: 

coffee, treats & conversation -- All Year Round. Come join us for some hangar flying. Denny Lewis at 605-745-6553.

 
12/6/2008
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

 
12/17/2008
Potluck cookout
 
Location: 
Vermillion (VMR), SD
 
Details: 

~6:00pm for storytelling and world problem solving.

 
12/20/2008
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Crete (CEK), NE
 
Time: 
7:30-10:30am
 
Details: 

Sponsored by EAA Chapter 569 (3rd Saturday).

 
12/20/2008
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.

 
12/27/2008
Monthly Aviator’s Breakfast
 
Location: 
Chadron (CDR), NE
 
Time: 
8-10am
 
Details: 

(4th Saturday)

 
12/28/2008
Monthly Nebraska Chapter Antique Aircraft Association meeting
 
Location: 
Columbus (OLU), NE
 
Time: 
noon
 
Details: 

More info. Todd Harders 308-380-5079.

 
2/25/2009 to 2/27/2009
Tri-State Convention of the Minnesota Agricultural Association, ND Agricultural Aviation Association & SD Aviation Association
 
Location: 
Sheraton Hotel & Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls, SD
 
Details: 

Contact Andrea Barber at 605-765-2105.

 

 

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-