Events

Local Events

Compiled by Chapter 54 member Paul Hove
The event dates and locations listed here come from a variety of sources. There may be changes, cancellations or editing mistakes. Please call ahead to verify that the event is taking place as scheduled.

February
February 11 2012, 12:00 to 14:00, Bowstring MN EAA Chapter 1446 Monthly Fly-In, www.eaachapter1446/, Bowstring Airport,(9Y0), FREE lunch and great comradery, in a relaxed atmosphere at an excellent, well cared for excellent 2500 ft grass strip in beautiful northern Minnesota setting.Bowstring Airport (9Y0) - Every second Saturday of every month all year. Meeting at 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Lunch served 12:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. Fly-in and join us!, Ken Reichert, 218-244-6328, ken206jf@gmail.com

February 11 2012, 11:00 to 14:00, Park Rapids MN 2nd Annual Zorbaz Zki Plane Chili Fly-In, www.zorbaz.com, Little Sand Lake,(), Please join us for the Second Annual Zorbaz Zki Plane Chili Fly-In at Zorbaz Restaurant on Little Sand Lake. We will bazk in the glow of a fire, zlurp down zome really great chili, enjoy good company and the warmth of Zhateau Zorbaz.Little Sand Lake is 7 nm NW of Park Rapids on the 042 degree PKD radial, N46.978304 W -94.949727. Fuel available self-serve at Park Rapids Aviation., Robb Zorbaz, 218-237-1969, robb@zorbaz.com

February 12 2012, 10:00 to 12:00, Mondovi WI Log Cabin 12th Annual Ski Fly-In, , Log Cabin Airport ,(WS69), S149 Segerstrom Rd. Mondovi, WI 54755. 10Am Chile, Hot Dogs & Refreshments at Noon., Doug Ward or Judie Ohm, 715-287-4205, logcabinairport@tcc.coop

February 18 2012, 10:00 to 13:00, Marshfield WI Ski Plane Fly-In and Chili Feed, www.eaa992.org/, Marshfield Municipal Airport,(KMFI), Join us on Saturday for Dave's home-made chili, ski planes, and fun! Planes on wheels are also welcome, of course! Preferred ski landing area is the center of the field, east of runway 34, between runway 23 and the north taxiway from runway 34. Areas north of the taxiway off of runway 34 and south of runway 23 are rough-plowed cornfield, and not recommended. View overhead Map of the Airport at http://g.co/maps/p5kg2 , Christopher Owens, 715-207-0744,

February 18 2012, 11:00 to 17:00, Long Lake Cotton MN. Long Lake Ski Fly-IN & Spegettii Feed, , Long Lake,(), Long Lake Ski Fly-In & Spagettii feed., Dan Fena, 218-290-8868,

February 23 2012, to , Cable WI 39th Annual Birkebeiner Ski Race, www.cable4fun.com, Cable Union Airprot,(3CU), 2/23 - 2/25/2012 See Web Site for more information, Mike Nichols, 715-798-3240, mikenichols@centurylink.net

February 26 2012, 8:00 to 12:00, Warroad MN Ski Plane Fly-in & Breakfast, , Warroad International Airport,(KRRT), Ski planesland on the Waroad River, Wheel Planes at the Warroad Airport. Shuttle service available. 100LL available on the river, , 218-386-1818,

March
March 10 2012, 12:00 to 14:00, Bowstring MN EAA Chapter 1446 Monthly Fly-In, www.eaachapter1446/, Bowstring Airport,(9Y0), FREE lunch and great comradery, in a relaxed atmosphere at an excellent, well cared for excellent 2500 ft grass strip in beautiful northern Minnesota setting.Bowstring Airport (9Y0) - Every second Saturday of every month all year. Meeting at 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Lunch served 12:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. Fly-in and join us!, Ken Reichert, 218-244-6328, ken206jf@gmail.com

March 24 2012, 11:00 to 13:00, Council Bluffs IA Great Plains CAF Wing Chili Fly-In, , Council Bluffs Municipal ,(KCBF), Commemorative Air Force Great Plains Wing 2nd Annual Chili Fly-In and open house, 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. WW II Museum, P51 Mustang "Gunfighter", Stinson L5 and Aeronca L3 on display., Jeff Hutcheson, 402-981-4633,

March 24 2012, to , Punta Gorda FL Flordia International Airshow, , Punta Gorda Airport,(KPGD), 3/34-3/35/2012 US Blue Angels, Black Diamond Jet Team, Team RV,Younkin Airshows Inc , Cabanas Aerobatics Unlimited, Glory Days Jet Dragster., Fred Buckingham, 941-575-9431,

March 27 2012, 9:00 to 17:00, 38th Annual Lakeland FL Sun 'n Fun Fly-In & Expo, www.sun-n-fun.org, Lakeland Linder Regional Airport,(LLAL), 3/27 - 4/1/2012 USAF Thunderbirds and Black Diamond Jet Team, Wayne Boggs, 863-644-2431,

April
April 14 2012, 12:00 to 14:00, Bowstring MN EAA Chapter 1446 Monthly Fly-In, www.eaachapter1446/, Bowstring Airport,(9Y0), FREE lunch and great comradery, in a relaxed atmosphere at an excellent, well cared for excellent 2500 ft grass strip in beautiful northern Minnesota setting.Bowstring Airport (9Y0) - Every second Saturday of every month all year. Meeting at 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Lunch served 12:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. Fly-in and join us!, Ken Reichert, 218-244-6328, ken206jf@gmail.com

April 21 2012, 9:00 to 13:00, Saint Cloud MN Airport Day, , Saint Cloud Regional Airport,(KSTC), Come Support the SCSU Aviation Program! BBQ Chicken Sandwiches and Chicken Tenders for the kids! Youth Activities, Aircraft Displays & Exhibitors!, Jessica Miller, 320-255-7292, mije0804@stcloudstate.edu

May
May 4 2012, to , Brainerd MN 2012 Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Safety Seminar & Fly-IN, www.mnseaplanes.org, Brainard Lakes Regional Airport,(KBRD), May 4, 2012 - May 6, 2012. Madden's Resort on Gull Lake - Brainerd, MN, Mary Alverson, 612-240-0123,

May 12 2012, 12:00 to 14:00, Bowstring MN EAA Chapter 1446 Monthly Fly-In, www.eaachapter1446/, Bowstring Airport,(9Y0), FREE lunch and great comradery, in a relaxed atmosphere at an excellent, well cared for excellent 2500 ft grass strip in beautiful northern Minnesota setting.Bowstring Airport (9Y0) - Every second Saturday of every month all year. Meeting at 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Lunch served 12:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. Fly-in and join us!, Ken Reichert, 218-244-6328, ken206jf@gmail.com

May 19 2012, 7:00 to 12:00, Blaine MN Aviation Days, www.blaineaviationdays.org, Anoka County Airport,(KANE), 5/19-5/20-2012 ?Vintage, Classic, Homebuilt and WWII Aircraft on display and flying, Model Aircraft Displays and Demonstrations, EAA Chapter 237's Famous Pancake Breakfast, Helicopter Rides, Children's Activities., Lyle Peterson, 651-428-5392,

May 26 2012, to , Janesville WI Southern Wisconsin AirFEST, , Jansville Airport,(KJVL), 5/26-5/27/2012 US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights, Black Diamond Jet Team, Air Show Director, 608-754-5405,

June
June 2 2012, 10:00 to 17:00, South Saint Paul MN Annual Fleming Field Fly-In, www.flemingfield.com/Flyin.html, South Saint Paul Airport,(SGS), 6/2 - 6/3/2012 Come join us for our annual Fly-in this summer! Here you'll be able to show off your plane, win awards and learn new skills at one of the seminars. Admission is free to the public. Rans Aircraft, Vans Aircraft and Zenith Aircraft will be showing demo aircraft and will give demo flights.Forums on Insurance, avionis, RV's, Rotex and Lycoming Engines and home built aircraft certification., Ami Sela, 612-860-3734, airport@flemingfield.com

June 2 2012, 7:00 to 17:00, Manitowoc WI Thunder on the Lakeshore, www.thunderonthelakeshore.com/index.html, Manotowoc County Airport,(KMTW), 6/2-6/3/2012 Pancake Breakfast Each day from 7am to 11am. EAA Chapter 383 will be serving up pancakes for only $6! City of Manitowoc Police K-9 Demonstration At 11:00am in front of the Police/Fire command center (near the EAA Building), there will be a search and bite demo. Check out the beautiful Police Department Harley Davidson motorcycles on display as well! Amelia Earhart Look-alike Contest This is in conjunction with the exhibit of the beautiful Lockheed Electra Jr. that was used in the filming of the movie "Amelia" starring Hillary Swank and Richard Gere. The plane will be on display and fly daily at the Airshow., Curt Drumm, 920-482-1650,

June 2 2012, 7:00 to 16:00, Anoka MN Discover Aviation Days, , Anoka County Airport,(KANE), This popular annual Fly-in features aircraft that span Experimental, Homebuilt, Civil, Corporate, Military, WWII and Vintage. here will be displays, vendors & exhibits offering the best in products & food offerings. FAA pilot Safety Seminars each day. A pancake breakfast served from 7am to 11am and a lunch from 11am to 3pm. Kids activities, take to the skies in a Fixed Wing, Helicopter, Bi-Plane or WWII B-25 ride. Golden Wings Museum will be open to hear about the golden age of aviation., Craig Schiller, 763-568-6072,

June 2 2012, 8:00 to 11:00, Council Bluffs IA Fly-In Breakfast, , Council Bluffs Municipal Airport,(KCBF), Pilots in command free , Jeff Hutcheson, 402-981-4633 , Jeffhutcheson3@gmail.com

June 3 2012, 7:00 to 11:00, Amery WI Fly-in/Drive-in Breakfast , , Amery Municipal Airport,(KAHH), Annual fly-in/drive-in with pancakes and special Kielbasa sausage. *Rain or Shine., Paul Isacson , 715-268-7170, iker@amerytel.netU

June 3 2012, 7:00 to 12:00, Reedsburg WI Fly-In/Drive In Breakfast , , Reedsburg Municipal Airport,(C35), Pancake Breakfast with Medflight and static aircraft display, Tom Parker, 608-524-2322 , tpsolverson@gmail.comU

June 6 2012, 9:00 to 14:00, Eau Claire WI 3rd annual Youth Aviation Adventure (YAA), http://fip.home.mindspring.com/index.html, Eau Claire Regional Airport,(KEAU), Youth Aviaton program (See website), , ,

June 9 2012, 11:00 to 16:00, Mankato MN Minnesota Air Spectacular, http://mnairspectacular.com/, Mankato Regional Airport,(KMRT), 6/9-6/10/2012 Featuring the US Navy Blue Angels, Aero Shell team, John Mohr, Julie Clark, warbirds, and more, Mark Knoff, 507-387-8624,

June 9 2012, 12:00 to 14:00, Bowstring MN EAA Chapter 1446 Monthly Fly-In, www.eaachapter1446/, Bowstring Airport,(9Y0), FREE lunch and great comradery, in a relaxed atmosphere at an excellent, well cared for excellent 2500 ft grass strip in beautiful northern Minnesota setting.Bowstring Airport (9Y0) - Every second Saturday of every month all year. Meeting at 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Lunch served 12:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. Fly-in and join us!, Ken Reichert, 218-244-6328, ken206jf@gmail.com

June 9 2012, to , Mankato MN Air Spectacular Mankato 2012, http://mnairspectacular.com/, Mankato Regional Airport,(KMKT), Mankato Regional Airport (mkt) - MN Air Spectacular Mankato 2012. U.S. Navy Blue Angels, AeroShell Team,John Mohr, Julie Clark, demos, warbirds, and more., Fred Lutz, 507-381-0300,

June 10 2012, 8:00 to 13:00, Fergus Falls MN fly-IN/Drive-In Breakfast, www.eaa1174.com/calendar/calendar.htm, Fergus Falls Municipal Airport,(KFFM), Serving Belgian Waffles, Sausages, Flavored Syrups and Beverage. Sponsored by EAA 1174 �Promoting Aviation in our Community� Carry-outs available. All you care to eat!!! Adults 13 & up $8. Ages 6 -12 $6 at the door Ages 5 and Under Eat Free., , ,

June 10 2012, 8:00 to 12:00, Mandan ND Buggies-n-Blues Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast, , Mandan Municipal Airport,(Y19), Showcases classic cars and music on Main Street., Jim Lawler , 701-663-0669,

June 12 2012, 8:00 to 14:00, Rush City MN Airport Fly-In, , Rush City Regional Airport,(KROS), Breakfast, vendors, antique planes, antique cars, & much, much more! , , 320-358-4743,

June 17 2012, 7:00 to 12:00, Stanton MN 22nd Annual Father's Day Fly-In Breakfast, , Stanton Airfield,(KSYN), For more information, please call, , 507-645-4030 ,

July
July 2 2012, to , Blaine MN Discover Aviation Days Breakfast & Lunch, www.DiscoverAviationDays.org, Anoka County Airport,(KANE), 7/2-7/3/2012 A pancake breakfast will be served from 7am to 11am and a lunch from 11am to 3pm. ?Vintage, Classic, Homebuilt and WWII Aircraft on display and flying, Model Aircraft Displays and Demonstrations, Helicopter Rides, Children's Activities, Hangar Dance., , 763-568-6072,

July 14 2012, 12:00 to 14:00, Bowstring MN EAA Chapter 1446 Monthly Fly-In, www.eaachapter1446/, Bowstring Airport,(9Y0), FREE lunch and great comradery, in a relaxed atmosphere at an excellent, well cared for excellent 2500 ft grass strip in beautiful northern Minnesota setting.Bowstring Airport (9Y0) - Every second Saturday of every month all year. Meeting at 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Lunch served 12:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. Fly-in and join us!, Ken Reichert, 218-244-6328, ken206jf@gmail.com

July 14 2012, 9:00 to 17:00, Eden Prairie MN AirExpo 2012, www.airexpo-mn.org, Flying Cloud Airport,(KFCM), 7/14-7/15/2012. AirExpo 2012 features many of aviation history�s biggest names of all time, and the magnificent aircraft that helped make history over the past 80 years! Meet the Tuskegee airmen, Doolittle raiders, Black Sheep squadron members, and other aviation heroes! Come and see vintage, warbird, and historic aircraft on display and in flight! There is something for everyone at AirExpo 2012. There will be food, exhibits, classic cars, military vehicles, a free children's activity area, historical re-enactors, and of course lots of flying!, , 952-746-6100,

July 21 2012, to , Sioux Falls SD South Dakota Airshow, , Sioux Falls Airport,(KFSD), 7/21-7/22/2012 Us Navy Blue Angels, Craig Hagen, 605-331-1111,

July 23 2012, to , Oshkosh WI EAA AirVenture, www.airventure.org, Wittman Regional Airport,(KOSH), July 23-29 �The World�s Greatest Aviation Celebration� is seven days of activities that encompass the world of flight. More than 1,000 forums, workshops and seminars; 700+ exhibitors; daily afternoon air shows; and evening entertainment., Jill Schumacher, 920-426-4800,

August
August 4 2012, to , Sioux City IA Air & AG Expo, , Sioux City Airport,(KSUX), 8/4-8/5/2012 , Sean Masin, 712-233-0208, sean.masin@ang.af.mil

August 5 2012, 10:30 to 14:30, Chetek WI Annual BBQ Charity Fly-in & Boat show , , Chetek Airport,(Y23), Annual BBQ charity fly-in. Warbirds, modern, unique & antique airplanes. Antique wooden boat show. Proceeds go to local charities & service organizations., Chuck Harrison, 715-456-8415 , charleytango@yahoo.com

August 14 2012, 12:00 to 14:00, Bowstring MN EAA Chapter 1446 Monthly Fly-In, www.eaachapter1446/, Bowstring Airport,(9Y0), FREE lunch and great comradery, in a relaxed atmosphere at an excellent, well cared for excellent 2500 ft grass strip in beautiful northern Minnesota setting.Bowstring Airport (9Y0) - Every second Saturday of every month all year. Meeting at 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Lunch served 12:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. Fly-in and join us!, Ken Reichert, 218-244-6328, ken206jf@gmail.com

August 16 2012, to , Eau Claire WI American Barnstormers Tour , , Chippewa Valley Regional Airport,(KEAU), 8/16-8/18/2012 Static display of 1920�s & 1930�s aircraft. Daily �Barnstormers Parade of Flight.� Daily biplane rides for sale., Charity Speich, 715-839-6241,

August 25 2012, to , Baraboo WI 6th Annual Baraboo Dells Air Show, , Baraboo-Wisconsin Dells Airport,(KDLL), 8/25-8/26/2012 Event time: Day hours. U.S. Army Golden Knights & other performers to be announced. Air show and ground show demonstrations. Food and beverage tents and a car show., Paul Rogers, 414-482-2069, prog@milwaukeeairshow.com

September
September 1 2012, to , Davenport IA Quad City Air Show, , Davenport Airport,(KDVN), 9/1-9/2-2012 AeorShell Aerobatic Team, Commemorative Air Force, Red Bull North America, Iron Eagle Aerobatic team, Lima Lima Flight Team, Kirby Chambliss Aerobatics, USAF Thunder Birds, Ken Hopper, 563-322-7469,

September 1 2012, 7:30 to 11:30, Shell lake WI Town & Country Days Fly-in/Drive-in Breakfast, , Shell Lake Municipal Airport,(KSSQ), Breakfast featuring pancakes, sausages, juices, coffee or milk. Held in conjunction with Shell Lake Town & Country Days. Many activities!, Neil Petersen, 952-356-4942 , daneth1@earthlink.net

September 8 2012, 12:00 to 14:00, Bowstring MN EAA Chapter 1446 Monthly Fly-In, www.eaachapter1446/, Bowstring Airport,(9Y0), FREE lunch and great comradery, in a relaxed atmosphere at an excellent, well cared for excellent 2500 ft grass strip in beautiful northern Minnesota setting.Bowstring Airport (9Y0) - Every second Saturday of every month all year. Meeting at 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Lunch served 12:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. Fly-in and join us!, Ken Reichert, 218-244-6328, ken206jf@gmail.com

September 22 2012, to , Duluth MN Air & Aviation Expo, , Duluth International Airport,(KDLH), 9/22-9/23-2012 Canadian Forces Snowbir,Ric Peterson Announcing, CC Airshows, US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights., Ryan Kern, 218-628-9996,

September 28 2012, to , Cable WI 11th Annual Calbe Area Fall Fest, www.cable4fun.com/, Cable Union Airport,(3CU), 9/28-9/29/2012. Corn & Pig Roast, Pumpkin Pecan Pancake Breakfast, Wine & Cheese Tasting, Classic Car & Truck Show, Fire Dept. Chili Cook-Off, Pumpkin Dessert Contest, Art & Craft Fair,Kids Carnival, Live Music, and so much more! , , ,

September 29 2012, to , Bowstring MN EAA Chapter 1446 2nd annual Fly-In/Campout, , Bowstring Airport,(9YO), 9/29-9/30/2012. 2nd Annual Bowstring Fly-in Camp-out. Sat. Lunch and dinner, Beverages, entertainment, underwing camping. Sun. Breakfast, suasage and cakes, lunch, chili and dogs. Come enjoy fall colors and good times!!!, Ken Reichert, 218-244-6328, ken206jf@gmail.com

October
October 6 2012, to , Cable WI Fall Fly-In Pancake Breakfast, http://netnet.net/~wjknjan/, Cable Union Airport,(3CU), See website for more information., Bill Kinsman, 920-596-3400, wjknjan@wolfnet.net

October 13 2012, 12:00 to 14:00, Bowstring MN EAA Chapter 1446 Monthly Fly-In, www.eaachapter1446/, Bowstring Airport,(9Y0), FREE lunch and great comradery, in a relaxed atmosphere at an excellent, well cared for excellent 2500 ft grass strip in beautiful northern Minnesota setting.Bowstring Airport (9Y0) - Every second Saturday of every month all year. Meeting at 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Lunch served 12:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. Fly-in and join us!, Ken Reichert, 218-244-6328, ken206jf@gmail.com

November
November 10 2012, 12:00 to 14:00, Bowstring MN EAA Chapter 1446 Monthly Fly-In, www.eaachapter1446/, Bowstring Airport,(9Y0), FREE lunch and great comradery, in a relaxed atmosphere at an excellent, well cared for excellent 2500 ft grass strip in beautiful northern Minnesota setting.Bowstring Airport (9Y0) - Every second Saturday of every month all year. Meeting at 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Lunch served 12:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. Fly-in and join us!, Ken Reichert, 218-244-6328, ken206jf@gmail.com

December
December 8 2012, 12:00 to 14:00, Bowstring MN EAA Chapter 1446 Monthly Fly-In, www.eaachapter1446/, Bowstring Airport,(9Y0), FREE lunch and great comradery, in a relaxed atmosphere at an excellent, well cared for excellent 2500 ft grass strip in beautiful northern Minnesota setting.Bowstring Airport (9Y0) - Every second Saturday of every month all year. Meeting at 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Lunch served 12:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. Fly-in and join us!, Ken Reichert, 218-244-6328, ken206jf@gmail.com

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