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Fly-Ins, Events & Safety Seminars
To list an event or fly-in on this page email Janet Dirtzu at: janet.dirtzu@state.mn.us
For a list of airport manager addresses for your fly-in mailing click below. If you need assistance with these lists please contact Judy Meyers at 651-234-7232 or judy.meyers@state.mn.us
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If your EAA Chapter, Flying Club, Pilots Association or other group would like a safety presentation at one of your meetings contact the FAA Safety Team Managers: Alan Hoffert, Operations, 612-713-4244, alan.hoffert@faa.gov or James Niehoff, Airworthiness, 612-713-4247, james.niehoff@faa.gov
FEBRUARY 2012
2nd Annual Zorbaz Zki Plane Chili Fly-In
Saturday, February 11, 2012
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Little Sand Lake
Park Rapids, MN 56470
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
For more information, please contact: Robb at 218-237-1969, email robb@zorbaz.com or visit www.zorbaz.com for updates.
Log Cabin Airport 12th Annual Ski Fly-In
Sunday, Feb 12, 2012
10:00 AM - Lunch at 12:00 PM (noon)
Log Cabin Airport (WS69)
S145 Segerstrom Rd
Mondovi, Wi 54755
Chili, Hot Dogs, Refreshment, Etc.
Official Flyer
3rd Annual EAA Young Eagles Rally On The Ice - Sponsored by EAA Chapter 745
February 18, 2012
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free Airplane Rides for children ages 8 - 17
Volunteer pilots from Benson and Anoka Airports will be giving free airplane rides at the Centerville Lions Club Ice Fishing Contest on Centerville Lake
- The rides are available only to children that are between the ages of 8 to 17 years old.
- A legal guardian must be present at the time of the flight
- The Airplane Rides will only take place if the weather conditions are suitable for flying.
- Reservations required
For more information & reservations, please contact: Lorie at lbombeck@gmail.com
Official Flyer
Winter Fly-In & Cribbage Tournament
Saturday, February 18, 2012
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Elbow Lake Airport (Y63)
Prairie Air Hangar
Elbow Lake, MN 56531
Serving lunch with free-will offering to support our scholarship fund for student pilots.
Warroad Minnesota Lions 34th Annual Ski Plane Fly-In & Breakfast
February 26, 2012
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (noon)
Ski Planes land on the Warroad River, N48 54.243 W95 18.8556
Wheel planes at the Warroad Airport (KRRT)
Shuttle service available. 100LL available on river
For more information, please contact: David Paulson 218-386-1818; 218-386-2098 or email dpaulson@ssbwarroad.com
MARCH 2012
Twin Cities Aviation - Spring Open House
March 17, 2012
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Blaine Airport (KANE)
TCA Building
8891 Airport Road
Blaine, MN 55449
Learn more about flight training, aircraft ownership, charter, and any other questions you may have. Manufactures Cirrus & Cessna will be in attendance showing their exciting latest aircraft. In addition, at 10:00 AM there will be an FAA seminar (register before-hand for WINGS credit). Food will be provided over the noon hour.
Everyone is welcome! Come experience the thrill of aviation!
For more information, please contact: Chris Gabiou: Phone: 763-780-4375, email: chris@tcaviation.com, or visit: Twin Cities Aviation
Safety Seminar - 19th Annual Wisconsin Light Aviation Safety Seminar
EAA Aviation Center
EAA AirVenture Museum "Founders Wing"
3000 Poberezny Rd
Oshkosh, WI 54902
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Registration: 8:00 AM - Registration is FREE, there is no admission cost for this event!
Event: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
All sessions will break for door prize drawings and a stretch. Lunch is available on-site at a modest cost.
This event qualifies as a FAA WINGS event.
For more information, please visit: http://www.av8safe.org/event.html
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APRIL 2012
St Cloud Airport Day & Fly-In
April 21, 2012
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
St. Cloud Regional Airport (STC)
1550 45th Ave SE
St. Cloud, MN 56304
Come Support the SCSU Aviation Program!
BBQ Chicken Sandwiches and Chicken Tenders for the kids!
Youth Activities, Aircraft Displays & Exhibitors!
For more Information please contact Jessica Miller:mije0804@stcloudstate.edu
MAY 2012
Blaine Aviation Days Sponsored by EAA Chapter 237
May 19 & 20, 2012
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Anoka County Airport (KANE)
Blaine, MN 55449
Chapter 237’s Famous Pancake Breakfast will be served both mornings.
Plans include children’s activities, homebuilt and commercially built aircraft plus vintage airplanes. Various vendors will be there to provide treats and memorabilia. There will be lots to see and do. Blaine Aviation Days is designed to promote aviation and provide an entertaining and educational experience for those attending.
For more information, please contact: Lyle Peterson - Chairman, Blaine Aviation Days 651-428-5392 or visit: www.blaineaviationdays.org
JUNE 2012
Discover Aviation Days!
Sponsored by Discover Aviation Days, a 501 © 3 Non-Profit organization.
June 2 & 3, 2012
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Anoka County Airport - Janes Field (ANE)
Blaine, MN 55449
Celebrate the history and future of flight at Discover Aviation Days.
Come to the Anoka County Airport in Blaine and enjoy flying demonstrations, kid's activities, numerous aviation exhibits, aircraft & helicopter rides, food booths and more! General aviation and corporate aircraft, experimental, WWII fighters, trainers & bombers and modern military aircraft will all be on display. Those interested in a career in aviation can stop by the numerous aviation and education booths. Pilot Safety Seminars will also be offered.
In addition, a Pancake Breakfast (7:00 AM - 11:30 PM) & Lunch (12:00 PM (noon) - 3:30 PM) will be available both days.
And don’t forget the Hangar Dance with 1940's swing music from David Andrew's Big Band Saturday night!
Admission to Discover Aviation Days is FREE, but, a parking donation is requested to help cover event expenses.
The pancake breakfast, hangar dance and air rides all require a fee.
For more information, please call: 763-568-6072 or visit Discover Aviation Days
Discover Aviation Days 12th Annual Evening Hanger Dance
Saturday, June 2, 2012
8:00 PM to 12:00 PM (Midnight) - Doors open at 7:00 PM
Admission Price: Adults (18 and up) $12.00, Kids (13 - 17) $8.00, 12 and under FREE
Golden Wings Museum
8797 Airport Road
Anoka County Airport - Janes Field (ANE)
Blaine, MN 55449
This 1940's style Hangar Dance features the sights and sounds of Dave Andrew's Big Band. This 14 piece band will bring you back in time to the age of Swing with its orchestra look and period song selections. Staged under the big parachute and large dance floor, this set-up is amongst a private collection of over 20 vintage aircraft from the 1920's & 30's. This flying collection is housed in a modern environmentally controlled hanger and is available for viewing throughout the evening.
Refreshments are available. Come in your Best Period Dress! (1940's period dress is encouraged but not required)
For more information please visit: Discover Aviation Days Evening Hangar Dance
Fergus Falls Belgian Waffle Breakfast Sponsored By EAA 1174
June 10, 2012
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Fergus Falls Municipal Airport (KFFM)
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
This is our annual Fundraiser.
Food will be provided by Dad’s Belgian Waffles.
We have been guaranteed additional waffle irons to eliminate waiting in line for food. Last year over 1,000 breakfasts were served.
Come early and fly all day!!
Rush City Regional Airport Fly-in
June 12, 2012
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (or later!)
Rush City Regional Airport (ROS)
Rush City, MN 55069
Breakfast, vendors, antique planes, antique cars, & much, much more!
For more information, please call: 320-358-4743
22nd Annual Father’s Day Fly-In Breakfast
June 17, 2012
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM (noon)
Stanton Airfield (SYN)
Stanton, MN 55018
For more information, please call: 507-645-4030
Wells Airport Fly-In Breakfast
Sunday, June 24, 2012
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM (noon)
Wells Municipal Airport (68Y)
Wells MN 56097 (3 miles West of Wells on Hwy 109)
Pancakes, French toast, sausage, eggs to order, coffee, juice & milk.
Served by Harry’s Hawks flying club
PIC eat free
Fuel available
For more information, please call: Wells Aviation Inc. 507-553-3100 or email wellsav@bevcomm.net
JULY 2012
AirExpo 2012
Saturday, July 14, 2012 & Sunday, July 15, 2012
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Flying Cloud Airport (FCM)
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
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!
For more information, please call: 952-746-6100 or visit: AirExpo 2012
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