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8th Annual Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association Fly-In
June 18-21, 2009. Mark's Park & Airfield, New London, Wisconsin. Flying, clinics, demonstrations, camping, food, and much more. Helicopter rides, camping, fireworks, food service by Bean City Bar and Grill, RC Air show on Saturday and much more. Free admission & parking to Public. For pilot information call (920) 982-0981 or e-mail markz@athenet.net. For more information visit Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association.
20th Annual Father's Day Fly-in
June 19-21. 2009. Shreveport North, Dillsburg, Pennsylvania. A family event and a USUA Signature Event. For more information contact John Shreve at (717) 432-4441 or visit: Shreveport North.
Lake Poinsett / Lake Albert Fly-In
June 19-21. 2009. Lake Poinsett / Lake Albert, South Dakota. North Central Ultralight Club Fly-In. New location at SE corner of Poinsett. Call (605) 860-1650 or Email Dwayne J. LaFave for more information at dwayne.lafave@12.sd.us.
20th Annual Father's Day Fly-in
June 19-21. 2009. Shreveport North, Dillsburg, Pennsylvania. A family event and a USUA Signature Event. For more information contact John Shreve at (717) 432-4441 or visit: Shreveport North.
Experimental Light Sport Aircraft Repairman Course (Powered Parachutes)
June 20-21, 2009. Hunt Field, Peotone, Illinois. This FAA-accepted 16-hour course provides the required training for owners or would-be owners of powered parachute E-LSAs to be eligible for an FAA light-sport repairman certificate. The certificate authorizes them to perform their own annual condition inspections. For more information visit Easy Flight Powered Parachutes.
10-Day Sport Pilot Training Course for Powered Parachutes
June 23 - July 4, 2009. Greenville Municipal Airport, Greenville, Illinois. This 10-Day Sport Pilot course provides the required training for pilots wishing to fly powered powered parachutes. Class includes all ground schooling, flight training, and testing needed to earn a Sport Pilot license for Powered Parachutes. For more information visit Easy Flight Powered Parachutes.
Second Annual SkyRats Flyfest 2009
June 25-28, 2009. 335 Woodchuck Hill Road, Frewsburg, New York. This is our second Flyfest and we are hoping to fill the sky with PPG's. The field is about 12 acres and is fairly flat with plenty of space for launching and landing. There are several alternative Launch/Land options. We have limited electric for campers (no Air conditioning), but power is available for charging laptops, radios etc. There is fresh water and a hot shower (not fancy, but hot and cheap) just how I like them. Also Port-a-Johns, secure storage for gear if needed, hotels are available about 10-15 miles from field, nightly fire and music, tons of space to have a few cold beverages and doing some hanger flying. There will be lots of prizes, everything from windsocks, poles, kites, parts, and maybe even a super secret grand prize. SkyRats PPG.
4-Day Sport Pilot PPCL Class
June 25-28, 2009. Wharton Airport, Wharton, Texas. Whether you are just getting started in the powered parachute world or you just need a few lessons of their modulated SP-PPCL program to complete your FAA Sport Pilot certificate, contacting SkyTrails info@skytrailsranch.com to make your reservations.
Zenith "Spring into Summer" Builder Fly-In Gathering
June 27, 2009. Mexico Memorial Airport, Mexico, Missouri. Aviation enthusiasts, especially builders and owners of Zenith Aircraft kit planes, are invited to drive or fly-in for the day. This will be a fun gathering of Zenith builders, flyers, and enthusiasts. A workshop and BBQ lunch are planned. This is an informal grass-roots fly-in gathering open to all aviation enthusiasts: Owners of completed Zenith Aircraft are encouraged to fly-in for the activities and to show off their completed project to fellow builders. The gathering is an excellent opportunity for owners and builders of Zenith Aircraft planes to meet with each other and to tour the Zenith Aircraft facilities. On the two days prior to the Fly-In Gathering, Zenith is hosting one of its popular factory workshops where participants gain hands-on kit aircraft building experience. (Prior registration is required to attend the workshop). Zenith Aircraft.
Arlington Fly-In
July 8-12, 2009. Arlington Municipal Airport, Arlington, Washington. Ultralights, restored rare to modern aircraft, kid's activities, exhibitors, forums, workshops, military vehicles, fireworks, and world class aerobatic performers. Arlington Fly-In.
Ickes Airpark Annual Gathering
July 10-12, 2009. Ickes Public Ultralight Airport and Licensed Private Airport, Osterburg, Pennsylvania. There will be ultralights, powered parachutes and remote control models. All are invited for a fun weekend. There is free camping, parking, shower facilities and admission. There are nightly campfires, a covered dish dinner on July 11th and a great time to be had by all. Come join the gang and swap flying stories. Ickes Public Ultralight Airport.
18th Annual Yankee Ultralight Fly-In
July 10-12, 2009. Sanderson's Field, Greenland, New Hampshire . Fixed Wing Ultralights, Trikes, Powered Parachutes, Rotorcraft, Light Sport and General Aviation Aircraft are all welcome. Flying from Dawn to Dusk. Great food and fun for all. A USUA Signature Event. Yankee Ultralight Flyers.
Max Conrad Field Annual Fly-In/Drive-In. Airshow & Breakfast
July 12, 2009. Winona Airport, Winona, Minnesota. Great family Event. Free Airshow at 10:30 AM. Airplane rides available. The airport will again have many unique aircraft for you to encounter first hand. Exhibits include Winona Aero Modelers, EAA Chapter 919 Display, Civil Air Patrol, Medlink Helicopter, Winona County DARE, and more. Again this year Future Pilot Events "Just For Kids" events. Steve Buswell , 507-452-2220, funnsky@hbci.com.
10-Day Sport Pilot Training Course for Powered Parachutes
July 14-25, 2009. Greenville Municipal Airport, Greenville, Illinois. This 10-Day Sport Pilot course provides the required training for pilots wishing to fly powered powered parachutes. Class includes all ground schooling, flight training, and testing needed to earn a Sport Pilot license for Powered Parachutes. For more information visit Easy Flight Powered Parachutes.
Sho-Me Chute Flyers Annual Fly-In
July 16-19, 2009. Baugh Flight Park, Reeds, Missouri. Great fun flying, competitions, food and fellowship in Ozark Mountain country. Flight park is complete with RV hookups and camping. Clean showers and rest rooms are available on site, too. Event is also a fund raiser for Camp Quality, a camp for children with cancer. For more information call (417) 246-5801 or visit Baugh Flight Park.
MAPA 2nd Annual Light Sport Aircraft Jamboree
July 17-18, 2009. Essex County Airport, Fairfield, New Jersey. This year's event will take place on Friday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Currently over a dozen aircraft makers have confirmed that they'll exhibit at MAPA's LSA Jambo, making it the largest LSA event in the greater New York Metropolitan Area. Mid-Atlantic Pilots Association.
Two Rivers Light Sport And Ultralight Fly-In
July 17-18, 2009. Vermillion, South Dakota. North Central Ultralight Club Event. Contact Lowell Rahn at (605) 670-0256.
Shenandoah Ultralight and Light Sport Flight Festival
July 18, 2009, 2:00 - 7:00 PM. New Market Virginia Airport, New Market, Virginia. Come and see up close the many kinds of light aircraft that fly in the Shenandoah Valley: hot air balloons, powered paragliders, powered parachutes, gliders, hang gliders, trikes, fixed wing ultralights, fixed wing light sport airplanes, and radio controlled model airplanes. Flight instructors for all the different kinds of aircraft will attend. Discover how easy and inexpensive it can be to own a light aircraft and learn to fly. Learn about the LSA Repairman Inspection Rating program offered by Blue Ridge Community College. Free airplane rides for youth 8 – 17 years old. Free admission for all.
Gullivers' Wilderness Airpark 11th Annual Fly-In
July 22-26, 2009. 1222 Red Schoolhouse Road, Fulton, New York. All aircraft are welcome including powered para-motors and gyros and GA- you don't have to be FAR Part 103. We will tailor needs to fit all types of aircraft. Check airpark page for runway lengths and pictures Free Primitive Camping available for pilots. No pilot registration fees. Public is welcome and encouraged to attend, learn about Ultralights and sport planes! See them first hand. Free parking and free admission. Food and drinks concession available all day. ULFlyers.
PreOsh Trikefest 2009
July 24-26, 2009. Cushing Field, Newark, Illinois. Trike Demos, Fly-Outs, BBQ, Competition, Parties, Trike Movies, and a Trike Race to Oshkosh. Camp on the airport or stay at nearby hotels. Call 630-879-6568 or visit A & M Airsports.
2009 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
July 27 - August 2, 2009. Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The world's largest airshow features a week long schedule of forums, activities, and flights geared to every facet of aviation, including ultralights and light sport aircraft. AirVenture.
Trike Fly-In -- Texas Style
July 31- August 2, 2009. Real County Airport, Leakey, Texas. We will have minimum of 1, CFI available but most likely 2. This will give those ready a chance to get their SP-WS sign off. There will also be Q & A sessions & flight training available for those that desire to ramp up their aviation skills. Activities will include: Trike thermaling instruction, Spot landing, Bomb drop, Butterfly catch, Short poker run / navigational time race, Hot air balloon rides (AM/PM only), Night glow balloon social, Hang glider & Paraglider flights. tecsales@ozonepurewater.com.
8th Annual Highflyer Fly-In
July 31- August 2, 2009. Springcreek, Pensylvania. Join us here in Northwest Pennsylvania in the Mountain Region of Spring Creek, just 52 miles Southeast of Erie. This year's event will be for PPC'S & PPG'S . There is pleny of room for camping/tenting with an outdoor shower. Sorry, no electric for campers. This year we will also have giveaways and raffles and a bomb drop competition. For more information or to register, please call the Paraport at (814) 664-9412 or email: Mr.k.masonry@verizon.net. .
EAA Chapter 736 13th Annual "Everything that Flies" Fly-In
August 1-2, 2009. Central Maine Regional Airport, Norridgewock, Maine. Pancake breakfast, airplane rides, Young Eagle flights Saturday, model airplane demos, food concessions, free admission, primitive camping. Event goes all day Saturday and until noon Sunday. Contact Mike Watson, psi@fairpoint.net 207-968-2587 or visit EAA Chapter 736.
Popular Rotorcraft Association Convention 2009
August 4-8, 2009. Mentone, Indiana. The annual convention for the PRA features gyroplanes and helicopters. If you are interested in gyros, this is the place to visit to learn about instruction, aircraft, and more Popular Rotorcraft Association.
10-Day Sport Pilot Training Course for Powered Parachutes
August 4-15, 2009. Greenville Municipal Airport, Greenville, Illinois. This 10-Day Sport Pilot course provides the required training for pilots wishing to fly powered powered parachutes. Class includes all ground schooling, flight training, and testing needed to earn a Sport Pilot license for Powered Parachutes. For more information visit Easy Flight Powered Parachutes.
Owasco Airfield Days
August 5-9, 2009. Moravia, New York. This five day event includes an open fly in for all types of aircraft. Fixed wing, PPG, lighter than air, ultralights and rotor. BBQ's both Saturday and Sunday. Spot landing challenge on Saturday and the annual EAA Chapter 811 Young Eagles Rally on Sunday. Open field camping available. Owasco Airfield.
Webster Ultralight Fly-In
August 7-9,2009. Webster, South Dakota. North Central Ultralight Club Event. Contact Wes Williams at (605) 345-3480 or e-mail Wes Williams for information at wjwms@abe.midco.net.
Michiana Fly-In
August 8-9, 2009. Plymouth Airport, Plymouth Indiana. Welcome to arrive on Friday. Camping (Tents, RV, Campers) Call in advance. Raffle/Prizes with proceeds going to Marshall County Boys and Girls Club. 18 hole Golf Course next door to the airport. Cross country flight (22 mi) Sunday morning to Fulton County Airport (KRCR) for breakfast. (Weather permitting. Food and beverages will be available Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on Saturday. Breakfast only on Sunday) Rotax Engine Seminar on Saturday. All aircraft welcome. Powered Parachute and Fixed Wing rides.
Michiana Fly-In.
Gulliver's Wilderness Airpark Summer's End Fly-In
August 20-23, 2009. 1222 Red Schoolhouse Road, Fulton, New York. All aircraft welcome. Public welcome. Free primitive camping available for pilots. No pilot registration fees. ULFlyers.
Rocky Mountain Regional Fly-In
August 22-23, 2009. Denver, Colorado. The Rocky Mountain Regional Fly-In is celebrating its 30th year in 2009. This year's event brings all the pilot's favorite fly-in activities to the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport. The new venue provides excellent accommodations for fly-in aircraft, camping and all the activities associated with the fly-in. Attendees will also enjoy Metro Airport's added on-site capabilities and easy access to many local businesses, accommodations, restaurants and shopping in the Denver metro area. Colorado Sport Aviation, Inc..
10-Day Sport Pilot Training Course for Powered Parachutes
August 25 - September 5, 2009. Greenville Municipal Airport, Greenville, Illinois. This 10-Day Sport Pilot course provides the required training for pilots wishing to fly powered powered parachutes. Class includes all ground schooling, flight training, and testing needed to earn a Sport Pilot license for Powered Parachutes. For more information visit Easy Flight Powered Parachutes.
19th Annual EAA Chapter 88 Midwest Ultralight/Light Aircraft Rendezvous
August 28-30, 2009. Tommy's Lake Sangchris Airpark, Edinburg, Illinois. Open to the public. No landing fee's. All Aircraft welcome. Fly it in or trailer it in. Powered Parachutes, fixed wing, standard aircraft, rotorcrafts, trikes, RC Model flights. North South grass runway 100' x 2700' Monitor 122.9. Monitor 122.9. Free parking, Overnight Camping, state park nearby, food and drink on site. Spaghetti Dinner Saturday night $5.00. Donations welcome. Come Fly with Us, The more the better; bring your friends. For more information contact American Aero/Tommy Georges (217) 623-5772.
Fall Fly- In - South Central Pennsylvania
September 4-7, 2009. Ickes Public Ultralight Airport and Licensed Private Airport, Osterburg, Pennsylvania. There will be ultralights, powered parachutes and remote control models. All are invited for a fun weekend. There is free camping, parking, shower facilities and admission. There are nightly campfires, covered dish dinners on September 5th and 6th and a great time to be had by all. Come join the gang and swap flying stories. Ickes Public Ultralight Airport
19th Annual Fly/In Cruise/In
September 5th, 2009. Marion Municipal Airport, Marion, Indiana. The action starts early at 7:00 AM and runs until 2:00 PM. This annual event features antique, classic, homebuilt , ultralight and warbird aircraft as well as vintage cars, trucks, motorcycles, and tractors. An all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast is served, with all proceeds going to the local Marion High School Marching Band. Special hotel rates apply at the Comfort Suites Hotel for early arrivals. Free transportation to the hotel for early arrivals. For more information contact Ray Johnson (765) 664-2588 or visit Fly/In Cruise/In.
The Butterfield Trail Fly-In 2009
September 12, 2009. Cloud Country Airport, Grape Creek, Texas. The Butterfield Trail Fly-In at Cloud Country Airport offers a great atmosphere, activities and entertainment. Whatever you enjoy - a visit with a friend, great live entertainment or flying, you ll find it here. The team behind the fly-in are always ready to give you a friendly welcome. We always encourage more people to come to Cloud Country. Butterfield Fly-In.
Kimball Airport Fly-In
September 11-13, 2009. Kimball, South Dakota. North Central Ultralight Club Event. Contact Jerry Konechne at (605) 778-6527.
10-Day Sport Pilot Training Course for Powered Parachutes
September 15-25, 2009. Greenville Municipal Airport, Greenville, Illinois. This 10-Day Sport Pilot course provides the required training for pilots wishing to fly powered powered parachutes. Class includes all ground schooling, flight training, and testing needed to earn a Sport Pilot license for Powered Parachutes. For more information visit Easy Flight Powered Parachutes.
Zenith 18th Annual Open Hangar Day
September 19, 2009. Mexico Memorial Airport, Mexico, Missouri. Aviation enthusiasts, especially builders and owners of Zenith Aircraft kit planes, are invited to drive or fly-in for the day. Starting Friday afternoon, a number of workshops are scheduled, including an engine installation and maintenance session from Jabiru and a seminar on inspecting and pre-flighting your aircraft. The Zenith Aircraft kit production facilities will be open for factory tours on Saturday. Company staff will demonstrate kit production and fabrication techniques used in producing the all-metal kit aircraft parts made at the Zenith Aircraft factory. The company's kit and LSA models will be on display, including the high wing STOL CH 750 and the sleek low wing ZODIAC CH 650. Select suppliers also plan to attend to showcase their products and meet with builders. The gathering is an excellent opportunity for owners and builders of Zenith Aircraft planes to meet with each other and to tour the Zenith Aircraft facilities. If planning to attend, pre-registration is recommended. Located in scenic mid-Missouri, all aviation enthusiasts are invited to attend Zenith Aircraft Co.'s annual Open Hangar Day and Fly-In gathering. Zenith Aircraft.
Midwest LSA Expo
October 1-3, 2009. Mt. Vernon Outland Airport, Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Midwest LSA Expo. Inc. specifically created the event to educate aviators about all facets related to the LSA industry including the many different aircraft types, available engines, and LSA performance; promote the sale of LSA's, the use of LSA aircraft for flight training and in rental fleets; and promote economic development in the southern Illinois region. Midwest LSA Expo.
10-Day Sport Pilot Training Course for Powered Parachutes
October 6-17, 2009. Greenville Municipal Airport, Greenville, Illinois. This 10-Day Sport Pilot course provides the required training for pilots wishing to fly powered powered parachutes. Class includes all ground schooling, flight training, and testing needed to earn a Sport Pilot license for Powered Parachutes. For more information visit Easy Flight Powered Parachutes.
2009 Powered Parachute Championships
October 14-17, 2009. Wharton Airport, Wharton, Texas. Come and enjoy the PPC Championships this fall for an incredible show of camaraderie and skill in the PPC Community. Spectators, Competitors, Vendors, PPC Manufacturers & Sponsors are all welcome at this powered parachuting event.
2009 Copperstate Fly-In
October 22-25, 2009. Case Grande Municipal Airport, Casa Grande, Arizona. Hundreds of home built and experimental aircraft, ultralights, warbirds, helicopters and more. Events include aerial demonstrations, helicopter rides, educational forums, workshops, kids activities, and more. Copperstate Fly-In.
Powered Parachute Repairman Inspection Course
October 24-25, 2009. Greenville Municipal Airport, Greenville, Illinois. This FAA-accepted 16-hour course provides the required training for owners or would-be owners of powered parachute E-LSAs to be eligible for an FAA light-sport repairman certificate. The certificate authorizes them to perform their own annual condition inspections. For more information visit Easy Flight Powered Parachutes.
Weight Shift Control Repairman Inspection Course
November 7-8, 2009. Cushing Field, Newark, Illinois. This FAA-accepted 16-hour course provides the required training for owners or would-be owners of weight shift control E-LSAs to be eligible for an FAA light-sport repairman certificate. The certificate authorizes them to perform their own annual condition inspections. For more information visit Easy Flight.
Weight Shift Repairman Inspection Course
November 6-7, 2009. Lynchburg Regional Airport, Lynchburg, Viginia. This is the 16 hour inspection course required by the FAA for owners who want to conduct their own weight-shift (trike) annual inspections. Graduates will be eligible for the Light Sport Repairman s Inspection Certificate. For more information go to www.PrecisionWindsports.com and click on "Maintenance." Precision Windsports.
Airplane Repairman Inspection Course
November 13-14, 2009. Lynchburg Regional Airport, Lynchburg, Viginia. This is the 16 hour inspection course required by the FAA for owners who want to conduct their own airplane annual inspections. Graduates will be eligible for the Light Sport Repairman s Inspection Certificate. For more information go to www.PrecisionWindsports.com and click on "Maintenance." Precision Windsports.
Powered Parachute Repairman Inspection Course
November 20-21, 2009. Lynchburg Regional Airport, Lynchburg, Viginia. This is the 16 hour inspection course required by the FAA for owners who want to conduct their own powered parachute annual inspections. Graduates will be eligible for the Light Sport Repairman s Inspection Certificate. For more information go to www.PrecisionWindsports.com and click on "Maintenance." Precision Windsports.
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