17th Annual
Wisconsin Light Aviation Safety Seminar
March 13, 2010. AirVenture Museum, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This free
event runs from 9 AM to 4 PM and qualifies for Wings credit. All
sessions break for door prize drawings and a stretch. Lunch is
available on-site at a modest cost.
Wisconsin
Ultralight/Light Aviation Advisory Counsel.
Annual Wisconsin
Powered Parachute Association Clinic
March 27, 2010. EAA AirVenture Museum, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Speakers,
Raffles, Door Prizes, Coffee, Lunch Served. From 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wisconsin Powered Parachute
Association.
Aero
Friedrichshafen
April 8-11, 2010. Friedrichshafen, Germany. Gliders, Model
Airplanes, General Aviation, Business Aviation, Helicopters,
Ultralight Aviation, and Light Sport Aircraft are all represented at
this premier trade show for general aviation.
Aero Friedrichshafen.
Sun 'n Fun
April 13-18, 2010. Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, Lakeland,
Florida. Start your aviation year at Sun 'n Fun, one of the world's
premier events for recreational aviation enthusiasts with more than
5,000 aircraft of every size and shape. The focus is on education
with more than 450 educational forums, seminars and hands-on
workshops. There are more than 500 commercial exhibitors who offer
aviation products and services including all the major aircraft
manufacturers. Daily air show plus additional night air show on
Friday, April 16. For more information call 863-644-2431 or visit
Sun 'n Fun.
Bensen Days
April 21-25, 2010. Wauchula, Florida. The 37th Annual Bensen Days
Gyroplane Fly In is hosted by Sunstate Wing and Rotor Club. The
event is named after one of the pioneers in homebuilt flying, Igor
Bensen. It is the largest Gryoplane fly in the eastern US, but all
kinds of light sport and ultralight aircraft are invited.
Sunstate Wing & Rotor Club.
3-Day Sport
Pilot Ground School
April 23-25, 2010. Cushing Field, Newark, Illinois. This
comprehensive groundschool will prepare you for taking the Sport
Pilot Knowledge Test. The course will cover Trike, Powered
Parachute, and Airplane Sport Pilot questions and will offer a
practice test option which can be used for endorsement for taking
the FAA Sport Pilot Knowledge Test. The course is hosted by A&M
Airsports Ltd. Please call (630) 664-1892 to register.
SweeneyCorp.
5th Annual
Central Sierra Helicopter Meet
April 30 - May 2, 2010. Groveland, California. This is an all
Helicopter event. We will have several factory ships with some
giving lessons and rides. We will have reps from Helicycle, Mosquito
and some people to help with Rotorways. This year there will be an
aviation swap meet. Bring your helicopter project either finished or
in progress so that everyone can see what you're doing and offer
some great help. Camping is available on site although there are no
hook-ups. There is a motel resort located not too far away. Event is
close to Yosemite, so make extra time to see the beautiful sites.
5th Annual Central Sierra
Helicopter Meet.
Beach Blast
2010 "Flying In Paradise"
May 6-9, 2010. Panama City Beach, FL. At the beautiful Edgewater
Beach Resort on Panama City Beach, Florida. Non-flyer activities,
Space for 22 vendor tents, "Super Fly" Chris Santicroce coached
maneuvers clinic. Pilot Registration Includes T-Shirt, Lanyard.
Contact Event Director Captain John Black, Freedom Flight Center
(719) 651-4705, Email Captcaptcapt@aol.com
Freedom Flight Center.
Virginia
Regional Festival Of Flight
May 22-23, 2010. Suffolk, Virginia. Two days of airplanes and family
fun from ultralights to multiengine. Presented by the Virginia
Aviation Council. There is a full time dedicated Ultralight/Light
Aircraft and Powered Parachute area. For more information call (703)
590-9112 or visit: Festival of
Flight.
16th Annual
"World's Smallest " Air Show
May 29-30, 2010 from 8 AM to 2 PM. Brian Ranch Airport, 34810 Largo
Vista Rd, Llano, CA.. The 16th annual "World's Smallest" Air Show
will be held at Brian Ranch Airport. There will be ultralight, light
sport, and general aviation flying as well as static displays, RC
airplanes, sky divers, and other events. Food and memorabilia will
be available. There will be activities for kids. Fly-ins are
welcome. Admission and parking are free. For more information, email
felice@brianranch.com or
call (661) 261-3216 or visit:
Brian Ranch Airport.
Rotors Over The
Rockies
June 10-12, 2010. Brigham City Airport, Utah. The URA's annual meet
moves this year to the Brigham City Airport, immediately east of
(and visible from) I-15 at Utah exit 365, and outside the Salt Lake
City Class B airspace and Mode C veil. The city has agreed to let us
camp on the airport but nearby restaurants and motels are plentiful.
There is plenty of space for travel trailers, motor homes and tent
camping. There will be water and toilet facilities available but no
hookups. This year we will have a large new hangar to house any
visiting Gyros at night and a nice hangar to hold our forums in
during the day. There will be a pancake breakfast Saturday morning
and a closing banquet Saturday evening. The last official event day,
Saturday, is also the date for the Brigham City Heritage Arts
Festival. The city will be holding an airport open house,
guaranteeing significant exposure for our sport. See experimental
rotorcraft owned by URA members and visiting pilots fly and get
introductory lessons from Certified Flight Instructors in both
helicopters and gyroplanes.
Utah Rotorcraft Association.
Golden West
Regional Fly-In And Air Show
June 11-13, 2010. Yuba County Airport, Marysville/Olivehurst,
California. Get a close up look at hundreds of aircraft including,
homebuilts, antiques, aerobatic, ultralights, hot air balloons,
racers, WWII warbirds and current military aircraft. Forums by
aviation experts and more.
Golden West Fly-In.
Wight Party (Spamfield)
Fly-In 2009
June 11-13, 2010. Sandown Airport, Isle of Wight, UK. The British
Microlight Event of the year. Literally hundreds of aircraft and
thousands of landings.. big marquee, food, beer, music, best
aircraft competitions. Friday and Saturday are the main days -
particularly Saturday afternoon and evening. Although this is for
Microlight (and Rotorcraft) aircraft. The event is not limited to
BMAA members, never has been, all are welcome. Biggest Microlight
rally in the UK with everything from Light Aircraft to Rotorcraft to
Microlights to foot launched. Come and camp by your aircraft and
have a beer with friends. Wight
Party.
21st Annual
Father's Day Fly-in
June 18-21. 2010. Shreveport North, Wellsville, Pennsylvania. We
welcome any aircraft capable of operating from a well maintained,
lighted 70x2600 foot turf runway. On the grounds of the Footlight
Ranch, the Fly In features an all you can eat Prime Rib Dinner on
Friday, with an old fashioned picnic on Saturday. Snacks and lunch
are available all weekend at the Cross Winds Cafe on the flight
line. The Olympic size swimming pool, volley ball courts and
horseshoe pits are available to all attendees. Camping and rustic
bunkhouse available. A family event and a USUA Signature Event. For
more information contact Jerry Rosie at (717) 243-7923 or visit:
Shreveport North.
Third Annual
SkyRats Flyfest 2010
June 24-27, 2010. 332 Woodchuck Hill Road, Frewsburg, New York. This
is our third 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. We will have some cross countries and
games for playing... 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.
9th Annual
Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association Fly-In
June 24-27, 2010. Mark's Park & Airfield, New London, Wisconsin.
Flying, clinics, demonstrations, camping, food, and much more.
Wisconsin Powered Parachute
Association.
Mondial 2010
Paramoteurs
June 25-27, 2010. Basse-Ham Airport, Basse-Ham, France. A world
level paramotor event with 700 pilots from more than 30 countries,
70 professional exhibitors, 20,000 visitors, 3,000 flights, and
several World record attempts. Pilots, future pilots, instructors,
manufacturers, and aero-sports enthusiasts are all invited.
Grandair
Basse-Ham.
3rd Annual
Fly-In And Pig Roast
July 9-11, 2010. Greater Kankakee Airport, Kankakee, Illinois.
Sponsored by EAA Chapter 1159. Sport Powered Parachute and Fixed
Wing Intro Flights. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner prepared by their
world famous chef. Camping spots available.
The
Ultralight Place.
Arlington
Fly-In
July 7-11, 2010. 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.
PreOsh
Trikefest 2010
July 23-25, 2010. Cushing Field, Newark, Illinois. All trike pilots
trike and enthusiasts' families and friends are welcome. Fly-in,
trailer in, or drive in. Arrival and demo flights on July 23. BBQ
and Competition will be held on July 24th. Fly-out Breakfast on July
25. Free admission, free tie down and camping available on the
field. Hotels nearby in Sandwich, Yorkville and Ottawa, Illinois.
Donations to cover BBQ are encouraged. For more info, call Mike at
(630) 664-1892. A & M
Airsports.
2009 EAA
AirVenture Oshkosh 2009
July 2 - August 1, 2010. 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.
Popular
Rotorcraft Association Convention 2009
August 3-7, 2010. 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.
18th Annual
Fly/In Cruise/In
September 4th, 2010. 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. For more
information contact Ray Johnson (765) 664-2588 or visit
Fly/In Cruise/In.
Ken Brock
Freedom Fly-In
September 24-26, 2010. El Mirage Dry Lake, El Mirage, California.
This event is the largest home-built rotorcraft fly-in in the west.
The Fly-in is hosted by the Popular Rotorcraft Association's Chapter
One. We do not "run" the fly-in, but only set the date and send out
the invitation to both pilots and spectators. Ken Brock was a noted
air show performer, stunt pilot and aircraft manufacturer. Ken was
also the past president of Chapter One. As the name Freedom Fly-in
implies, all aircraft are welcome and celebrates our freedom to fly.
Ken Brock PRA Chapter 1. |
