That fly-in time of year has arrived! If you have an aircraft and are looking for places to go, we've got some great locations and events. The following is a comprehensive list of fly-ins and other aviation events located in Indiana and adjacent states. If you don't have an aircraft but are willing to drive, the list below is round-trip "do-able" in a day. We can't guarantee that every fly-in is listed. Also, we strongly recommend that you contact the event before committing your 100LL. However, we guarantee that if you visit some of these you'll have some great fun.
August 16-19 (Thu-Sun) - Chicago - Air Show & Water Show. Details pending.
August 18 (Sat) - Danville IN - Hendricks County Aviation Association fly-in luncheon, Hendricks County Airport (2R2), 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
August 24-26 (Fri-Sun) - Mattoon/Charleston IL - 2007 Luscombe fly-In, Coles County Memorial Airport (KMTO). 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. Forums, door prizes, Luscombe judging and awards. $0.25 gallon fuel discount for all fly-ins. Electric for motorhomes, camping & shower. Contact: Jerry Cox jerry25@consolidated.net 217-234-8720
August 25 (Sat) - Troy OH - Annual WACO Homecoming Fly In, Waco Field Airport (1WF), 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Theme: Preserving the Past. Inspiring the Future! WACO pilots available for rides in open cockpit biplanes. Contact: Karen Purke info@wacoairmuseum.org (937)335-9226 http://www.wacoairmuseum.org
August 25-26 (Sat-Sun) - Alma MI, Gratiot Community Airshow, Gratiot Community Airport, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Airshow featuring Gene Soucy, Teresa Stokes wing walking, Scream'n Rebels T-6s, demo of Reno Air Race, Vlado Lenoch P-51, T-33, military static displays, rides in B-25, Grumman Goose, -51, T-6 Widgeon and more. Contact: DOUGLAS BRUSH dbrush@charterinternet.com 989-463-5500 http://home.comcast.net/~douglasbrush
August 25-26 (Sat-Sun) - Mansfield OH - EAA Midwest Fly-in, Lamm Regional Airport (KMFD). http://www.airnav.com/airport/KMFD - Web Site http://www.MERFI.info
August 25-26 (Sat-Sun) - Indianapolis IN - Indianapolis Air Show, Mt. Comfort Airport (KMQJ). http://www.airnav.com/airport/KMQJ - http://www.myafd.com/airport/KMQJ - Web Site: http://www.indianapolisairshow.com - Ultralight Information: http://www.geocities.com/indyflyers2/airshow.html
August 31-September 2 (Fri-Sun) - Dayton OH, Giant Scale Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft Air Show, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (KFFO). Acrobatics by model jets, helicopters and warbirds during a three-day air show of giant scale radio-controlled aircraft on the runway behind the museum. Contact: Sarah Swan nationalmuseum.mus@wpafb.af.mil 937-255-3286 http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil
August 31-September 2 (Fri-Sun) - Olney TX - ASC Nationals, Information: Robert Stark Rotor Wing director, 940 564 2938, FAX 940- 564-3209 or e-mail at rgstark@brazosnet.com
September 1 (Sat) - Marion IN - Fly/In Cruise/In, Marion Municipal (KMZZ). 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Antique, classic, homebuilt, ultralight and warbird aircraft as well as vintage cars, trucks, motorcycles, and tractors. An all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast, all proceeds for Marion High School Marching Band. Contact: Ray Johnson rjohnson@FlyInCruiseIn.com (765) 664-2588 http://www.FlyInCruiseIn.com
September 1-3 (Sat-Mon) - Cleveland OH - Cleveland National Air Show, Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL). http://www.airnav.com/airport/BKL - http://www.myafd.com/airport/BKL - Web Site: http://www.clevelandairshow.com
September 6 (Thu) - Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling IL - Business Aircraft & Jet Preview, Palwaukee Municipal Airport (PWK). Sneak preview of Embraer Legacy, Raytheon Premier 1A, Piaggio Avanti, Adam A500 & A700, Cessna, Cirrus, Diamond, Eclipse, Pilatus, Piper, Socata, Bombardier, and more. Contact: Paul Lips Paul.Lips@AirportJournals.com 866-202-0096 http://www.JetPreview.com
September 8 (Sat) - Erie IL - QC Challenger 25th Anniversary, Erie Air Park Ultralight Flightpark (3H5). On site primitive camping. Contact: Jim Robinson erieairpark@juno.com 309-659-2721 http://www.erieairpark.com
September 8 (Sat) - Connersville IN - Nulltown Wing Nuts Hog Roast/Fly-in, Nulltown Wingnuts Ultralight Flightpark (73II). http://www.airnav.com/airport/73II - http://www.myafd.com/airport/73II
September 8 (Sat) -Decatur IL - EAA Chapter 274 Pancake Breakfast, Decatur Airport (KDEC). 8-11 a.m., http://www.airnav.com/airport/KDEC - http://www.myafd.com/airport/KDEC - Infirmation: 217 795 2393 - Web Site: www.decatureaa.com
September 8 (Sat) - Newark OH - EAA 402 Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast, Newark-Heath Airport (VTA). 8 a.m. - Noon. Breakfast. Contact: Tom McFadden EAA402@adelphia.net 740-587-2312
September 9 (Sun) - Alpena MI - EAA Chapter #1021 Fly-In Lunch, Alpena County Regional Airport (APN). 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Burgers, hot dogs, polish dogs, sloppy joe's, chili, potato salad, beans, all you can eat; menu varies. Menu varies monthly, all you can eat, $5.00. Contact: Ray Bock jimgaasch@gaasch.net 989-354-5465 http://www.gaasch.net/eaa
September 10 (Mon) - Weidman MI - Pancake Breakfast, Ojibwa Airpark (D11). Fly In Breakfast. Contact: Robert Numerick rnumerick@opoa-d11.com 989-644-8084 http://www.opoa-d11.com
September 14-16 (Fri-Sun) - Terre Haute IN - Terre Haute Air Fair, Hulman Field (KHUF). http://www.airnav.com/airport/KHUF - http://www.myafd.com/airport/KHUF
September 15 (Sat) - Scottsburg IN - Annual Fly-in, Scottsburg Airport (3R8) - http://www.airnav.com/airport/3R8 - http://www.myafd.com/airport/3R8
September 21, 22 (Fri-Sat) - Mount Vernon IL - KR Annual Gathering, Mount Vernon Airport (KMVN). Annual gathering of Rand Robinson KR experimental aircraft. Contact: flesner@verizon.net Larry Flesner http://www.krgathering.org
September 21-23 (Fri-Sun) - Dayton OH - Dawn Patrol Rendezvous World War I Fly-In, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (KFFO). Original and reproduction WWI aircraft, RC models, era automobiles and re-enactors. Contact: Sarah Swan nationalmuseum.mus@wpafb.af.mil 937-255-3286 http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil
September 22 (Sat) - Paoli IN - Aviation Awareness Day, Paoli Municipal Airport (I42). 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free food an drinks for pilots flying in. paoliairport@verizon.net Contact: Bill Grefe paoliairport@verizon.net 812-723-4019 or 812-723-9923 http://www.paoliairport.homestead.com
September 27-30 (Sat-Sun) Columbus OH - Gathering of Mustang Legands, Rickenbacker International Airport (KLCK). http://www.airnav.com/airport/KLCK
October 6 (Sat) - Rockford IL - Fall Fly In Lunch, Cottonwood Airport (1C8). Chili and Barbeque Lunch, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Contact: Guy Stayner WNDHVR1@aol.com 815-234-4016 http://www.EAA22.org
October 7 (Sun) Noblesville IL EAA Chapter 67 Fall Barbecue, Noblesville Airport (I80), lunch. For more information see http://www.eaa67.org
October 14 (Sun) - Alpena MI - EAA Chapter #1021 Fly-In Lunch, Alpena County Regional Airport (APN). 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Burgers, hot dogs, polish dogs, sloppy joe's, chili, potato salad, beans, all you can eat; menu varies. Menu varies monthly, all you can eat, $5.00. Contact: Ray Bock jimgaasch@gaasch.net 989-354-5465 http://www.gaasch.net/eaa
October 21 (Sun) - Watervliet MI - Watervliet Chili-Hop Fly-In, Watervliet Municipal Airport (40C). 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Contact: 269-463-5532
October 27 (Sat) - Decatur IL - EAA Chapter 274 Chili Day, Decatur Airport (KDEC) - http://www.airnav.com/airport/KDEC - http://www.myafd.com/airport/KDEC - Information: 217 795 2393 - Web Site: www.decatureaa.com
Know of any other fly-ins that could be included in the fly-in circuit? Send the information to the newsletter editor at michaelandkatie@insightbb.com.
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September 29 (Sat) - Hanover IN - Wood, Fabric, & Tailwheels Fly-In, Lee Bottom Airport (64I). Contact: info@leebottom.com 812-866-3211 http://www.leebottom.com
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