Calendar of Events

January, 2002-December, 2006
Here is a list of past events. Hope you had a great time at them!

Click HERE to go to the prior 2002 calendar of events

Thursday, January 10: Monthly meeting of the EAA 172 Members  7:15 PM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to:  garner49@comcast.netor  John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net   Click HERE for directions (both land and air). Don Murphy will be preparing his delicious Green Chili Stew. Come early, around 6:30 PM, for the food. For the meeting agenda click HERE. We will be featuring a talk by FAA Tower Chief Mike Gunn at 7:15 PM.

Sunday, January 13: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Eagle Aviation, Columbia Metropolitan Airport, South Carolina (CAE). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.
 

Saturday, Sunday, January 19, 20: EAA Chapter 1192, PRA Chapter 26 -- The Sunstate Wing & Rotor Club GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW CLUBHOUSE at the La Belle, Florida, Municipal Airport (X14). GPS:  26° 44.65' N / 81° 25.97' W; Elevation 18'  Runway: 14/32  3810' x 50' asphalt (fair). CTAF/UNICOM 122.8 mhz. Wild Hog BBQ / Corn on the Cob / Lots of other dishes. Fly-Market Sale /  Lots of Flying /  Come Visit With Us. Contact: Richard Oxnam at 941-728-3774 or E-mail: rotornut00702@sprynet.com

Sunday, January 27: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Greenwood County Airport, South Carolina (GRD). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Saturday, February 2: Monthly meeting of the PRA Chapter 13, EAA Chapter 1313 Members 11:00 AM at the at the Aiken, South Carolina, airport (AIK); Highway 1, one mile south of I-20 Exit 22. For information:  contact Ray Pierce, (803) 648-3167 or E-mail to: rcpierce@aikenelectric.net, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or E-mail to: jcm2@earthlink.net

Saturday, February 2: Winter Young Eagle's Rally -- DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23.

Thursday, February 7: Monthly meeting of the EAA 172 Members  NOTE EARLIER DATE THIS MONTH 7:15 PM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to: garner49@comcast.netor  John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net   Click HERE for directions (both land and air). For the meeting agenda click HERE.

Sunday, February 10: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Summerville, South Carolina (DYB). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Saturday, February 16: Fly-out to Millen --- at the Millen Airport (2J5) CTAF 122.9; GPS coordinates: 32° 53.63'N / 81° 57.91' W; Runway 17/35: 4000' x 60' ; 1000 foot grass strip parallel to the asphalt runway. On US Highway 25 at the left just before getting into Millen (coming from the north)--
Keith Brock has invited everyone to fly in and meet around noon. He will give transportation to a fine meal. If there's a low ceiling around noon just come in whenever you can. CALL KEITH IF YOU'RE COMING SO HE CAN HAVE THE CORRECT NUMBER OF MEALS READY.
Call Keith Brock  (478) 982-5783 or e-mail to: ginabk@csranet.com,  or contact Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to: garner49@comcast.net,  or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net

Saturday, February 23: Winter Young Eagle's Rally at Daniel Field (DNL), Augusta, Georgia. Airplane flights for youngsters 8 to 17 years old, FREE!  10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.   NOTE: Because of new insurance regulations, we will be able to fly only the youngsters, no adults! For further information call EAA 172 Young Eagles Coordinator Larry Garner at (706) 790-4365 or e-mail him at garner49@comcast.net.

Sunday, February 24: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Georgetown County Airport, South Carolina (GGE). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Sunday, February 24: PIG PICKIN' AT THE HACIENDA DE GAY (7GA3). Starts around 1:00 PM. Directions: Remember to land coming in over the pond on runway 17, NO MATTER WHAT THE WIND DIRECTION IS! The runway is grass, 2000 feet long, and is 80 feet wide with pine trees on each side. The airstrip, starting at the pond edge, has a gradual incline for about 500 feet, then tapers off to a slight incline to the opposite end. After landing, taxi back down the runway to the pond and someone will guide you to parking. If no one is there taxi between the little "outbuilding" and the pond to the parking area. The runway is located two miles EAST of Garfield off paved highway county number 289. GPS coordinates are: 32 39.82'N / 82 04.47'W. Elevation is 300 feet and the CTAF is 122.9. Land directions: If coming into Garfield from Millen on Highway 23 go into Garfield and turn left (east) at the signal light. Go through Garfield up the hill. At the top of the hill turn left on Augusta Road. Follow that road for a mile or so until you see an 8 by 12 foot sign reading "Hacienda De Gay" -- 6250 Elam/Airstrip Road -- Turn left there and follow the runway to the house. EVERYONE IS INVITED! BRING YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND GUESTS. Come enjoy the food, friends and camaraderie. NOTE: If you fly, contact Don so there will be room to park your plane. His phone number is: 478-982-3421 or 478-982-7164 (Cell) or  Fax  912-982-4130. His e-mail is: haciendadegay@hotmail.com

Saturday, March 2: Monthly meeting of the PRA Chapter 13, EAA Chapter 1313 Members 11:00 AM at the at the Aiken, South Carolina, airport (AIK); Highway 1, one mile south of I-20 Exit 22. For information:  contact Ray Pierce, (803) 648-3167 or E-mail to: rcpierce@aikenelectric.net, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or E-mail to: jcm2@earthlink.net

Thursday, March 7: Monthly meeting of the EAA 172 Members  No meeting because of the Fish Fry on Saturday.

Saturday, March 9: EAA 172 Fish-Fry Fly-In at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); NOTE THAT THE POKER RUN HAS BEEN CANCELLED! Airport runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: 33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Spot landing contest at noon! Food is at 1:00PM. For more information contact Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to:  garner49@comcast.net  or  John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net   Or call the Pea Patch clubhouse at:   (706) 592-9434. Click HERE for directions (both land and air). For the meeting agenda click HERE.

Sunday, March 10: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Alan Smoak Field, South Carolina (pvt.). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Saturday, March 23: Ladies Day at the Pea Patch 11:00 AM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434', 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805.  Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Maureen Rhodes, (706) 798-1954, or Jennie Powell  (706) 796-6364 or eMail to: rsjlpowell@aol.comClick HERE for directions (both land and air).

Saturday, March 23: Wrens Gourd Festival Fly-In and Open House  at the Wrens Memorial Airport (65J); runway 11/29: 3000' x 50' asphalt -- excellent; sod runway 11/29: 1000' x 100' condition -- good. GPS: N33° 13.36' N / 82° 23.02' W; Elevation 450' , 1311 Airport Rd., Wrens, Georgia, 30833. Coincides with the city Gourd Festival. Fly-in between 12:00 and 5:00 PM and show off your flying machine and get a FREE gourd and also FREE peanuts, of course! Come earlier to visit the Gourd Festival in town (it starts around 8:00 AM on Saturday). We will have transportation into town for fly-in pilots. For more information call John Magnan. (706) 547-3607 eMail to: wrens@jcmservices.net or O.B. Brown at (706) 547-3214   e-mail: obbrown@aol.com.   YOUNG EAGLES activities for kids aged 8-17 are planned.  Young Eagles Coordinator Larry Garner and other pilots will be at the airport from 12:00 noon to whenever, to fly youngsters. Contact Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to: garner49@comcast.net. Click HERE for directions (both land and air).Use your "BACK" arrow to return to this screen.

Saturday, March 23: Palmetto Air Classic  at the Berkeley County Airport (50J) Moncks Corner, South Carolina   The Palmetto Air Classic fly-in is an effort to revive a combined major aviation event for South Carolina EAA chapters. Come see homebuilt, vintage, ultralight and warbird aircraft!!  Additionally, homebuilders will have aircraft professionally judged with prizes for each category! Guests will experience various types of aircraft building workshops (wood work, composite, sheet metal) by guest instructors Michael Burgener and Barry Franco of Trident Technical College, Nick Jones, race pilot, aircraft Designer, and engine manufacturer, and Fred McCallum of "Light Miniature Aircraft".

The Columbia FSDO, Anderson  Flight Services and the Charleston ATC facilities will offer seminars with the latest notices, regulation changes, and of special interest, the new Sport Pilot certificate.  Sponsored by The Berkeley County  Pilot's Association And  EAA Chapter 477
For More Information Please Contact:

• Robert Call--(843) 670-5283
• Jim Fleming--(843) 953-6794
• Earl Fisher--(843) 747-9764

Sunday, March 24: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Berkeley County Airport, Moncks Corner, South Carolina (50J). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Thursday, April 4 (special date): Monthly meeting of the EAA 172 Members  7:15 PM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to:  garner49@comcast.netor  John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net   Click HERE for directions (both land and air). For the meeting agenda click HERE.

Saturday, April 6: Monthly meeting of the PRA Chapter 13, EAA Chapter 1313 Members At Bensen Days if we can fit it in! For information:  contact Ray Pierce, (803) 648-3167 or E-mail to: rcpierce@aikenelectric.net, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or E-mail to: jcm2@earthlink.net

Wednesday-Sunday, April 3-7: Sunstate Wing and Rotor Club - PRA Chapter 26, EAA Chapter 1192: Bensen Days Rotorcraft Fly-In: Wauchula, Florida at the Wauchula Airport (FD06); .UNICOM/CTAF 122.9 mhz. GPS: 27º 30.82'N / 81º 52.84'W; RUNWAY: 18/35 4000' x 75' asphalt. Airport attended continuously. Fuel: 100LL Wauchula, Florida. Contact Bud O'Neil for details: HOME: (941)995-3434; FAX: (941) 995-7094. Or eMail to: Richard Oxnam RotorNut007@yahoo.com    Website:  http://chapters.rotorcraft.com/26/sunstate003.htm

Sunday, April 7: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Allendale County Airport, Allendale, South Carolina (88J). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Sunday-Saturday, April 7-13: Sun 'n Fun® 2002 Fly-In: Lakeland, Florida. http://www.sun-n-fun.org/ for details.

Saturday - Sunday, April 13 & 14: Wings Over Williston AIRSHOW at the Williston Municipal Airport & Industrial Park, Williston, Florida. SEE: "Mister Air Show" - Gene Soucy & Wingwalker Teresa Stokes; Aerobatic Champion - Patty Wagstaff; Comedy Act - OTTO the Helicopter; Flying Colors - Dan Buchanan; Rag Wings and Radials - B-25J Vintage Bomber, Military Aircraft and Warbirds; Contact WOW, P.O. Box 931, Williston, Florida 32696.  Or call (352) 528-0048.

Sunday, April 21: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Broxton-Bridge (Special), South Carolina (pvt.). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Breakfast and lunch served all weekend on site by local EAA Chapters. Discount fuel and hotels, rental cars and/or free ground transportation available.
Contact:  Liz Porter, 2115 Jep Wheeler Road, Woodstock, GA 30188 -- 770-569-4613  or email: eellis1@flash.com
Website: http://wingsweekend.com-- online registration begins January 2, 2002.

Friday - Sunday, May 3 - 5: EAA Fly-in Chapter 416, Mobile, Alabama. At the Roy E. Ray Airport (5R7) South of Mobile.
Camping and showers available on the field; Hangar party Saturday night. Come and join us in the 30th year of this great fly-in! Contact: Hillery W. Grice at 251-824-4538 or 251-824-2786. For e-mail information contact: capttm2@aol.com

Saturday, May 4: Monthly meeting of the PRA Chapter 13, EAA Chapter 1313 Members 11:00 AM at the at the Aiken, South Carolina, airport (AIK); Highway 1, one mile south of I-20 Exit 22. For information:  contact Ray Pierce, (803) 648-3167 or E-mail to: rcpierce@aikenelectric.net, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or E-mail to: jcm2@earthlink.net

Sunday, May 5: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport, Spartanburg, South Carolina (SPA). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Thursday, May 9: Monthly meeting of the EAA 172 Members  7:15 PM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to:  garner49@comcast.netor  John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or eMail to:  jcm2@earthlink.net   Click HERE for directions (both land and air). For the meeting agenda click HERE.

Saturday May 12: 12th Annual State Line Ultrasport Spring Fly-In at Chesnee, South Carolina. Coordinates:  35° 10.696' N / 81° 48.409' W. For more information contact: Clark Summey, (864) 461-3888
email: dds71251@chesnet.net.

Friday, Saturday, May 17-18: EAA 172 7th Annual Wrens Fly-In. at the Wrens, Georgia, Airport (65J) : Thursday, May 16th is the "Early Bird Day;" Sunday, May 19th is the "Going Away Day:" CTAF/UNICOM 122.7 mhz GPS coordinates: 33° 13.36' N / 82° 23.02' W; elevation 450'; runways: 11L/29R 3000' x 50' asphalt -- excellent -- 11R/29L 900' x 100' sod -- good --; also, for powered parachutes and Trikes: 02/20 300' x 200' sod -- good -- at right angles to 11R/2lL -- for powered parachutes; NOTE THAT ASPHALT RUNWAY 11R HAS A RIGHT-HAND PATTERN AND SOD RUNWAY 11L HAS A LEFT-HAND PATTERN. ASPHALT RUNWAY 29L HAS A LEFT-HAND PATTERN AND RUNWAY 29R HAS A RIGHT HAND PATTERN. THE SOD RUNWAY IS NORTH-EAST OF THE ASPHALT RUNWAY. Runway 11/29 (asphalt) - PCL: 122.7 (L/M/H-3/5/7 Clicks) ; Airport attended 24 hours during the Fly-In. All aircraft welcome: Conventional, warbirds, experimental, ultralight, gyroplanes, trikes, powered parachutes. Pig Roast Friday evening, "Special" Supper Saturday evening -- spaghetti or barbecued chicken.  Young Eagles Rally Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Admission free to the Fly-In; no landing or tie-down fees. Free overnight camping. Two restrooms and free hot shower. Motorhomes welcome and free (if you don't need our electricity). Electrical hookups on field available for a slight fee by reservation. Five restaurants and a motel next to the airport at the end of runways 29L and 29R. Check the Macon FSS for NOTAMs. Call John Magnan at 706-547-3607 for more details. Call anytime day or night. Or eMail to: wrens@jcmservices.net or contact Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to: garner49@comcast.net

Saturday, May 18: 29th Annual Quincy FLY-IN At the Quincy Municipal Airport  (2J9) (Florida)  Unicom 122.7. Join us for a day of great activities:  8 am Pancake Breakfast. 9 am-Noon Young Eagles Rides. 10 am William Wynne Covair Airplane Engine Conversion Seminar.  Safari Helicopter representatives will demonstrate their two place experimental Helicopter.  Skydivers, Gliders, Homebuilts, Ultralights.  Prize Drawings. Campers Welcome!  Contact:   John Sivyer - e-mail  sivyer@tallahassee.net or Frank Smith (phone)  850-576-3312

Saturday - Sunday, May 25, 26: 7th Annual CSRA Light Flyers Fly-In at Gary Ward's ultralight airfield near Lincolnton, Georgia One mile West on Highway 378 from Lincolnton. On the left just past the Pink Motel. Come Friday and camp-out. Fly in or drive in. Eat lunch for free if you fly in!!! Competitions: Bomb drop, tissue cutting events. A candy drop for the children will be held Saturday at 4:30 PM. Airplane rides for a small fee. UNICOM: 122.9; CB: Channel 23. GPS: N33°46.789'    W82°29.188'   Runway 3200' sod. 3/4 mile west of Lincolnton on Highway 378. Contact Gary Waggoner at 706-359-6200 or Terry Brown (706) 359-3079 or 706-860-0196, e-mail  Waggflyone@cs.com  .

Saturday, May 25: Ladies Day at the Pea Patch 11:00 AM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434', 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805.  Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Maureen Rhodes, (706) 798-1954, or Jennie Powell  (706) 796-6364 or eMail to: rsjlpowell@aol.comClick HERE for directions (both land and air).

Wednesday - Sunday, May 22 - May 26 (Memorial Day Weekend):  The 40th Annual International Convention of the Popular Rotorcraft Association at the Midway Airport near Waxahachie, Texas, 20 miles SW of Dallas. (4T6); runway 18/36: 5000' x 75' asphalt -- fair --; GPS: N32° 27.361' N / 096° 54.748' W; Elevation 710'; UNICOM 123.00 mhz. Driving Directions: Take I35E south of Dallas, Texas. Go 14.5 miles south of Insterstate 20. Turn west on Highway 287. The Midway Airport is 3.5 miles on the right. The temperature should be around 85 degrees during the day and 72 degrees at night.
Texas PRA Chapters 007, 62 and 78 have joined together to extend a hearty WELCOME TO TEXAS invitation to every rotorcraft enthusiast. See the world's largest gathering of homebuilt rotorcraft.

•  Check out the newest and best gyroplanes and helicopters.
•  Meet the designers, talk to the manufacturers.
•  Attend forums on rotorcraft, engines, and other important topics.
•  Enter your machine in the awards judging.
•  Contact Larry Neal, PRA Board Member and Cenvention Chairman, for further information.  E-Mail:nhx@compuwise.net

Saturday, June 1: Monthly meeting of the PRA Chapter 13, EAA Chapter 1313 Members 11:00 AM at the at the Aiken, South Carolina, airport (AIK); Highway 1, one mile south of I-20 Exit 22. For information:  contact Ray Pierce, (803) 648-3167 or E-mail to: rcpierce@aikenelectric.net, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or E-mail to: jcm2@earthlink.net

Sunday, June 2: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Green Sea (S79). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Saturday, June 8: International Young Eagle's Day at Daniel Field (DNL), Augusta, Georgia. Airplane flights for youngsters 8 to 17 years old.  Static displays of aircraft. We will be flying youngsters from 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon.  For further information call EAA 172 Young Eagles Coordinator Larry Garner at (706) 790-4365 or e-mail him at garner49@comcast.net.

Thursday, June 13: Monthly meeting of the EAA 172 Members  7:15 PM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to: garner49@comcast.netor  John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net   Click HERE for directions (both land and air). For the meeting agenda click HERE.
 

Friday-Sunday, June 14-16: 1st Sport Aviation Association Gathering!- Frasca Field,Urbana Illinois (C-16). It's being billed as "a gathering of grassroots lovers of aviation." This is the new organization founded by EAA's founder, Paul H. Poberezny, in 1997 as a means to promote building and restoring aircraft of all types, as well as flying and enjoying them  with those having similar interests.  SAA member, Rudy Frasca, of Urbana, Illinois, has offered his private airport to SAA for this gathering. Unicom 122.8. North/South Runway 2853' x 140'  --   East/West Paved Runway 4000 ’x 57 ’– Parallel sod – 4000'   Camping, showers are available and there are several motels in the area. For more information, call 217/367-8441 or look at the Website: http://www.sportaviation.org/ShowArticle.cfm?Article_ID=72

Saturday June 15: 2002 Gathering of Eagles  Gardner, Kansas, Municipal  Airport (K34); GPS: 38° 48.425' N /94° 57.362' W; Elevation 1042' . The Kansas City Dawn Patrol (with their Nieuports) will be there! Just like last year: Friday- arrival, setup and flying, Saturday - The BIG day - flying all day long, Sunday - Tear down and get the hell outta Dodge.

• A bare-bones, ready to cover Nieuport on the field for you to inspect.
• Lanny Turner's new Nieuport trailer for his "Thunder Melon" for those of you with top wings that DON'T come apart
• Robert Baslee is planning on showing up with some of his nice flying creations.
• Don't Forget, B and B Aircraft Supply is based in Gardner and only a short drive from the field.
• Hardware at great prices. Bring your check books!!
• Robert Baslee is now finishing up his bolt-on PSRU for VWs and will soon be offering a firewall-forward VW engine package with PSRU.

Sunday, June 16: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Laurens (34A). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Friday-Sunday, June 21-23: Trenton Flyers Fly-in at the Edgefield County Airport (6J6 ) --  Yonce Field.   CTAF: 122.9 mhz. 1 mile SE of TRENTON , SC               33° 44.20817 N ,   081° 49.17325W    Mag. variation 04W; elevation 610 feet. Runways:  11/29 - 2640 x 175 ft. turf, good condition. 15/33 1584 x 145 ft. turf, good condition. Airport Website:  Edgefield County airport  For more fly-in information contact Chuck Reinert at 803-275-2727 or e-mail kolbfirestar@cs.com for more details.
 

Saturday, June 29: PIG PICKIN' LOW-COUNTRY BOIL AT THE HACIENDA DE GAY (7GA3). Starts around 1:00 PM. Directions: Remember to land coming in over the pond on runway 17, NO MATTER WHAT THE WIND DIRECTION IS! The runway is grass, 2000 feet long, and is 80 feet wide with pine trees on each side. The airstrip, starting at the pond edge, has a gradual incline for about 500 feet, then tapers off to a slight incline to the opposite end. After landing, taxi back down the runway to the pond and someone will guide you to parking. If no one is there taxi between the little "outbuilding" and the pond to the parking area. The runway is located two miles EAST of Garfield off paved highway county number 289. GPS coordinates are: 32° 39.82'N / 82° 04.47'W. Elevation is 300 feet and the CTAF is 122.9. Land directions: If coming into Garfield from Millen on Highway 23 go into Garfield and turn left (east) at the signal light. Go through Garfield up the hill. At the top of the hill turn left on Augusta Road. Follow that road for a mile or so until you see an 8 by 12 foot sign reading "Hacienda De Gay" -- 6250 Elam/Airstrip Road -- Turn left there and follow the runway to the house. EVERYONE IS INVITED! BRING YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND GUESTS. Come enjoy the food, friends and camaraderie. NOTE: If you fly, contact Don so there will be room to park your plane. His phone number is: 478-982-3421 or 478-982-7164 (Cell) or  Fax  912-982-4130. His e-mail is: haciendadegay@hotmail.com

Sunday, June 30: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Hartsville (HVS). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Saturday, July 6: Monthly meeting of the PRA Chapter 13, EAA Chapter 1313 Members 11:00 AM at the at the Aiken, South Carolina, airport (AIK); Highway 1, one mile south of I-20 Exit 22. For information:  contact Ray Pierce, (803) 648-3167 or E-mail to: rcpierce@aikenelectric.net, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or E-mail to: jcm2@earthlink.net

Wednesday -  Sunday, July 10 - July 14: Arlington NWEAA Fly-In at the Arlington Municipal Airport in Arlington, WA (AWO)   GPS: 48° 09.64' N / 122° 09.54' W; Elevation 137' Contact Barbara Tolbert at 360-345-5857; snail-mail: NWEAA Fly-in, 4700 188th, Suite A, Arlington, WA 98223; e-mail: flyin@nweaa.org.
Website: www.nweaa.org .

Thursday, July 11: Monthly meeting of the EAA 172 Members  No meeting because of the Cold-Cuts (Varietal meat) Fly-in on July 13.

Saturday, July 13: EAA 172 Varietal Meat Fly-In. We plan to have grilled chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers and barbecue in the cool, air conditioned comfort of the EAA 172 Clubhouse at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: 33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. (Food is at 1:00PM. Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to: garner49@comcast.net  or John Magnan. (706) 547-3607 eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net  Come early, and talk with the members and builders. Club members with last names beginning with A-G should bring salads; H-Q should bring desserts; R-Z should bring vegetables. Click HERE for directions (both land and air).

Sunday, July 14: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Florence, South Carolina
(FLO). 8:00 to 11:00 AM.. 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Tuesday-Monday, July 23-July 29: EAA Oshkosh Airventure 2001 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Website: Airventure 2002

Sunday, July 28: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Rowan County Airport, Salisbury, North Carolina (RUQ). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Saturday, August 3: Monthly meeting of the PRA Chapter 13, EAA Chapter 1313 Members 11:00 AM at the at the Aiken, South Carolina, airport (AIK); Highway 1, one mile south of I-20 Exit 22. For information:  contact Ray Pierce, (803) 648-3167 or E-mail to: rcpierce@aikenelectric.net, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or E-mail to: jcm2@earthlink.net

Thursday, August 8: Monthly meeting of the EAA 172 Members  7:15 PM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to: garner49@comcast.netor  John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net   Click HERE for directions (both land and air). For the meeting agenda click HERE.

Saturday, August 10: BREAKFAST & FLY-IN  AT THE LINCOLN COUNTY AIRPORT (IPJ). Starts 8:00 AM. Sponsored by  EAA Chapter 309, Charlotte. For more information call: Fred Darnell 704-509-9411 or e-mail fdarnell@carolina.rr.com

Saturday, August 10: PIG PICKIN' LOW-COUNTRY BOIL AT THE HACIENDA DE GAY (7GA3). Starts around 1:00 PM. Directions: Remember to land coming in over the pond on runway 17, NO MATTER WHAT THE WIND DIRECTION IS! The runway is grass, 2000 feet long, and is 80 feet wide with pine trees on each side. The airstrip, starting at the pond edge, has a gradual incline for about 500 feet, then tapers off to a slight incline to the opposite end. After landing, taxi back down the runway to the pond and someone will guide you to parking. If no one is there taxi between the little "outbuilding" and the pond to the parking area. The runway is located two miles EAST of Garfield off paved highway county number 289. GPS coordinates are: 32° 39.82'N / 82° 04.47'W. Elevation is 300 feet and the CTAF is 122.9. Land directions: If coming into Garfield from Millen on Highway 23 go into Garfield and turn left (east) at the signal light. Go through Garfield up the hill. At the top of the hill turn left on Augusta Road. Follow that road for a mile or so until you see an 8 by 12 foot sign reading "Hacienda De Gay" -- 6250 Elam/Airstrip Road -- Turn left there and follow the runway to the house. EVERYONE IS INVITED! BRING YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND GUESTS. Come enjoy the food, friends and camaraderie. NOTE: If you fly, contact Don so there will be room to park your plane. His phone number is: 478-982-3421 or 478-982-7164 (Cell) or  Fax  912-982-4130. His e-mail is: haciendadegay@hotmail.com

Sunday, August 11: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Columbia Owens Downtown Airport, Columbia, South Carolina (CUB). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Saturday, August 24: Craft Day at the Pea Patch 11:00 AM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: 33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Maureen Rhodes, (706) 798-1954, or Jennie Powell  (706) 796-6364 or eMail to:rsjlpowell@aol.com . Click HERE for directions (both land and air).

Sunday, August 25: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Lancaster County McWhirter Field Airport, South Carolina (LKR). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Saturday, September 7: Monthly meeting of the PRA Chapter 13, EAA Chapter 1313 Members 11:00 AM at the at the Aiken, South Carolina, airport (AIK); Highway 1, one mile south of I-20 Exit 22. For information:  contact Ray Pierce, (803) 648-3167 or E-mail to: rcpierce@aikenelectric.net, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or E-mail to: jcm2@earthlink.net

Saturday, Sunday, September 7-8: 6th Annual Virginia State EAA Fly-inAt the Dinwiddie County Airport (PTB). This year the Virginia Council of EAA Chapters, is presenting the most educational and interesting fly-in of it’s history.

•       Come see Bruce Bohannon fly his Exxon Flyin’ Tiger. Bruce had seven world’s records as of mid July, and has his sights on setting three more at AirVenture 2002.
•       Plan on attending one of the more than a dozen educational forums including, Adam Mohler of Unison Industries (Slick magnetos),  Jim Lauerman, VP of AVEMCO and Dr. Ingrid Zimmer-Geller, a specialist in retinal surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
•       Participate in our hands-on workshops on welding, tube and fabric and sheet metal.
•       Enjoy a pancake breakfast each day in the corporate hangar
•       See Roger Lehnert land his Piper Cub on his “Teeny Weeny Airport” (FORD F-150!) as well as watch Skip Stewart fly aerobatics in his Pitts Special S2-S.
•       Volunteer a minimum of 4 hours you are invited to a free Volunteer Spaghetti Dinner and hear Scott Crossfield,  the first man to fly twice the speed of sound, give a slide talk on the X-15 program.
•       Register your airplane. You’ll get a free gift and help us bring you a better fly-in next year.

For more information contact: DeWitt Whittington, Public Relations Chairman
email:  n3850Q@yahoo.com

Sunday, September 8: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Woodward Field, Kershaw County Airport, Camden, South Carolina (CDN). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Thursday, September 12: Monthly meeting of the EAA 172 Members  7:15 PM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to:  garner49@comcast.net or  John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net   Click HERE for directions (both land and air). For the meeting agenda click HERE.
 

Saturday, September 14: EAA Chapter 1047 Fly-in At the Wilson Industrial Air Center (WO3) Wilson, NC. 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Skydivers, L-39 jets, L-19 Bird Dog, P-51 Mustang, Marine rescue helicopter, Apache helicopter, door prizes, airplane rides, pancake breakfast, BBQ chicken plates.

Saturday-Sunday, September 28-29: Boshears SkyFest 2002: FEATURING THE BLUE ANGELS at the Augusta Regional Airport - Bush Field (AGS);  Land directions for Augusta Regional: at the intersection of New Savannah Rd. & Tobacco Rd. Augusta/Richmond County. A new road will be finished by the time of the Airshow; also much better entrance and parking arrangements have been set up. SHOW HOURS: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm. Tickets will be sold AFTER YOU PARK AND GET IN LINE. Tickets: ADULTS: $10 advance, $15 at the gate; CHILDREN: 6-10: $5 advance, $7 at the gate; CHILDREN 5 and under: FREE.  Website for tickets: Tixonline   Tickets also available at area Pump-N-Shops and at Fort Discovery.

Also you may contact EAA 172 President Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to: garner49@comcast.net
Note that there will not be Young Eagles events during the airshow/fly-in as there have been in the past since Bush -- Augusta Regional -- is a commercial airport with ongoing commercial flights.

Friday - Sunday, September 20-22: The First Annual Golden Age of  Aviation Low and Slow Fly-in  Field location, 4 miles north of Lathrop 1/4 mile south east of water tower. GPS coordinates: N39, 36.707'    W094, 20.217' Strip length 1385'   Elevation 1062' Approaches, one end 4' fence, other end trees but bean fields on both sides. Workshops, Spot landing and Flour Bombing, Awards. Good Food and Good Times.  All aircraft welcome that are able to operate within the limitations of the runway. Homebuilts and ultralights encouraged.

Cameron is 22.5 miles north of the Fly-in and the camp grounds is 8.5 miles north east. Limited transportation will be available for fly-in guests. For more information please e-mail Al Latham @ geebeed@grm.net

Saturday, September 21: 11th Annual Fall Classic Fly-in -- Special Guests: Vans RVs.   Lebanon, TN (M54). FUN, FOOD, TROPIES. For more information call Robert Redmond  615-452-1205.

Sunday, September 22: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Barnwell County Airport, Barnwell, South Carolina (BNL). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Friday, Saturday, September 27-28: Ken Brock Freedom Fly-in at the El Mirage Dry Lake, CaliforniaContact Dan Donley for details: skypirate@prodigy.net

Saturday, Sunday, September 28-29: The Great War Fly-in & Concourse at the Creve Coeur Airport (1H0 ) 3127 Creve Coeur Mill Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63146.  GPS: 38° 43.651' N / 90° 30.498' W; Elevation 451' Plan for the Saint Louis Escadrille's fifth WW1 fly-in event started in October 2000. The event will again be at the beautiful and modern facilities of Creve Coeur Airport in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA, with public hours from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily (weather permitting). Admission is free but there is a daily $5 per vehicle parking fee. Of course, the Kansas City Dawn Patrol (Nieuports) will be there! Participants wanting to partake of the FREE goodies must pre-register before 07-01-2001. All participants are encouraged to arrive before noon on Friday for their setup (Saturday morning, as the public comes in, is not a good time for setup) and to wear period clothing. For the latest info see the Website: www.aerodrome.org or email Chris O'Neal at:  KillianONeal@msn.com

Saturday, October 5: Young Eagle's Rally at Daniel Field (DNL), Augusta, Georgia. Airplane flights for youngsters 8 to 17 years old, FREE!  9:00 AM - 12:00 noon.   NOTE: Because of new insurance regulations, we will be able to fly only the youngsters, no adults! For further information call EAA 172 Young Eagles Coordinator Larry Garner at (706) 790-4365 or e-mail him at garner49@comcast.net.

Saturday, October 5: Monthly meeting of the PRA Chapter 13, EAA Chapter 1313 Members Be there 9:00 AM or earlier! ROC 2002 work & preparation day at the at the Aiken, South Carolina, airport (AIK); Highway 1, one mile south of I-20 Exit 22. For information:  contact Ray Pierce, (803) 648-3167 or E-mail to: rcpierce@aikenelectric.net, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or E-mail to: jcm2@earthlink.net

October 4 - 6 (Friday-Sunday): VAA Chapter 3 (Vintage Airplane
Association) Annual Fall Fly-In Darlington County Airport (04J) near
Hartsville, SC.  (Elevation 192 feet. Runway 5/23: 4998 x 100 ft. Asphalt, in fair condition;
Runway 10/28: 5000 x 150 ft. Asphalt, in fair condition;Runway 16/34: 4949  x 150 ft. Asphalt, in
poor condition.  GPS: 34° 26.95' N   79°53.42' E; CTAF/UNICOM: 123.0) Main events are on
Friday and Saturday. Sunday the 7th is a "wind-down day" where most people leave by noon.
Contact number: 919-225-0713

Sunday, October 6: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Darlington County Jetport Airport, Darlington, South Carolina (UDG). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Thursday - Sunday, October 10-13: The Copperstate EAA Fly-in at the Phoenix Regional Grand Valley Airport (A39)Contact Bob Hasen at (520) 400-8887; e-mail: hassonr@theriver.com.

Thursday, October 10: Monthly meeting of the EAA 172 Members  7:15 PM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to:  garner49@comcast.netor  John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net   Click HERE for directions (both land and air). For the meeting agenda click HERE.

 
 

Friday-Saturday, October 11-12: 6th Annual Rotors Over Carolina Fly-in. EAA 172 Fly-out. At the beautiful Aiken Municipal Airport (AIK). Sponsored by EAA 1313, PRA Chapter 13. Early Bird Day Thursday, October 10th. Activities will be on Friday and Saturday with the main activities on Saturday. Sing along with Maxie Wildes (of EAA 330) on Friday evening. Experience the Porta-Party & Karaoke Company DJs on Saturday night! Delicious barbecue and other food available on the field all day Saturday provided by EAA 172. Ice cream vendor available most days. Pot-luck meal and Gator meat feast Saturday evening provided by EAA 1192.

A South Carolina National Guard Apache AH-64 attack helicopter may be on the field, perhaps Friday or Saturday during the fly-in.

Packing-up day on Sunday. Pattern for the runways is left-hand pattern  at 1200' MSL (700 ft AGL) unless flying a rotorcraft. Rotorcraft pattern altitude is left-hand for all runways but at 800 ft MSL (300 ft. AGL). Rotorcraft will only use the Xd off runway for demonstration flights only (but not land). Otherwise rotorcraft will use 18/36 as their primary runway. Rotorcraft will try to make the pattern turn before crossing over the main runway 06/24. Rotorcraft will keep their pattern short enough so as not to cross approach and departure for 06/24.  CTAF/UNICOM 122.8 mhz. Runway (6/24) lights MIRL; beacon lights on from dusk to dawn.  Field elevation 528 feet. GPS: 33° 38.973" N  81° 41.068" W.
FLY-IN WEBSITE: http://chapters.rotorcraft.com/13/roc_2002_pages.htm .
For further information contact For information:  Contact Ray Pierce, (803) 648-3167 or E-mail to: rcpierce@aikenelectric.net, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or E-mail to: jcm2@earthlink.net or Jamie Bodie (843) 546-9577 e-mail: jb@portaparty.net

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, October 11-13: Annual Fly-in in Thomasville, Georgia "An Old-Fashioned Grass Roots Fly-in"
It has been a tradition of the Thomasville Aviation Community to host an annual fly-in on the second weekend of October each year for the past 34 years. Last year, in spite of the September 11 tragedy, we hosted 220 aircraft. In the three previous years we hosted over 500 visiting aircraft and a crowd of thousands of aviation enthusiasts during the 3-day event.

Join the tradition in 2002 for a fun-filled, family-oriented aviation spectacular unlike any other! If you plan to stay over, and you really should. Thomasville is a beautiful city, call early and make your motel reservations now. Days Inn 229-226-6025, Hampton Inn 229-227-0040, Jameson Inn 229-227-9500, Shoney's Inn 229-228-5555, Super 8 229-226-9585, Knights Inn 229-228-0800, Quality Inn 229-225-2134. There are many Bed & Breakfasts there also try 800-704-2350 for information on them. Car Rentals Enterprise 229-227-1200, Liberty 229-228-6466, Thrifty 229-226-7368 For Fly-In Questions call 229-226-8356. For those who have never been to Thomasville you must take the town tour, Remember Gone With The Wind/ It was filmed at Thomasville! For Fly-In Questions call 229-226-4753. Website: http://www.thomasvilleflyin.com

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, October 18-20: Annual Carolina Sport Flyer Fly-in  Bishopville, South Carolina  at the Lee County Airport (52J) Sport planes, light planes, any aircraft are welcome! Runway 5/23 2400' x 160' turf; fair condition. GPS N34° 14.68' N / 84° 14.24' W; Elevation 216' Runway 5: left pattern; Runway 23: right pattern; CTAF 122.9: Contact John Davis at: e-mail  patches11us@yahoo.com

Saturday, Sunday, October 19-20: Rotorfest 2002 All Rotorcraft Airshow  at
the American Helicopter Museum (501C3) at the Brandywine Airport in West Chester, PA.
They are celebrating their 6th Anniversary.This very popular aviation event that has seen great growth and recognition in the past few years and now includes civilian, military, news, police, medical, kit-built, and corporate helos from all over the world. They will also have the East Coast Bell 47 Fly-in this year along with the annual meeting of the Eastern Regional Helicopter Council.

This is a great opportunity to meet other rotary flight aircrews, see other fascinating aircraft, and to showcase your own aircraft.  Flying opportunities in front of the captive airshow audience are also available.  Over 15,000 normally show up over the two day event.

The airfield is secure and hangar space is available.   Housing, transportation, and meals can be arranged by the airshow as well.
Contact: David Schultz Airshows, Rotorfest 2002 Event Coordinators, Tel 610-466-7340 e-mail: airboss@schultzairshows.com      Website: www.schultzairshows.com

Sunday, October 20: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB White Plains Plantation airfield, South Carolina (pvt.). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Friday-Sunday, October 25-27:  8th Annual North Louisiana PRA Chapter 20 Fly-in  at the Bastrop, La. Airport (2F8)  Don't miss the Big Catfish Fry Saturday noon and our now Famous Bingo Saturday night with our Louisiana recipe RED BEANS and RICE supper. Contact James Chowns for more info @318/324-8920 H or 318/348-4233 or email chowns71201@yahoo.com

Saturday, October 26: Ladies Day at the Pea Patch 11:00 AM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434', 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805.  Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Maureen Rhodes, (706) 798-1954, or Jennie Powell  (706) 796-6364 or eMail to: rsjlpowell@aol.comClick HERE for directions (both land and air).

Saturday, Sunday November 2-3: 1st Annual Luscombe Fly-In at River Ranch (2RR)at the River Ranch Resort Airport, River Ranch, Florida.  CTAF/UNICOM 122.8; GPS coordinates: 27° 46.935'N / 81° 12.321' W; Elevation 55'; Runway: 16/34 4950' x 75' asphalt. Runway 16 -- left pattern; Runway 34 -- right pattern. 100 LL available.
FELLOW LUSCOMBE LOVERS: Celebrate fall at River Ranch. An old fashioned fly-in with both camping and accomodations. Activities for the whole family. Cookouts and restaurants. Celebrate and enjoy the last breather you'll get before the holiday season.

• Aviation Events: Bomb Drop, Spot Landings, Bonfire, Oldest Aircraft, Farthest Flight in.
•  Regular Events: Rodeo, Fishing, Airboats, Crafts, Golf, Riverboat Rides, Trap and Skeet Shooting, Horseback Riding, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo.

Saturday, November 2: Monthly meeting of the PRA Chapter 13, EAA Chapter 1313 Members 11:00 AM at the at the Aiken, South Carolina, airport (AIK); Highway 1, one mile south of I-20 Exit 22. For information:  contact Ray Pierce, (803) 648-3167 or E-mail to: rcpierce@aikenelectric.net, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or E-mail to: jcm2@earthlink.net

Sunday, November 3: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Orangeburg Municipal Airport, Orangeburg, South Carolina (OGB). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Thursday, November 7: Monthly meeting of the EAA 172 Members  7:15 PM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to:  garner49@comcast.net or  John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net   Click HERE for directions (both land and air). For the meeting agenda click HERE.

Saturday, November 9: Low-Country Boil Fly-in --- Special Location: at the Millen Airport (2J5) CTAF 122.9; GPS coordinates: 32° 53.63'N / 81° 57.91' W; Runway 17/35: 4000' x 60'. On US Highway 25 at the left just before getting into Millen (coming from the north)-- A "Low Country Boil". There MAY BE Gumbo at 10:00 AM; Main meal at 1:00PM. YOUNG EAGLES FLIGHTS! Youngsters ages 8-17 can fly FREE! Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to:  garner49@comcast.net, Keith Brock  (478) 982-5783 or e-mail to: ginabk@csranet.com, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net    (Why not fly-in early, around 10:00 AM ?). NOTE NEW LOCATION OF ULTRALIGHT FIELD! Website: http://jcmservices.net/shrimp.htm
PILOTS, ULTRALIGHT PILOTS ESPECIALLY, WATCH OUT FOR THE NDB ANTENNA LOCATED NEAR THE ULTRALIGHT FIELD -- WIRES ARE 70 FOOT UP AND INVISIBLE!
 

Saturday, November 16: Sweet Onion Aviators Chapter 1332 Fly-in Event At the Vidalia Airport (VDI) 32.11.55 N; 82.22.32 W. Competition begins at 11:00 AM. $5.00 entry fee per event. Events include: Spot Landing; Flour Drop; Short Field Take-Off. Trophies will be given to the 1st place winner in each event. Airplane rides will be given to anyone interested in flying. Aerobatic rides available. Free Bar-B-Cue Dinner served at 4:00 PM. For more information call: Donald Brantley (912) 537-2132. EVERYONE WELCOME!

Sunday, November 17: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB East Cooper Airport, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (8S5). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Sunday, December 1: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Grand Strand Airport, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (CRE). NOTE THE CHANGE: WILL BE AT THE AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA, AIRPORT (AIK).  8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Friday, December 7: Visitation for Al Douglas at Thomas Poteet & Sons Funeral Home on Davis Road (706) 364-8484 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM.

Saturday, December 7: Al Douglas' funeral is at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Monte Sano Avenue at 1:30 PM. Graveside ceremony immediately afterwards at Westover Cemetery across from Surry Center.

Saturday, December 7: Monthly meeting of the PRA Chapter 13, EAA Chapter 1313 Members 11:00 AM at CANCELLED BECAUSE OF THE CHRISTMAS PARTY ON DECEMBER 21st. See that listing! For information:  contact Ray Pierce, (803) 648-3167 or E-mail to: rcpierce@aikenelectric.net, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or E-mail to: jcm2@earthlink.net

Thursday, December 12: Monthly meeting of the EAA 172 Members No meeting because of the Christmas Party on Saturday.

Saturday, December 14: Pig Pickin' Low-Country Boil Christmas Dinner at the Hacienda De Gay Don Gay is holding a Pig Picking-Low Country Boil Christmas Dinner  at his house (Hacienda De Gay - 7GA3). Food will be served starting at 1:00 PM but come as early as you want. Remember to land coming in over the pond on runway 17, NO MATTER WHAT THE WIND DIRECTION IS! The runway is grass, 2000 feet long, and is 80 feet wide with pine trees on each side. The airstrip, starting at the pond edge, has a gradual incline for about 500 feet, then tapers off to a slight incline to the opposite end. After landing, taxi back down the runway to the pond and someone will guide you to parking. If no one is there taxi between the little "outbuilding" and the pond to the parking area. The runway is located two miles EAST of Garfield off paved highway county number 289. GPS coordinates are: 32 39.82'N / 82 04.47'W. Elevation is 300 feet and the CTAF is 122.9. Land directions: If coming into Garfield from Millen on Highway 23 go into Garfield and turn left (east) at the signal light. Go through Garfield up the hill. At the top of the hill turn left on Augusta Road. Follow that road for a mile or so until you see an 8 by 12 foot sign reading "Hacienda De Gay" -- 6250 Elam/Airstrip Road -- Turn left there and follow the runway to the house. EVERYONE IS INVITED! BRING YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND GUESTS. Come enjoy the food, friends and camaraderie. NOTE: If you fly, contact Don so there will be room to park your plane. His phone number is: 478-982-3421 or 478-982-7164 (Cell) or  Fax  912-982-4130. His e-mail is: haciendadegay@hotmail.com

Saturday, December 14: Annual EAA 172 Christmas Party at 6:30 PM at Ballard's Hangar at the Twin Lakes airport (S17); runway 06/24: 4837' x 40' asphalt -- good condition --; GPS: 33° 38.74' N / 81° 52.02' W; Elevation 540'; CTAF/UNICOM: 122.9 mhz. Driving directions - take I-20 to exit 11 - turn left on to Bettis Academy Rd., go 2.9 miles turn left on Ballard Dr., go to first hangar. Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Rich Gabor (706) 855-8757 eMail to: rlgabor@juno.com, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607; or eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net

You are invited to a Christmas Dinner Party Saturday, December 14, 2002, at 6:30 p.m. at Ballard's hangar at Twin Lakes Airpark, SC. Please bring an unwrapped toy for donation to the Toys-for-Tots campaign.  There will be lots of door prizes and gifts.

Saturday, December 14: MELROSE LANDING FLY-IN "The best kept secret in Florida." If you enjoy FLYING  then this is the place to be! Hosting FSAACA. 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (rain date -- Sunday, December 15). Breakfast & Lunch served (donation, please). Raffle. Drive SR-21 South from Melrose to Baden Powell Rd. & follow the signs. Monitor 122.9 mhz. GPS: 29º 40' 01"N / 81º 57' 18"W

Sunday, December 15:  Visitation for Vernon "Leroy" Dant. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM DeLoach-Kennedy Funeral Home, Inc., 842 Liberty Street, Waynesboro, GA. Click HERE for a Map.

Sunday, December 15: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Rudy Branhams Airport, Darlington, South Carolina (6J7). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Monday, December 16: Funeral for Vernon "Leroy" Dant. 2:00 PM DeLoach-Kennedy Funeral Home, Inc., 842 Liberty Street, Waynesboro, GA. with Hall C. Crowder officiating. Followed by interment at Rose Dhu Cemetery, Vidette, Georgia. Click HERE for a Map.

Saturday, December 21: Annual Christmas Party for PRA Chapter 13, EAA Chapter 1313 Members At Baynham's restaurant in Aiken 5-6:00 pm.  Click on MENU for the menu. Directions to follow shortly. For information:  contact Ray Pierce, (803) 648-3167 or E-mail to: rcpierce@aikenelectric.net, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or E-mail to: jcm2@earthlink.net

Friday--Wednesday, December 27 - January 1: Sunstate Wing and Rotor Club - PRA Chapter 26, EAA Chapter 1192: New Year's Rotorcraft Fly-In: Wauchula, Florida at the Wauchula Airport (FD06); Early Bird Day: Friday, December 27; On Tuesday. December 31st, New Year's Eve,  the Sunstate club will be holding its elections and also have a Banquet. For that night, Bud will be cooking some nice, tender gator meat for a potluck meal. If everyone brings a dish to share then they should be able to have a nice sit-down buffet meal. They will have a bonfire after the meal. UNICOM/CTAF 122.9 mhz. GPS: 27º 30.82'N / 81º 52.84'W; RUNWAY: 18/35 4000' x 75' asphalt. Airport attended continuously. Fuel: 100LL Wauchula, Florida. Contact Richard Oxnam for details:  RotorNut007@yahoo.com

Saturday, January 4: Monthly meeting of the PRA Chapter 13, EAA Chapter 1313 Members 11:00 AM at the at the Aiken, South Carolina, airport (AIK); Highway 1, one mile south of I-20 Exit 22. For information:  contact Ray Pierce, (803) 648-3167 or E-mail to: rcpierce@aikenelectric.net, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or E-mail to: jcm2@earthlink.net

Sunday, January 5: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Eagle Aviation, Columbia Metropolitan Airport, South Carolina (CAE). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Thursday, January 9: Monthly meeting of the EAA 172 Members  7:15 PM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to:  garner49@comcast.net or  John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net   Click HERE for directions (both land and air). For the meeting agenda click HERE.

Sunday, January 19: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Greenwood County Airport, South Carolina (GRD). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Saturday, January 25: Ladies Day at the Pea Patch -- Stamp Club 11:00 AM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434', 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805.  Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Maureen Rhodes, (706) 798-1954, or Jennie Powell  (706) 796-6364 or eMail to: rsjlpowell@aol.comClick HERE for directions (both land and air).

Saturday, January 25: Sweet Onion Aviators Chapter 1332 Fly-in Event At the Vidalia Airport (VDI) 32.11.55 N; 82.22.32 W. Competition begins at 11:00 AM. $5.00 entry fee per event. Events include: Spot Landing; Flour Drop; Short Field Take-Off. Free Bar-b-cue dinner served at 12:00 noon. Trophies will be given to the 1st place winner in each event. RAIN DATE: FEBRUARY 22, 2003. For more information call: Donald Brantley (912) 537-2132. EVERYONE WELCOME!

Saturday, February 1: Winter Young Eagle's Rally at Daniel Field (DNL), Augusta, Georgia. Airplane flights for youngsters 8 to 17 years old, FREE!  12:00 Noon - 3:00 PM.   For further information call EAA 172 Young Eagles Coordinator Larry Garner at (706) 790-4365 or e-mail him at garner49@comcast.net.

Saturday, February 1: Monthly meeting of the PRA Chapter 13, EAA Chapter 1313 Members 11:00 AM at the at the Aiken, South Carolina, airport (AIK); Highway 1, one mile south of I-20 Exit 22. For information:  contact Ray Pierce, (803) 648-3167 or E-mail to: rcpierce@aikenelectric.net, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or E-mail to: jcm2@earthlink.net

Sunday, February 2: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Georgetown County Airport, South Carolina (GGE). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Thursday, February 13: Monthly meeting of the EAA 172 Members  7:15 PM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to:  garner49@comcast.net or  John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net   Click HERE for directions (both land and air). For the meeting agenda click HERE.

Sunday, February 16: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Summerville, South Carolina (DYB). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Saturday, February 22: Ladies Day at the Pea Patch -- Stamp Club 11:00 AM at Hostess Wanda Garzzillo's house. 920 Murah Drive, Aiken, SC 29801.  Call (803) 648-1481, or contact Maureen Rhodes, (706) 798-1954, or Jennie Powell  (706) 796-6364 or eMail to: rsjlpowell@aol.com

Saturday, March 1: Monthly meeting of the PRA Chapter 13, EAA Chapter 1313 Members 12:00 Noon (note time change!) at the at the Aiken, South Carolina, airport (AIK); Highway 1, one mile south of I-20 Exit 22. For information:  contact Ray Pierce, (803) 648-3167 or E-mail to: rcpierce@aikenelectric.net, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or E-mail to: jcm2@earthlink.net

Sunday, March 2: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Berkeley County Airport, Moncks Corner, South Carolina (50J). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Thursday, March 13: Monthly meeting of the EAA 172 Members  No meeting because of the Fish Fry on Saturday.

Saturday, March 15:EAA 172 Fish-Fry Fly-In at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA);  Airport runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: 33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Spot landing contest at noon! Food is at 1:00PM. For more information contact Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to:  garner49@comcast.net  or  John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net   Or call the Pea Patch clubhouse at:   (706) 592-9434. Click HERE for directions (both land and air). For the meeting agenda click HERE.

Sunday, March 16: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Alan Smoak Field, South Carolina (pvt.). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Sunday, March 16: FloridaPilot.com Fly-in  at FANTASY OF FLIGHT You have been granted permission to fly-in to Florida's Fantasy of Flight! This rare opportunity to Fly-in and tour the "World's Greatest Aircraft Collection" includes the "Fightertown" Flight Combat Simulators as well as full access to the facility. ALSO . . . all fly-in guests will be eligible for door prizes!!
Admission to this event is $25 / per person. Cash Only will be accepted at the event.
ALL AIRCRAFT MUST RSVP. Make sure to include your "N" number and type of aircraft. UNICOM 122.70; Runway 4-22 (5000') will be in use. Pattern altitude 1000'. Right pattern to 4; Left pattern to 22. Rain date -- March 23, 2003. Contact: (941) 356-9575. E-mail: Herk@floridapilot.com

Thursday, March 27: EAA 172 monthly "get-together" -- Social Meeting  6:30 PM -- This month at Sconyer's Barbecue. 2250 Sconyers Way, Augusta (706) 790-5411.   This is a monthly non-business social gathering. Come if you can!  Contact Randy Powell for more details.   (706) 796-6364 or eMail to: rsjlpowell@aol.com

Wednesday-Saturday, March 26-March 29: Sunstate Wing and Rotor Club - PRA Chapter 26, EAA Chapter 1192: Bensen Days Rotorcraft Fly-In: Wauchula, Florida at the Wauchula Airport (FD06); .UNICOM/CTAF 122.9 mhz. GPS: 27º 30.82'N / 81º 52.84'W; RUNWAY: 18/35 4000' x 75' asphalt. Airport attended continuously. Fuel: 100LL Wauchula, Florida.

• Tuesday, March 25: EARLY BIRD DAY.
• Wednesday, March 26: OPENING DAY.
• Thursday, March 27: Fly Fly Fly / Solomons Castle that evening.
• Friday, March 28: Fly Fly Fly / That evening: Banquet/Awards Nite at Elk's lodge with the menu being Chicken instead of Ribs.
• Saturday, March 29: Fly Fly Fly / Night time around the fire -- Listening to Maxi & his guitar.
• Sunday, March 30: PACK UP AND LEAVE DAY.

Saturday, March 29: Wrens Gourd Festival Fly-In and Open House  at the Wrens Memorial Airport (65J); runway 11/29: 3000' x 50' asphalt -- excellent; sod runway 11/29: 1000' x 100' condition -- good. GPS: N33° 13.36' N / 82° 23.02' W; Elevation 450' , 1311 Airport Rd., Wrens, Georgia, 30833. Coincides with the city Gourd Festival. Fly-in between 12:00 and 5:00 PM and show off your flying machine and get a FREE gourd and also FREE peanuts, of course! Come earlier to visit the Gourd Festival in town (it starts around 8:00 AM on Saturday). We will have transportation into town for fly-in pilots. For more information call John Magnan. (706) 547-3607 eMail to: wrens@jcmservices.net or O.B. Brown at (706) 547-3214   e-mail: obbrown@aol.com.   YOUNG EAGLES activities for kids aged 8-17 are planned.  Young Eagles Coordinator Larry Garner and other pilots will be at the airport from 10:00 AM to whenever, to fly youngsters. Contact Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to: garner49@comcast.net. Click HERE for directions (both land and air).Use your "BACK" arrow to return to this screen.

Saturday-Sunday, March 29-March 30: Macon Cherry Blossom Festival fly-in at the Herbert Smart Downtown airport (MAC), Macon, Georgia. Fun-filled Fly-In for fellow flyers. Drop in on your way to Sun'n Fun. Food, aircraft and more. Contact: Howard Goldey (478) 746-4539 or e-mail: Goldey14k@aol.com. Website: www.starsoftware.com/eaa38/

Saturday, March 29: Ladies Day at the Pea Patch -- Stamp Club 11:00 AM at Hostess Floy Foss' house. 4219 Seago Road, Hephzibah, GA 30815.  Call (706) 798-6386, or contact Maureen Rhodes, (706) 798-1954, or Jennie Powell  (706) 796-6364 or eMail to: rsjlpowell@aol.com

Sunday, March 30: South Carolina Breakfast Club: Chandelle Air Park- Greenville (GMU) Elev: 1048 GPS: N34°50.52" W82°21.00" CTAF/Unicom 122.95 Contact Anne Hawkins 803-432-9595

Saturday, April 5: Monthly meeting of the PRA Chapter 13, EAA Chapter 1313 Members 11:00 AM at the at the Aiken, South Carolina, airport (AIK); Highway 1, one mile south of I-20 Exit 22. For information:  contact Ray Pierce, (803) 648-3167 or E-mail to: rcpierce@aikenelectric.net, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or E-mail to: jcm2@earthlink.net

Wednesday-Tuesday, April 2-8: Sun 'n Fun® 2003 Fly-In: Lakeland, Florida. http://www.sun-n-fun.org/ for details.

Thursday, April 10: Monthly meeting of the EAA 172 Members  7:15 PM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to:  garner49@comcast.net or  John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net   Click HERE for directions (both land and air). For the meeting agenda click HERE.
 

Saturday, April 12: EAA 1320 Fly-in Breakfast & Poker Run At the St. Clair County  (Alabama) Airport (PLR) unicom 123.050  $.20 per gal discount on fuel all day  9:00am to 4:30 pm Airports: (any order Pell City being final stop):  Gadsden (GAD), Cullman (3A1 Folsom), Talladega (ASN), Albertville (8AO), Pell City (PLR) (Final Stop) Entry is only $10. per person per hand payable to EAA #1320 at final stop.

Saturday, Sunday, April 12, 13: VIDALIA ONION FESTIVAL & AIRSHOWAt the Vidalia Airport (VDI)  32.11.55 N; 82.22.32 W.  Show times 12:00 & 3:00 PM Saturday, 2:00 PM Sunday. Aircraft parking on taxiway parallel to runway 13/31, with overflow on closed runway 18/36. Gates open at 9:30 AM Saturday and Sunday. Admission $4.00 in advance, $5.00 at the gate. Airport closed to Departures and Arrivals Friday, April 11: 1:00 - 2:30 PM; Saturday, April 12: 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM; Sunday, April 13: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Control Tower 119.25 (UHF 235.9). Ground control 118.075 (UHF 242.0) monitored. Call (912) 537-3979 for more airport information. Avgas, Jet A available. Contact Blair Kendall 478-237-9742, or Marsha Temple for further information at (478) 937-3979.  Website: http://www.vidaliaga.com/airport.htm

Sunday, April 13: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Allendale County Airport, Allendale, South Carolina (88J). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Thursday, April 24th: EAA 172 monthly "get-together" -- Social Meeting  6:30 PM -- This month at Old McDonald's Fish Camp, 355 Currytown Rd. on highway 25 near Twin Lakes, SC. (803) 279-3305.   This is a monthly non-business social gathering. Come if you can!  Contact Randy Powell for more details.   (706) 796-6364 or eMail to:rsjlpowell@aol.com

Saturday, Sunday April 26-27: Goose Creek Fly-in  At the Goose Creek, North Carolina, airport (28A), 6 miles NE of Indian Trail, NC. This fly-in should have many fixed wing airplanes in attendance as well as gyrocopters, Trikes and powered parachutes.  GPS: 35° 07.259' N / 80° 35.237' W; Elevation 525'; CTAF/UNICOM 123.0 mhz; runway 4/22 asphalt in fair condition; 2350' x 35' with non-standard edge lighting; Airport has non-standard yellow beacon; attendance 0900 - Dusk; 100 LL & mogas;  right traffic 4 & 22 only for ultralights; numerous unmarked and unlighted obstructions both approaches; Runway 4 displaced threshhold 130 feet; night landings not authorized;  ultralight pattern 1100' MSL other traffic 1600' MSL  Ron and Shannon Awad are handling any arrangements. Ron writes that this is a free fly-in. No fees for anything, with the exception of a possible fee for overnight power for RV's and a possible small tie down fee for overnight fixed wing visitors. BBQ served on Saturday and perhaps Sunday.  Ron also writes "if anyone needs to camp out you should be able to do so on the field, or back at my place. I will also help you find a nice motel if you want to stay overnight but don't have a camper or tent. Nearby motels -- Courtyard Marriot Motel: 704-846-4466 and also an Econolodge:  704-821-9800. These motels are in Matthews NC a 10-15 minute drive from the airport. I also have some nice couches at my place to crash on plus a extra room." Contact Ron at: 803-396-8129 or e-mail:  sawad13@msn.com

Saturday, April 26: EAA 1320 Sixth Annual Spring Fly-in Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Flight  At the Saint Elmo, Alabama Airport ( 2R5 ) CTAF 122.9    Seven miles south of Mobile AL Regional Airport

• SATURDAY ------- LUNCH ------ Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Baked Beans, Chips, & Drink ($5.00 Donation)
• SUNDAY MORNING ------ FREE Continental Breakfast 7:00 - 9:00 am
• OVERNIGHT CAMPING Friday & Saturday Night - Transportation to area Motels provided.

Saturday, April 26: Ladies Day at the Pea Patch -- Stamp Club 11:00 AM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434', 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805.  Hostess: Rita Garner. Call (706) 790-4365, or contact Maureen Rhodes, (706) 798-1954, or Jennie Powell  (706) 796-6364 or eMail to: rsjlpowell@aol.comClick HERE for directions (both land and air).

Sunday, April 27: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Broxton-Bridge (Special), South Carolina (pvt.). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Breakfast and lunch served all weekend on site by local EAA Chapters. Discount fuel and hotels, rental cars and/or free ground transportation available.
Contact:  Sue Adams -- 770-613-9501  or

Saturday, May 3: Monthly meeting of the PRA Chapter 13, EAA Chapter 1313 Members 11:00 AM at the at the Aiken, South Carolina, airport (AIK); Highway 1, one mile south of I-20 Exit 22. For information:  contact Ray Pierce, (803) 648-3167 or E-mail to: rcpierce@aikenelectric.net, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or E-mail to: jcm2@earthlink.net
 

Saturday, Sunday May 3rd & 4th: EAA 172 8th Annual Wrens Fly-In. at the Wrens, Georgia, Airport (65J) : Friday,  May 2nd is the "Early Bird Day;" Sunday, May 4th is the "Going Away Day:" CTAF/UNICOM 122.7 mhz GPS coordinates: 33° 13.36' N / 82° 23.02' W; elevation 450'; runways: 11L/29R 3000' x 50' asphalt -- excellent -- 11R/29L 900' x 100' sod -- good --; also, for powered parachutes and Trikes: 02/20 300' x 200' sod -- good -- at right angles to 11R/2lL -- for powered parachutes; NOTE THAT ASPHALT RUNWAY 11R HAS A RIGHT-HAND PATTERN AND SOD RUNWAY 11L HAS A LEFT-HAND PATTERN. ASPHALT RUNWAY 29L HAS A LEFT-HAND PATTERN AND RUNWAY 29R HAS A RIGHT HAND PATTERN. THE SOD RUNWAY IS NORTH-EAST OF THE ASPHALT RUNWAY. Runway 11/29 (asphalt) - PCL: 122.7 (L/M/H-3/5/7 Clicks) ; Airport attended 24 hours during the Fly-In. All aircraft welcome: Conventional, warbirds, experimental, ultralight, gyroplanes, trikes, powered parachutes. "Bring your own meat" for the charcoal cookers Friday evening [for EAA 172 members only], Barbecue and Chicken Supper Saturday evening. Young Eagles Rally Saturday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Admission free to the Fly-In; no landing or tie-down fees. Free overnight camping. Two restrooms and free hot shower. Motorhomes welcome and free (if you don't need our electricity). Electrical hookups on field available for a slight fee by reservation. Five restaurants and a motel next to the airport at the end of runways 29L and 29R. Check the Macon FSS for NOTAMs. Call John Magnan at 706-547-3607 for more details. Call anytime day or night. Or eMail to: wrens@jcmservices.net or contact Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to: garner49@comcast.net
Wrens Fly-in Website: Wrens Fly-in.

Thursday, May 8: Monthly meeting of the EAA 172 Members  7:15 PM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to:  garner49@comcast.netor  John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net   Click HERE for directions (both land and air). For the meeting agenda click HERE.

Saturday, May 10: KidsFest Day  at Daniel Field (DNL), Augusta, Georgia. Airplane flights for youngsters 8 to 17 years old.  Static displays of aircraft. We will be flying youngsters from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.  For further information call EAA 172 Young Eagles Coordinator Larry Garner at (706) 790-4365 or e-mail him at garner49@comcast.net.

Saturday, May 10: FLY-IN  at the Plantation Airpark (JYL), Sylvania, Georgia. Starting at 7:00 AM. GA aircraft, light planes, ultralights, gyrocopters, Trikes. ULTRALIGHT FRIENDLY AIRPORT! Lunch will be served, donations requested. Sign in after landing and get a free meal ticket! CTAF/UNICOM 122.8 mhz; Runway 05/23: 5000' x 100' asphalt -- poor condition --; runway 15/33: 3800' x 75' asphalt -- good condition --; pattern for 5 & 15 right traffic; GPS: 32° 38.73' N / 81° 35.79' W; Elevation 188'; fuel: 100LL  Contact Information: Jimmy Hankinson  912-863-7384 Email address: jhankin@planters.net  or Warren Devevo 912-863-4412 Email Address: cdevevo@planters.net

Sunday, May 11: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Green Sea (S79). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Saturday, Sunday, May 16-17: EAA Southwest Regional Fly-In  at the New Braunfels, Texas, airport ---half way between Austin and San Antonio. This is our 39th year after being
started by Tony Bingelis and we now are at the best location ever. Great airport - 1000 acres of grass, lots of ramp for vendors and heavy aircraft. We will have 2 days of forums (check the list on the web site), workshops, fly-bys and judging-coupled with Texas hospitality and a city that is a family travel destination. We will have on Saturday a full day of ladies' activities.

The banquet will be at the airport on Saturday night and our guest speaker is Charles Duke---Apollo 16. Be sure and reserve your chapter table(s). At this point we have in excess of 70 aviation vendors. The hotel blocks are filling up so make your reservations by April 15 to get the best rates. We have added two more hotels. This is our HOMECOMING---back home in the Hill Country.

We have invited the former presidents to be our guests as well as many former show winners and
several from our first year in Georgetown in 1965.

We hope to see you there -- Stan Shannon, President SWRFI. See our Website www.swrfi.org
General Information www.nbcham.org Questions call 800-572-2626.

Thursday, May 22nd: EAA 172 monthly "get-together" -- Social Meeting  6:30 PM -- This month at the Boll Weevil at 10, 9th Street,  downtown Augusta, GA. (706) 722-7772.   This is a monthly non-business social gathering. Come if you can!  Contact Randy Powell for more details.   (706) 796-6364 or eMail to:rsjlpowell@aol.com

Sunday, May 25: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport, Spartanburg, South Carolina (SPA). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Saturday, May 31: Ladies Day at the Pea Patch -- Stamp Club 11:00 AM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434', 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805.  Hostess: Fay Allen. Call (706) 790-0511, or contact Maureen Rhodes, (706) 798-1954, or Jennie Powell  (706) 796-6364 or eMail to: rsjlpowell@aol.comClick HERE for directions (both land and air).

Sunday, June 8: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Hartsville (HVS). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Thursday, June 12: Monthly meeting of the EAA 172 Members  7:15 PM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to:  garner49@comcast.net or  John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or eMail to:jcm2@earthlink.net   Click HERE for directions (both land and air). For the meeting agenda click HERE.

Friday, Saturday June 13, 14: Gathering of Eagles  Gardner, Kansas, Municipal  Airport (K34); GPS: 38° 48.425' N /94° 57.362' W; Elevation 1042' . The Kansas City Dawn Patrol (with their Nieuports) will be there! Just like last year: Friday- arrival, setup and flying, Saturday - The BIG day - flying all day long, Sunday - Tear down and get the hell outta Dodge.

• A bare-bones, ready to cover Nieuport on the field for you to inspect.
• Builders Seminars with some Nieuport 11s and 12s.
• Robert Baslee is planning on showing up with some of his nice flying creations.
• Don't Forget, B and B Aircraft Supply is based in Gardner and only a short drive from the field.
• Hardware at great prices. Bring your check books!!

Saturday, June 14: International Young Eagle's Day at Daniel Field (DNL), Augusta, Georgia. Airplane flights for youngsters 8 to 17 years old.  Static displays of aircraft. We will be flying youngsters from 8:30 AM to 12:00 noon.  For further information call EAA 172 Young Eagles Coordinator Larry Garner at (706) 790-4365 or e-mail him at garner49@comcast.net.

Wednesday, June 18: VISITATION  FOR ED AND LESLIE JOHNSON The family will receive friends at Rowland Funeral Home (637 West Martintown Road, North Augusta, SC, - 803-278-2525) this evening, beginning at 5 p.m.

Thursday, June 19: FUNERAL SERVICES FOR ED AND LESLIE JOHNSON The Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2003 at St. James Lutheran Church, Graniteville, SC with Pastor Barry T. Antley officiating. Interment of Leslie Johnson will be at Sunset Memory Gardens. Interment of Ed Johnson will also be at Sunset Memory Gardens with military honors.

Sunday, June 22: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Oconee County Regional Airport, Clemson, South Carolina (CEU). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595. Or call the Hotline at 841-5705.

Thursday, June 26th: EAA 172 monthly "get-together" -- "Eating Out Club Gang" Social Meeting  6:30 PM -- This month at the Pork Chop in North Augusta, SC, at the lower end of Martin Town Road close to Gordon Highway. This is a monthly non-business social gathering. Come if you can!  Contact Randy Powell for more details.   (706) 796-6364 or eMail to:rsjlpowell@aol.com

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 27-29: TRENTON FLYERS FLY-IN --  Trenton, South Carolina (6J6). The airport is located at Trenton, SC about 10 miles from
Aiken, South Carolina.  Location: 1 miles SE of TRENTON , SC N 33°-44'-21'' , W 081°-49'-17''. Airport Information: Runways: 11-29. 2,640' x 175' and 15-33 1584' x 145' both are turf. UNICOM 122.9 mhz. Saturday will be the main event, but anyone is welcome to come on Friday and camp through the weekend. The boy scouts will be cooking all day Saturday and we will have camp fires every night.Contact Chuck Reinert located N. Augusta SC. Telephone: 803-275-2727. Or e-mail: KolbFirestar@cs.com  WEBSITE: www.Trentonflyers.com .

Saturday, June 28: Ladies Day at the Pea Patch -- Stamp Club 11:00 AM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434', 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805.  Hostess: Maureen Rhodes. Call (706) 798-1954, or Jennie Powell  (706) 796-6364 or eMail to: rsjlpowell@aol.comClick HERE for directions (both land and air).

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, July 4-6: Annual 4th of July Fly-in  At the LaBelle Airport (X14) -- Florida -- Clubhouse. Sunstate Wing & Rotor Club EAA Chapter 1192, Inc., PRA #26 Richard Oxnam, Pres.  239-728-3774    rotornut007@yahoo.com

Saturday, July 5: Monthly meeting of the PRA Chapter 13, EAA Chapter 1313 Members 11:00 AM at the at the Aiken, South Carolina, airport (AIK); Highway 1, one mile south of I-20 Exit 22. For information:  contact Ray Pierce, (803) 648-3167 or E-mail to: rcpierce@aikenelectric.net, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or E-mail to: jcm2@earthlink.net

Sunday, July 6: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Florence Regional Airport, Florence, South Carolina (FLO). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595. Or call the Hotline at 841-5705.
 

Wednesday -  Sunday, July 9 - July 13: Arlington NWEAA Fly-In at the Arlington Municipal Airport in Arlington, WA (AWO)   GPS: 48° 09.64' N / 122° 09.54' W; Elevation 137' Contact Barbara Tolbert at 360-345-5857; snail-mail: NWEAA Fly-in, 4700 188th, Suite A, Arlington, WA 98223; e-mail: flyin@nweaa.org.   Website: www.nweaa.org .

Thursday, July 10: Monthly meeting of the EAA 172 Members  No meeting because of the Cold Cuts Fly-in on Saturday.

Saturday, July 12: EAA 172 Cold Cuts Fly-In. We plan to have cold cuts in the cool, air conditioned comfort of the EAA 172 Clubhouse at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: 33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. (Food is at 1:00PM. Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to: garner49@comcast.net  or John Magnan. (706) 547-3607 eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net  Come early, and talk with the members and builders. Club members with last names beginning with A-G should bring salads; H-Q should bring desserts; R-Z should bring vegetables. Click HERE for directions (both land and air).

Sunday, July 20: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Rowan County Airport, Salisbury, North Carolina (RUQ). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595. Or call the Hotline at 841-5705.
 

Wednesday-Sunday, July 23-July 27: 41st Annual PRA Convention Fly-in, Mentone, Indiana. Website: Mentone 2003

Thursday, July 24th: EAA 172 monthly "get-together" -- "Eating Out Club Gang" Social Meeting  6:30 PM -- This month at the Villa Europa on Dean's Bridge Road, Augusta, GA. The reservation is listed as EAA. This is a monthly non-business social gathering. Come if you can!  Contact Randy Powell for more details.   (706) 796-6364 or eMail to:rsjlpowell@aol.com

Saturday, July 26: Party at the Hacienda De Gay (7GA3 in the Atlanta Sectional) Don Gay is holding a party at his house (Hacienda De Gay). Food will be served starting at 4:00 PM but come as early as you want. Don says of course anyone can come any time of the day and fish, camp out the night before or whatever ................... DJ Music until Midnight.  Also there will be a choir singing. Remember to land coming in over the pond on runway 17, NO MATTER WHAT THE WIND DIRECTION IS! The runway is grass, 2000 feet long, and is 160  feet wide with pine trees on each side. The trees on both sides of the runway has been cut back 40 feet --  40 feet on each side. The airstrip, starting at the pond edge, has a gradual incline for about 500 feet, then tapers off to a slight incline to the opposite end. NOTE:  PINE TREE LIMBS ARE PILED UP ON THE SOUTH END OF THE RUNWAY!  After landing, taxi back down the runway to the pond and someone will guide you to parking. If no one is there taxi between the little "outbuilding" and the pond to the parking area. The runway is located two miles EAST of Garfield off paved highway county number 289. GPS coordinates are: 32 39.82'N / 82 04.47'W. Elevation is 300 feet and the CTAF is 122.8. Land directions: If coming into Garfield from Millen on Highway 23 go into Garfield and turn left (east) at the signal light. Go through Garfield up the hill. At the top of the hill turn left on Augusta Road. Follow that road for a mile or so until you see an 8 by 12 foot sign reading "Hacienda De Gay." Turn left there and follow the runway to the house. EVERYONE IS INVITED! BRING YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND GUESTS. Come enjoy the food, friends and camaraderie!

Saturday, July 26: Ladies Day at the Pea Patch -- Stamp Club -- no stamp club meeting -- instead: Ladies Trip -- plans still under way -- possibly to the Blue Willow Inn at Social Circle. Contact Maureen Rhodes, (706) 798-1954, or Jennie Powell  (706) 796-6364 or eMail to: rsjlpowell@aol.com .

Saturday, July 26: Open House at the Thomson-McDuffie County Airport (HQU). All day. For information call: 706-595-1300 or e-mail: info@thomsonaviation.com . Website: http://www.thomsonaviation.com/ .   EAA 172 will also be flying Young Eagles from 9:00 AM until noon. Ultralights and possibly gliders will be there. There also might be a military fly-over.

Tuesday-Monday, July 29-August 4: EAA Oshkosh Airventure® 2003 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Website: Airventure 2002

Sunday, August 3: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB at Chester, SC (9A6). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Saturday-Sunday, August 9-10: Annual B.R.A. Wallis Days Autogyro Show and Fly-in, Shipdham, Norfolk, UK.  Contact: Dave Organ 01242 674611 or dave@apexselfdrive.co.uk

Thursday, August 14: Monthly meeting of the EAA 172 Members  7:15 PM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to:  garner49@comcast.net or  John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net   Click HERE for directions (both land and air). For the meeting agenda click HERE.
 

Sunday, August 17: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Columbia Owens Downtown Airport, Columbia, South Carolina (CUB). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Thursday, August 28th: EAA 172 monthly "get-together" -- "Eating Out Club Gang" Social Meeting  6:30 PM -- This month at the Miyabi Japanese Steak House on Augusta West Parkway (just up from the Ice Forum). Please try to be on time because they will not seat
us until everyone is there. This is a monthly non-business social gathering. Come if you can!  Contact Randy Powell for more details.   (706) 796-6364 or eMail to:rsjlpowell@aol.com

Saturday, August 30: Ladies Day at the Pea Patch -- Stamp Club 11:00 AM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434', 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805.  Hostess: Jennie Powell. Call (706) 796-6364, or contact Maureen Rhodes, (706) 798-1954 or eMail to: rsjlpowell@aol.comClick HERE for directions (both land and air).

Sunday, August 31: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Lancaster County McWhirter Field Airport, South Carolina (LKR). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Thursday, September 11: Monthly meeting of the EAA 172 Members  7:15 PM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to:  garner49@comcast.net or  John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net   Click HERE for directions (both land and air). For the meeting agenda click HERE. After the meeting and meal there will be a Board Meeting to determine the Wrens Fly-in date and other calendar items.

Thursday-Saturday, September 12-14: WW I DAWN PATROL RENDEZVOUS 2003: United States Air Force Museum Centennial of Flight Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio

The country's largest-known gathering of World War I replica aeroplanes will meet at the United States Air Force Museum for the fourth Dawn Patrol Rendezvous, on September 12, 13 & 14, 2003. Presented by the USAF Museum and the Great War Aeroplanes Association, this 3-day event features magnificent flying machines from the          early 1900s performing take-offs and landings, fly-bys and competitive events. The theme weekend also includes vintage automobiles, radio-control model aircraft, and reenactors that truly bring history to life. Concessionaires offer hard-to-find WWI items.

Nearly 30,000 visitors attended the last Dawn Patrol Rendezvous during a 3-day weekend in September 2000. Plans for the 2003 event also include international pilots and aircraft. The Dawn Patrol Rendezvous promises to be one of the major events during the year 2003, celebrating the Centennial of Flight in Dayton, Ohio.

Parking and admission are free. Donations and sponsorship are accepted through the Great War          Aeroplanes Association.

For more information, please contact the United States Air Force Museum Public Affairs Division at (937) 255-4704, ext. 330/331/332.

Saturday, Sunday, September 13-14: Fly-in at Bob Rhodes airfield Come in Saturday evening if you want --- hot dogs. Otherwise come on Sunday. (Bob Rhodes strip is near Lincolnton) GPS: N33°56.75' W82°36.86' RNav: (APPROXIMATE) 113.9 IRQ 306°. UNICOM 122.7 mhz. 26.6NM By Automobile: Washington Rd. west to Lincolnton, 9 miles past county line, cross Dry Fork Creek bridge, turn right just past bridge onto Old Petersbutg Rd. Turn right, onto Hwy 79. Go 14 miles. Look for mile marker 16, just past Pistol Creek bridge, look for balloons on the mailbox, turn right into dirt road, and prepare for the time of your life! Card Games begin at 8:00 PM Saturday night. BBQ will be served at 1:00 PM Sunday -- a covered dish would be appreciated). Fishing & Swimming available! Contact  Philip (706) 829-2262 or Michael (706) 829-2261 or Doug (706) 833-1233 if you have any questions. SAFETY NOTE: Use 122.7 to ANNOUNCE YOUR INTENTIONS. Landings will be: Uphill, to the East, Takeoffs, downhill to the West NO EXCEPTIONS. Bob said to FLY THE PATTERN so you can come in at the appropriate speed.

Friday-Saturday, September 13-14: Cincinnati Lunken Airshow  at the Cincinnati Lunken Airport  (KLUK)Along with the 100th year of aviation, we'll be celebrating the 75th year of Lunken Airport where Aeronca, Metal Aircraft (Flamingo) and Embry Riddle started. We'll also honor the 50th year of Jacqueline Cochran breaking the sound barrier in an F-86 (we have one on display).

As a sub-theme which could escalate to a major theme, we're inviting a bunch of restored airliners with the TWA Constellation and Eastern Martin 4-0-4 already committed. This is still developing and our Website http://www.cincyairshow.com will carry the latest information. It's more than possible that we could have the largest gathering of restored airliners ever in one location. Contact Charlie Pyles at: e-mail  charlie@airpixphoto.com

Sunday, September 14: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB at Camden, SC (CDN). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Saturday, September 20: EAA 690's First Annual Greater Atlanta Fly-in at the Gwinnett County-Brisco Field  (LZU) See http://eaa690.org/fulmer/ for further details.

Thursday, September 23rd: EAA 172 monthly "get-together" -- "Eating Out Club Gang" Social Meeting  6:30 PM -- This month at Richard and Judy Fender's house -- 4 Raintree Place, Augusta, Georgia 30909. This is a "bring your own steak" meal -- all the other foods will be provided. This is a monthly non-business social gathering. Come if you can! Contact Richard and Judy at (706)  706-736-1244 or e-mail: richarfe@pogo.WV.TEK.COM  Or you can contact Randy Powell for more details.   (706) 796-6364 or eMail to:rsjlpowell@aol.com

Saturday, September 27: Special Rotors Over Carolina work day for PRA Chapter 13, EAA Chapter 1313 Members If you want to help, be there 9:00 AM or earlier! ROC 2003 work & preparation day at the at the Aiken, South Carolina, airport (AIK); Highway 1, one mile south of I-20 Exit 22. For information:  contact Ray Pierce, (803) 648-3167 or E-mail to: rcpierce@aikenelectric.net, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or E-mail to: jcm2@earthlink.net

Sunday, September 28: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Barnwell County Airport, Barnwell, South Carolina (BNL). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Saturday, October 4: Monthly meeting of the PRA Chapter 13, EAA Chapter 1313 Members Be there 9:00 AM or earlier! ROC 2003 work & preparation day at the at the Aiken, South Carolina, airport (AIK); Highway 1, one mile south of I-20 Exit 22. For information:  contact Ray Pierce, (803) 648-3167 or E-mail to: rcpierce@aikenelectric.net, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or E-mail to: jcm2@earthlink.net

Saturday-Sunday, October  4-5: 11^th Annual Boshears Memorial Fly-In and Airshow "100 Years of Flight": Daniel Field, Augusta, Georgia. (DNL) Elev: 423 ft. CTAF/Unicom: 123.05 mhz. LIGHTS: Activate MIRL for 05/23 & 11/29 123.05 mhz. USE UNICOM TO CALL IN. FAA TOWER OPERATIONAL ON THE FIELD DURING THE FLY-IN -- Airshow frequency - 119.725 mhz -- Augusta Approach - 126.8 mhz.    GPS: N33°28'00" W82°02'36", 100LL & Jet A. Parking, Basic Camping, Food, Vendors, EAA Chapter 172. Many performing Airshow acts, possibly the Ford Kitty Hawk Flyer Pavilion (with a replica of the Kitty Hawk), Military Aircraft, Warbirds, Parachutists, Hot Air Balloons, Experimental Aircraft. Website (to be updated soon):  www.boshears.com

Sunday, October 5: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Darlington County Jetport Airport, Darlington, South Carolina (UDG). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Thursday, October 9: Monthly meeting of the EAA 172 Members  7:15 PM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to:  garner49@comcast.net or  John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net   Click HERE for directions (both land and air). For the meeting agenda click HERE.

Friday-Saturday, October 10-11: 7^th Annual Rotors Over Carolina Fly-in. EAA 172 Fly-out.At the beautiful Aiken Municipal Airport (AIK). Sponsored by EAA 1313, PRA Chapter 13. Early-Early Bird Day Wednesday, October 8th, Early Bird Day Thursday, October 9th. Most activities will be on Friday and Saturday with the main activities on Saturday. Sing along with Maxie Wildes on Friday evening. Experience the Porta-Party & Karaoke Company DJs on Saturday night! Delicious barbecue available on the field all day Saturday. Packing-up day on Sunday. Pattern for the runways is left-hand pattern  at 1200' MSL (700 ft AGL) unless flying a rotorcraft. Rotorcraft pattern altitude is left-hand for all runways but at 800 ft MSL (300 ft. AGL). Rotorcraft will only use the Xd off runway for demonstration flights only (but not land). Otherwise rotorcraft will use 18/36 as their primary runway. Rotorcraft will try to make the pattern turn before crossing over the main runway 06/24. Rotorcraft will keep their pattern short enough so as not to cross approach and departure for 06/24.  CTAF/UNICOM 122.8 mhz. Runway (6/24) lights MIRL; beacon lights on from dusk to dawn.  Field elevation 528 feet. GPS: 33° 38.973" N  81° 41.068" W.

• Wednesday, October 8: EARLY EARLY BIRD DAY.
• Thursday, October 9: EARLY BIRD DAY Fly Fly Fly.
• Friday, October 10: Fly Fly Fly Night time around the fire -- Listening to Maxi & his guitar.
• Saturday, October 11: Fly Fly Fly / Evening: Pot luck meal & Karaoke.
• Sunday, October 12: PACK UP AND LEAVE DAY.

Sunday, October 12: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Newberry,  South Carolina (27J). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Friday-Sunday, October 17-19: Carolina Sport Flyers 3rd annual Fly-In   Lee County Airport in Bishopville, SC (52J)  http://www.airnav.com/airport/52j  With Saturday the 18th being the main day. Biscuits and coffee  will be served Saturday morning, Dinner will be around 11:00 am, Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Sausage Dogs, Chicken Bog Dinners and some other great food will be served. Fly-in or drive in. Dealers for U/L and light sport planes will be there. We will have a ride to and from motels, gas station or what ever you will need. Camping on the airport will be permited at the time of the fly-in. No hookups at the airport. Ultralight Intro rides, Young Eagle rides and a candy drop for the children. Awards will be giving out on Sat for several different things: Oldest single and two place, Best looking single and two place, Over all best looking and farthest flown to the fly-in, we will have a winner and a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Army helicopter will be on display. Last year we had 19 Ultralights and 9 GA airplanes and looks like this year is gona be way bigger. We had a great turn out last year and hope to see everyone who attended last year there again this year. Be safe, have fun and thank the good Lord for letting us fly. SEE YA SOON. to 11:00 AM. Contact John Davis, Carolina Sport Flyers, for more information: patches11us@yahoo.com or telephone: 803-484-4958.

Saturday, October 18: EAA Chapter 731 Fall Fly-in  Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) Hickory, North Carolina. Flyers, experimenters and others, of all ages, come celebrate 100 years of powered flight and enjoy good food, education and fellowship. All aircraft welcome. 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Tower: 128.15 mhz; ground: 121.7 mhz. Breakfast and lunch, seminars, Project Show-and-Tell. For more information and updates see our Website at: www.eaa731.org

Sunday, October 19: Ultralight Flyers Fly-in  Whisper Field, Pelian, South Carolina. Lunch served 1-2:00 PM. Live music planned.
LOCATION: Whisper Field, 441 George Brown Road, Pelian, SC 29123
GPS 33° 44.77' N   081° 12.41' W  Contact: Vickie Clifton  vickie2540@msn.com
WEBSITE: www.angelfire.com/sc3/treetopflyers/New/pages/FishFry2003.htm

Thursday, October 23rd: EAA 172 monthly "get-together" -- "Eating Out Club Gang" Social Meeting  6:30 PM -- This month at Logan's Roadhouse restaurant-- 269 Robert C Daniel Jr Pkwy, Augusta, GA 706-738-8088.  This is a monthly non-business social gathering. Come if you can! Our reservation is listed as EAA and Randy Powell or for more information you can contact Randy Powell for more details.   (706) 796-6364 (home), (706) 840-1737(cell) or eMail to: rsjlpowell@aol.com

Saturday, October 25: Ladies Day at the Pea Patch -- Stamp Club 11:00 AM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434', 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Contact Maureen Rhodes, (706) 798-1954, or Jennie Powell  (706) 796-6364 or eMail to:rsjlpowell@aol.com Click HERE for directions (both land and air).

Saturday-Sunday, October 25-26: Goose Creek Fly-In   At the Goose Creek Airport, Indian Trail, NC (28A) just below Charlotte, NC. You can see information on Goose Creek at: http://www.airnav.com/airport/28A
 Ron Awad writes: "We would love to have a good turn out so please plan to come by either on Saturday or Sunday. Please pass the word on to others in your area that we may not have been able to contact."

Ultralights, light planes, gyroplanes (gyrocopters), conventional aircraft, etc. all welcome.

"Food will be served both days on the field and we have plenty of parking for aircraft and cars. Should have good weather and good flying."

Driving directions:
Ron Awad's directions:
Directions from Aiken:  Take interstate I-20 east to Columbia. Then take interstate I-77 North to the N.C./S.C. line. Just after crossing the state line exit onto Interstate I-485 Ramp and then take  I-485 east. Follow 485 east 20 - 25 miles, and exit at Lawyers Road - you have to exit here as the interstate is under construction past this point. At the top of the ramp you want to turn RIGHT and you will go about 4-5 miles - past a McDonalds! - and past a small gas station on the right,  the airport is directly off Lawyers Rd. and on the left hand side. You will want to take the gravel road on the left side of the runway back to the hangars near the far end of the runway. IF YOU MISS THIS ROAD there is another gravel road on the right of the runway that you can take as well and follow it around the runway.  My hangar will be the first one you come to past the FBO and maintenance hangar near the entrance.
For further information contact Ron Awad at: (803)  or e-mail: sawad13@msn.com

Saturday, October 25: Pancake Breakfast   8:30 - 11:00 AM at the Thomson-McDuffie County Airport (HQU). The cost is $5 per plate for all you can eat.

Sunday, October 26: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB White Plains Plantation airfield, South Carolina (pvt.). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Saturday, November 1: Monthly meeting of the PRA Chapter 13, EAA Chapter 1313 Members 11:00 AM at the at the Aiken, South Carolina, airport (AIK); Highway 1, one mile south of I-20 Exit 22. For information:  contact Ray Pierce, (803) 648-3167 or E-mail to: rcpierce@aikenelectric.net, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or E-mail to: jcm2@earthlink.net

Sunday, November 2: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Orangeburg Municipal Airport, Orangeburg, South Carolina (OGB). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Thursday, November 6: Monthly meeting of the EAA 172 Members  7:15 PM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. This will be a short meeting! Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to:  garner49@comcast.net or  John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net   Click HERE for directions (both land and air). For the meeting agenda click HERE.

Friday-Sunday, November 7-9: Fabric Piper Restoration Workshop --- In the Museum hanger on the Hendersonville Airport (0A7)  just south of Asheville NC. Our Museum has some very rare aircraft on display including an Aeronca C3,  Taylor Cub, Curtis Robin,  Piper J2,  etc. The workshop is conducted by Mr Clyde Smith Jr who worked at the Piper factory in Lock Haven and Vero Beach for many years and has personally rebuilt over 20 fabric Piper aircraft. For those persons flying in to the Hendersonville Airport there will be plenty of tie down space but bring your own ropes and stakes.
Transportation will be provided to local motels.  Lunch will be provided each day and one evening we will have a cookout.  This workshop is sponsored by the Museum and some of the proceeds will be received by the Museum.

For additional information contact Ken Hawkins at phone 828-274-0297 or E mail khawkins.41@charter.net.

Saturday-Sunday, November 8-9: Embry-Riddle Wings & Waves Air and Sea Show  --- Embry-Riddle Celebrates the Centennial of Flight. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., beachside at Adam's Mark Resort, Daytona Beach, Florida. The air and sea show features the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the world's top aerobatic champions for the aerial segment of the event. The ocean segment will feature three search-and-rescue operations and high-performance  offshore race boat demonstrations. Merchandise, food, and much more will be available.
Contact:  Susan Russell, (386) 323-5091.

Saturday, November 8: Low-Country Boil Fly-in ---  at the Millen Airport (2J5) CTAF 122.9; GPS coordinates: 32° 53.63'N / 81° 57.91' W; Runway 17/35: 4000' x 60'. On US Highway 25 at the left just before getting into Millen (coming from the north)-- A "Low Country Boil". Breakfast around 7:00 - 8:00 AM. There will be two varieties of Gumbo at 10:00 AM -- ; Main meal at 1:00PM. YOUNG EAGLES FLIGHTS IN THE MORNING! Youngsters ages 8-17 can fly FREE! Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to:  garner49@comcast.net, Keith Brock  (478) 982-5783 or e-mail to: ginabk@csranet.com, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net    (Why not fly-in early, around 8:00 AM for breakfast?).  Website:  http://jcmservices.net/shrimp.htm
PILOTS, ULTRALIGHT PILOTS ESPECIALLY, WATCH OUT FOR THE NDB ANTENNA LOCATED NEAR THE ULTRALIGHT FIELD -- WIRES ARE 70 FOOT UP AND INVISIBLE!
Ultralight pilots: Please use the grass strip if it is at all possible.

Sunday, November 9: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB RESCHEDULED Orangeburg Municipal Airport, NOTE: Date changed to November 2nd because of events happening on November 9 -- mainly the Embry-Riddle Wings and Waves air & sea show.

Saturday, November 15: Sweet Onion Aviators Fly-in ---  Vidalia EAA Chapter 1332 Fly-in Event [rain date November 29, 2003]  at the Vidalia Municipal Airport (VDI). GPS coordinates: 32° 11.55' N;  82°  22.32' W. Call (912) 537-3979 for more airport information. Avgas, Jet A available. Airport information: Vidalia Airport.  CTAF/UNICOM 122.8; Pattern altitude: 1000 FT AGL FOR LIGHT AIRCRAFT, 1500 FT AGL FOR HEAVY AIRCRAFT.-

• Spot Landing
• Flour Drop
• Short Field Take Off

Sunday, November 23: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB East Cooper Airport, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (8S5). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.
 

Saturday, November 29: Ladies Day at the Pea Patch -- Stamp Club CANCELLED FOR THIS MONTH Contact Maureen Rhodes, (706) 798-1954, or Jennie Powell  (706) 796-6364 or eMail to: rsjlpowell@aol.com

Friday, December 5: Annual EAA 330 Christmas Party at  the Hunter Airfield officer's club, at Hunter Airfield, the same location as last year. Go in the Montgomery Gate off DeRenne, or you may get lost.  Social hour starts at 6:00, dinner starts at 7:00.  Cost is $15 per person, payable at the door. The cost is free for members! For more details call  Wayne McCullough, (912) 754-9598 or eMail to:  Wm2335@aol.com

Saturday, December 6: Monthly meeting of the PRA Chapter 13, EAA Chapter 1313 Members CANCELLED BECAUSE OF THE CHRISTMAS PARTY DECEMBER 20TH  See that listing! For information:  contact Ray Pierce, (803) 648-3167 or E-mail to: rcpierce@aikenelectric.net, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or E-mail to: jcm2@earthlink.net

Saturday, December 6: Pig Pickin' Low-Country Boil Christmas Dinner at the Hacienda De Gay Don Gay is holding a Pig Picking-Low Country Boil Christmas Dinner  at his house (Hacienda De Gay - 7GA3). Food will be served starting at 1:00 PM but come as early as you want. Remember to land coming in over the pond on runway 17, NO MATTER WHAT THE WIND DIRECTION IS! The runway is grass, 2000 feet long, and is 160  feet wide with pine trees on each side. The trees on both sides of the runway has been cut back 40 feet --  40 feet on each side. The airstrip, starting at the pond edge, has a gradual incline for about 500 feet, then tapers off to a slight incline to the opposite end.  After landing, taxi back down the runway to the pond and someone will guide you to parking. If no one is there taxi between the little "outbuilding" and the pond to the parking area. The runway is located two miles EAST of Garfield off paved highway county number 289. GPS coordinates are: 32 39.82'N / 82 04.47'W. Elevation is 300 feet and the CTAF is 122.9. Land directions: If coming into Garfield from Millen on Highway 23 go into Garfield and turn left (east) at the signal light. Go through Garfield up the hill. At the top of the hill turn left on Augusta Road. Follow that road for a mile or so until you see an 8 by 12 foot sign reading "Hacienda De Gay" -- 6250 Elam/Airstrip Road -- Turn left there and follow the runway to the house. EVERYONE IS INVITED! BRING YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND GUESTS. Come enjoy the food, friends and camaraderie. NOTE: If you fly, contact Don so there will be room to park your plane. His phone number is: 478-982-3421 or 478-982-7164 (Cell) or  Fax  912-982-4130. His e-mail is: haciendadegay@hotmail.com

Saturday, December 6: Annual EAA 172 Christmas Party at 6:00 PM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: 33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Call (706) 592-9434, or Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to:  garner49@comcast.net  or John Magnan (706) 547-3607; or eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net

Sunday, December 7: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB  Aiken Municipal Airport, Aiken, South Carolina. 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Thursday, December 11: Monthly meeting of the EAA 172 Members No meeting because of the Christmas Party we had last Saturday.

Saturday, December 13: Annual Christmas Party at 6:00 PM at Ballard's Hangar at the Twin Lakes airport (S17); runway 06/24: 4837' x 40' asphalt -- good condition --; GPS: 33° 38.74' N / 81° 52.02' W; Elevation 540'; CTAF/UNICOM: 122.9 mhz. Driving directions - take I-20 to exit 11 - turn left on to Bettis Academy Rd., go 2.9 miles then turn left on Ballard Dr., go to the first hangar. Call (706) 592-9434 or eMail to:BallardBookServ@aol.com

You are invited to a Christmas Dinner Party Saturday, December 13, 2003, at 6:00 p.m. at Ballard's hangar at Twin Lakes Airpark, SC. Please bring an unwrapped toy for donation to the Toys-for-Tots campaign.  There will be lots of door prizes and gifts.

Sunday, December 14: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Rudy Branhams Airport, Darlington, South Carolina (6J7). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Saturday, December 20: Annual Christmas Party for PRA Chapter 13, EAA Chapter 1313 Members At Baynham's restaurant in Aiken. Be there 5:00-6:00 pm.  Click on MENU for the menu and directions to the restaurant. For information:  contact Ray Pierce, (803) 648-3167 or E-mail to: rcpierce@aikenelectric.net, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or E-mail to: jcm2@earthlink.net

Saturday, December 27: Ladies Day at the Pea Patch -- Stamp Club NOT SCHEDULED FOR THIS MONTH!

Saturday, January 3: Monthly meeting of the PRA Chapter 13, EAA Chapter 1313 Members 10:00 AM at the at the Aiken, South Carolina, airport (AIK); Highway 1, one mile south of I-20 Exit 22. For information:  contact Ray Pierce, (803) 648-3167 or E-mail to: rcpierce@aikenelectric.net, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or E-mail to: jcm2@earthlink.net

Thursday, January 8: Memorial for Benoit Clavel.   Time: 17:30 at his hangar - 70 Piper Drive, Twin Lakes Airport  (follow Cessna drive to the end of Piper Drive)
    Date:    Thursday, 08 January 2004
    Time:    17:30
    Dress:    Casual
    Potluck reception to follow.  We will provide soft drinks and coffee.

The priest will ask if there is anyone who would like to say a few words at that moment.  We would be delighted if anyone would like
to share their thoughts and feelings.

Thursday, January 8: Monthly meeting of the EAA 172 Members  7:15 PM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Steve Thompson, (706) 860-8655, or eMail to:N8175B@aol.com, or  John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net   Click HERE for directions (both land and air). For the meeting agenda click HERE.

Sunday, January 11: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Eagle Aviation, Columbia Metropolitan Airport, South Carolina (CAE). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Thursday, January 22: EAA 172 monthly "get-together" -- Social Meeting  6:30 PM -- This is a monthly non-business social gathering. Come if you can! This month it will be at the Olive Garden, 2736 Washington Rd., Augusta, Georgia. The reservations are listed as EAA Chapter 172 or the Powell's. Contact Randy Powell for more details  (706) 796-6364 (home) or (706) 840-1737 (cell) or eMail to: rsjlpowell@aol.com

Sunday, January 25: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Greenwood County Airport, South Carolina (GRD). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Saturday, January 31: Ladies Day at the Pea Patch -- Stamp Club 11:00 AM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434', 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805.  Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Maureen Rhodes, (706) 798-1954, or Jennie Powell  (706) 796-6364 or eMail to: rsjlpowell@aol.com Click HERE for directions (both land and air).

Sunday, February 8: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Palmetto Air Plantation (private) (SC41) Manning, SC. Elev: 105'; GPS: N33° 39.967'  W80° 14.633'; Sod runway: 16/34: 3700' x 150';  CTAF/Unicom 122.8.  8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Thursday, February 12: Monthly meeting of the EAA 172 Members  7:15 PM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. This month the food will be Bob Rhodes' famous Taco Stew. The meeting will also have a Valentine's Day theme, so bring your pride and joy with you (this time your spouse/significant other, not necessarily your aircraft!). Come at 7:15 PM for the eats!  Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Steve Thompson, (706) 860-8655, or eMail to:N8175B@aol.com, or  John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net   Click HERE for directions (both land and air). For the meeting agenda click HERE.

Saturday, February 21: Ladies Day at the Pea Patch -- Stamp Club 11:00 AM Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434', 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805.   Call (803) 648-1481, or contact Maureen Rhodes, (706) 798-1954, or Jennie Powell  (706) 796-6364 or eMail to: rsjlpowell@aol.com

Sunday, February 22: South Carolina Breakfast Club: Chandelle Air Park- Greenville (GMU) Elev: 1048 GPS: N34°50.52' W82°21.00' CTAF/Unicom 122.95;  8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Thursday, February 26: EAA 172 monthly "get-together" -- Social Meeting  6:30 PM -- This is a monthly non-business social gathering. Come if you can! It will be at Famous Dave's Barbecue, 2821 Washington Road. 706-733-6155, across from Hooters. Contact Randy Powell for more details  (706) 796-6364 or eMail to: rsjlpowell@aol.com

Sunday, March 7: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Alan Smoak Field, South Carolina (pvt.). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Thursday, March 11: Monthly meeting of the EAA 172 Members  No meeting because of the Fish Fry on Saturday.

Saturday, March 13: EAA 172 Fish-Fry Fly-In at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA);  Airport runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: 33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Food is at 1:00PM. For more information contact Steve Thompson, (706) 860-8655, eMail: N8175B@aol.com or  John Magnan (706) 547-3607  eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net   Or call the Pea Patch clubhouse at:   (706) 592-9434. Click HERE for directions (both land and air). For the meeting agenda click HERE.

Saturday, March 20: KidsFest Day  at Daniel Field (DNL), Augusta, Georgia. Airplane flights for youngsters 8 to 17 years old.  Static displays of aircraft. Sponsored by EAA 172 and WJBF Channel 6. We will be flying youngsters from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.  Food Trailer will be there. For further information call EAA 172 Young Eagles Coordinator Larry Garner at (706) 790-4365 or e-mail him at garner49@comcast.net.

Sunday, March 21: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Allendale County Airport, Allendale, South Carolina (88J). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Thursday, March 25: EAA 172 monthly "get-together" -- Social Meeting  6:30 PM -- This is a monthly non-business social gathering. Come if you can!  This month it will be at Tony Roma's Restaurant 203 Robert C. Daniel Jr. Parkway, Augusta.  Contact Randy Powell for more details.   (706) 796-6364 or eMail to: rsjlpowell@aol.com

Saturday, March 27: Wrens Gourd Festival Fly-In and Open House  at the Wrens Memorial Airport (65J); runway 11/29: 3000' x 50' asphalt -- excellent; sod runway 11/29: 1000' x 100' condition -- good. GPS: N33° 13.36' N / 82° 23.02' W; Elevation 450' , 1311 Airport Rd., Wrens, Georgia, 30833. Coincides with the city Gourd Festival. Fly-in between 12:00 and 5:00 PM and show off your flying machine and get a FREE gourd and also FREE peanuts, of course! Come earlier to visit the Gourd Festival in town (it starts around 8:00 AM on Saturday). We will have transportation into town for fly-in pilots. For more information call John Magnan. (706) 547-3607 eMail to: wrens@jcmservices.net.   YOUNG EAGLES activities for kids aged 8-17 are planned.  Young Eagles Coordinator Larry Garner and other pilots will be at the airport from 10:00 AM to whenever, to fly youngsters. Contact Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to: garner49@comcast.net. Click HERE for directions (both land and air).Use your "BACK" arrow to return to this screen.

Saturday, March 27: Ladies Day at the Pea Patch -- Stamp Club 11:00 AM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434', 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805.   Call (706) 798-6386, or contact Maureen Rhodes, (706) 798-1954, or Jennie Powell  (706) 796-6364 or eMail to: rsjlpowell@aol.com

Saturday, April 3: Monthly meeting of the PRA Chapter 13, EAA Chapter 1313 Members 10:00 AM at the at the Aiken, South Carolina, airport (AIK); MEETING CANCELLED -- many are going to Bensen Days and Sun'n Fun!  For information:  contact Ray Pierce, (803) 648-3167 or E-mail to: rcpierce@aikenelectric.net, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or E-mail to: jcm2@earthlink.net

Sunday, April 4: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Georgetown County Airport, South Carolina (GGE). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Wednesday-Sunday, April 7-April 11: Sunstate Wing and Rotor Club - PRA Chapter 26, EAA Chapter 1192: Bensen Days Rotorcraft Fly-In: Wauchula, Florida at the Wauchula Airport (FD06); .UNICOM/CTAF 122.9 mhz. GPS: 27º 30.82'N / 81º 52.84'W; RUNWAY: 18/35 4000' x 75' asphalt. Airport attended continuously. Fuel: 100LL Wauchula, Florida.

• Tuesday, April 6: EARLY BIRD DAY.
• Wednesday, April 7: OPENING DAY.
• Thursday, April 8: Fly Fly Fly / Solomons Castle that evening.
• Friday, April 9: Fly Fly Fly / That evening: Banquet/Awards Nite at Elk's lodge with the menu being Chicken instead of Ribs.
• Saturday, April 10: Fly Fly Fly / Night time around the fire -- Listening to Maxi & his guitar.
• Sunday, April 11: PACK UP AND LEAVE DAY.

Thursday, April 8: Monthly meeting of the EAA 172 Members  7:15 PM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Steve Thompson, (706) 860-8655, eMail: N8175B@aol.com or  John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net   Click HERE for directions (both land and air). For the meeting agenda click HERE.

Tuesday-Monday, April 13-19: Sun 'n Fun® 2004 Fly-In: Lakeland, Florida. http://www.sun-n-fun.org/ for details.

Sunday, April 18: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Broxton-Bridge, South Carolina (pvt.). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Thursday, April 22: EAA 172 monthly "get-together" -- Social Meeting  6:30 PM -- This is a monthly non-business social gathering. Come if you can!  This month it will be at Macaroni Grill, 275 Robert C. Daniel Jr. Parkway, Augusta.  Contact Randy Powell for more details  (706) 796-6364 or eMail to: rsjlpowell@aol.com

Saturday, April 24: Ladies Day at the Pea Patch -- Stamp Club 11:00 AM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434', 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805.   Call (706) 798-6386, or contact Maureen Rhodes, (706) 798-1954, or Jennie Powell  (706) 796-6364 or eMail to: rsjlpowell@aol.com

Friday - Sunday, April 30-May 2: 5th Annual Georgia Wings Weekend 2004

Breakfast and lunch served all weekend on site by local EAA Chapters. Discount fuel and hotels, rental cars and/or free ground transportation available.
Contact:  Sue Adams -- 770-613-9501  or

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Friday - Sunday, April 30-May 2: 5th Annual Georgia Wings Weekend 2004

Gwinnett County Airport (LZU) Lawrenceville, GA. FREE Flight Instruction, Flight Reviews, Flying Companion Course and Instructor Certificate Renewals -- and new this year: FREE Inspection Authorization (IA) Renewal Course.  A special opportunity for all pilots. 

Breakfast and lunch served all weekend on site by local EAA Chapters. Discount fuel and hotels, rental cars and/or free ground transportation available.

Contact:  Sue Adams -- 770-613-9501  or

email: wingsweekend@mindspring.com
Website: http://wingsweekend.com-

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May 2004 Saturday, May 1: Monthly meeting of the PRA Chapter 13, EAA Chapter 1313 Members  around 10:30 AM SPECIAL SITE!at the Wrens, Georgia, airport (65j); Near the intersection of Highway 221 and US Highway 1, at the north end of the city of Wrens. Click HERE for directions (both land and air). For information:  contact Ray Pierce, (803) 648-3167 or E-mail to: rcpierce@aikenelectric.net, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or E-mail to: jcm2@earthlink.net

Sunday, May 2: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Winnsboro (FDW). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Saturday, Sunday, May 1st & 2nd: EAA 172 Ninth Annual Wrens Fly-In, now called the Wrens O.B. Brown Memorial Fly-in  in honor of long-time Wrens pilot and EAA 172 member O.B. Brown. At the Wrens, Georgia, Airport (65J): Friday, April 30th is the "Early Bird Day;" Sunday, May 2nd is the "Going Away Day:" CTAF/UNICOM 122.7 mhz GPS coordinates: 33° 13.36' N / 82° 23.02' W; elevation 450'; runways: 11L/29R 3000' x 50' asphalt -- excellent -- 11R/29L 900' x 100' sod -- good --; also, for powered parachutes and Trikes: 02/20 300' x 200' sod -- good -- at right angles to 11R/2lL -- for powered parachutes; NOTE THAT ASPHALT RUNWAY 11R HAS A RIGHT-HAND PATTERN AND SOD RUNWAY 11L HAS A LEFT-HAND PATTERN. ASPHALT RUNWAY 29L HAS A LEFT-HAND PATTERN AND RUNWAY 29R HAS A RIGHT HAND PATTERN. THE SOD RUNWAY IS NORTH-EAST OF THE ASPHALT RUNWAY. Runway 11/29 (asphalt) - PCL: 122.7 (L/M/H-3/5/7 Clicks) ; Airport attended 24 hours during the Fly-In. All aircraft welcome: Conventional, warbirds, experimental, ultralight, gyroplanes, trikes, powered parachutes. Barbecue and Chicken Supper Friday evening [for EAA 172 members only], "Bring your own meat" for the charcoal cookers Saturday evening. Young Eagles Rally Saturday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Admission free to the Fly-In; no landing or tie-down fees. Free overnight camping. Two restrooms and free hot shower. Motorhomes welcome and free (if you don't need our electricity). Electrical hookups on field available for a slight fee by reservation. Five restaurants and a motel next to the airport at the end of runways 29L and 29R. Check the Macon FSS for NOTAMs. Call John Magnan at 706-547-3607 for more details (note that John has nationwide long-distance and can call you back!). Call anytime day or night. Or eMail to: wrens@jcmservices.net or contact Steve Thompson, (706) 860-8655 eMail: N8175B@aol.com .

Wrens Fly-in Website: Wrens Fly-in.

Thursday, May 13: Monthly meeting of the EAA 172 Members  7:15 PM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Steve Thompson, (706) 860-8655, eMail: N8175B@aol.com, or  John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net   Click HERE for directions (both land and air). For the meeting agenda click HERE.

Friday-Sunday, May 14-16: Mid-Atlantic Fly-in and Sport Aviation Convention Lumberton, North Carolina 

The Mid-Atlantic Fly-in and Sport Aviation Convention will be led by Dale Faux, former Manager of Site and Facilities for the Sun'n Fun fly-in. Faux states: "We hope to see between 300 and 500 aircraft fly in for the inaugural event. Pilots far and wide have expressed an interest in a back-to-basics grassroots fly-in event, and Lumberton with its central location in the Eastern US should prove to be an excellent location for this purpose."

The fly-in is ultralight-friendly. Dale writes: "I'm pleased to announce that we will have Vernon Peckam, the voice of Sun 'n Fun's Paradise City working with us in the Ultralight Area."
David Barker also has the Pig Pickin' set up for Saturday after the Airshow.  Come hungry!  Speaking of the Airshow, remember the airport will be closed Friday evening from 7:30 to 9:00 PM.  Saturday and Sunday the airport will close from 1 to 5 PM.  The ASOS will be set up to broadcast advisories and it is recommended you monitor 134.775 prior to arrival at Lumberton.

AIRPORT INFO: (LBT)     * Town/City: Lumberton, NC     * Location: 3 Miles West     * LAT/LONG: N34°36.60 - W79°03.57     * Elevation: 126 ’ MSL

COMMUNICATIONS     * AWOS/ASOS: 134.775     * ATIS:Clearance: N/A     * Ground: N/A     * Tower: N/A     * CTAF: 122.8     * App/Dep: Fayetteville Approach   133.0     * UNICOM: 122.8     * PCL: 122.8     * RCO: N/A

If driving: Exit 22 on I-95 -- Intersection of US 301 and I-95

Website: http://www.celebrationofflightnc.com/

Sunday, May 16: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport, Spartanburg, South Carolina (SPA). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Thursday, May 27th: EAA 172 monthly "get-together" -- Social Meeting  6:30 PM -- This is a monthly non-business social gathering. This month it will be at the Pork Chops restaurant, 615 Martintown Rd., North Augusta, South Carolina 29841. Phone: (803) 279-0288. Come if you can!  Contact Randy Powell for more details (706) 796-6364 or eMail to: rsjlpowell@aol.com

Saturday, May 29: Ladies Day at the Pea Patch -- Stamp Club 11:00 AM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434', 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Contact Maureen Rhodes, (706) 798-1954, or Jennie Powell  (706) 796-6364 or eMail to:rsjlpowell@aol.com Click HERE for directions (both land and air).

Sunday, May 30: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Barnwell County Airport, Barnwell, South Carolina (BNL). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

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June 2004

Saturday, June 4: Monthly meeting of the PRA Chapter 13, EAA Chapter 1313 Members 10:00 AM at the at the Aiken, South Carolina, airport (AIK); Highway 1, one mile south of I-20 Exit 22. For information:  contact Ray Pierce, (803) 648-3167 or E-mail to: rcpierce@aikenelectric.net, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or E-mail to: jcm2@earthlink.net

Thursday, June 10: Monthly meeting of the EAA 172 Members  7:15 PM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Call (706) 592-9434, or contact Steve Thompson, (706) 860-8655, eMail: N8175B@aol.com, or  John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net   Click HERE for directions (both land and air). For the meeting agenda click HERE.

Saturday, June 12: International Young Eagle's Day at Daniel Field (DNL), Augusta, Georgia HAS BEEN CANCELLED.  For more information call EAA 172 Young Eagles Coordinator Larry Garner at (706) 790-4365 or e-mail him at garner49@comcast.net. 

Saturday, June 12: EAA Chapter 1016 Invitation-only Fly-in to EAA Chapters within an approximate 225 NM radius of Asheville, NC. For more information contact: Brenton Battles at  e-mail: brentbattles@charter.net .  For details go to the following URL:       http://www.eaa1016.org/airtourposter.html 

Friday, Saturday June 17, 18: Gathering of Eagles  Gardner, Kansas, Municipal  Airport (K34); GPS: 38° 48.425' N /94° 57.362' W; Elevation 1042' . The Kansas City Dawn Patrol (with their Nieuports) will be there! Just like last year: Friday- arrival, setup and flying, Saturday - The BIG day - flying all day long, Sunday - Tear down and get the hell outta Dodge.

Tentative Things to See:

• A bare-bones, ready to cover Nieuport on the field for you to inspect.
• Builders Seminars with some Nieuport 11s and 12s.
• Robert Baslee is planning on showing up with some of his nice flying creations.
• Don't Forget, B and B Aircraft Supply is based in Gardner and only a short drive from the field.
• Hardware at great prices. Bring your check books!!

         The Gardner exit is the 175th street exit off I-35. Take the exit, go west through town. After passing through the main part of town you'll come to a fork in the road. Stay RIGHT and you'll come to the airport on your left after about a mile.  More information can be found at: http://www.kcdawnpatrol.org/Schedule.htm

Saturday, June 19: Trenton Peach Fest Fly-in at the Edgefield County Airport (6J6).  Sponsored by the Trenton Flyers. Cookout Friday night.  Location: 1 miles SE of TRENTON , SC    N 33-44-21 ,   W 081-49-17. Usage Information: Runway 11-29  2,640 x175 and 15-33  1584 x 145 both are turf.

Com Freq. 122.9. Contact:  Chuck Reinert. Phone : 803-275-2727;  E-Mail : Kolbfirestar@cs.com    

 Website: www.Trentonflyers.com

Saturday, June 19: Ladies Day at the Pea Patch -- Stamp Club 11:00 AM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434', 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Contact Maureen Rhodes, (706) 798-1954, or Jennie Powell  (706) 796-6364 or eMail to:rsjlpowell@aol.com Click HERE for directions (both land and air).

Thursday, June 24: EAA 172 monthly "get-together" -- Social Meeting  6:30 PM -- This is a monthly non-business social gathering. This month it will be at the Boll Weevil restaurant, 10 Ninth Street, Augusta, Georgia.  Phone: (706) 722-7772. Come if you can!  Contact Randy Powell for more details (706) 796-6364 or eMail to: rsjlpowell@aol.com

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Tuesday-Monday, July 27-August 2: EAA Oshkosh Airventure® 2004 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Website: Airventure 2004

Sunday, August 8: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB  Aiken Municipal Airport, Aiken, South Carolina (AIK). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Saturday, August 21: Ladies Day at the Pea Patch -- Stamp Club 11:00 AM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: N33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434', 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Contact Maureen Rhodes, (706) 798-1954, or Jennie Powell  (706) 796-6364 or eMail to:rsjlpowell@aol.com  Click HERE for directions (both land and air).

Sunday, August 22: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Columbia Owens Downtown Airport, Columbia, South Carolina (CUB). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Sunday, August 22: EAA 1227 Mount Sterling Airshow and Fly-in  Mount Sterling Montgomery County Airport (IOB), Mount Sterling, Kentucky --  Fly-in Breakfast. Breakfast starts at 7:00 AM, Air Show starts at 2:00 PM. Plane rides, displays. Call 859-498-1000 for more information. Or, e-mail to:  Mike Proctor mmproctor@adelphia.net .

Website: http://www.eaa1227.org/    

 
Thursday, August 26: EAA 172 monthly "get-together" -- Social Meeting  6:30 PM -- This is a monthly non-business social gathering. This month it will be at the Fire Mountain Restaurant, 1275 Knox Ave., North Augusta, South Carolina. Phone: 803-510-0140, Come if you can!  Contact Randy Powell for more details (706) 796-6364 or eMail to: rsjlpowell@aol.com 

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Sunday, September 5: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Woodward Field, Kershaw County Airport, Camden, South Carolina (CDN). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Sunday, September 6: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB at Camden, SC (CDN). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

 
Saturday, September 11: Sweet Onion Aviators Chapter 1332 Fly-in Event At the Vidalia Airport (VDI) 32.11.55 N; 82.22.32 W. Competition begins at 11:00 AM. $5.00 entry fee per event. Events include: Spot Landing; Flour Drop; Short Field Take-Off. Trophies will be given to the 1st place winner in each event.
OTHER EVENTS INCLUDE :    *AEROBATIC DEMONSTRATION  *STATIC DISPLAY OF DIFFERENT AIRPLANES   *DISCOUNTED GAS PRICES FOR FLY-INS    *BOAT & MOTOR  RAFFLE SUPPORTING EAA YOUNG  EAGLES WILL BE GIVEN AWAY IN THE AFTERNOON
Airplane rides will be given to anyone interested in flying. Hot dog & hamburger lunch served from 12:00 noon until 1:00 PM. For more information call: Donald Brantley (912) 537-2132 or (800) 962-1465; nights: (912) 537-7287. E-mail: mnbrantleymarine@bellsouth.net. EVERYONE WELCOME!

Tuesday-Thursday, September 14-16: EAA B-17 Fuddy-Duddy will be at Bush Field (AGS - Augusta Regional Airport)

Sunday, September 19th: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Green Sea (S79). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.
CANCELLED BECAUSE OF WATER ON THE RUNWAY!

 Thursday, September 23rd: EAA 172 monthly "get-together" -- Social Meeting  6:30 PM -- This is a monthly non-business social gathering. This month it will be at the Sportsman's BBQ next to the Sportsman's Corner --- 2002-1/2 Martintown Rd., Clarks Hill, South Carolina. Phone: 803-819-1230. Driving directions: Take I-20 to Exit 1 (South Carolina) -- go north about 6 miles. It's on the left.  Come if you can!  Contact Randy Powell for more details (706) 796-6364 or eMail to: rsjlpowell@aol.com    This will be the last Social "Get Together" this year! 

October 1 - 2 (Friday-Saturday): VAA Chapter 3 (Vintage Airplane
Association) Annual Fall Fly-In Darlington County Airport (04J) near
Hartsville, SC.  (Elevation 192 feet. Runway 5/23: 4998 x 100 ft. Asphalt, in fair condition;
Runway 10/28: 5000 x 150 ft. Asphalt, in fair condition;Runway 16/34: 4949  x 150 ft. Asphalt, in
poor condition.  GPS: 34° 26.95' N   79°53.42' E; CTAF/UNICOM: 123.0) Main events are on
Friday and Saturday. Sunday the 3rd is a "wind-down day" where most people leave by noon.
Contact Jim Wilson 843-753-3138.  E-mail: eiwilson@homexpressway.net  

Friday-Saturday, October 8-9: 8^th Annual Rotors Over Carolina Fly-in. EAA 172 Fly-out.At the beautiful Aiken Municipal Airport (AIK). Sponsored by EAA 1313, PRA Chapter 13. Early-Early Bird Day Wednesday, October 6th, Early Bird Day Thursday, October 7th. Most activities will be on Friday and Saturday with the main activities on Saturday. Sing along with Maxie Wildes on Friday evening. Experience the Porta-Party & Karaoke Company DJs on Saturday night! Delicious barbecue available on the field all day Saturday. Packing-up day on Sunday. Pattern for the runways is left-hand pattern  at 1200' MSL (700 ft AGL) unless flying a rotorcraft. Rotorcraft pattern altitude is left-hand for all runways but at 800 ft MSL (300 ft. AGL). Rotorcraft will only use the Xd off runway for demonstration flights only (but not land). Otherwise rotorcraft will use 18/36 as their primary runway. Rotorcraft will try to make the pattern turn before crossing over the main runway 06/24. Rotorcraft will keep their pattern short enough so as not to cross approach and departure for 06/24.  CTAF/UNICOM 122.8 mhz. Runway (6/24) lights MIRL; beacon lights on from dusk to dawn.  Field elevation 528 feet. GPS: 33° 38.973" N  81° 41.068" W.

• Wednesday, October 6: EARLY EARLY BIRD DAY.
• Thursday, October 7: EARLY BIRD DAY Fly Fly Fly.
• Friday, October 8: Fly Fly Fly Night time around the fire -- Listening to Maxi & his guitar.
• Saturday, October 9: Fly Fly Fly / Evening: Pot luck meal & Karaoke.
• Sunday, October 10: PACK UP AND LEAVE DAY.

October 9 - 10 (Saturday - Sunday): The GREAT GEORGIA AIRSHOW Peachtree City -- Falcon Field
Gates Open: 9:00 AM Saturday and Sunday Aerial Performances Begin: 1:00 PM Saturday and Sunday
Featured Performers:

• The Masters of Disaster
• Scott Shockley's Chevy Jet Truck
• Jim Leroy's Bulldog Airshows
• Jimmy Franklin's only Jet Powered Waco bi-plane in the world
• A-10 Warthog USAF ACC East Coast Demo Team
• P-51D Mustang aerial performance
• Heritage flight of the A-10 and P-51D
• F-18 East Coast Demo Team 

Contact number: 770-632-0365  

Saturday-Sunday, October  16-17: 12^th Annual Boshears Memorial Fly-In and Airshow : Daniel Field, Augusta, Georgia. (DNL) Elev: 423 ft. CTAF/Unicom: 123.05 mhz. LIGHTS: Activate MIRL for 05/23 & 11/29 123.05 mhz. USE UNICOM TO CALL IN. FAA TOWER OPERATIONAL ON THE FIELD DURING THE FLY-IN -- Airshow frequency - 119.725 mhz -- Augusta Approach - 126.8 mhz.    GPS: N33°28'00" W82°02'36", 100LL & Jet A. Parking, Basic Camping, Food, Vendors, EAA Chapter 172. Many performing airshow acts, including Gary Ward, Charlie Culp the Flying Farmer, John Moody's ultralight aerobatic routines, Paul Stender's Jet Powered School Bus, Walt Pierce and Melissa Hawks with their Stearman, the Barnwell Jump Team. Carnival rides for the kids. Helicopter rides, Military Aircraft, Warbirds, Hot Air Balloons, Experimental Aircraft, History tent, Balloon Glow. Free PeopleMover transportation around and throughout the Skyfest area. Also, over 200 antique and classic automobiles will be on display.  GENERAL ADMISSION: $10 at the gate; $8.00 advanced. Children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult. NO COOLERS - NO PETS - NO REFUNDS. Website:  www.boshears.com

Sunday, October 17: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Newberry,  South Carolina (27J). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Thursday, October 28th: EAA 172 monthly "get-together" -- Social Meeting  NONE THIS MONTH! Contact Randy Powell for more details (706) 796-6364 or eMail to: rsjlpowell@aol.com

Saturday, November 13: Low-Country Boil Fly-in ---  at the Millen Airport (2J5) CTAF 122.9; GPS coordinates: 32° 53.63'N / 81° 57.91' W; Runway 17/35: 4000' x 60'. On US Highway 25 at the left just before getting into Millen (coming from the north)-- A "Low Country Boil". Breakfast with sausage & eggs around 7:00 - 8:00 AM. There will be two varieties of Gumbo at 10:00 AM -- ; Main meal at 1:00PM. YOUNG EAGLES FLIGHTS IN THE MORNING! Youngsters ages 8-17 can fly FREE! -- contact Young Eagle Coordinator, Larry Garner, (706) 790-4365 or eMail to:  garner49@comcast.net. For fly-in information contact Steve Thompson, (706) 860-8655, eMail: N8175B@aol.com, Keith Brock  (478) 982-5783 or e-mail to: ruhauled@bellsouth.net, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607 or eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net    (Why not fly-in early, around 8:00 AM for breakfast?). 

Sunday, November 14: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB Orangeburg Municipal Airport, two miles south of Orangeburg, South Carolina (OGB). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

Sunday, November 28: SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB East Cooper Airport, nine miles NE of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (8S5). 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Contact Anne Hawkins (803) 432-9595.

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Saturday, December 11: Annual EAA 172 Christmas Party at 7:00 PM at the Pea Patch Aerodrome (61GA); runway 01/19: 2500' x 150' sod -- fair --; GPS: 33° 18.08' N / 82° 10.46' W; Elevation 434' , 4511 Boulineau Rd., Blythe, Georgia, 30805. Bring an unwrapped toy for the MCG (Medical College of Georgia) children. Also bring side-dishes or desserts. Click http://www.airnav.com/airport/61GA for airport info. For more information  contact Steve Thompson, (706) 860-8655, eMail: N8175B@aol.com, or John Magnan (706) 547-3607; or eMail to: jcm2@earthlink.net

Friday--Sunday, December 31 - January 2: Sunstate Wing and Rotor Club - PRA Chapter 26, EAA Chapter 1192: New Year's Rotorcraft Fly-In: Wauchula, Florida at the Wauchula Airport (KCHN); Early Bird Day: Thursday, December 30.  On Saturday January 1st, New Year's Day, in the evening -- we will have the Banquet and Elections for the Sunstate Board. All Sunstate Members Please plan to attend the Banquet and Elections so you can vote for your next Prez, VP, Secretary, Treasurer. We need all the help we can get for the coming year.
Mark your calendars and plan to come to Sunny Florida to fly with us. UNICOM/CTAF 122.9 mhz. GPS: 27º 30.82'N / 81º 52.84'W; RUNWAY: 18/35 4000' x 75' asphalt. Airport attended continuously. Fuel: 100LL Wauchula, Florida. See:
http://www.airnav.com/airport/KCHN for airport info. Contact Richard Oxnam for details:  RotorNut007@yahoo.com