January, 2002-March, 2008
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January, 2002-March, 2008
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
Click HERE to return to the current 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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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:
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.
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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.
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Friday - Sunday, May 3 - 5: 3rd Annual Georgia Wings Weekend 2002
$10,000.00+ in Door Prizes for Pilots and Volunteer CFI's
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.
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
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Participate in our hands-on workshops on welding, tube and fabric and sheet
metal.
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Enjoy a pancake breakfast each day in the corporate hangar
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Website: www.boshearsskyfest.com
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
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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).
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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.
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 --- : 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.
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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
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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!
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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
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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.
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
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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
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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: saw
