Calendar of Events
April 26, 2008
2008 "Operation Cow Drop" will take place at Hanover County Airport. Sponsored by Chick-fil-A and Heart of Virginia Aviation, plush cows, with a parachute attached, will be dropped out of an airplane at the Hanover County Airport during an "Operation Cow Drop" Family Fun Event. The top three cows that come closest to a bulls eye, will win fabulous prizes! In addition to the "Operation Cow Drop", families will have the opportunity to enjoy children's activities, entertainment, craft booths, Chick-fil-A food and much more! The plush cows may be purchased from participating non-profit organizations who will benefit from the proceeds. For more information on participation contact Pam Myers at 804-928-8848 or e-mail pmyers@chick-fil-arichmond.com.
April 26, 2008
"Potomac TRACON - Operation Raincheck ADIZ Seminar and TRACON Tour" will be held from 10:00 a.m. – noon or from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Topic: ADIZ Seminar - Q&A on local air traffic procedures. Location: Potomac Consolidated TRACON, 3699 MacIntosh Drive, Warrenton, VA 20187. It will consist of a critical briefing on FAA, Air Traffic Control, Potomac TRACON, and air traffic procedures for operating within the Washington DC Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). Tour the state of the art TRACON. Q & A with FAA controllers, management, Flight Service, Flight Standards & the "security agencies" on any topic. Registration is required. For Registration information go to: http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/tracon/pct/
May 3, 2008
Tangier Island Fly-In to raise money for repaving the airstrip and construction of a terminal building will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $50.00 per person with proceeds to go to the project. Contact Neil S. Kaye, MD at nskaye@aol.com or 302-234-8950 if you have questions or want to buy tickets.
May 3, 2008
Spring Fly-In/Drive-In Pancake Breakfast, sponsored by the Orange County Airport Boosters Association, Inc. (OCABA). This breakfast helps raise money for airport support activities and also the Frank Hume Memorial Scholarship. The complete breakfast is $5. Contact Jerry Hubbell at (540) 672-2158 or jerry.hubbell@comcast.net. See the OCABA website at www.ocaba-omh.org.
May 4, 2008
Pancake Breakfast Fly-In will be held at the William T. Piper Memorial Airport, Lock Haven, PA (LHV) Hangar 1 - 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $6 adults, $3 under age 10. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, hash brown patty, orange juice, coffee or tea. Benefits Sentimental Journey Fly-In - Piper Aviation Museum open 9:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. More information call 570-893-4200 or email j3cub@kcnet.org, website - www.sentimentaljourneyfly-in.com.
May 15, 2008
Virginia Aviation Board Workshop and Meeting will be held at the Wyndham Hotel on Laburnum Avenue, near Richmond International Airport, beginning at 9:00 a.m. For more information contact Carolyn Toth, Virginia Department of Aviation, at (804) 236-3626.
May 25, 2008
Aviation Games at New Market Airport will take place from 1-6 p.m. Spot landing, flour bombing, balloon popping, and possibly sponge dropping. $15 to enter -- prizes from registration pot. Raindate: Sun. June 1. Info 540-433-3309 or www.geocities.com/eaa511va or zero.g@verizon.net.
May 27, 2008
Virginia Aviation Safety Week presentation on the "Top 5 Mistakes Pilots Make" will be presented from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. by Mark Grady at the Danville Regional Airport (terminal building). Sponsored by the AOPA Air Safety Foundation and the Virginia Department of Aviation. For more information contact Mike Lauranzon at mike.lauranzon@doav.virginia.gov.
May 28, 2008
Virginia Aviation Safety Week presentation on the "Top 5 Mistakes Pilots Make" will be presented from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. by Mark Grady at the Virginia Aviation Museum on Richmond International Airport. Sponsored by the AOPA Air Safety Foundation and the Virginia Department of Aviation. For more information contact Mike Lauranzon at mike.lauranzon@doav.virginia.gov.
May 31-June 1, 2008
Southside Sky-Fest Air and Car Show will take place at Danville Regional Airport. Gates open at 9:00 a.m. both days. Includes air show, car and motorcycle show, concerts, hot air balloons, and robotics demonstration. For more information contact:
Danville Regional Airport at: 434-799-5110; 424 Airport Dr., Danville, VA 24540 or visit 2008 Southside Sky-Fest Air and Car Show .
June 1, 2008
New London Fly-In will take place from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Down home fly-in with fun for all ages! Country Style breakfast from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.. All American lunch at noon with refreshments all day. Kid friendly activities including "Bomb Drop," and static aircraft and car display. Raindate: June 8, 2008. For more information contact David Miller, Airport Manager, at 540-874-7776 or millerrv6@verizon.net or visit www.newlondonairport.com.
June 14-15, 2008
Virginia Regional Festival of Flight will take place at the Suffolk Executive Airport. Includes a full range of fly-in activities, including forums, workshops, aviation vendor displays, aircraft demonstration flights, activities for young people and acres of parking for attendees either flying or driving in. For more information visit VirginiaFlyIn.org.
June 14, 2008
5th Annual Bluegrass Family Day and Fly-In will take place beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the Middle Peninsula Regional Airport. A day of fun for the Whole Family! Admission is free, donations accepted. Games for the children, live Bluegrass Bands, parking lot picking. Pancake breakfast and lunch by the West Point Volunteer Fire and Rescue. Skydivers, airplane rides, display of fly-in aircraft. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society in memory of Mary Ann Clements and Shirly Norman. For more information contact Tim Gaylord, Airport Manager, at 804-785-9725 or tgaylord@fly-fyj.com or visit www.fly-fyj.com .
June 14, 2008
Become a Pilot Family Day and Aviation Display will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (National Air and Space Museum) in Chantilly, VA near Washington Dulles International Airport. Enjoy this free event featuring educational activities and an outdoor aviation display. Walk around the tarmac and examine over 50 visiting vintage, recreational, military, and homebuilt aircraft. Talk to pilots and find out what skills you need to fly. Inside, test your piloting skills in flight simulators, meet model airplane experts, and hear a variety of guest speakers. Fo rmore information visit www.nasm.si.edu/becomeapilot.
June 14, 2008
Virginia Aviation Museum Air Fair 2008 will be held at the Virginia Aviation Museum on Richmond International Airport. For more information contact Dave Reisenwitz at dreisenwitz@smv.org or visit www.vam.smv.org/.
June 17-21, 2008
Sentimental Journey Fly-In at the William T. Piper Memorial Airport, Lock Haven, PA (LHV). Featured aircraft J-5 Cruiser and Piper Pawnee, seminars, static displays, vendors, food, camping, awards, contests, entertainment, tours, and fun for all! More information call 570-893-4200 or email j3cub@kcnet.org, website - www.sentimentaljourneyfly-in.com.
June 20-22, 1008
Air Power Over Hampton Roads at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, VA. For more information visit www.langleyairshow.com.
July 19-20, 2008
Fly-In at William M. Tuck Airport (W78) in South Boston sponsored by EAA Chapter 1442. Static aircraft displays, antique and classic automobiles, public safety displays, and food available. For more information contact Al Hoppe at (434) 585-2728.
July 28-August 3, 2008
EAA Airventure will be held in Oshkosh, WI. For more information visit www.airventure.org
www.airventure.org.
August 20-21, 2008
Virginia Aviation Board Workshop and Meeting will be held at the Wyndham Hotel on Laburnum Avenue, near Richmond International Airport, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The Workshop will be on August 20 and the Meeting will be on August 21. For more information contact Carolyn Toth, Virginia Department of Aviation, at (804) 236-3626.
September 6, 2008
17th Annual Louisa County Airshow will take place at the Louisa County Airport/Freeman Field. Gates open at 11:00 a.m. and airshow performances take place between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Aerobatic performances featuring Charlie Schwenker (Extra) and Roger Marshall (Yak 55)! Free Admission! Airplane rides, skydivers, food, aircraft exhibits, and much much more! A fun-filled family event! There's something for everyone at the Louisa County Airshow! For more information contact Dawn Pickhardt Howard, IDA Administrator/Airport Manager at 540-967-0050 or dawnp@firstva.com.
September 27, 2008
Wings & Wheels Antique Plane and Car Show will take place at Hummel Field (W75) from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.. Lots of good food. While the show is free, there is a charge for parking that benefits the Hartfield Volunteer Fire Department. For details visit www.wingsandwheels.us/
September 28, 2008
The Mountain Empire Pilots Association Annual Fly-In will be held at Mountain Empire Airport from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m. Static displays, food vendors, and t-shirts for sale. For more information contact Travis Hill at (276) 759-4911 or travjess05@embarqmail.com.
September 28, 2008
Pancake Breakfast Fly-In will be held at the William T. Piper Memorial Airport, Lock Haven, PA (LHV) Hangar 1 - 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $6 adults, $3 under age 10. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, hash brown patty, orange juice, coffee or tea. Benefits Sentimental Journey Fly-In - Piper Aviation Museum open 9:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. More information call 570-893-4200 or email j3cub@kcnet.org, website - www.sentimentaljourneyfly-in.com.
October 4-5, 2008
EAA Chapter 186 Flyin' & Cruisin' Festival will be held at Winchester Regional Airport (OKV) in Winchester, Virginia. For more info visit the EAA Chapter 186 website at www.eaa186.org.
October 6-8, 2008
NBAA 61st Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2008) will be held in Orlando, FL. For more information visit www.nbaa.org/2008.
October 9-12, 2008
Annual Suffolk Peanut Fest will be held at Suffolk Executive Airport. Four days of family-fun activities in a safe, down-home environment. With nationally recognized entertainers, a demolition derby and truck and tractor pull, carnival rides, a Shrimp Feast, arts and crafts, commercial exhibits, and spectacular fireworks. Peanut Fest truly offers something for everyone. There's even a peanut-butter competition, which produces imaginative sculptures made out of the yummy stuff. For more information contact lisa@suffolkfest.org or visit www.suffolkfest.org.
October 11, 2008
9th Annual Airfest will take place from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Culpeper Regional Airport. This free event will feature aircraft from old warbirds to newer designs on display. Games for the younger kids. Young Eagles rides free of charge for children ages 8-17. Food vendors selling snacks and goodies. Airshow during the middle of the day with the Bealeton Flying Circus and warbirds flying formation and aerobatics from R-C model aircraft and full-sized airplanes. Fun for the entire family! For more information contact Tanya Woodward, On-site Manager, at 540-825-8280 or twoodward@culpepercounty.gov or visit www.culpeperairport.com.
October 16-18, 2008
National Conference on Aviation and Space Education will be held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. This year's theme is "Today's Students: Tomorrow's Aerospace Workforce." For more information or to register visit www.ncase.info.
November 20, 2008
Virginia Aviation Board Workshop and Meeting will be held beginning at 9:00 a.m., location tbd. For more information contact Carolyn Toth, Virginia Department of Aviation, at (804) 236-3626.
Send calendar information to Betty Wilson.
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* Virginia Department of Aviation will be exhibiting at this event.
Ongoing Events
Pancake Breakfast at Mecklenburg-Brunswick Regional Airport takes place the first Saturday of each month (from 8:00-10:00 a.m.). Breakfast and social hour with regularly scheduled live presentations by FAA and/or NTSB. Sponsored by Mecklenburg-Brunswick Regional Airport and The Club/Lake Gaston Resort. For more information contact (434) 729-2591or AVCAirport@buggs.net
Soup-on-Sunday at Campbell Field Airport (9VG) on the Eastern Shore of Virginia will take place each Sunday from noon-3:00 p.m. For more information visit the website or contact Gordon Campbell at (757) 442-7519.
Friends of the Petersburg Pilots Association holds a breakfast from 8:00-10:00 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at the Dinwiddie County Airport. For more information call (804) 861-9915.
Lonesome Pine EAA Chapter 1416 invites pilots and guests to attend free "Hotdogs & Hangar Talk" beginning at 11:00 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Lonesome Pine Airport (follows the EAA Chapter Meeting at 10:00 a.m.). For more information contact Bob Spera, Director, Liberty Flying Service, (276) 328-5300 or liberty@mounet.com or visit www.libertyflyingservice.com.
Flying Circus Airshow (Open every Sunday, May through October) including precision aerobatic and formation flying, wing walking, hot air ballooning, skydiving, and antique open cockpit airplanes. Biplane rides are available before and after every show. Gates open at 11:00 a.m. Show starts at 2:30 p.m. $10.00 for adults and $3.00 for kids. Group rates available. Concession stand, picnic grounds, gift shop. Picnic pavilion available for party rental. The Flying Circus Aerodrome is located at Rte. 17 and Rte. 644 (Richie Road) in Bealeton, Virginia. For more information visit www.flyingcircusairshow.com or call (540) 439-8661.
Aviation Museum Calendars:
National Air and Space Museum/Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Virginia Air and Space Center
Virginia Aviation Museum
Visit Virginia list of Virginia Airshows
Regular Meetings:
Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society - Northern Neck-Middle Peninsula Chapter meets at the Pilot House, Hummel Field, in Topping, Virginia in the "Eagle's Nest" at 12 Noon on the third Thursday of each month unless otherwise posted. Pilots can fly-in and park at the door of the restaurant. Visitors are welcome at these luncheon meetings. There is an interesting speaker from the field of aviation each month. Come visit the "Eagle's Nest" at any time and see the collection of aviation art and other memorabilia.
Williamsburg Chapter of the Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Williamsburg-Jamestown Airport in the upstairs meeting room at 10:00 a.m. Call (757) 229-1597 or (757) 220-9115 for information.
Ninety-Nines - Hampton Roads Chapter meets the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. alternating between Newport News-Williamsburg Airport and Norfolk International Airport. For more information, contact Linda Mathias (757) 242-3491 or Carole Trump (757) 838-6733.
Ninety-Nines - Lynchburg Chapter meets the second Wednesday of each month from 7 - 9 p.m. at Falwell Airport in Lynchburg, Virginia. For more information contact Beth P. Falwell at (804) 845-8769.
Ninety-Nines - Shenandoah Chapter meets the third Sunday of each month at 2:00 p.m. at the Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport. All women pilots and student pilots are welcome. Contact Sara Fultz (540) 896-9842 or Jackie Estes (540) 347-5679, to confirm meeting date in the event of late changes.
Ninety-Nines - Virginia Chapter meets the third Saturday of each month at various airports around the state. All women pilots and student pilots are invited to attend. For more information call Betty Vinson (804) 541-0590 mornings, (804) 732-1833 afternoons and evenings or e-mail: bettyvinson@firstsaga.com.
Peninsula Airport Commission Meetings are held the third Thursday of every month beginning at 8:00 a.m. in the Commission Room at the Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport. The meeting is open to the public.
Wingnuts Flying Club meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Chesterfield County Airport terminal building. See the web site at www.wingnutsflying.com.
Civil Air Patrol - The Newport News Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol meets every Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. at 904 Bland Blvd on the grounds of the Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport. All aviation enthusiasts interested in search-and-rescue and young people ages 12-18 interested in the Cadet Program are invited to join. For details visit www.vawg.cap.gov/newportnews
Civil Air Patrol - Leesburg Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol - Adult members meet the first and third Tuesday of the month and cadet members meet every Tuesday at 7pm at the Leesburg National Guard Armory. We welcome anyone interested in Search & Rescue and aviation. Details and directions at: www.leesburgcap.org
Shenandoah Valley EAA Chapter 511 meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport. For more information visit www.geocities.com/eaa511va.
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 231 meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at the rear of the Virginia Aviation Museum (except for February which is designated for the Annual Dinner). For more information visit www.eaa231.org.
The Orange County Airport Boosters Association, Inc. (OCABA) holds its monthly organization meeting on the first Saturday of each month. Welcome to all supporters of Orange County Airport (KOMH). See http://www.ocaba-omh.org for more details.
