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Just email us with your story and/or pictures at Info@FunPlacesToFly.com. 2/2/2012 New Aviation Event - Bahamas Day at Miami - Safety Seminars, Opa Locka, FL - Saturday, Feb 25, 2012 Lets Fly to the Islands of the Bahamas with Mark GriffinPlease join us for this free event geared toward pilots who want to learn more about flying to the Bahamas. There will be information both on the procedural aspects of your trip as well as the places to see and things to do once you’rein the islands. If you have ever dreamed of island flying then this event will helpgive you the knowledge and the confidence to make your trip safely. MarkGriffin, FAA Examiner for the North Florida FSDO has traveled to the Bahamasduring the Christmas Holiday for several years. Learn the easy and enjoymentto flying to the Island with an expert. Mark Griffin has been a pilot since 1982 and instructing since 1988. He holds ATP ratings in Airplane Single Engine Land and Multi-Engine Land aircraft. Mark has been an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner since 1992. Past experiencealso includes instruction in the American Bonanza Society and Mooney AircraftSafety Foundation, as well as experience in technically advanced aircraft as aCirrus Standardized Instructor. Preflighting Your Passengers for Overwater Flight. with Amy Laboda The presentation is about pre-flighting your passenger so that he/she can become an asset in the cockpit in the case of an emergency ditching She does relate tointeresting personal events involving an actual ditching to make a points in thepresentation. Amy Laboda was an Aviation Safety Counselor for more than 5 years.She now works with the FAA Safety Team, FAASTeam as a Lead Representativein Southern Florida. She is an active CFI and typically does FAA Wings Safety Seminars in SW Florida and around the U.S. She is also a professional writer and editor and teaches safety through her columns with Kitplanes Magazine andAviation for Women. Amy works with the FAA Production Studios and is a host atnumerous remote shoots. She is a regular host on Managing Safety Radio showand is currently the Editor in Chief of Aviation for Women magazine . for more infromation about the days events: http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Invitation-to-pilots-to-Attend-Bahamas-Day-at-Miami-Executive-Aviation.html?soid1108299507903aidrdsSI3kRgHU New Aviation Event - Hudson Memorial Fly-in, Talkeetna, AK - Saturday - Sunday, May 19-20, 2012 The Hudson Memorial Fly-in is an event that honors Talkeetna Aviation history. The 2 day event is held in Talkeetna, Alaska. Located at the base of the majestic Alaska Range and Mount McKinley, this is an event you will not want to miss. Activities include a poker run, aircraft performance demonstrations, fly over, silent auction, pancake feed, Young Eagles Flights and much more! New Aviation Event - Hudson Memorial Fly-in, Talkeetna, AK - Saturday - Sunday, May 19-20, 2012 The Hudson Memorial Fly-in is an event that honors Talkeetna Aviation history. The 2 day event is held in Talkeetna, Alaska. Located at the base of the majestic Alaska Range and Mount McKinley, this is an event you will not want to miss. Activities include a poker run, aircraft performance demonstrations, fly over, silent auction, pancake feed, Young Eagles Flights and much more! New Photo Added - Whiteplains Plantation, Gilbert, SC "Overhead view of Whiteplains Plantation, located 10 miles west of Columbia Airport. 550' 122.9 Rwy 27 and 9. 35 x 3000'" - Submitted by Don Cook. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       2/1/2012 Pilot Destination Update - Kissimmee Gateway Airport, Kissimmee, FL "Ranger FBO is by far the best FBO at the airport. They cater to General Aviation aircraft and are extremely friendly" - Submitted by Randy Johnson. Got Comments? - Got Photos? 1/30/2012 New Aviation Event - Elliot Museum Car Plane Show, Stuart, FL - Sunday, Feb 12, 2012 Vintage Cars and Planes on display. This is our 16th annual show. Visit our vendors and food tents too. gates open at 10 AM- 3 PM. 10 per person, children free. Come and enjoy a great day at Sunny Stuart's airport! If you are flying in, call in advance..bring your own chocks or tie downs to reserve your parking spot. 1/29/2012 New Aviation Event - Managing Safety - Weekly Aviation Radio show, Orlando, FL - Monday - Monday, Jan 30, 2012 - Feb 13, 2012 Managing Safety is a Podcast On Demand. It is developed weekly and past shows are archived. Go to the FAA Production Studios website at: http://faaproductionstudios.com/and then click on the Managing Safety icon in the middle of the page. The latest show may be heard by scrolling to the bottom of the list. You may click on the listed links to Managing Safety digital broadcast any time of day or night on your computer or portable device. Click on the blue link for computer or click on the iPod icon for digital device. Managing Safety is also available on iTunes - search in the Podcast general menu or in the Aviation Podcast section. The latest is show is 01/30/2012 Managing Safety number 12013001. Maganging Safety Host, Amy Laboda interviews Bill Schmalz, Florida Field Director for the Seaplane Pilots Association, at the Light Sport EXPO in Sebring. Bill shares information about the SPA and the first seaplane base at the EXPO as well as the growing number of Florida Splash-Ins planned including 2 at Lake Jackson in March and November.       New Aviation Event - Wings of Dreams Big Band Hangar Dinner-Dance, Keystone Heights, FL - Saturday, Mar 3, 2012 Join us for the Big Band Hangar Dinner-Dance at the 2012 Wings of Dreams Airfest, featuring the 20-piece Clay County Community Swing Band. Enjoy music, dancing, 1940s dinner buffet, swing dance performances, cash wine/beer bar opens at 5 pm. Dinner-Dance 6-9 pm - Located at the City Hangar next to the airport office 40 per person advance purchase by Feb. 20 45 after Feb. 20. Free admission for World War Veterans 20 for either spouse or escort.       1/28/2012 Pilot Destination Update - Orange County Airport, Montgomery, NY "Sorry, Rick's restaurant has closed." - Submitted by Marty. Got Comments? - Got Photos? New Aviation Event - Marvel of Flight 2012 Flyin, DeFuniak Springs, FL - Saturday, May 19, 2012 The DeFuniak Springs Municipal Airport is hosting their 2st Annual Fly-In – Marvel of Flight on Saturday, May 19th from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. Aircrafts Displays. Car show. Helicopter and airplane rides. Kids Activities. Food. Live Music. Prizes for registered guest. The DeFuniak Springs Kiwanis Club will be hosting a pilots pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. The DeFuniak Springs Rotary Club will be hosting a hamburger/hotdog lunch. Other food vendors will be providing pulled pork sandwiches, sausage dogs, funnel cakes, fried Oreos, and more. For more information, please contact Kelly Schultz, Airport Services Supervisor at 850 892-2000. 1/25/2012 New Pilot Destination Added - Branson Airport / Branson JetCenter, Hollister, MO "The Branson JetCenter at the beautiful Branson Airport is a great destination any time. Located just a few minutes from the Branson Landing and the 76 Strip and only a mile from the award winning Murder Rock and Branson Creek golf courses there is always something fun to do nearby. Better yet, in for some of our world famous Famous Dave's barbeque, enjoy watching the aircraft come and go on our outdoor flight deck overlooking our commercial ramp. Never a fee if you're ping off a commercial passenger or if you can top off or take a low, low fuel minimum. Give us a call to make a reservation or just on in, we'd love to have you!!!" - Submitted by Bruce Colony. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       New Pilot Destination Added - The Beacon Cafe Corner Store, Fort Worth, TX "The Beacon Cafe located at the north end of Hicks Airfield by the gas pumps is now open for business. Operating hours are 11am - 2pm, Tuesday thru Friday and 8am - 2pm, Saturday Sunday. Closed Monday" - Submitted by Michael Reddick. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       New Pilot Destination Added - Todd's Restaurant @ Ryan Field, Tucson, AZ "Todd's Restaurant @ Ryan Field is a full service American Food eatery, located on the tarmac at the former WWII training base, Ryan Airfield. Open 7 days a week for breakfast and lunch, Friday and Saturday for dinner, Todd's food is seasoned just right with flavors of Arizona cactus and chilis. We cater to the aviation enthusiast with great homecooked meals made from scratch and great service with a smile. Aircraft can taxi right up to our back door to re-fuel their planes as well as there stomaches. Follow the happenings at facebook.com/toddsrestaurantatryanfield and check out our reviews at yelp.com/todds-at-ryan-field-tucson" - Submitted by Shari Scott. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       Pilot Destination Update - Put in Bay Airport, Put In Bay, OH "One of my favorite day or over night trips. Lots of fun. Best enjoyed over night. No lights on the field. Great ion of bars." - Submitted by Bret Kuhnhenn. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       New Aviation Event - Managing Safety - Weekly Aviation Radio show, Orlando, FL - Monday - Monday, Jan 23, 2012 - Feb 6, 2012 Managing Safety is a Podcast On Demand. It is developed weekly and past shows are archived. Go to the FAA Production Studios website at: http://faaproductionstudios.com/and then click on the Managing Safety icon in the middle of the page. The latest show may be heard by scrolling to the bottom of the list. You may click on the listed links to Managing Safety digital broadcast any time of day or night on your computer or portable device. Click on the blue link for computer or click on the iPod icon for digital device. Managing Safety is also available on iTunes - search in the Podcast general menu or in the Aviation Podcast section. The latest is show is 01/23/2012 Managing Safety number 12012301. Host Amy Laboda interviews members of the Flying Musicians Association, Inc. at the 2012 Sebring Light Sport EXPO. Musician-Pilots Ravi the Raviator, John Zapp, association co-founder, and Howie Marlin, FMA Corporate Relations Specialist, discuss the prevalence of pilots with musical talent and how music helps promote scientific learning. New Aviation Event - Historic Flight P-51 Ground School, Mukilteo, WA - Saturday, Jan 28, 2012 It's the first step in fulfilling the dream of flight in the P-51 Mustang. On January 28, John Posson of Stallion 51 Corporation will lead a one day ground school and formation clinic. Posson teaches the P-51 course at Stallion 51 in Kissimmee, Florida and flies in the Patriots Jet Team. Qualified pilots may schedule P-51 flight training directly with Posson. We are very pleased that Dan Hagedorn, Chief Curator of the Museum of Flight, will begin the day by presenting the history of the P-51 type. The course is intended for pilots and non-pilots. The price is 250. Doors will open at 8 a.m. Lunch is included. Weather permitting, P-51B Impatient Virgin will fly at the end of the course. New Aviation Event - EAA 518 Fly-In Breakfast, Reedsville, PA - Saturday, Feb 11, 2012 EAA 518 Fly-In Drive-In Breakfast 8 am to11 am. New Aviation Event - Aviation Day 2012, Vero Beach, FL - Saturday, Mar 17, 2012 Military Civil Aircraft on Static Display, Fly-Overs. Airplane Helicopter Rides. Model Rockets Aircraft, Aviation Artwork More. Fun For the Whole Family. New Aviation Event - Mn Seaplane Pilots Splash and Bounce - In, East Gull Lake, MN - Friday - Sunday, May 4-6, 2012 Event starts on Friday with a beach cook-out on Steamboat Bay, if you are on floats pull right up to the event, or the resort can pick you up if you are on wheels. Saturday includes a safety seminar conducted by MNDOT, flying, STOL competition by aircraft category, and a banquet in the evening. The event is wrapped up with a Sunday breakfast. Great lodging rates available right at the resort.       New Aviation Event - 9th Annual Center Fly-In and Air Show, Center, TX - Saturday, May 5, 2012 There will be Young Eagle airplane rides for 8 to 17 year olds, Texas Heat Wave, T-6 Texan Formation flight stunt pilots, children’s activity tent, arts crafts, food, live entertainment and more 1/24/2012 New Pilot Destination Added - Historic Flight Foundation, Mukilteo, WA "Historic Flight at Kilo-7 offers a collection of the most important aircraft produced between 1927 and 1957—all restored and airborne again. Our mission goes beyond serving as trustees of an era. We want you to experience the roar of our F8F “Wampus Cat” taking off. Watch engineers at work restoring the aircraft to flying condition. Share the rush of viewing international treasures from all angles. Whether you’re an experienced aviator, a student of history, or a newcomer to our world, we want to spark and fuel your passion—both for aviation and for epiphanies born from hard labor. Our heroes did not leap from the bathtub shrieking, “Eureka!” They scrawled a sketch on a piece of paper. Got interested in an impossible challenge. And then they dove into the work. The reward? Innovation that astonished both them and us, and that continues to change our world." - Submitted by Liz Matzelle. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       1/22/2012 New Aviation Event - London to LA in a SR-71 Blackbird, Vero Beach, FL - Tuesday, Feb 14, 2012 On September 13, 1974, Captain Harold B. “Buck” Adams and his backseater, Major William C. Machorek, set a speed record in SR-71A serial no. 64-17972, flying from London to Los Angeles in 3 hours, 47 minutes and 39 seconds. Adams and Machorek had covered nearly 5,447 miles at an average speed of 1,435.59 mph. Chapter 99 is looking forward to welcoming Major William C. Machorek for his presentation to our members and visitors. Log on to our web site for directions and more info. 1/21/2012 Pilot Destination Update - Pressley Aviation, Indian Trail, NC "By far the best flight school I have ever been to. I finished up here and am glad. No club, to join, no fees to pay and a great staff. Anyone who does not like it here knows nothing about general aviation" - Submitted by John. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       1/19/2012 New Aviation Event - Plane Crazy Saturday, Mojave, CA - Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 RAIN OR SHINE!! Come out to Mojave Airport for breakfast or lunch, listen to a great speaker and enjoy some time with other pilots and aviation minded friends! Mojave Airport Display Day – All aircraft welcome – come to MHV and talk aviation! KMHV – Twr 127.6 WX AWOS-3 132.225 661-824-5218 Ground 123.9 Joshua Approach 133.65 Transient Parking Area by Original MCAS Mojave Tower. 1434 Flightline, Mojave, CA 93501. Featured Aircraft of the Month! Chuck Coleman’s Extra 300L. Special Photos and videos of Aerobatic Presentation by Chuck Coleman at11 AM in EKAD Board Room!! Airplanes based at Mojave and visiting aircraft will be on display during Plane Crazy Saturday, which is a free family event, and kids are especially welcome. Come early for breakfast – restaurant doors open at 7 a.m. Aircraft and space collectibles and artworks will be available for sale and viewing and a motorized tram will provide tours of the T-hangar area. Everyone is welcome to visit the airport’s Legacy Park where replicas of SpaceShipOne and the Voyager are on display. Flyers posted on Mojave Transportation Museum Facebook account, www.mojavemuseum.org and www.mojaveairport.com       New Aviation Event - BiPlane Fly-In 2012 San Marcos Tx, San Marcos, TX - Saturday, Apr 28, 2012 Come join the celebration of Double Lift! Sopwidth Camel to new experimental FREE Lunch for flight crews and discount fuel! This event is dedicated to the WWII Pilots who furst mastered the Stearman, 70 years ago! New Aviation Event - Armed Forces Day Celebration Fly-In, Brady, TX - Saturday, May 19, 2012 2nd Annual Armed Forces Day Celebration Fly-In honoring our military service members veterans - fly-in, museum exhibit, hamburger lunch, WWII hangar dance BBQ. Lots of plane fun!!! New Aviation Event - EAA Chapter 1246 Monthly Meeting - Flying the P-51 Mustang!, McKinney, TX - Thursday, Feb 9, 2012 This month it's SHOWTIME! We will be showing a documentary on flying the P-51 Mustang. In 1944, as the Allied daylight bombing offensive moved further eastward, the North American P-51 Mustang provided much-needed air superiority as it escorted bombers all the way to Germany and home again. Now, you can step into the cockpit of a P-51D - the Mustang definitive version - to experience the thrill of flight just like a World War II fighter pilot. All meetings are held at 7 pm in Conference Center Room D 106, Section A on the second Thursday of each month at the Collin Country Community College. Everyone is welcome. You don't have to be a pilot or a member to attend. New Aviation Event - Fantasy of Flight's Legends Legacies: They Dared to Fly: Tuskegee Airmen, Polk City, FL - Thursday - Saturday, Feb 9-11, 2012 Fantasy of Flight’s Legends Legacies Series continues with They Dared to Fly in honor of Black History Month. Join several of the original Tuskegee Airmen as they share their personal experiences of wartime military service during segregated America. This event features open-forum/question-and-answer sessions. Fantasy of Flight's permanent multi-media Tuskegee Airmen exhibit and vintage aircraft collection, including the P-51C Mustang, provides the perfect back for this once in a lifetime opportunity to meet these brave men.       1/18/2012 New Pilot Destination Added - Messina Hof Winery & Resort, Bryan, TX "One of the best wineries inTexas just a short drive from the Coulter Field Airport, Bryan, TX. Great restaurant, wine tastings and an incredible inn on location. Great for a weekend getaway. Courtesy car at the airport and the hotel will also pick up." - Submitted by ALAN FAIRCLOUGH. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       New Aviation Event - Managing Safety - Weekly Aviation Radio show, Orlando, FL - Monday - Monday, Jan 16-30, 2012 Managing Safety is a Podcast On Demand. It is developed weekly and past shows are archived. Go to the FAA Production Studios website at: http://faaproductionstudios.com/ and then click on the Managing Safety icon in the middle of the page. The latest show may be heard by scrolling to the bottom of the list. You may click on the listed links to Managing Safety digital broadcast any time of day or night on your computer or portable device. Click on the blue link for computer or click on the iPod icon for digital device. Managing Safety is also available on iTunes - search in the Podcast general menu or in the Aviation Podcast section. The latest is show is 01/16/2012 Managing Safety number 12011601. Managing Safety Host, Rich Tillery interviews Rich Weber, chief pilot with the Jacksonville air born unit abou the upcoming Heli Expo in Dallas, Texas, Feb 11-14, 2012.       1/17/2012 Pilot Destination Update - City of Gainesville, Gainesville, TX "Sarah's restaurant is only six miles away using the available courtesy car. A beautiful and cozy restaurant, it serves some of the best food I've ever eaten. Reasonable prices too. It's really fantastic. We've flown in five times to enjoy their savory delights. Call David Vinton FBO Managerat 940668-4565 for more information and car availability. PS A very good BBQ place is within a half a mile if you want to walk." - Submitted by allen barseth. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       1/16/2012 New Aviation Event - EAA Chapter 1350 Hamburger Fly-in, LaGrange, GA - Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 EAA chapter 1350 will not be having its monthly pancake breakfast but instead will have a hamburger fly-in. We will be serving a hamburger or two hot dogs, chips, and a drink for 5.00 and will be serving lunch from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The weather will be nice on Saturday and the atmosphere will be just right for a hamburger lunch. We always treat our guests right so come join us if you can.       1/15/2012 New Pilot Destination Added - Gordonsville Municipal Airport, Gordonsville, VA "We stopped into GVE on a whim last week needed a place to go to the bathroom and went low enough to check it out on our way to Shenandoah Regional. A friendly voice came over the radio telling us the direction to land and inviting us to stop in. It was great. Small, but incredibly friendly, several adults and a couple of dogs came to greet us. They told us the story of their airport and had free and fabulous food. Donations accepted in a decorated hanger with heat lamps. They tell us they're a hot spot for tail-draggers we fly a Super Decathlon. Faith and Caleb are there on weekends. Stop in and be enchanted! Oh, the runway can take you a little by surprise, it's got a substantial incline. They suggest landing toward the middle." - Submitted by Anne. Got Comments? - Got Photos? New Aviation Event - Land of Enchantment Fly-In LOEFI, Moriarty, NM - Saturday, Sep 8, 2012 Breakfast, pilot registration, aircraft judging, antique vehicles, safety seminar, RC aircraft display, lunch, awarding of prizes 1/13/2012 Pilot Destination Update - Sandy's Place Restaurant, Cape Girardeau, MO "Last I knew, closed on the weekends. Catfish on Friday nights is excellent" - Submitted by Evan. Got Comments? - Got Photos? 1/11/2012 New Aviation Event - Fly-in / Drive-in for a Free Lunch and Wings Seminar, Addison, TX - Saturday, Feb 4, 2012 American Flyers invites you and a friend to join us for our open house. Spend a fun-filled afternoon at the airport and enjoy the camaraderie of others who share your passion for aviation. Enjoy a complimentary lunch and stay for the optional WINGs seminar. All attendees will be given a certificate for a free 2-hour VFR or IFR simulator session.       1/10/2012 New Aviation Event - Albert Whitted Preservation Society Cook-out Lunch, St. Petersburg, FL - Saturday, Feb 4, 2012 Join us on the first Saturday of each month for a great tasting lunch and some casual hangar flying at the historic Albert Whitted Airport. While here, peruse the National Airlines Museum, tour St. Petersburg's downtown shops and museums the Dali Museum is adjacent to KSPG, or simply enjoy a walk along the bay at Albert Whitted Park. Lunch includes burgers, dogs, potato salad, baked beans, chips, beverage and desert - only 7.00. Proceeds support the Albert Whitted Airport Preservation Society, a public-benefit, non-profit, volunteer-operated organization dedicated to preserving Albert Whitted Airport and enhancing general aviation in Florida.       New Aviation Event - Ladies love taildraggers .com and Friends, Savannah, TN - Thursday - Sunday, May 31, 2012 - Jun 3, 2012 Ladies dust off your wings and come join us in Savannah TN for our 3rd annual ladies love taildragger fly-in. Also this year we are including the and friends concept. this will include all taildraggers and nosedraggers.       New Aviation Event - Fly Van Buren, Keosauqua, IA - Saturday, Jun 16, 2012 Fly-in pancake sausage breakfast served by the Keosauqua Lions Club from 7-10am, rain or shine. Fly-in pilots eat for free! Enjoy watching the aerobatic skills of the remote control aircraft pilots of Ottumwa Radio Control Flyers. The Kids Paper Plane Contest will be returning this year. Everyone welcome, no admission fee for spectators.       1/9/2012 New Photo Added - Skyview Cafe, Punta Gorda, FL "Punta Gorda Tower in background. The Skyview Cafe features menus with photographs of all the locally based aircraft. A friendly and inexpensive place to visit and eat. It is located next to the main airline terminal and is accessed through the FBO." - Submitted by Don Dugas. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       Pilot Destination Update - MTO, Mattoon/Charleston, IL "We stopped for lunch at MTO. The food is excellent, the ramp has paking for for 747-400's. Coles County Airport is a one hour flight from the Chicago area. This was our first time today, Sunday, January 8th." - Submitted by Ed. Got Comments? - Got Photos? 1/7/2012 Pilot Destination Update - Foodscapes, Lake City, SC "Been here a couple of times, great food, great prices. Friendly folks, y'all got to come and have a bite!" - Submitted by Jim Murray. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       Airport Update - Lompoc Airport, Lompoc, CA "Lompoc's a great little airport. Flying the way it used to be. Friendly people, no gates or fences to keep you out. Cub Fly-In is awesome and second weekend of July. 4 restaurants and 3 hotels right next to transient parking on south side. Afternoon fog in the summers." - Submitted by Greg Janke. Got Comments? - Got Photos? New Aviation Event - Valkaria Airport Annual Festival, Valkaria, FL - Saturday, Feb 18, 2012 5th annual event. Last year Patty Wagstaff was principal performer at air show. EAA Chapter 1288 is based here. 1/6/2012 New Aviation Event - CRITTERSLODGE FLY-IN APRIL 20-22, Centerville, TX - Friday - Sunday, Apr 20-22, 2012 Inclement weather forecast frontals, rain, wind, rain date will be April 27-29. Join us for our SPRING fly-in at CrittersLodge. Starting on FRIDAY evening, dinner will be served at 6:30pm. Breakfast on Saturday served 8am, Lunch at 12:30, Dinner 6:30. Sunday morning breakfast only at 8am. All meals funded by donations. We offer indoor restrooms, solar outdoor showers, camping facilities, firewood, and lots of GOOD FOOD. We have limited number of reserved parking spaces for 5.00 each offered on First-Come basis, and the normal 22 acres of free pasture parking. To reserve your special parking space, fly-by early or call 903-536-7000, email us CrittersLodge@starband.net . Also see our website at www.critterslodge.org for additional info. See sectional chart, near Leona VOR 110.8, 032 degree-15nm Lat. N31 – 18.27 Lon. 95-47.71. Dillard TE01, Radio required. Monitoring 122.9. Contact controller prior to entering pattern. Land and taxi at your own risk. Visual Flight Note: Following Hwy 7 between Crockett and Centerville, at intersections of the Trinity River and Hwy 7, airfield is 6.5 nm west. Look for white oil storage tanks on North side of Hwy7. See 499’ tower same location on sectional chart. Turn South one-half nm. Use left hand traffic for both runways. Runway width 100 feet, trees to trees 70 x3100 no overrun. Taxi in mowed identified areas only. 121.9 ground frequency may be given after landing and off active. 1/4/2012 Pilot Destination Update - Sod field, restaurant on the beach across the street, Starbuck, MN "My wife and I fly into Starbuck several times each summer to eat at the Waters Edge just across the street from the airport. The sod strip is always well groomed and the Waters Edge is always a good place to eat. They have a really good salad bar and a very complete menu. It's our favorite placr to fly to for a good meal. Gary Morken" - Submitted by Gary Morken. Got Comments? - Got Photos? New Aviation Event - Bald Mountain Camps Resort Winter Fly In, Oquossoc, ME - Friday - Sunday, Feb 3-5, 2012 Our winter Fly In is held right in front of the main lodge right on the lake. We plow a 3,000+ foot runway on the ice.... Friday night will be the safety seminar with dinner, Saturday will be the events, and Sunday will be a breakfast.. Accommodations are available. 1/3/2012 New Aviation Event - 3rd Annual Clarence Aerodrome Ski-Plane Fly-in, Clarence, NY - Saturday, Feb 4, 2012 Food, Bonfire, and Ski-Planes! All are welcome to attend, 100LL and Mogas available. Call Joe Rizzo 716-308-0441 for Conditions and no-snow date. Come out and have some fun! New Aviation Event - EAA Chapter 1246 Monthly Meeting - Ken Wiegand - Flying Choppers in Vietnam, McKinney, TX - Thursday, Jan 12, 2012 Ken Wiegand, Executive Director of the Collin County Regional Airport, McKinney, TX, will is giving a presentation about flying "Choppers" in Vietnam. Ken served in the US Army for 20 years as an officer and Army Aviator and completed two combat tours in the former Republic of Vietnam. He flew UH-1D troop carriers and UH-1C gunships and was give the call sign Firebird 95 when he earned the designation Aircraft Commander and fire team leader. During his second tour he flew UH-1H troop carriers. He flew a total of 3,350 hours and received 45 Air Medals, the highest being the Legion of Merit, awarded by the Adjutant General of the Army. Ken is an accredited member of the American Association of Airport Executives, holds a commercial pilot’s license in helicopter and fixed wing aircraft, and earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.       Pilot Destination Update - City of Gainesville, Gainesville, TX "The zoo now has an entry fee of 4.00, and I don't think the outlet center any longer has 85 shops." - Submitted by Joe H. Clark. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       New Pilot Destination Added - Ray Community 57D, Ray Twp, MI "There is no food or places to go, however on Saturdays and Sundays there is usually donuts and fresh coffee 10 ish as there is coffee every day. There is great talk around the table in the newer terminal. I must mention the brand new taxi way and great fuel prices. Come check it out." - Submitted by Larry Morrison. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       New Aviation Event - Sporty's Saturday Hot Dog Fly-In, Cincinnati, OH - Saturday, Jan 7, 2012 Visit Sporty's, the World's Largest Pilot Shop, and a must-see for every pilot. Each Saturday, all-year-round, free hot dogs are served from Noon to 2 pm to dozens of pilots who make the trip. Shop, eat and enjoy a fun day at the airport with fellow pilots. New Aviation Event - Wings of Dreams Fly-In Breakfast, Keystone Heights, FL - Saturday, Jan 7, 2012 Fly-In Drive-In Pancake Breakfast Buffet to benefit the Wings of Dreams Aviation Museum – 8 am to 10:30 am, 7/person - 4 for kids - Free breakfast for WWII veterans. Vintage cars on display. Great fuel prices at Keystone Airport. First come, first served. RSVP recommended. “Fly Into History” program - TBA       New Aviation Event - 1st Saturday Aviation Program & Breakfast, Lawrenceville, GA - Saturday, Jan 7, 2012 Ever wondered what it's like to investigate an aircraft accident, Naji Malek is the guy to ask! On behalf of Berkley Aviation and the FAA Safety Team, Naji speaks at various aviation safety related seminars throughout the country. He will be presenting a talk on "Aircraft Accident Investigation" at Lawrenceville's Briscoe Field during the EAA 690 1st Saturday Aviation Program and Pancake Breakfast Series. The program begins at 10:30 with the breakfast from 8:00 - 10:30. New Aviation Event - Improve Your Approaches and Landings Part 1, Pacoima, CA - Saturday, Jan 7, 2012 Free Event - Video and discussion of the use of flaps, crosswinds, porpoising, and more!       New Aviation Event - CFI Class, Tulsa, OK - Saturday - Saturday, Jan 7-21, 2012 Class is 3 consecutive Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This class prepares students for the CFI Practical Exam. Pilot Destination Update - Hale's Landing, Elizabeth, WV "Hales Landing 2WV3 Elizabeth,WV it is 3100 ft. long. That is the same as on the sectionals" - Submitted by Bill Smith. Got Comments? - Got Photos? New Aviation Event - Flying FOOLZ Breakfast Fly-In, Bushnell, FL - Saturday, Jan 28, 2012 First Breakfast Fly-in of 2012. Breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs/egg casserole, cheese grits, sausage, fruit, O.J., coffee or water all for just 5. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., first come, first served. Fly-in or drive-in. Check our website in case of a weather cancellation.       12/31/2011 New Pilot Destination Added - The Runway Restaurant, Westfield, MA "Great Restaurant and bar if you plan to stay over only! And great fuel prices at the nearby FBO Go with Airflyte - AVOID Five Star. My high school friend Paul B'Shara has been in the business for years and the place is perfect. Good food and good service. Big windows looking out to the Tarmac. Easy parking!" - Submitted by Martin Weiss. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       12/30/2011 New Pilot Destination Added - The Airport Grille, New Bedford, MA "Airport Grille is a wonderful little restaurant, in the main terminal building of the airport Just taxi to restaurant parking. My wife and I will definitely be back!" - Submitted by rjhskyhawk. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       Pilot Destination Update - High Jackers Restaurant, Palm Coast, FL "This restaurant has awesome food. I fly into High Jackers on many occasion just for lunch or dinner. They have outside covered dining tables that can seat 6 comfortably or 8 if you like to be cozy. A serious must for those who just want to get out and have a bite." - Submitted by pcoats. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       New Photo Added - Preston Aviation, Stearman Flight School, Winter Haven, FL "Tailwheel Training in the Piper Cub is also offered at Preston Aviation" - Submitted by Peggy. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       New Photo Added - Milan, Milan, MI "2500 x 110' grass runway. Great fun!" - Submitted by Vinny Palmieri. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       Pilot Destination Update - Big Bear Airport, Big Bear, CA "Great airport to practice your high altitude t/o landing skills on well maintained, flat 5850' runway at 6750' altitude. Getting up there will visually freak you out if you're not used to mountain flying you see nothing but mountains within gliding distance, but good for building pilot confidence. Barnstormer is a great cafe right there on the airport. Hang around long enough you you can see lots of interesting stuff land at a/p including Forest Service a/c with smoke jumpers loading for practice jumps in the area and military pilots flying airbase flight club aircraft in for a quick breakfast/lunch at the Barnstormer. Two blocks south is Hwy 18 easy to make it into Big Bear City on transit system 3 miles to west. Best flying waether is late winter/early spring or fall. If you go during the summer, make sure you know what you're doing since it will be possible to land, but you may not be able to take-off due to desnity altitude issues." - Submitted by Ken. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       12/25/2011 Pilot Destination Update - Whitehorn Cove, Fort Gibson Lake, OK "OL20 I live close and fly there about once a week or so for breakfast in the summer. They are open spring to fall lake season at least Friday - Sunday. Grass strip cleared in the trees 3000 x 75ft wide. Nice parking area with a 1/4 mile walk to floating restaurant. Great omelets. I would call to make sure they will be open. I use 918-462-3311" - Submitted by Ken. Got Comments? - Got Photos? Pilot Destination Update - The Landings on Monkey Island, Afton, OK "Is there grass parking on the South end of the runway close to the Landings or is it a walk from the North end?" - Submitted by Ken. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       Pilot Destination Update - Oswego County Airport, Fulton, NY "The resturaunt has closed." - Submitted by Ed. Got Comments? - Got Photos? Pilot Destination Update - Wings Sports Bar & Grill, Hartford, CT "Great food and a fun place to eat. The FBO people are very nice and can get you a crew car if you need. KHFD is one of our favorite places to stop for a tasty meal and relaxing break from a long flight. There is a nice lounge there, restrooms, computers, phones and a neat view of the runway to watch the planes go in and out." - Submitted by Scott. Got Comments? - Got Photos? 12/19/2011 Pilot Destination Update - Gateway to the Adirondack Mts, Saranac Lake, NY "A great place to stop for a quick breakfast or lunch. Good food and very nice staff and a great view." - Submitted by Bob. Got Comments? - Got Photos? New Photo Added - Flying W Airport Resort, Medford, NJ "Swimming Pool at N14" - Submitted by Al Nugent. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       12/12/2011 Pilot Destination Update - Boyceville, Boyceville, WI "My son and I went this past August. The field is nice, but the town itself is a bit disappointing. Few open stores, and bit run down." - Submitted by Brad. Got Comments? - Got Photos? Pilot Destination Update - George T Lewis Airport, Cedar Key, FL "Flew in the other morning for breakfast and walked into town. The weather started to turn so we ate quickly and grabbed a cab ride back to the field. The taxi operator apparently doesn't carry change, so she ended up with a 10 tip..." - Submitted by Steve. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       12/5/2011 New Pilot Destination Added - Elevation Chophouse, Kennesaw, GA "Elevations Chophouse is a big all glass steakhouse on the ramp watching the runway, great food, great place to go to watch the planes come and go." - Submitted by Jams. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       Pilot Destination Update - Maniac Mike's, Upland, CA "Stopped at Mike's on Friday for breakfast after we couldn't get into Big Bear. Pro: +Great service +Fast cooking +Great view +Easy parking with chocks and chains Con -Coffee not HOT Warm, but not hot" - Submitted by Dan. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       New Pilot Destination Added - Hangar 1 Cafe, Hemet, CA "Stopped in Hemet on Saturday for lunch! Food was awesome, service was polite and fast. Interesting menu items requiring an explanation, but that is half the fun. Try the B-52! Am going back as soon as possible for some breakfast! Hours: Monday - Saturday 6:30am to 2:30pm Sunday 7:30am to 2:30pm " - Submitted by Dan. Got Comments? - Got Photos? 11/28/2011 New Pilot Destination Added - Pappy's Grill in the Main Terminal KGIF Gilbert Field, Winter Haven, FL "FBO is great, excellent service, and Pappy's was great... try the cuban it seems to be a local favorite... and really cool little lemon packets for your tea or diet coke..." - Submitted by JJ. Got Comments? - Got Photos? New Photo Added - Runway Cafe, Greenville, SC "Runway Cafe Greenville Downtown" - Submitted by Peter Darragh. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       New Photo Added - Hickory Aviation Museum, Hickory, NC "Under the intake of an F-14 on the ramp at Hickory Aviation Museum" - Submitted by Peter Darragh. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       New Photo Added - North Carolina Aviation Museum, Asheboro, NC "Steerman at NCAM with Flitfire on the left and Marchetti on the right" - Submitted by Peter Darragh. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       New Photo Added - Western North Carolina Air Museum, Hendersonville, NC "WNCAM" - Submitted by Peter Darragh. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       Pilot Destination Update - North Carolina Aviation Museum, Asheboro, NC "Didn't see the B25 in April 11." - Submitted by Peter. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       Pilot Destination Update - The Vintage Aircraft Group, Inc., Albion, NY "The V-77 has beel sold. Current aircraft are a PT-19 with PT-26 canopy, Stinson L5-G, C-150, two Stinson Station wagons, C-182 skydiving aircraft, a Tiger, Fisher bi-wing, T-33 gate guard and a Fairchild PT-19 in restoration." - Submitted by Gene Haines. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       Pilot Destination Update - Salem Airpark, Salem, OH "A great little airport! Great food, great people. Great tailwheel training!" - Submitted by Todd Copeland. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       New Photo Added - Mariposa-Yosemite Airport, Mariposa, CA "Beautiful spring morning at KMPI - from runway looking towards terminal bldg." - Submitted by Sharon. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       New Photo Added - Mariposa-Yosemite Airport, Mariposa, CA "Comanche Fly-in April 2011" - Submitted by sharon. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       New Aviation Event - Take a flight for 49 dollars at HOVA Flight Services/Orlando Gateway Sport Pilot Center, Winter Haven, FL - Saturday, Dec 10, 2011 HOVA Flight Services with Orlando Gateway Sport Pilot Center Main Terminal. KGIF, Orlando Gateway Sport Pilot Centers and HOVA Flight Services are now partnered in Sport - Commercial Pilot Flight Training. An exhilarating flight opportunity in the new Tecnam LSA product and see a demonstration of the all new RedBird full motion simulator. Pappy's restaraunt is open until 2 p.m. and Fuel and full FBO services are available through HOVA. Special rates and deals for IPC and Flight Review reservations. Experience the VIP difference.. because everyone is VIP at HOVA/ OGSP Flight Training. 11/25/2011 New Aviation Event - Pinch Hitter Weekend Course, Corona, CA - Saturday - Sunday, Jan 7-8, 2012 Pinch-Hitter Partner in Flying Course. For those who fly with pilots that are concerned with having to take the controls in an emergency situation, or those that wish to assist the their pilot with Crew Management, or those who just want to know what’s going on, the perfect course is our weekend Pinch-hitter Course For more information, please contact us at 951-272-3972 or fly@flycorona.com 11/21/2011 New Pilot Destination Added - Okanagan Valley CYLW Kelowna BC Canada, Kelowna, BC "An incredibly hospitable tourism destination all 4 seasons!. There is customs on the airport and many things to do. Canada's premier wine making region, 17 golf courses, 5 of which are Championship, 2 ski mountains within an hour's drive of the airport, and lakes that are jsut spectacular. Chuck us out and enjoy the hospitality." - Submitted by Richard Visscher. Got Comments? - Got Photos? New Pilot Destination Added - Monterey Peninsula Airport, Monterey, CA "If you're not flying into Monterey Muni as a bay area pilot, you're losing out. The field is just a few short miles from the beach, Cannery Row, the world reknown aquarium and even the quaint village of Carmel. This is one of California's most visited cities. Lots going on." - Submitted by adam. Got Comments? - Got Photos? Airport Update - Healdsburg Municipal Airport, Healdsburg, CA "Great location for bay area pilots. A short taxi ride to one of the hippest, trendiest towns in NorCal. Great restaurants in town, try Willy's Seafood for oysters. Or Healdsburg Bar and Grill. You can't go wrong here." - Submitted by Adam. Got Comments? - Got Photos? 11/20/2011 Pilot Destination Update - The Skyline Cafe, Tyler, TX "Skyline Cafe is a wonderful place to fly to. The staff is very professional, they met me at the gate and escorted me to the cafe. I was able to see my aircraft out their window. Food was fantastic, hot and fresh. I and their Angus burger, very juicy and onion rings that were delicious. I did have room for a piece of chocolate cake. Very moist and sweet LOL" - Submitted by Marc Stewart. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       11/19/2011 New Pilot Destination Added - Pappy's Grill, Winter haven, FL "Pappy's Grill has just opened and is absolutely fantastic good food great atmosphere you really should try their pancakes open 7-2 well worth the trip and 100LL at the self serve pump on the south side of the airport is usually very resonably priced" - Submitted by Jonathan. Got Comments? - Got Photos?       11/18/2011 Pilot Destination Update - Airways Inn of Frederick, Frederick, MD "Check out www.choppedonion.com They have photos of the Airways Inn of Frederick!" - Submitted by Phil. Got Comments? - Got Photos? 11/16/2011 New Aviation Event - Ladies Love Taildraggers.com and Friends, Savannah, TN - Thursday - Sunday, May 31, 2012 - Jun 3, 2012 Three days of fun food and GOOD OLD SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY Start your spring flying with us here in the south       11/14/2011 Pilot Destination Update - St. Augustine, St. Augustine, FL "We just got back from KSGJ, we had a blast, the FBO is wonderful, great people who go way out of thier way to help, short ride to downtown, Highly recommend going there,,, enjoy" - Submitted by Don. Got Comments? - Got Photos? 11/11/2011 Airport Update - Watsonville Municipal Airport, Watsonville, CA "All of you friends of Zunigas Mexican Food at Watsonville are out of luck. Just read, that Zunigas has closed. However, just about a block or two from the Terminal used to be a Burrito Place, if you don't mind walking. I remember it to be fairly reasonable in the prices. You will have to ask in the A/P office how to get there or fly over to CVH and dine at the DING-A-LINGS CAFE. They close at 14:00, weekends at 15:00 PST/PDT. They are about 300yds from your T/D spot." - Submitted by Joe Whoo. Got Comments? - Got Photos?