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BruceEicher

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Become a Willamette Valley Flyer;
Bill Boyle maintains a great list of our North West and beyond fly-in events. You can sign up for his once a month or so e-mail.
Here I cut and pasted the newest update and below his e-mail to sign up.
Cheers to blue skies!

Willamette Valley Flyers
June 12, 2015
Note: In all cases where there is a contact for information listed, I suggest you
confirm the information on the event prior to leaving. I speak from bad
experience. Things do change from the time events are scheduled until the time
they are to occur.
Events listed in RED are confirmed dates. Events in BLACK are not yet
confirmed. Note: If you notice any errors in the schedule or know of any events
that are not listed here, please do not hesitate to bring it to my attention. We
want this information to be accurate and to include all events. If you attend any
of the events and would like to comment on it, please feel free to forward your
comments to me and I will pass them along to the list. In addition to the events
listed below, every month there are pancake breakfast and fly-ins.
On the 1st Saturday of the month EAA Chapter 105 has a breakfast at Starks
Twin Oaks Airport (7S3)
On the 2nd Saturday of the month the WAAAM has a fly in at Hood Riverwww.
waaamuseum.org/pages/whatsNew/whatsNew.html
On the 3rd Saturday of the month EAA Chapter 31 has a breakfast at Creswell
Hobby Airport (77S)
Every Friday there is a Koffee Klatch at Lenhardt Airpark (7S9), pilots gather for
coffee and donuts (donation appreciated) and chat, hangar fly, and kick
tires......drop by and socialize. 09:00 am til..........? You?re welcome to fly in or
drive in all year round and just socialize.
The International Aerobatic Club Chapter 77 meets the 3rd Saturday at 10:00 am.
of every month at Willamette Aviation, Aurora Airport (UAO), and if you are
interested in aerobatics you are invited to attend. Info: Teri 503-407-2543
www.iac77.com
Every Saturday the local pilot community with the City of Newport host a
hamburger/hotdog BBQ at the main FBO building. Donations are requested and
feel free to bring a side dish. Information: 541-867-7422
Every 4th Saturday, 11am -2 pm fly-in lunch at Infinite Air Service, Albany
Airport (S12) drop in, have lunch, socialize and gas up. Info: Tony 503-857-
3530.
Every Sunday 8:00 am ? 11:00 there is a All You Can Eat Breakfast at the
American Legion Hall in Lebanon for $6! You can't beat the menu or the service.
Lebanair has courtesy cars and it's only a short drive to 480 Main St. Info:
Shelly 541-451-1351 http://lebanair.com/pilot-services/pilot-sundaybreakfast
OPA Explore Oregon books are available. There are 19 destinations this year.
There are plenty to chose from and only 6 required to enter the drawing.
www.oregonpilot.org Information: [email protected]
April- Flight Plan Closed
May-Flight Plan Closed
June-
11-13, 51st Annual Hayward Air Rally, Hayward Airport (HWD), Hayward, CA
Starts at Hayward and ends at Bend, OR. Entry kits are now available.
http://www.hwdairrally.org/index.shtml
13, Pangborn Memorial Airport Aviation Day, East Wenatchee, WA. Pangborn
Memorial Airport (KEAT). 9:30 am ? 3:00 pm. Pancake breakfast starts at 7:30
am. Festivities include: airplane and helicopter rides, kids activities. Aircraft
displays, including Miss Veedol. Drawings all day. Info: Tina Stadther 509-884-
2494
13, Great Northwest Air Race, Ephrata, WA (KEPH)
Great open course air racing for experimental and production aircraft.
Www.greatnwairrace.com
13, Warbirds over the West, vintage aircraft fly-in & car show, McNary Airport
(SLE),Salem Or. Museum tours, vintage aircraft, car show, military vehicles,
WWII living history and more. INFO: 503-654-6491
www.B17alliancegroup.com
18-21, Supercub Fly-In, Johnson Creek, ID (3U2), their back this year!
Go to forums at www.supercubs.org Info: 800-677-2370
20, Desert Aire Fly- In Breakfast, Desert Aire, WA Airport (M94) Breakfast
from 7AM ? 11 , Grand Opening of our new 60 foot wide runway.
It has been an exciting year for us here at Desert Aire as we will have our new
runway completed. We are expecting about 400 people and up to 30 aircraft.
We have plenty of parking and tie downs . Look forward to seeing you .
Information: Dick Skogerson 425-822-9600
20,Richland Fly-In, Richland, WA (KRLD), Attendees will enjoy a large vaariety
of vintage and experimental airplanes, lots of good food,and maybe a free
airplane ride! Www.richlandflyin.com
20, Wings and Wheels Breakfast, Roseburg, OR (RBG) 8:00-10:00 am.
http://www.cityofroseburg.org/files/7914/2497/6717/Newsletter_Mar_2015.
pdf Info: Ron Massey [email protected]
20, Oregon Pilots Assoc. Annual Convention, Newport, OR (ONP) 9am- 4:30PM
This is a ?free? event, and all
pilots and aviation enthusiasts
are welcome. 3 WINGS credit
seminars, tor of Coast Guard Air
Station, free shuttles to ?Old
Town Newport,? and Hatfield
Marine Science Center, BBQ
lunch, and annual membership
meeting. You do not need to be
an Oregon Pilots Assoc. member
to attend.
Www.oregonpilot.org/ Info:
[email protected]
20, Pearson Fly-In, Vancouver,
WA., Pearson Field (VUO)
EAA chapter 782 is having a flyin
at Pearson, the weekend of
June 20th Lots of participants
lined up, including Clark County
Skills Center, PAGA, Emory-
Riddle U., Pearson Aviation
Education Program ( Laureano
Mier), Fort Vancouver National
Trust, Port of Vancouver, Aero
Maintenance, and others.
Pancake breakfast, lunch,
overnight camping, car rentals
on site, etc. Sincerely, John
Polos, Ground Operations &
Chapter Secretary
John Polos
[email protected]
www.782.eaachapter.org/
25, Garmin's 5th Annual Aviation Open House, Salem Airport (SLE), 4:00 pm-
7:00 pm. 2345 Turner Road SE, Salem. Open house/seminar event. Prizes,
factory tours, seminars, and catered dinner. RSVP 503-391-3439
25-27, Apple Cup Aerobatic Contest, Ephrata, WA (KEPH)
http://www.applecup.org/Apple_Cup_2014/Home_-_Apple_Cup_2013.html
27-28, 17th Annual Olympic Air Show, Olympia, WA (OLM) 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
Many recognized aerobatic performers and aircraft, as well as featured aircraft
fromWWII, Korea and Vietnam eras.
http://www.olympicflightmuseum.com
27, Colfax Fly-In Breakfast Open House, Colfax, WA (S94) (9 am ? 4pm)
Google 46.858707,-117.414081 http://www.airnav.com/airport/S94
Info: Barney Buckley 509-288-0766
27-28, Cherokees to Oshkosh, Pacific Formation Flying Clinic, Aurora, OR
(KUAO), he clinic is free and is intended to bring together all the Cherokee
variants for a formation training program that is perfect for people who are
pilots but have never flown in formation before (as well as people who have, of
course). Going to OSH is not a requirement so please don't let that hold you
back (although we'll probably try at least once to convince people in a very
friendly and low-pressure way, hah). Info: www.formationclinic.com
27, 2nd Annual Cottage Grove Wings and Wheels, Cottage Grove, OR (61S).
Vintage and modern airplanes and automobiles will be on display at the Oregon
Aviation History Center. Www.oregonaviation.org
 
Today's update

Going July forward here's an update; but don't rely on me to post, please sign up with Bill to receive his e-mail each month. (and it's easier to read on PDF)

BOYLE WILLIAM [email protected]


Willamette Valley Flyers
June 30, 2015
Note: In all cases where there is a contact for information listed, I suggest you
confirm the information on the event prior to leaving. I speak from bad
experience. Things do change from the time events are scheduled until the time
they are to occur.
Events listed in RED are confirmed dates. Events in BLACK are not yet
confirmed. Note: If you notice any errors in the schedule or know of any events
that are not listed here, please do not hesitate to bring it to my attention. We
want this information to be accurate and to include all events. If you attend any
of the events and would like to comment on it, please feel free to forward your
comments to me and I will pass them along to the list. In addition to the events
listed below, every month there are pancake breakfast and fly-ins.
On the 1st Saturday of the month EAA Chapter 105 has a breakfast at Starks
Twin Oaks Airport (7S3)
On the 2nd Saturday of the month the WAAAM has a fly in at Hood Riverwww.
waaamuseum.org/pages/whatsNew/whatsNew.html
On the 3rd Saturday of the month EAA Chapter 31 has a breakfast at Creswell
Hobby Airport (77S)
Every Friday there is a Koffee Klatch at Lenhardt Airpark (7S9), pilots gather for
coffee and donuts (donation appreciated) and chat, hangar fly, and kick
tires......drop by and socialize. 09:00 am til..........? You?re welcome to fly in or
drive in all year round and just socialize.
The International Aerobatic Club Chapter 77 meets the 3rd Saturday at 10:00 am.
of every month at Willamette Aviation, Aurora Airport (UAO), and if you are
interested in aerobatics you are invited to attend. Info: Teri 503-407-2543
www.iac77.com (Should anyone desire spin or aerobatics training, do contact
Teri)
Every Saturday the local pilot community with the City of Newport host a
hamburger/hotdog BBQ at the main FBO building. Donations are requested and
feel free to bring a side dish. Information: 541-867-7422
Every 4th Saturday, 11am -2 pm fly-in lunch at Infinite Air Service, Albany
Airport (S12) drop in, have lunch, socialize and gas up. Info: Tony 503-857-
3530.
Every Sunday 8:00 am ? 11:00 there is a All You Can Eat Breakfast at the
American Legion Hall in Lebanon for $6! You can't beat the menu or the service.
Lebanair has courtesy cars and it's only a short drive to 480 Main St. Info:
Shelly 541-451-1351 http://lebanair.com/pilot-services/pilot-sundaybreakfast
OPA Explore Oregon books are available. There are 19 destinations this year.
There are plenty to chose from and only 6 required to enter the drawing.
www.oregonpilot.org Information: [email protected]
April- Flight Plan Closed
May-Flight Plan Closed
June-Flight Plan Closed
July-
3-4, 6th Annual Steve Rogers Fly-In, Spirit Lake, Idaho, Treeport (ID22)
Fly-in camp out, 6 pm dinner Saturday, 8 am breakfast on Sunday. Here's a
chance to camp out, fresh air, socialize with the folks in Idaho.
Www.1554.eaachapter.org http://www.airnav.com/airport/ID22
4, Sisters July 4th Run/Drive/Fly-In, Sisters Airport (6K5), 7 am-1 pm,
pancakes all day, 5K run at 8 am, Hot Rod Show, Rubber Chicken drop, aircraft
displays, and fun for all. See the new airport: hangers taxiway and parking,
runway lights, pilot campgrounds and new AWOS!
Www.sistersairport.com/july4flyin.php
4, Scott Valley Fly-In, Greenview, CA(A30)
General fly-in, coffee and donuts. Info: William Russell 530-468-2211
http://www.airnav.com/airport/A30
4, Fly-In Breakfast, Placerville, CA(PVF). EAA hangar 3483 airport road.
8am-11am, pancakes,sausage, eggs, fruit, orange juice and coffee.
Info: James Wilson 916-337-6700 www.hangtowneaa512.org
5, 5th Annual Wings and Wheels Car Show, Tacoma Narrows Airport(TIW).
http://www.freedomfair.com/wings-wheels.php
8-12, West Coast Cherokee Fly-In, Arlington, WA (AWO)
https://cpawestcoast.wordpress.com
9-11, Arlington Fly-In ? http://www.arlingtonflyin.org
11, Grants Pass EAA 725 Fly-in Breakfast, Grants Pass, OR (3S8)
www.eaa725.org/calendar.html
11-12, 26th Annual Prospect Search and Rescue BBQ and Fly-in Funraiser,
Prospect, OR (64S), Lots of fun and good food for a good cause.
Www.facebook.com/pages/Prospect-Fly-in/36299736740267
http://www.airnav.com/airport/64S
17-19, Hillsboro Air Show ? http://www.oregonairshow.com
17, Prosser Fly-In, Prosser, WA (S40). EAA Chapter 1466 Fly-In.
Complete with meals, camping, vendors, semnars. Displays and AIRPLANES!
Free ground transportation to the many local winerys. Info: Tim 1-509-
839-5139
18, Wings and Wheels Fly-in/Drive-in, Roseburg, OR (RBG) Fly ins are welcome
the day before. Motels and restaurants are a short walk from the field or
trasportation can be arranged in advance. Airplanes and cars on display and
plenty of food and fun.
http://www.cityofroseburg.org/files/7914/2497/6717/Newsletter_Mar_2015.
pdf Info: Ronald Massey [email protected] Paul 541-513-4579
18, Summer Fly-In at Cottage Grove Airport (61S), Oregon Antique and Classic
Aircraft Club are having a ?Gathering of Flying Friends.? Guest speaker is Robin
Reid, Pizza Feed at 5:30 pm. More information at www.oacac.net
18 ? 19, Mulino OPA Blueberry Pancake Breakfast, Mulino, OR (4S9)
Fly-in or drive-in, blueberry pancakes, ham, eggs and drinks for $10.00. Times:
7:30 to 1pm each day. This is a fund raiser for the club and help sponsor a
scholarship to help a new pilot.
Contact: Larry Stevens 503-816-9856 Email
20 ? 26, EAA AirVenture, Oshkosh, WI (OSH)
https://www.eaa.org/en/airventure
24-25, North Cascades Vintage Fly-In, Concrete, WA (3W5). This fly-in has
grown into one of the premier fly-ins for vintage, classic. And antique airplane
enthusiasts. http://vintageaircraftmuseum.org/calendar/concrete-northcascades-
fly-in/
25, Boundary Bay Airshow, Boundry Bay, BC
A free family event with exciting aerial acts, aircraft displays, childrens
activities, food vendors and more. Gates open at 11am and opening ceremony
starts at noon. http://www.delta.ca/discover-delta/festivalsevents/
boundary-bay-airshow
25, 2015 Prineville Fly-in, Prineville Crook County Airport (S39). 8 am ? 2 pm.
Eaa Pancake breakfast, hotdog/hamburger lunch, classic car displays,
discovery flights, games and more. Info: Kelly Cofffelt 541-416-0805
http://flyprineville.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/FLY-IN-2015.pdf
 
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August-
1, CANCELLED.6th Annual Friday Harbor Airport Fly-In and Open House, Friday
Harbor, WA (FHR), www.fridayharborflyin.blogspot.com
7-9, Abbotsford Airshow, Abbbottsford, BC
http://www.abbotsfordairshow.com
15, Thun Cubs & Classics Fly-In, Pierce County Airport (Thun Field)(KPLU)
www.thuncubsandclassics.com Info: 1-253-848-9349
14 ? 16, Independence Fly-In, Independence, OR (7S5) The fly-in is open to all
aircraft with an emphasis on antique aircraft. There will be activities Sunday
morning including a french toast breakfast. There will be a silent auction again
in 2015. Information contact: Marcia Noell 503-931-5127
www.eaa292.org/flyin
15, 6th annual Oyster Feed and Fly-in, Willapa Harbor Airport(2S9), South Bend,
WA. 11:00A to 3:00P. In addition to succulent oysters fresh from Willapa Bay,
we?ll serve salad and beverages. It?ll be $20 for adults and $10 for 12 and
under. http://www.airnav.com/airport/2S9 Info: Dave Gauger 360-942-3560
16, OPA Poker Run, Independence Airport (7S5), 1st card will be dealt at
Independence between 8 and 11 am. The rest of the cards will be obtained from
LebanAir at Lebanon (S30), Salem Air at Salem (SLE), Willamette Aviation at
Aurora (UAO), and Cirrus Aviation at McMinnville(MMV). Aircraft must collect
their last card no later than 1:00 pm. There will be a ceremony after at
McMinnville. Museum shuttle will be available at reduced rate if 15 or more
participate. Info: Neal White [email protected] or 503-385-6649
15, NWAAC Fly-IN, Scappoose Airport (KSPB). This is an oldie but goodie,
NWAAC is one of the oldest fly-ins in the northwest. This event is not limited to
antique aircraft, as they have awards for several categories, and realy nice give
-aways to all participating pilots. This years event will be a relaxed affair, to
just enjoy the aircraft and the good company. Www.NWAAC.com
18, Oregon Antique & Classic Aircraft Club Summer Fly-In, Cottage Grove
Airport(61S), A gathering of flying friends. Lots of great airplanes on display.
Pizza Feed at 5:30 pm. Www.oacac.net
21-23, Northwest Art and Air Festival, Albany, OR (S12)
http://nwartandair.org
21-23, 16th Annual Wings over Republic Fly-in, Republic, WA (R49), Republic,
WA. http://www.wingsoverrepublic.com
23, A GORGEOUS AIR RACE, Troutdale Airport, Troutdale, OR(TTD). Race starts
at Troutdale, 160NM loop and back to Troutdale for lunch and awards.
Sponsored by the Oregon/Washington 99's.
Www.nw99s.org/ Information: [email protected]
28-29, Air Show of the Cascades, Madras, OR(S33)
http://www.cascadeairshow.com/registration-form
29-30, 2015 Olympic Peninsula Air Affaire, Sequim Valley Airport(W28),
Sequim , WA. http://olympicpeninsulaairaffaire.com
29, 2015 Air Fair, Eugene Airport (EUG) 5K run on the runway, pancake
breakfast, young eagle flights... Still in planning stage, more later.
September-
5, Grants Pass Airport Days,(Labor Day Weekend), Grants Pass, OR (3S8)
www.eaa725.org/calendar.html
5-7, Bremerton Blackberry Festival Fly-In, Bremerton, WA (KPWT)
http://www.blackberryfestival.org
12, Myrtle Creek Fly-In and Pancake Breakfast, French Field(16S),Myrtle Creek,
OR. Starts at 8 am. Experimental, light sport, ultralight and general aviation
aircraft on display. Car and motorcycle exhibit. Airplane rides. Info: Bruce
Harlow 541-863-1920
11-13, WAAAM Fly-In, Ken Jernstedt Airfield, Hood River, OR (4S2)
come show off your airplane and celebrate the WAAAM Air and Auto Museum?s
Birthday. Enjoy other visiting airplanes, food and activities. Acres of parking.
Museum open 9-5. Lions Club breakfast 8 am Sat/Sun. WAAAM is located three
miles from downtown Hood River at 1600 Air Museum Road, Hood River, OR
97031 on the north side of the Ken Jernstedt Airfield. Call 541 308-1600 for
more information or visit http://www.waaamuseum.org/fly-in
13, Willits Airport Day Heroes Fly-In, Willits, CA(O28)
www.willitsflyin.com
16-20, Reno Championship Air Races, Reno, NV(RNO)
http://airrace.org
18-19, Independence Hops and Heritage Festival, Independence,
OR(7S5) http://www.hopfestival.org
25-27, The Great Prosser Balloon Rally, Prosser, WA (S40)
http://www.prosserballoonrally.org
26, 8th Annual Pancake Breakfast and Airfair, Lancaster, CA(WJF)
Static display aircraft welcome. Beakfast 8 am-10:30 am.
Info: Bob Stambovsk 661-816-5101
October-
22, Copperstate Fly-In, More information to follow
26, EAA Chapter 105 Poker Run -- More information to follow
 
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