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APRIL 2007

*4-5 DES MOINES, IOWA-Iowa Aviation Conference at the Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel. 515-727-0667 or iowaairports.org
4* WEST DES MOINES, IOWA-AOPA Pilot Town Meeting at Sheration West Des Moines 7:30-9:00 pm at the Iowa Aviation Conference. FREE!
10* MILWAUKEE, WIS. -WisDOT Aeronautics Pilot Education Seminar “Current vs. Proficient” at Timmerman - Gran-Aire 7pm.
11* GREENBAY, WIS. -WisDOT Aeronautics Pilot Education Seminar “Current vs. Proficient” at Executive Air 7pm.
12* SHEBOYGAN, WIS. -WisDOT Aeronautics Pilot Education Seminar “Current vs. Proficient” at Western Shore Aviation 7pm.
11-13 ALEXANDRIA, MINN. -Minnesota Airports Symposium at the Arrowwood Resort & Convention Center on Lake Darling. 1-800-657-3922.
14* MANITOWOC, WIS. -WisDOT Aeronautics Pilot Education Seminar “Current vs. Proficient” at Lakeshore Aviation 9am.
15* DUBUQUE, IOWA-Breakfast 8am-Noon. 563-589-3277.
17-23 LAKELAND, FLA. -Sun 'n Fun Fly-In, Lakeland Linder Regional Airport. “Living the Dream!” 863-844-2431 www.sun-n-fun.org
21* CRYSTAL(MIC), MINN. -Club Cherokee Open House 11am-4pm. 763-536-5991 www.clubcherokee.com
21* WAUKESHA, WIS. -2007 Wisconsin CAF Wing Banquet. More information contact Carol at 262-375-0248.
24* MOSINEE, WIS. -WisDOT Aeronautics Pilot Education Seminar “Current vs. Proficient” at Central Wisconsin Aviation 7pm.
25* LACROSSE, WIS. -WisDOT Aeronautics Pilot Education Seminar “Current vs. Proficient” at Colgan Air 7pm.
26* EAUCLAIRE, WIS. -WisDOT Aeronautics Pilot Education Seminar “Current vs. Proficient” at Heartland Aviation 7pm.
28* DULUTH(DYT), MINN. -LSC Student’s Wheel & Float Plane Fly-in at Sky Harbor Airport. Buffalo burgers & Beans 9am-??. 1-800-432-2884 ext. 4880
j.salinas@lsc.edu
28-5/6 BAHAMAS. -Bahamas Fly-Out. Flyout@Nistler.com or 847-823-6713
30-5/2 STEVENS POINT,WIS. -52nd Annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference at the new Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center. www.wiama.org

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MAY 2007

4/30-2 STEVENSPOINT,WIS. -52nd Annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference at the new Holiday Inn & Conference Center. www.wiama.org
4-6 EASTGULLLAKE, MINN. -Minnesota Seaplane Pilot’sSafety Seminar at Cragun’s Resort. Seaplanes land at East Gull Lake, others at 9Y2.
www.mnseaplanes.org
5* PELLA, IOWA-Breakfast 7-10am. Shuttle available to Tulip Festival. 641-628-9393. www.pellatuliptime.com
5-6 OFFUTTAFB, NEB. - U.S. Navy Blue Angels Performing.
8* TOMAHAWK, WIS. -WisDOT Aeronautics Pilot Education Seminar “Current vs. Proficient” at Northern Skies Unlimited 7pm.
12 BLOOMINGTON, MINN. -18th Annual Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame Induction Banquet at Ramada, Mall of America/Thunderbird Convention Center.
Social Hour 5pm. Banquet 6:30pm. $38 per person payable to MAHOF. Send reservation to Peter Gavin, 6905 12th Avenue South, Richfield, MN
55423 by March 15th.
12* FREMONT (3FM), MICH. -Blessing of the Planes 8am-Noon. 231-924-7080. avcraftltd.com
12* STURGEONBAY (SUE), WIS. -Pancake & Porkie Breakfast at Door County Cherryland Airport 8-10:30am. 920-743-6082. catchbigfish@itol.com
12* MANITOWOC (MTW), WIS. -Eggs, Pancake, & Porkies. 7am-Noon. 920-553-1207.
15* CHESANING, MICH. -Aviation Education Day at Howard Nixon Memorial Airport 7:45am-2pm. 989-295-6992.
15* ASHLAND, WIS. -WisDOT Aeronautics Pilot Education Seminar “Current vs. Proficient” at Airport Terminal 7pm.
18-20 LACROSSE (LSE), WIS. -Deke Slayton Airfest. U.S. Navy Blue Angels performing plus other performers. Dance -18th. www.airfest.com. 608-779-9994.
19* OSCEOLA, WIS. -WisDOT Aeronautics Pilot Education Seminar “Current vs. Proficient” at Custom Fire Apparatus Hangar 7pm.
19* SPARTA(CMY), WIS. -Lumberjack Breakfast 7am-Noon. Shuttle available to Ft. McCoy Armed Forces Day activities. 608-269-6511.
dpw@ci.sparta.wi.us
19 DECATUR, ILL. -Pancake Breakfast 7-11am. 217-795-2393. www.decatureeaa.com
19* ALEXANDRIA, MINN. -Armed Forces/Airport Days Fly-In. Dad’s Belgian Waffles 8am-1pm. Jerry 320-762-1333.
19* BELOIT(44C), WIS. -Pancake Breakfast 7:30am-Noon. kenbrooks@charter.net
19* MOSINEE(CWA), WIS. -Central Wisconsin Aviation Open House & Fly-In at Central Wisconsin Airport. Pancake Breakfast 9am-Noon. Static Display.
715-693-6111. jenny@cwa-fbo.com
19-20* BLAINE, MINN. -Blaine Aviation Weekend at Anoka County Airport 7am-4pm. Pancake Breakfast. Hangar Dance on the 20th 8pm. 651-653-2063
www.discoveraviationdays.org
20* BRODHEAD(C37), WIS. -Pancake Breakfast 7am-Noon. www.eaa431.org
608-329-6652
20* ROMEOVILLE(LOT), ILL. -Breakfast 7am-Noon at Lewis University Airport. 630-243-8213.
20* EAUCLAIRE(EAU), WIS. -Pancake Breakfast 7-11am at Chippewa Valley Regional Airport. 715-723-6678.
20* LONEROCK(LNR), WIS. -Pancake Breakfast 7am-Noon at Tri-County Airport 608-583-2600.
20* CHEROKEE, IOWA-Breakfast 7am-Noon. 712-225-2810
22-23* WHEELING, ILL. -Illinois Aviation Conference at the Westin Chicago North ShoreHotel. Contact Michael Lane at 217-528-5230 for more info.
27* LAKECITY (Y91), MICH. -Pancake Breakfast 7-11am. Rain or Shine. 248-524-2355 / 231-839-3307.
27* PORTAGE (C47), WIS. -Pancake & Egg Breakfast. 608-742-3300.
31-6/2* JACKSON (JXN), MICH. -Jackson Blues Festival on the airport’s front lawn. 1st 6-11pm. 2nd 12pm-12am. 517-788-4225. kmaurer@co.jackson.mi.us

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JUNE 2007

1-2* JACKSON(JXN), MICH. -Jackson Blue Festival on the airport’s front lawn. 1st 6-11pm. 2nd 12pm-12am. 517-788-4225. kmaurer@co.jackson.mi.us
1-3* ROCKFORD, ILL. -Rockford Airfest featuring the Blue Angels. 815-969-4000. www.flyrfd.com
2 FREDERICK,MD. -AOPAFly-In 800-872-2672. (aopa.org)
2* STEVENSPOINT(STE), WIS. -Fly-In & Cook Out 11am-2pm. Static Display, Radio Controlled & More. (Rain Date 3rd) 715-341-8353.
2-3 DAVENPORT, IOWA-U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performing at the Quad City Air Show. www.quadcityairshow.com 563-285-7469.
2-3 MANITOWOC(MTW), WIS. -15thAnniversary Thunder on the Lakeshore Air Show starts at 1pm & Fly-In Pancake Breakfast
(FREEbreakfast for PIC both days!). 920-482-1650. www.manitowocairshow.com
2-3* SPRINGFIELD(W23), ILL. -Pancake & Sausage Breakfast 7am-Noon at Capital Airport. www.WellsScholarship.com
3 AUDUBON, IOWA-Breakfast 6:30-10:30am. 712-563-3780.
3 REEDSBURG(C35), WIS. -Pancake Breakfast 7am-Noon. 608-524-6888.
3* WILDROSE(W23), WIS. -Breakfast 8am. Pig Roast 11:30am at Idlewild Airport. Many Activities. 715-258-2037.
3* JUNEAU(UNU), WIS. -Open House & Fly-In Pancake Breakfast 8am-Noon at Dodge County Airport. 920-296-0645
9* POPLARGROVE, ILL. - Army Wings & Wheels Air Show. “Gathering of WW II Vintage Liaison Aircraft & Military Vehicles” 815-964-8610.
www.armywingsandwheels.com
9* CLEARLAKE(8Y6), MINN. -Bean & Brat Fly-In 10am-2pm. (Rain Date 10th) www.airnav.com/airport/8Y6. 320-229-8563. Spot Landing Contest.
9* STURGEONBAY(SUE), WIS. -Breakfast at Door County Cherryland Airport 8am-Noon. 920-743-6082. catchbigfish@itol.com
10* MONTEVIDEO, MINN. -Breakfast 8am-1pm. 320-269-4829.
10* WATERTOWN(RYV), WIS. -Open House & Pancake Breakfast 7:30-11:30am. Static Display. 920-261-4567.
10* REDWOODFALLS, MINN. -Breakfast sponsored by Rotary International. Free transporation to Minnesota Inventor’sCongress. See over 100 inventions:
507-430-1818.
10* REDOAK, IOWA-Breakfast 7-11am. 712-623-6523.
16-17 FARGO, N.D. - U.S. Navy Blue Angels performing.
16* BOYCEVILLE(3T3), WIS. -Aviaton Day Pancake Breakfast 7-11am & Bratwurst Lunch. 715-235-0972.
16* CASSVILLE(C74), WIS. -Breakfast 7-11:30am. 608-725-2362.
17* CAMBRIDGE(CBG), MINN. -Breakfast 7:30am-12:30pm.
17* MINERALPOINT(MRJ), WIS. -Father’s Day Pancake, Sausage, Eggs, Hash Brown Casserole & More Breakfast 7am-1pm. 608-987-9931.
17* EAGLERIVER(EGV), WIS. -Eagle River Union Airport Fly-In Pancake Breakfast & Brat Lunch 7am-3pm. Static Displays. 715-479-7442.
17* PALMYRA(88C), WIS. -Father’s Day Pancake, Ham, Eggs Breakfast & Radishes 7am-Noon. 414-732-8456.
17* RUSHCITY(ROS), MINN. -Pancake Breakfast 8am-Noon. Static Displays & Classic Car Show. 320-358-4743.
17* ROCKRAPIDS, IOWA-Breakfast 7-9:30am in connection with Heritage Days. 712-472-3311.
17* MAQUOKETA, IOWA-Father’sDay Breakfast 7am-1pm. 563-652-6517.
18-24 LEBOURGET,PARIS. -Paris Air Show
21-24* NEWLONDON, WIS. -Powered Parachute Fly-In 7-9am at Mark’s Park & Airfield. 920-982-0981. markz@athenet.com
23 ALEXANDRIA, MINN. -Airshow featuring Greg Poe’sEdge 540 plus others. Jerry 320-762-1333.
23 PRAIRIEDUSAC, WIS. -Sauk Prairie Airport Fly-In 10am-7pm. 608-577-3754.
23-24* NEWRICHMOND(RNH), WIS. -Airshow 2pm. Check Airport NOTAMS. pla757@frontiernet.net
24* AITKIN(AIT), MINN. -Fly-In/Classic Car Show. Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast & Brat/Burger Lunch. 218-927-4104. miknjake@aitkin.com.
www.aitkinaviation.com
24* ST. CLOUD, MINN. -Granite City Festival; Fly-In; Displays; Pancake Breakfast 8am-1pm. 320-255-7292.
24* RIO(94C), WIS. -Pancake Breakfast 7am-Noon. Static Displays. 847-736-4603. After the 18th call 920-992-3038.
24* CALEDONIA, MINN. -Breakfast. 507-450-2095.
30 KALKASKA, MICH. -Pancake & Eggs Breakfast 7-11am Coast Guard Helo; National Guard Display. 231-258-9191.
30* DESMOINES, IOWA-Fly Iowa 2007 & Open House 9am-5pm. www.flyiowa.org www.dsmairport.com 515-256-5093.
30-7/1 BATTLECREEK, MICH. -U.S. Navy Blue Angels performing.
30-7/1* BARABOO(DLL), WIS. -Airshow, Hot Air Balloons, Classic Car Show & More. 608-356-2270.

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JULY 2007

1 BATTLE CREEK, MICH. -U.S. Navy Blue Angels performing.
1* BARABOO (DLL), WIS. -Airshow, Hot Air Balloons, Classic Car Show & More. 608-356-2270.
1* TIPTON, IOWA-Fly-In & Open House 9am-3pm. www.tiptoniowa.us 563-212-3308.
4 EVANSVILLE, IND. -Canadian Forces Snowbirds performing.
4 MATTOON (MTO), ILL. -Airshow 07 at Coles County Memorial Airport. 217-234-7120. www.colescountyairport.com
5-8* MADISON, WIS. -EAAFord Tri-Motor at Wisconsin Aviation. 608-268-5000. www.wisconsinaviation.com
6-7* CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. -2007 Cape Girardeau Regional Air Festival “Heroes & Legends.” 573-334-6230. www.capeairfestival.com
7 PHILLIPS, WIS-Price County Airport & Phillips Area Chamber Float or Fly-In on Long Lake. All-you-can-eat Breakfast at Harbor View 8-11am.;
Aerobatic Performances, Plane Rides and Planes/Seaplanes on Display; Event is all day; Admission is Free. 715-339-3701 / 2626.
www.pricecountywi.net
7* SUPERIOR, WIS. -Pancake Breakfast at Superior Bong Airport 8-11am. 218-729-7764. www.EAA272.org
7-8 YPSILANTI, MICH. -U.S. Navy Blue Angels performing.
7-8* BELLEVILLE (YIP), MICH. -Thunder Over Michigan at the Willow Run Airport 9am-5pm. Warbird Air Show also featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.
734-483-4030. www.yankeeairmuseum.org/airshow
7-8* CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. -Air Show
 8* MIDDLETON (C29), WIS. -Pancake Breakfast at Morey Airport 7:30am-Noon. 608-836-1711.
8-9* JACKSON (JXN), MICH. -“Henry Haigh” Aerobatics Competition 8am-5pm. 517-788-4225.
13-14* MATTOON, ILL. -Annual Wings Weekend at Coles County Airport. 217-524-5269
14* CHESANING, MICH. -Ultralight and Light Sport Airplane Fly-In at the Howard Nixon Memorial Airport. 989-288-3090.
14-15 MCCONNELLAFB, KAN. -U.S. Navy Blue Angels performing.
15* GRANTSBURG, WIS. -Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast 7am-Noon. 715-653-2619.
15-20* WICHITA, KAN. TOSTEVENSPOINT, WIS. -National Cross Country Air Races (Speed Racing). www.us-airrace.org
19-21* KEOKUK, IOWA-ILPA- IBDA. L-Birds Fly-In. Formation school, many activities. All Warbirds are welcome. Contact Irv Lindner: 319-524-6378 / 6203.
23-29 OSHKOSH, WIS. -EAA Air Venture. www.airventure.org
28-29 DAYTON, OHIO - U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performing.

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AUGUST 2007

4* EAGLERIVER(EGV), WIS. -Joe Bucher Blues Fest & Fly-In. 715-479-7442.
4* ESCANABA(ESC), MICH. -Pig Roast at theDelta County Airport in conjunction with the “Art in the Park.” 906-786-4902.
5 CHETEK (Y23), WIS. -BBQ Fly-In, Antique Cars & Planes at Southworth Municipal Airport 10:30am-? 715-924-4501 / 456-8415.
5* LONGVILLE, MINN. -Pancake Breakfast 8am-Noon. 218-363-3267.
5* CARO, MICH. -Fly-In 11am-3:30pm at the Tuscola County Airport. 989-551-1641.
11 RICELAKE, WIS. -Pancake Breakfast 7-10am & Lunch 10am-1pm & Aerobatic Flying 11-11:30am. 715-458-4401. www.ricelakeairport.com
11* FREMONT, MICH. -Dawn Patrol Pancake Breakfast 7-11am. 231-924-7080. avcraftltd.com
11* OSCODA(OSC), MICH. -Yankee Air Museum Annual Hangar Dance 7pm. 989-362-5740.
12 LINOLAKE (8Y4), MINN. -Annual MSPAPig Roast & Fly-In at Surfside Seaplane Base Noon-4pm. www.mnseaplanes.org
12* MANCHESTER, IOWA-Air Show. Events start at 11am with air show at 1pm. 563-927-3636.
18* NORTHPORT, MICH. -Pancake Breakfast 8am-Noon at Woolsey Airport. Car display, military display and a band. 231-386-5762. Rain date 19th.
18* FORESTLAKE (25D), MINN. -Brat & Corn-on-the-cob & ice cream 10am-4pm. Grass strip 3000 ft. 31/13. 651-776-1717.
18-19 CHICAGO, ILL. -U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performing.
19 MONONA (7C3), IOWA-Pancake Breakfast 7am-Noon. 563-539-2561.
19* BROOKFIELD (02C), WIS. -Capitol Airport Ice Cream Social & Vintage Aircraft Display. Dean London 262-442-4622.
25* GLENCOE (GYL), MINN. -Brat & Sweet Corn Feed Fly-In 10am-2pm. 320-238-2376.
25* GUTTENBERG, IOWA - Annual Abel Island Fly-In, Float-In Potluck & BBQ at Abel Island Airpark Noon-3pm. www.abelisland.com 319-480-0913
25-26 INDIANAPOLIS, IND. -U.S. Navy Blue Angels performing.
25-26* ALMA, MICH. -Gratiot Community Airport Air Show. 989-463-5500.
26* COTTAGE GROVE (87Y), WIS. -Brat & Bean Feed at Blackhawk Airport.
26* BURLINGTON (BUU), WIS. -Lions Breakfast & Fire Dept. Lunch. Display of antique tractors & cars. 262-945-5920.
26* IOWA CITY, IOWA-Breakfast 7am-12:30pm. 319-338-9222.

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SEPTEMBER 2007



1 SHELL LAKE, WIS. - Pancake Breakfast 7-11:30am & Town & Country Days.
1-3 ST. LOUIS, MO. - U.S. Navy Blue Angels performing.
1-3* CLEVELAND, OHIO - Cleveland National Air Show, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performing. 216-781-0747. www.clevelandairshow.com
2* MONDOVI, WIS. - Annual Log Cabin Fly-In 10am, Lunch @ Noon. 715-287-4205.
8 DECATUR, ILL. - Pancake Breakfast 7-11am. 217-795-2393. www.decatureaa.com
8 MINOTAFB, N.D. - U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performing.
8 OSCEOLA (OEO, WIS. -Wheels & Wings Pancake Breakfast 8am-4pm. Aircraft Displays, Classic CarShow & Craft Show. meyerjk@centurytel.net
8* WORTHINGTON, MINN. - Pancake Breakfast & Fly-In.
8* SUPERIOR, WIS. - Pancake Breakfast 8-11am at Superior Bong Airport. 218-729-7764. www.EAA272.org
8-9* RACINE, WIS. - Wings & Wheels Pancake Breakfast, Hot Car, Cool Planes & RC Models. 414-828-6779.
9* CARROLL, IOWA - Breakfast 7am-Noon 712-792-4980.
13-16* BENTON HARBOR (BEH), MICH. -Int’l Cessna 120/140 Convention at the Southwest Regional Airport. 989-339-1009. www.cessna120-140.org
14-16 EAGLE RIVER(EGV), WIS. -Wisconsin Seaplane Fly-In at Gypsy Villa Resort, Cranberry Lake “Annual Colorama Fly-In.” Seaplane Wings Safety Seminar. Great Food & Fun! 920-482-1650. www.seaplaneflying.com
21-22* MOUNT VERNON(MVN), ILL. -Annual KR Gathering. flesner@verizon.net
22-23 MILLINGTON, TENN. -U.S. Navy Blue Angels & the Canadian Forces Snowbirds performing.
27-30 COLUMBUS, OHIO - Gathering of Mustangs Air Show29* HANOVER,IND. -10th Annual Wood, Fabric & Tailwheel Fly-In, the largest of its type East of the Mississippi. jtnolen@bellsouth.net
29-30* COLUMBUS, OHIO - U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performing.

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OCTOBER 2007

4-6 HARTFORD, CONN. -AOPA Expo 2007. 800-872-2672. (aopa.org)
6* GRINNEL, IOWA - Open House 7am-4pm & Breakfast 7-11am. 641-239-8007.
27* DECATUR, ILL. - Chili Day Fly-In 10am-2pm. 217-795-2393. www.decatureaa.com
28-11/1* CHICAGO, ILL. - IES (Illuminating Engineering Society) Aviation Lighting Seminar at Doubletree (Oak Brook). 203-235-4424. www.iesalc.org/

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DECEMBER 2007

1* COTTAGE GROVE (Y87), WIS. -Tom Rebholtz Memorial Chili Feed at Blackhawk Airport.

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