Calendar Published Bimonthly for Users of ’s Air Transportation System VOLUME 32 NUMBER2 MARCH 1999 AIR SHOWS MAY MAY 20 Ann Arbor, Location to be announced. 26 Mt. Clemens, Selfridge ANG Base Air Michigan Aeronautics Commission Meet- Show with the Canadian Snowbirds. Call ing 10 a.m. Call for location information, 810-307-5780. 517-335-9943. JUNE 22 Lansing, Michigan Bureau of Aeronautics 26-27Detroit, Airport (YIP) Air Show Bldg., Capital City Airport. 8a.m.-4p.m. with the USN Blue Angels. Call 313-482-8888. Sixth Annual Aviation / Aerospace Teach- JULY ers Workshop, “Turn- 3-5 Battle Creek, W.K. Kellogg Airport (BTL) ing Students On!” U.S. National Hot Air Balloon Championship Registration fee is and Airshow. Air Show with the USAF $25.00 which includes Thunderbirds & Canadian Snowbirds. Call resource materials 616-962-0592. and lunch. Capacity is limited. To register, John Engler, Governor or for additional MICHIGAN AERONAUTICS COMMISSION information, please call (517) 335-9977. John K. Boerema, Chair - Grand Rapids Alice J. Gustafson, ViceChair -Pontiac Sponsored by Michi- Lowell E. Kraft, Pigeon gan Department of Joseph M. Pietro, Ishpeming Arnold P. Saviano, Harbor Springs Transportation, Lake Michigan Chapter of James R. DeSana, Director the 99’s, Michigan Aeroscience Alliance, Michigan Department of Transportation U.S. Air Force, Lansing Community College Capt. Jeffery J. Steffel and the Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame. Michigan State Police Brigadier General Ronald L. Seely JUNE Michigan Department of Military Affairs 26 Motor City Air Rally, Livingston Co. Air- Guy Gordon Michigan Department of Natural Resources port. A fun event for pilots, friends and William E. Gehman, Director families will begin at 9 a.m. Sponsored Michigan Aeronautics Commission by the Greater Area Chapter of Barbara Burris Executive Assistant to the Commission the 99’s. (Fees). For information call Kenneth Schaschl - Editor 517-546-8303 MDOT Specialized Technology/Graphics - Graphic Design Editor Graphic Design MARCH 1999 PRSRTD STD U.S.POSTAGE 22,000 copies printed Total cost $5460.40 Cost per issue $.2482 P A I D Lansing, Michigan OFFICIAL PUBLICATION, BUREAU OF AERONAUTICS, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Permit No. 1200 2700 E. Airport Service Drive Lansing, Michigan 48906-2160 Telephone; 517/ 335-9283 http://www.mdot.state.mi.us/aero/

1999 Dawn Patrol Schedule See page 4 DAWN PATROLS 1999 - Continued from P. 5 AUGUST SEPTEMBER 25 Clinton, Honey Acres Airport. 10th COMMISSION ACTION 7 Niles, Wolverton Field. Wolverton’s Annual “Honey Acres” Fly-In. 3-6 Marshall, (RMY). ASC Food, crafts, awards, camping avail- Annual Corn & Sausage Roast Nationals ATKIMO Call 616-781-4021. Ultralight Fly-In. (Small Field: GA air- able, nature trails, fishing, bird craft with STOL only!) Call 616-695-6657. 4 Gaylord, Lakes of the North (4Y4), watching. Swap & shop planes and 11a.m.-4p.m. Lakes of the North’s parts. Sponsored by Ercoupe Own- The Michigan Aeronautics ESCANABA and expand the apron. The pro- 15 South Haven, South Haven Regional Annual Fly-In Pig Roast & Truck Raffle. ers Club. Call 810-231-3392. Commission met in Lansing on Janu- - an allo- posed budget consists of $126,000 Airport (0D1), 7a.m.-3p.m. Dawn Patrol Horseback riding, U.S. Coast Guard ary 7, 1999. Items acted upon in- 25 Marshall, Cornwell Turkey Airfield. cation of $275,000 for land acquisi- state and $14,000 local funds. Fly-In, Drive-In Breakfast. Airplane rides, aircraft display, etc. Sponsored by cluded approval of $14.8 million for 10th Annual Revenge of the tion and tree clearing. The proposed warbird displays, ultralights, & antique Lakes of the North Airport. Call airport improvements at 23 airports HOLLAND Turkeydrop Ultralight Fly-In. (Small budget consists of $247,500 federal, aircraft. Sponsored by South Haven Ro- across the state. 616-585-6100. field: ultralight only!) Call $9,675 state, and $17,825 local funds. Tulip City Airport - an allocation tary Club & South Haven Regional Some projects have federal, of $35,000 to repair cracks in the run- Airport. Call 616-637-7343. 4 Chesaning, Howard Nixon Memorial 616-781-4021. FRANKFORT way. The proposed budget consists of Airport (50G) Noon-4p.m. Chesaning state, and local funding, while oth- 15 Oscoda, Oscoda Wurtsmith Airport 26 Belleville, (YIP) Frankfort Dow Memorial Air- $31,500 state and $3,500 local funds. Airport Steak Fry in conjunction with ers are funded from state and/or (OSC). 6th Annual Dawn Patrol Pan- 8a.m.-Noon. Yankee Air Force local sources alone. Commission ap- port - an allocation of $120,000 for Chesaning Labor Day Antiques Festi- IONIA cake Breakfast. Sponsored by Founder’s Day Open House Cel- proval for federally funded projects approach clearing and for design val. Courtesy rides available to festival. ebration Fly-In/Drive-In. Spon- authorizes state participation, sub- engineering work to relocate North- - an alloca- Wurtsmith Division, Yankee Air Force. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 597. Call tion of $442,000 for design of wetland Call 517-739-1111 or 517-739-7555. sored by Yankee Air Force & Yan- ject to issuance of a federal grant. west Road. The proposed budget 517-845-6465. kee Air Museum. Call 734-483-4030. consists of $108,000 state and $12,000 mitigation, appraisal fees, construction Federal and state dollars for airport 21 Howell, Livingston Co. Airport 5 Romeo, Romeo Airport (D98). 7a.m.- local funds. of taxistreets, and rehabilitation of taxi- 26 Lowell, Lowell Municipal Airport development are primarily from re- (OZW), 7a.m.-Noon. Fly-In Breakfast 2p.m. Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast Dawn stricted, user-generated funds. The ways and aprons. The proposed bud- (24C). 8a.m.-Noon. Fly-In/Drive- GRAND RAPIDS get consists of $397,800 federal, $21,700 in conjunction with Melon Festival. Spon- Patrol in conjunction with Romeo primary sources of revenue are avia- sored by EAA 546. Call 517-546-6675. In Pancake Breakfast in conjunction tion fuel and passenger taxes, as well Kent County International Air- state, and $22,500 local funds. Peach Festival. Sponsored by Romeo with the Fallasburg Fall Festival. as aircraft registration fees. port - an allocation of $1,620,000 for KALAMAZOO 21 Northport, Woolsey Memorial Air- Lions Club and Romeo Airport. Call Plane rides, arts & craft show. Rides land acquisition. The proposed bud- port (5D5) 8a.m.-1p.m. 11th Annual 810-752-3879. Following are approved projects: Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Inter- from airport usually available. get consists of $1,440,000 federal and Fly-In Breakfast Sponsored by 12 Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Municipal Air- Sponsored by the Lowell Airport GRANTS $180,000 local funds. national Airport - an allocation of Northport Pilots Association. Call $1,473,120 for land acquisition to pro- port (ARB), 10a.m.-5p.m. Fly-In/Drive- Board. Call 616-897-5785. 616-386-7541. BATTLE CREEK GWINN tect approaches to runways. The pro- In Open House with a pancake break- OCTOBER Sawyer Airport - an allocation of posed budget consists of $1,325,808 21-22 Eastport, Torchport Airpark (59M). fast from 8-11a.m. by EAA 333. The W. K. Kellogg Airport - an allo- 9 Chesaning, Howard Nixon Memo- cation of $260,000 to construct a new $415,000 for land acquisition, design federal and $147,312 local funds. Saturday Night Steak Fry, 5p.m.- control tower will be open for tours. work, and an environmental assess- 7p.m. Overnight camping, kid’s No charge for admission or parking. rial Airport (50G) Noon-4p.m. apron and taxistreets. The proposed KALKASKA Chesaning Airport Chili Fly-In in budget consists of $234,000 state and ment for a north access road and a games, prizes. Sunday Morning Pan- Call 734-994-2841 or 800-888-9487. Kalkaska Airport - an allocation conjunction with Chesaning Coun- $26,000 local funds. new crosswind runway. The proposed cake Breakfast. All you can eat. 12 Fowlerville, Maple Grove Airport (65G). budget consists of $373,500 federal, of $50,000 for design engineering to 7a.m.-11a.m. Sponsored by Torchport try Autumn Art Fair. Courtesy BELLAIRE 51st Fly-In Anniversary! Saturday fun $10,750 state, and $30,750 local funds. pave and light Runway 10/28. The Airpark. Call 616-264-9239. rides available to art fair. Spon- proposed budget consists of $45,000 day with annual hovering contest. Sun- sored by EAA Chapter 597. Call - an al- HART-SHELBY day breakfast, rain or shine, camping location of $450,000 to rehabilitate state and $5,000 local funds. 22 Grand Haven, Memorial Airpark 517-845-6465. (3GM) 9a.m.-Noon. 50th Anniversary Fri. & Sat. nights. Sponsored by Runway 2/20. The proposed budget Oceana County Airport - an al- LANSING 10 Watervliet, Watervliet Municipal location of $778,000 to extend Run- & Rededication Celebration Dawn Fowlerville Rotary and EAA1056. Call consists of $405,000 federal, $22,500 Airport (40C). Fly-In Chili Hop & state, and $22,500 local funds. way 8/26, including lights, and for a Capital City Airport - an alloca- Patrol Breakfast. Sponsored by B & B 517-223-9956 or 517-223-7809. Email: new apron and taxiway. The pro- tion of $370,000 for design work for Aviation and Grand Haven Aviation [email protected]. Hayride Color Tour. Sponsored by BENTON HARBOR posed budget consists of $700,200 a future terminal expansion. The Club. Call 616-842-4430. EAA 585. Call 616-468-5530. proposed budget consists of $306,000 18 Midland, Jack Barstow Airport (3BS), Southwest Michigan Regional state and $77,800 local funds. 22 Bellaire, Antrim County Airport, Open House 2-6 p.m. Airport Open Airport - an allocation of $70,000 for federal, $17,000 state, and $47,000 TRAVERSE CITY local funds. 7:00 a.m. - Noon. Fly-In/Drive-In House. Rain date Sept. 19th Spon- design work for the future reloca- sored by EAA Chapter 1093. Call - an al- Pancake Breakfast with live music, tion of Red Arrow Highway. The MUSKEGON 517-631-4342. proposed budget consists of $63,000 location of $660,000 to construct ani- airplane balloon rides, static displays, COMMISSION ACTION state, and $7,000 local funds. mal control fencing, to prepare an - an & plane wash by Young Eagles. Spon- 19 Napoleon, Napoleon Airport (3NP), environmental assessment for a new allocation of $454,000 for a passen- sored by The Friends of the Airport. 7-11a.m. Fly-In Breakfast Sponsored Continued from p.2 CARO ger loading bridge and a snow re- terminal building, and for a financial Call 616-533-8524. by the Napoleon Lions Club. Call SAGINAW moval vehicle. The proposed bud- Caro Municipal Airport - an al- and land use plan. The proposed 28-29 Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Aviation 517-536-4418. MBS International Airport - an location of $20,000 for design engi- budget consists of $594,000 federal, get consists of $316,000 federal, $80,000 state, and $57,400 local funds. History Museum, (Air Zoo). 2nd An- 19 East Lansing, Davis Airport (2D8). allocation of $925,000 to rehabilitate neering work for a new apron and $7,600 state, and $58,400 local funds. nual Old Fashion Fly-In with pancake airport drainage, install animal con- connecting taxiway. The proposed NEW HAVEN Davis Airport Open House & Pan- TROY breakfast including displays of antique cake Breakfast. Breakfast till 11a.m. trol fencing, and for design work for budget consists of $18,000 state and future improvements to both run- $2,000 local funds. Oakland-Troy Airport - an allo- Macomb Airport - an allocation aircraft, tractors, steam engines, and & hot dogs during afternoon. An- cation of $548,000 to construct a hold of $175,000 to construct lighting for classic automobiles. Sponsored by tique cars, aircraft displays, & airplane ways. The proposed budget consists DETROIT of $832,500 federal, $46,250 state, and apron for Runway 27, rehabilitate Runway 9/27 and to improve air- Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum rides. Sponsored by Lansing Sunrise $46,250 local funds. Detroit Metropolitan-Wayne taxiways, install a stand-by power port drainage. The proposed bud- (Air Zoo) Call 616-382-6555. Rotary. Call 517-886-3715. get consists of $157,500 state and County Airport - an allocation of system, make drainage improve- 29 Sandusky, Sandusky City Airport SANDUSKY $4,512,933 toward an ongoing fed- ments, and for land acquisition. The $17,500 local funds. 19 Midland, Jack Barstow Airport (3BS), (Y83), 7a.m.-Noon. World famous 7-11a.m. Pancake Fly-In, Drive-In Sandusky City Airport - an allo- eral letter of intent which involves a proposed budget consists of $493,000 PELLSTON breakfast, spot landing & flour bomb state and $54,800 local funds. Breakfast. In conjunction with Remax cation of $550,000 to rehabilitate, major multi-year airport improve- contest, plus candy drop for kids. ment project. The proposed budget Pellston Regional Airport - an Balloon Festival. Sponsored by EAA widen, and light Runway 9/27. The HILLMAN Check NOTAMS to be sure runway consists of $3,384,700 federal and allocation of $400,000 to purchase a Chapter 1093. Call 517-631-4342. proposed budget consists of $495,000 $1,128,233 local funds. Hillman Airport - an allocation rescue/firefighting vehicle. The pro- construction completed and airport state and $55,000 local funds. of $140,000 to update the airport lay- posed budget consists of $360,000 is open. Sponsored by Sandusky Fly- out plan, construct a new taxiway, federal, $20,000 state, and $20,000 ing Club. Call 810-376-8668. local funds. Continued on p.7 2 7 Planning Your Aviation Education: Another vital aspect of the consortium is the con- vived by his wife, Patricia, eight chil- tem of user fees on all operations that tribution of the participating airlines. Industry mem- dren, 24 grandchildren, and several use its facilities. These fees apply to The Michigan Aviation Consortium bers, including Northwest Airlines, American great-grandchildren. all aircraft conducting commercial and recreational operations within by Joe Chlebowski International Airlines, and Mesaba Airlines, will The National Transportation Canadian airspace. The fees are have input to the structure of the curriculum and Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a based on engine type and aircraft The end of 1996 saw an idea formed into an provide valuable training resources. These employ- safety recommendation to the FAA, weight, and are divided into the fol- agreement that will change for the better the way ers will continually inform the educational institu- which, if adopted, would prohibit the lowing categories: aircraft weighing aviation will be taught within the state of Michigan. tions of their requirements for personnel. Partici- AviationAviation performance of aerobatic maneuvers 1,323 pounds or less are exempt from This agreement was in response to a general feeling pating airlines will be able to hire new employees by pilots who hold special-issuance any user fees, aircraft weighing be- that there needed to be a more efficient way to directly from the center and enroll their existing medical certificates due to heart-re- tween 1,323 and 6,614 pounds have recruit, educate, and place trained aviation students employees for recurrent training. Graduates from In-formationIn-formation lated problems. This recommenda- fees based on purpose (i.e., recre- into successful careers. Key educators and employ- the consortium’s learning facilities will have an Hal Pawley, manager of the tion follows the investigation of three ational or business), and propeller fatal accidents since 1980. Thousands aircraft weighing more than 6,614 ers met to discuss the formation of a coalition to pro- advantage over students from other aviation insti- Marquette County Airport, has vide an improved infrastructure, and to consolidate tutions that lack the combined resources, and in- been named airport manager of the of pilots receive special-issuance pounds have a daily user fee assessed year by the Michigan Association of medical certificates for cardiac con- according to the specific aircraft the instructional programs of its member institu- dustry relationships, that this facility will offer. Avia- Airport Executives (MAAE). Mark ditions each year. The three catego- weight that allows unlimited use of tions. Local and county government representatives tion employers in Michigan are already making Johnson, MAAE president, cited ries involved are high blood pressure NavCanada facilities within a 24-hour were invited to join the coalition to provide support significant commitments to hire graduates and to Pawley’s success in obtaining $5.7 (which does not normally require period. All jet aircraft are subject to and access to government resources. provide equipment and other support. special issuance), coronary bypass user fees assessed by a “terminal million in grant funds for conver- Following several meetings of interested per- sion of the former K.I. Sawyer Air surgery, and myocardial infarction server fee” and an “enroute fee” cal- Participation in the Michigan Aviation Consor- Force Base to a civilian airport. He (heart attack). The condition of the culated by NavCanada’s published sons, the Michigan Aviation Consortium officially tium by the Wayne County Department of Airports, was also recognized for his supervi- cardiovascular system is an impor- formulas. For additional information, came into existence in January 1997. Articles of and by local units of government, remains a key- sion of the design and construction tant factor in predicting a pilot’s tol- contact NavCanada at 800-876-4693 Agreement were established that set forth the goals stone of support. This support sends a clear sign project at K.I. Sawyer, and his suc- erance for aerobatic flight. Such flight or visit their website at agreed to by its new members. The consortium is that the future of aviation careers in the state of Michi- increases the risk of a condition called http://www.navcanada.ca. cess in managing two airports dur- now poised for its next growth step: breaking ground gan will continue to receive attention and priority. ing the transition. Under Pawley’s G-LOC (loss of consciousness due to high G-loading). Aerobatic flight is The rate charged by the State of for a combined-service educational facility. A site at The Wayne County Department of Airports has direction, the Sawyer Airport was the Willow Run Airport has been selected and set made an allotment of property for the consortium’s successful in obtaining $1.3 million defined as “an intentional maneuver Michigan to eligible airports for im- of Airport Improvement Program involving an abrupt change in an provement loans has been reduced aside for construction, once the funding and plans facility and a provision for an information booth at grant funds through the Federal aircraft’s attitude, an abnormal atti- to 4.5 percent from the previous rate are finalized. The center will provide all aspects of the Willow Run air show. This type of positive sup- Aviation Administration (FAA). He tude, or abnormal acceleration, not of 4.7 percent. These loans are avail- training, from classrooms to aircraft and equipment, port and cooperation is invaluable to the success of also helped procure an additional necessary for normal flight.” able to help public airport sponsors and will allow an important degree of crossover the consortium. The continued assistance of the gov- $3.3 million in Military Airport Pro- meet the local share of matching knowledge to improve the quality of instruction. ernment and employers will allow the consortium gram grant funds and $3 million of On March 1, 1999 NavCanada, funds. For details, please contact the Canadian air traffic control ser- John Dallal at 517-335-8639 or via e- Flight training, maintenance, and management will to provide some of the most comprehensive aviation Economic Development Administra- all be taught at this combined facility. training in the aviation industry. tion grants. Pawley has been man- vices provider, implemented a sys- mail to [email protected]. ager of the Marquette County Air- Potential students, who are interested in all The consortium also expects to become involved port since 1992, and manager of Saw- aspects of aviation, previously had to call educa- with high school programs throughout Michigan. yer Airport since 1996. tional institutions separately, gain information The Michigan Career Preparation Path will provide piecemeal, and plan their educational path without participants with complete programs of study from Michigan aviation legend, Ray The annual Michigan Airport Engineering Conference, hosted by the the benefit of combined institutional coordination. middle school through a four-year college degree. Wheeler of Lansing, died on Janu- Bureau of Aeronautics, was held in Lansing on February 16-17, 1999. At the ary 19, 1999, at the age of 82. Ray conference, the annual awards for airport consultant and airport sponsor The consortium provides the opportunity for stu- The process is expected to begin with career-aware- began flying in 1935 and in the years were announced. Pictured lower left is (l. to r.) Roland Salman and Joe Wade dents to acquire information in several areas of avia- ness planning for seventh, eighth, and ninth grad- hence, amassed more than 35,000 of R.W. Armstrong and Associates, Inc., receiving the airport consultant tion interest, including flight training, airframe and ers, and will provide a more efficient and seamless hours of flight time. He operated award from Tim Biehl, Bureau of Aeronautics Engineer. Pictured lower right power plant technician training, avionics technical pattern for career development. fixed base operations in New (l. to r.) receiving the airport sponsor award, Michael Lynn, of Lansing’s training, or aviation management. This is accom- Information about the Michigan Aviation Hudson; Flushing; Lansing; and Ply- Capital Region Airport Authority, fromTim Biehl. Both awards were given plished by offering the resources of six learning Consortium can be found on the Internet at mouth, Florida. During his career, in acknowledgment of continuing commitment and excellence. In present- facilities: Eastern Michigan University, Jackson www.mioa.com, or inquiries can be directed to any he taught more than 300 people to ing the awards, Biehl made special mention of the extraordinary runway Community College, Macomb Community College, fly and gave over 2,500 check rides of the following individuals: resurfacing project at Capital City Airport last July. The entire 7250 foot Washtenaw Community College, Wayne County as an FAA pilot examiner. Ray is sur- Runway 10R/28L was resurfaced in a 56 hour, around-the-clock effort. College, and the Michigan Institute of Aeronautics. Timothy Doyle, Aviation Program Coordinator Department of Interdisciplinary Technology Eastern Michigan University currently provides Eastern Michigan University an established Aviation Management Technology Ypsilanti, MI 48197 program directed by Timothy J. Doyle. It is an ac- 734-487-1161 credited four-year program that has been in existence David Frazier, Director of Aviation since 1984 and offers a Bachelor of Science degree Jackson Community College and a General Business minor. Jackson Commu- 3610 Wildwood nity College has operated a successful flight train- Jackson, MI 49202 ing school for over 20 years. Many of its gradu- 517-787-7012 ates are successful pilots who have continued their education on to advanced aviation degrees. Com- Charles Hawes, President munity colleges within the consortium are plan- Michigan Institute of Aeronautics ning an avionics program. The Michigan Insti- 47884 D Street tute of Aeronautics is a major Michigan producer Belleville, MI 49021 of airframe and power plant certified technicians. 734-483-1310

3 6 13 Alma, Gratiot Community Airport 26 Holland, Tulip City Airport (BIV). 16-17 Thompsonville, Thompsonville (AMN), 7-11a.m. Dawn Patrol Pan- 11a.m.-7p.m. Fly-In/Drive-In Airport (7Y2). Friday night is a han- cake Breakfast. Airplane rides avail- Lunch/Supper “Chicken on the gar dance with live music followed able. Sponsored by EAA 134. Call Grill” by the Holland Lions Club. by Saturday’s Dawn Patrol Pancake 517-875-3876 or 517-875-4208. Fund raiser for “Wings of Mercy.” Breakfast. Overnight camping avail- 13 Flushing, Dalton Airport, 7a.m.- Sponsored by Holland Lions Club & able. Sponsored by Thompsonville Noon. Dawn Patrol Monster Break- Wings of Mercy. Call 616-396-8292. Airport. Call 616-378-4101. fast. Flushing Festival Days. Come 26 West Branch, West Branch Commu- 17 Swartz Creek, Purdy Field. ASC early—over 1,500 people served last nity Airport. 7-11a.m. Dawn Patrol Michigan State Ultralight Fly-In. year! Sponsored by EAA 77. Call 810- Fly-In Breakfast in conjunction with (Small field: ultralights only!) Call 659-0253. Email: [email protected]. West Branch “Smiley Days.” 517-288-3090. 22 MAY Parchment, Triple H. Airport (2H4). 6 Adrian, Lenawee Co. Airport (ADG) 19 Gaylord, Otsego Co. Airport (GLR), Skydivers, ultralights, model air- 17 Grand Marais, Grand Marais Airport Fly-In Lunch Potluck with hot dogs, planes, aircraft static displays, flower 2 Clare, (48D), 7-11a.m. Pancake Breakfast Fly-In/ 7a.m.-Noon. 5th Annual Fly-In/ (Y98) 10a.m.-3p.m. 16th Annual Fly- hamburgers, & drinks provided. bombing, and antique cars. Free 8-11a.m. 3nd Annual Spring Break- Drive-In. Come see Chris Cakes do Drive-In Pancake Breakfast. Air- In & Pig Roast. Pig roast starts at Donuts & coffee for early arrivals, hourly shuttle to town and back. fast Fly-In, Shoot-Out Pancake Break- his world famous pancake flipping plane rides available. Sponsored by 12:30p.m. Plane rides. Raffle with lunch at noon. Rain or shine. Spon- Sponsored by West Branch Area Pi- fast. All you can eat. Trap and sport- act. Sponsored by HB Aviation, Inc. EAA 1095. Call 517-786-4908 or 517- merchant prizes. Sponsored by Grand sored by Triple H Airport. Email: lots Association. Call 517-345-1453, ing clay range open 9a.m.-4:30p.m. Call 517-265-8993. 939-8715. Email: [email protected]. Marais Airport. Call 906-494-2381. [email protected] or go to www 517-343-6402, or 517-345-3717 eve. Sponsored by Clare Rod & Gun 6 Houghton Lake, Roscommon Co. site: www.net-link.net/~love2fly. 19-20 Luzerne, Lost Creek Airport (5Y4), 17-18 Marlette, Marlette Township Air- Club, & Clare Area Pilots Association. Airport (HTL) 7-11:30a.m. Dawn Pa- 26 Marshall, Cornwell Turkey Airfield. Call 616-385-1836 or 616-381-8983. 8a.m.-(hotdogs start at Noon). Two port (77G), Fly-In/Drive In Pancake Call 517-386-7202 or 517-386-7557. trol Pancake Breakfast. Sponsored Day Fly-In, Camp-In, Lodge-In Pan- 10th Annual Les Nesman Turkey Breakfast (7-11a.m.) and Chicken 23 Eastport, Torchport Airpark (59M), Drop Ultralight Fly-In. (Small field: 2 Midland, Jack Barstow Airport (3BS), by Roscommon Area Pilots Associa- cake Breakfast. Glider & airplane BBQ (noon-3p.m.) with candy drop 7-11a.m. Tenth Annual Dawn Patrol ultralights only!) Call 616-781-4021. 7-11a.m. Pancake Fly-In, Drive-In tion & Blodgett Aviation. Call 517- rides available. Sponsored by Lost for kids, skydivers, remote con- Pancake Breakfast Fly-In, Drive-In. Breakfast. Sponsored by EAA Chap- 366-7660 or 517-275-4170 (eve). Creek Airport Association. Call 26 Chesaning, Howard Nixon Memo- trolled models, & warbird rides. In Sponsored by Torchport Airpark. ter 1093. Call 517-631-4342. Email: [email protected]. 517-826-9901 or 517-826-5745. rial Airport (50G) Noon-4p.m. conjunction with Marlette Country Call 616-264-9239. Chesaning Airport Brats & Dogs Fly- Fair Days. Free shuttle bus. Spon- 8 Alpena, Alpena Co. Regional Airport 6 St. Ignace, Mackinac Co. Airport 20 Cheboygan, Cheboygan Co.Airport 29 Kalamazoo, Perry Field. Alamo Air In in conjunction with Chesaning sored by Pilots of the Marlette Town- (APN), 8a.m.-Noon. “Spring Bust (83D) Noon-4p.m. 8th Annual Steak (Y15). Dawn Patrol/Air Show. Car Force Ultralight Olympics & Fly-In. Victorian Summer Art Fair. Cour- ship Airport. Call 517-635-3866 or Out” Fly-In Pancake Breakfast. Aero- Cook-Out Sponsored by EAA 560 & show on Saturday, airshow featur- Rain Dates May 30 or 31. Sponsored tesy rides available to car show. Spon- 517-635-2806(eve). batic demo by local Yak 55 and glider Great Lakes Air, Inc. Call ing Guy Juntunen on Sunday. Spon- by Alamo Air Force Ultralight Club. sored by EAA Chapter 597. Call towing demo by Alpena Soaring 616-547-4255 or 616-238-0914. sored by Cheboygan Co. Airport 18 Mason, (TEW). Call 616-349-1152. 517- 845-6465. Club. Sponsored by EAA 1021. Call 6 Coldwater, Branch Co. Memorial Authority & Cheboygan Lions Club. 11th Annual Mason Aviation Days 517-354-2907 or 517-354-5465. Email: 29 Chesaning, Howard Nixon Memo- Airport (OEB), 7-11a.m. Fly-In/ Call 616-627-5571. 27 Hillsdale, Hillsdale Municipal Airport Fly-In Breakfast. Sponsored by EAA [email protected]. rial Airport (50G) Noon-4p.m. Drive-In Pancake Breakfast. PIC’s eat 20 Bad Axe, Huron Co. Memorial Air- (Y85). Dawn Patrol Fly-In, Drive-In. 55. Call 517-627-4360. Chesaning Airport BBQ Fly-In in Sponsored by Hillsdale Aero & Hillsdale 8-9 Niles, Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport free. Sponsored by Flying Club of port (BAX), 7a.m.-Noon. Pancake 18 East Tawas, Iosco Co. Airport (6D9). conjunction with Chesaning Classic Exchange Club. Call 517-437-4755. (3TR). 14th Annual Aviation Day Fly- Branch County. Call Scott 800-511-0350. Breakfast Fly-In, Drive-In. Airplane Dawn Patrol Fly-In. Pancake break- Car Show & town-wide Antique and In/Drive-In Lunch on Sat. (11a.m.- 6 Fremont, Fremont Municipal Air- rides, kid’s candy drop, and power 27 Saginaw, Harry Browne Interna- fast and burger lunch at airport. In Attic Sale. Courtesy rides available 4p.m.) & Sunday Breakfast (7a.m.- port (3FM), 7a.m.-Noon. Fly-In Pan- parachute demo. In conjunction tional Airport (3SG). 7-11a.m. Pan- conjunction with Marinerfest. Free to car show. Sponsored by EAA 1p.m.) Featuring the “Traveling cake Breakfast sponsored by EAA 578. with Bad Axe Car Show (10a.m.- cake Fly-In, Drive-In Breakfast. Spon- shuttle rides to festival 8a.m.-3pm. Chapter 597. Call 517-845-6465. Warbirds” from the Kalamazoo Air Call 616-689-6746 or 616-924-7081. 3p.m.) Shuttle available. Sponsored sored by Saginaw Valley Division, Sponsored by EAA 901. Call 30 Lake City, Home Acres Sky Ranch by Huron Aviation Club. Call Yankee Air Force. Call Ken at 517-362-5832. Zoo. Sponsored by EAA 865. Call 11-13 Gaylord, Otsego Co. Park, Otsego (Y91) 7-11a.m. 37th Annual Dawn 517-269-6511. 517-667-8100 or 517-754-5871. 616-684-7030. Lake. 17th Annual Lake Splash-In 18 Sparta, Sparta Municipal Airport Patrol Pancake Breakfast. Rain or 9 Napoleon, Napoleon Airport (3NP), (Seaplane Fly-In). “Land” planes can 20 White Cloud, JULY (8D4). Pancake breakfast. In con- shine. Sponsored by Home Acres 7-11a.m. Fly-In Breakfast Sponsored land at Otsego Co. Airport (GLR). (42C), 7-11a.m. 26th Annual Father’s junction with Sparta Town & Coun- Sky Ranch Pilots. Call 616-839-3307. 10-11 Gladwin, Gladwin Zettel Memo- by the Napoleon Lions Club. Call Camping in park. Everything from Day Fly-In, Drive-In Breakfast Buf- rial Airport (GDW), 7a.m. start time. try Days, June 12-18. Sponsored by 30 517-536-4418. Jackson, Jackson Co. Reynolds Field ultralights to Grumman Albatross fet (All you can eat!) Sponsored by Gladwin Airport 8th Annual Fly-In, EAA 704 & Sparta Lions Club. Call (JXN), Sport Aviation Center. 31st White Cloud Aviation, Inc. Call 616-887-5744. 16 Grosse Ile, Grosse Ile Municipal Air- expected. Come have fun! Spon- Julyfest Art & Classic Car Show. Annual Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast. 616-689-6126. port (2G5), 7:30a.m.-Noon. 27th An- sored by Otsego Lake Splash-In, Inc. Breakfast 7a.m. both days. Aircraft 24 Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport 7-11:30a.m. Sponsored by EAA 304. nual Dawn Patrol-Pancake Breakfast Call 248-698-1237. 20 Bay City, James Clements Airport rides and displays. Sponsored by (RQB). Big Rapids AirFest Fly-In Call 517-783-3988. in conjunction with Grosse Ile Island 12 Gwinn, Sawyer Airport, 8a.m.-3p.m. (3CM), 7:30a.m.-5p.m. Annual Gladwin Pilots Association. Call Breakfast/Lunch in conjunction with & Bloom Festival plus Antique Cars. 31 Belleville, Willow Run Airport (YIP) 3rd Annual Fly-In/Drive-In + Pilot Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast & 517-426-4201. Big Rapids Sale Days. All day mili- Sponsored by The Exchange Club of 8a.m.-Noon. Pancake Breakfast, Pro. Day with safety seminars and Fly-In. Airplane rides and skydivers 11 Crystal, Mayes Airport (47G), 7- tary, antique, & experimental aircraft Wyandotte. Call 313-283-3400 or Memorial Day Observance, & Open complimentry breakfast and lunch for entertainment. Lunch will also 11a.m. Pancake & Sausage Breakfast displays. Sponsored by Big Rapids 313-675-1847 evenings. House. Many museum aircraft dis- provided. Sponsored by Boreal Avia- be served. Sponsored by Valley Aero Fly-In Sponsored by Crystal Cham- Flying Club & City of Big Rapids. plays open to the public. FREE ad- Club. Call 517-879-5945. Call 616-592-4036. 16 Grand Ledge, Abrams Municipal tion, Inc. and FAA Grand Rapids ber of Commerce. Call 517-235-5200. mission. Sponsored by Yankee Air Airport Fly-In/Drive-In Pancake FSDO. Call 906-346-6440 or 800-676- 20 Plymouth, Canton-Plymouth- AUGUST Force & Yankee Air Museum. 11 Chesaning, Howard Nixon Memo- Breakfast. Static displays + airplane 5153. Email: [email protected]. Mettetal Airport, (1D2), 7a.m.-Noon. Call 734-483-4030. rial Airport (50G) 6:30-11:30a.m. Jul 31-Aug 1 Sturgis, Kirsch Municipal rides. Sponsored by EAA 1060 & 12-13 Watervliet, Watervliet Municipal Annual Father’s Day Pancake Break- Dawn Patrol Pancake Breakfast in Airport (IRS). Dawn Patrol Pancake JUNE Grand Air Aviation. Call 517-627-0915. Airport (40C). Watervliet Steak Fry fast. Homebuilt & classic aircraft dis- conjunction with Chesaning Show- Breakfast on Sunday morning with plays, ultralights, gliders, helicopters, 16 Benton Harbor, Southwestern Michi- 5 Muskegon, Muskegon Co. Airport & Pancake Breakfast Camp-in & Fly boat Parade (starts at 1:30p.m.). Sturgis Air Fair on Saturday & Sun- balloonists, and radio control model gan Regional Airport (BEH). Pan- (MKG), 8a.m.-Noon. 4th Annual Pan- In. Enjoy community campfire & Overnight camping encouraged. day. Sponsored by Sturgis Exchange airplanes. Sponsored by EAA 113. cake Breakfast Fly-In/Drive-In. cake Breakfast Fundraiser for “Wings of steak fry on Sat. night. Camp under Sponsored by Chesaning Sportplane Club & Riley Aviation. Call Call 734-337-1996 & 313-793-5618 or Sponsored by EAA 585, Avsat, Inc, Mercy.” Warbird rides available. Spon- your wing, finish up with pancake Association, EAA 597. Call 616-651-2821. 734-261-6498 day, 734-462-1176 eve. and the Taildragger Flyers. Call sored by Executive Air and Muskegon breakfast Sunday. Sponsored by 517-845-6465. 616-429-5406. Lions Club. Call 616-798-2126. EAA 585. Call 616-468-5530. Continued on p. 7

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