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Chapter Breakfast — Saturday, July 19

The next Chapter Breakfast is Saturday, July 19 at the Crete Airport (CEK) from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.  Everyone is invited to join us for some great food, plane talk, and camaraderie — all you can eat! Just bring your appetite and a $4 donation!

And those pancakes and omelets don’t cook themselves! We’re always looking for volunteers to help with the breakfast, even if it’s just occasionally. There are a number of things we can use help with, not just cooking. If you’re interested in helping out, please call Andy Lahr at 402-840-5235. Thank you!

July Meeting — Tuesday, July 1

Our next meeting is Tuesday, July 1 with the program to feature Dick Miller, who is a former B-17 pilot. He flew 13 missions during WWII. ICYMI Dick Miller was a featured member in the September Newsletter. Our meeting will be at the Duncan Aviation Engine Shop (5000 NW 44th Street — Lincoln, NE) and will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Tarkio Airshow — July 12

The AeroShell T-6 Aerobatic Team performing at the Wing Nuts Fly-in in Tarkio, MO on July 13, 2013.

 

Make sure you have your calendars marked for the annual Wing Nuts Flying Circus in Tarkio, Missouri. It will be at the Gould Peterson Memorial Airport (K57) in Tarkio, Missouri on Saturday, July 12. Admission to the show is $10 with children 5 and under free. Last year, several airplanes performed,including a P-51, Corsair, B-25, Red Bull Helicopter as well as a real Japanese Zero.

If you are planning to fly-in, it’s noted on their website that all aircraft flying in will need to be parked on the grass; there will be no hard surface ramp space available.  For more information about the show and a schedule of events, you can visit their website at http://wingnutsflyingcircus.com.

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh — July 28 – August 3

Now that the B-17 tour in Lincoln has concluded, it’s time to start planning the trip to the biggest aviation celebration of the summer. The dates this year for Oshkosh are July 28 – August 3, 2014. A lot of Chapter 569 members make the trip every year and have been for quite some time. You can usually find Tom Henry at the repair barn and Dennis Crispin typically works campground registration. If you’re new to EAA and AirVenture, you can take a few minutes and look through Chapter 569’s photos from AirVenture in past years. Click the following links to view the albums for each year: AirVenture 2013; AirVenture 2012; AirVenture 2011; AirVenture 2010.

About AirVenture

AirVenture takes place once a year around the end of July in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. EAA’s renowed annual Airventure Fly-in Convention showcases in one week what EAA is involved in throughout the year. All of EAA’s year-round activities encourage the open exchange information, discussing new ideas and transferring skills from one person to another from generation to generation. In short, they combine to provide a “gateway” to knowledge and new experiences. Thousands of people fly-in their planes that they own and/or have built themselves and share their experiences and expertise. At AirVenture, you will find many exhibits, vendors, conferences, workshops, aircraft on display, and much more.

Many people choose to camp out on the campgrounds right there at AirVenture. Shower facilities and other accommodations are available. There are also dorms available in and around Oshkosh that are very affordable. Hotels are widely available in the area as well, however, you can expect to pay a premium price for a hotel in or close to Oshkosh during AirVenture. There is more information available on the AirVenture Website.

Weekly and daily rates are available for admissions. As an EAA member, you are able to bring one guest and get them in at the discounted price offered to EAA members. Click here for detailed pricing information on the AirVenture website.

More information about AirVenture, including a schedule of events as it becomes available, can be found on the AirVenture Website.

Aurora Breakfast — Saturday, June 28

Aurora (AUH) will be hosting a fly-in breakfast from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 28. Pilots eat free. There will be a remote controlled aircraft demonstration. For more information contact Jerry Brown at 402-694-3633.