Calendar of Events
2012
March 15-18–Phoenix, AZ -Classic Jet Aircraft Association Convention 2012 will be held at Luke AFB on Thursday, March 15 to Sunday, March 18. CJAA will have base tours, base rooms and O'Club facilities. We're also working on an altitude chamber option. More details will be published soon. Website: http://www.classicjets.org/
March 27-April 1-Lakeland, FL-Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In and Expo. For information click on the link: http://www.sun-n-fun.org/FlyIn.aspx
March 31-Riverside, CA-Airshow 2012 at Riverside Airport from 9 AM–4 PM. Includes warbirds, antiques, aerobatics, flybys, static displays, classic car show, military vehicle show, kiddie carnival. Free admission- small chg. for parking. Also, vendors, judging & trophies. www.riversideairshow.com
April 14-19-Dayton, OH-Support Doolittle Raiders 70th Reunion – Air Force Museum. Info: 513-241-1661 Web: www.cincinnatiwarbirds.org
April 28-Marengo, IL-EAA Warbirds of America Squadron 4 “Hands on Workshop” event at Kellner Restoration Group-B-17E Flying Fortress. Info: brian.churchill@warbirdsquadron4.org
May 6-Moraine, OH- Flyout to join EAA Chapter 48 at Moraine Airpark for Funday Sunday Pancake Breakfast. Starts about 8 am, ends about 3 pm. Info: HeslerVhesler@aol.com
May 12-Rock Falls, IL-EAA Warbirds of America Squadron 4 sponsors “A Day on the Western Front”. Info: brian.churchill@warbirdsquadron4.org
May 19-Clermont County, OH-Support Sporty’s Open House at Clermont County Airport. EAA Warbirds Squadron 18 will have a membership drive along with Tri-State Warbird Museum at this daylong event. Info: 513-241-1661
May 19-Brady, TX-Armed Forces Day Celebration & Fly-In; bring your warbird and enjoy the planes and pilots. Lunch for nominal fee; WWII Hangar dance & BBQ in eve. Info: Nanette Morgan, mpostoak@hotmail.com ; 325-456-6726 or www.morganmilitaryaviationmuseum.com
May 26-Cincinnati, OH-Swing Dance and USO Show to honor local veterans. Live Army Air Force Band. Sponsored by EAA Warbirds Squadron 18. Held on the Coney Island Moonlight Pavilion. 7 PM-11 PM. Info: www.cincinnatiwarbirds.org or 513-241-1661.
June 2-3-Blaine, MN-Discover Aviation Days event. Anoka County Airport. Free admission; parking donation. Flying demos, kid’s activities, exhibits, aircraft rides, food, pancake breakfast & lunch. Pilot Safety Seminars all day. Hangar Dance Sat eve- with 15 pc.1940s Swing Band. Info: 763-568-6072 or info@discoverAviationDays.org ; www.DiscoverAviationDays.org
June 9-Kokomo, IN-Kokomo Wings & Wheels at Kokomo Municipal Airport (KOKK). Pancake breakfast 8-11 AM to benefit Western Marching Band; Airshow 1-4 PM. Lunch available-small charge. No charge for main event. Car display; kids bounce houses & more; Many warbirds confirmed; call if you can bring your aircraft-offer fuel for compensation. Info: Pam Wild 765-864-0096; Email: Mike.wild@comcast.net Web: www.kokomowingsandwheels.com.
June 24-Morris, IL-EAA Warbirds of America Squadron 4 General Meeting-Joint meeting with EAA Chapter 95 at James R. Washburn Field (C09).Info: brian.churchill@warbirdsquadron4.org
July 20-23-Cincinnati, OH-EAA Warbirds Squadron 18 will host Historical Flight Foundations DC-7B aircraft tour stop & rides. Start 9 am each day. Info: 513-241-1661
July 20-22-Rock Falls, IL-Warbirds Over Whiteside event held at Whiteside County Airport (KSQI). All types of warbirds are welcome. Aircraft owners & crews receive discounts on fuel, hotel, transportation and nightly hangar parties. Make this a stop on the way to AirVenture 2012! Info: Gary Schopp 815-632-3182 or Mike Dowell 815-622-3591.
July 23-29–Oshkosh, WI.-EAA AirVenture, World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration. For information click on this link: http://www.warbirds-eaa.org/events/airventure.html
August 4-5-Ypsilanti, MI-The14th Annual Thunder Over Michigan Air Show will feature “Mustang Mania”,Thirty P-51s are expected to attend. Held at the Willow Run Airport. Info: www.yankeeairmuseum.org/airshow/ for regular updates.
Monthly–Chino, CA–EAA Warbirds Squadron 16 Meetings are held every month on the 1st & 3rd Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Flying Tigers Aviation (East of Control Tower), 7000 Merrill Ave, Chino, CA. 91710. Info: Enrico Bottieri, Commander; Phone: 714-964-4864 Email: thebeechboys@socal.rr.com Web:www.warbirdsusa.org
