UpstateList: Upstate New York's Aviation Calendar

Updated 20 April 2024

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He will be deeply missed by all those lucky enough to have known him.



March 2024

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April 2024

08 April (Monday)

ECLIPSE!, Noon until Gone. Oswego County Airport [KFZY], Fulton, NY.
To help celebrate the Great Eclipse of 2024, EAA Chapter 486 will be
serving hamburgers ($3) and hot dogs ($2) along with coffee, soda and water
at their hangar on the airport's northside.
Note the eclipse starts at 2:08 p.m. with totality beginning at 3:21 p.m. and
lasting for 3 minutes and 10 seconds. Be sure to use proper eye protection and
check NOTAMs before flying in!

20 April (Saturday)

FLY-IN CHILI-FEST, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Lt. Warren Eaton Airport [OIC], Norwich, NY.
Hosted by EAA Chapter 1204. All are welcome, pot luck serving. No charge.
Visitors are encouraged (but not required) to share their favorite chili or side dish.
For more information please contact Dave Dibbell at (607) 373-9195.

May 2024

04 May (Saturday)

SPRING FLING FLY-IN BREAKFAST, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport [KRUT], Modern Aviation Hangar
Hosted by EAA Chapter 968. All-you-can-eat pancakes (many flavors) with real Vermont maple syrup, plus bacon, eggs, homefries,and all the fixings.
Donation $15 adult, $7 youth 8-15, under 8 free. A $0.40/gallon discount from the fuel truck is available.
The Chapter will post a GO / NO-GO update by 9:00 p.m. Friday night at EAA Chapter 968 and at the
Chapter's Facebook page EAA Chapter 968
For more information please e-mail EAA968@vermontel.net or call (802) 259-3749.

11 May (Saturday)

FLY-IN BREAKFAST, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Wellsville Municipal Airport [KELZ], Wellsville, NY.
Fly-in, drive-in, walk-in, sponsored by Rushford Fire Department, rain or shine!
All you can eat pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice, and coffee for the low price of $10 each (Children under five free)
Mercy Flight helicopter onsite, Life Net and maybe military helicopter. Plane rides (weather dependent)

18 May (Saturday)

SPRING FLY-IN PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (rain or shine). Kline Kill Airport (NY1), Ghent, NY.
Hosted by EAA Chapter 146, pancakes, eggs, sausage, OJ, & coffee, all for only $10.
Plenty of parking for both aircraft & cars at one of the most picturesque grass airfields in the northeast.
For more information visit EAA Chapter 146.
Note: Fuel IS NOT AVAILABLE at Kline Kill Airport; fuel is available at Columbia County Airport [1B1], 5nm SW.

FLY-IN BREAKFAST, 7:00 am - 11:00 am. Cooperstown-Westville Airport [K23].
Voted best Fly-In Breakfast in the Northeast

19 May (Sunday)

PANCAKE BREAKFAST
58th Annual Apple Blossom Festival Fly-In Pancake Breakfast, 7:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Williamson-Sodus Airport [SDC], 3800' X 60', plenty of ramp parking.
Enjoy a breakfast of Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Coffee and (of course) Apple Juice and Applesauce.
Adults $9 (pre-sale) $10 (at the door), Children under 12 $5 (pre-sale) $6 (at the door).
Airplane Rides $40.00. Helicopter Rides: $60 for 1 passenger, $80 for 2
Fly in over beautiful blossoming apple orchards, Lake Ontario and Sodus Bay as you
line up on final for a Great Breakfast!
Antique and Classic Car Display, airplanes of all sizes, Experimentals and Ultralights,
Kids Activities include a glider contest with a prize, Flying Toy Display and Sale, Pony Rides and lots more.
For more information go to Williamson Flying Club or
contact Eric Mehserle at (585) 507-8214.

26 May (Sunday)

FLY-IN /DRIVE IN BREAKFAST, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Perry-Warsaw Airport [01G], Perry, N.Y.
Sponsored by Volunteers and the Civil Air Patrol
Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Coffee, Milk and Juice
$10 (Adults), $8 (kids under 12)
Plenty of Aircraft and Vehicle Parking
For more information please contact Chris Pascuzzo (585) 737-6083

27 May (Monday) - Memorial Day

MEMORIAL DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST FLY-IN, DRIVE-IN, WALK-IN, 8:00 am - Noon. Akron Jesson Field [9G3].
Proceeds will fund scholarships provided by the Christian Airmen Educational Foundation and the Aero Club of Buffalo.
All you can eat Pancakes, eggs, sausages, coffee and juice. $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 5-12, kids under 5 eat free. Avgas available and plenty of aircraft parking available on field.

June 2024

08 June (Saturday)

OPEN HOUSE, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Ledgedale Airpark [7G0] 44 Eisenhauer Drive, Brockport, NY.
Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 44 invites the aviation community and general public
to its Sport Aviation Center Open House. Aircraft and activities will showcase the fun of
building, restoring and flying airplanes for their recreational and educational value.
Their Baby Ace restoration project is nearing completion and will be on display along with
homebuilt, restored, and production aircraft, Classic Car cruise-in parking.
Family-friendly, everything free except grill food for purchase

AOPA RUSTY PILOT SEMINAR, 9:00am - 12:30pm.
Genesee County Airport [KGVQ], 4697 E Saile Dr, Batavia, NY 14020
AOPA will be presenting a Rusty Pilot Seminar hosted by OnCore Aviation.
For more information and to register please visit Rusty Pilot Seminar
The Rusty Pilot seminar is a great motivator for those that have been out of the airplane for
a while and want to get back in. It's also a great recurrent training opportunity for
active pilots, student pilots and anyone that just wants to freshen up their skills.
This event is sure to be both fun and informative; seats fill fast so register early!
This seminar qualifies for WINGS credit.
For more information please contact Norm Isler at NormIsler@aol.com or (585) 729-4024.
Happy landings!

09 June (Sunday)

PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 8:00 am - 11:00 am. Frankfort Highland Airport[6B4], Utica.
Sponsored by EAA Chapter 294. 100LL fuel available.
All you can eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, and beverages.
For more information e-mail EAA294@HerkimerTool.com or call 315-527-6374

16 June (Sunday)

FATHER'S DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 8:00 am - Noon. Marcellus Airport [NK-71], 2 miles NW of Marcellus
Sponsored by Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 107
All you can eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice, coffee

23 June (Sunday)

FLY-IN BREAKFAST, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. Wellsville Municipal Airport [KELZ], Wellsville, NY.
Fly-in, drive-in, walk-in, sponsored by Friends of the David Howe Library, rain or shine!
All you can eat pancakes (with real NYS maple syrup), sausage, eggs, and beverages for
the low price of $10 each (Children under five free). Free breakfast for pilots of pre-1946 aircraft
Mercy Flight helicopter onsite, plane rides (weather dependent)

July 2024

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August 2024

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September 2024

14 September (Saturday)

FALL FLY-IN PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (rain or shine). Kline Kill Airport (NY1), Ghent, NY.
Hosted by EAA Chapter 146, pancakes, eggs, sausage, OJ, & coffee, all for only $10.
Plenty of parking for both aircraft & cars at one of the most picturesque grass airfields in the northeast.
For more information visit EAA Chapter 146.
Note: Fuel IS NOT AVAILABLE at Kline Kill Airport; fuel is available at Columbia County Airport [1B1], 5nm SW.

October 2024

19 October (Saturday)

LEAF PEEPER FLY-IN BREAKFAST, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport [KRUT]
Join EAA Chapter 968 in the Modern Air hangar (FBO) for their annual foliage fly-in breakfast!
All-you-can-eat pancakes (many flavors) with real Vermont maple syrup, plus bacon, sausage, eggs,
homefries, and all the fixings. Donation $15 adult, $7 youth 8-15, under 8 free
A $0.40/gallon discount on fuel is available to participants!
The Chapter will post a GO / NO-GO update by 9:00 p.m. Friday night at EAA Chapter 968 and at the
Chapter's Facebook page EAA Chapter 968
For more information please e-mail EAA968@vermontel.net or call (802) 259-3749.

November 2024

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December 2024

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