Dedicated to the memory of Earl Luce - Pilot, Master Homebuilder, Mentor, Friend.
He will be deeply missed by all those lucky enough to have known him.
March 2024
We need events!
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.
05 May (Sunday)
FLY-IN, DRIVE-IN PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 8:00 am - 11:00 am. Elmira-Corning Regional Airport [KELM]
Hosted by EAA Chapter 533 at their hangar. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, applesauce
and beverages. $10 for adults and $6 for kids 12 and under.
For more information please visit: EAA Chapter 533 or call (607) 734-0469
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
FLY-IN COFFEE BREAK, 8:30 am - 10:30 am. Canandaigua Airport [KIUA], Canandaigua, NY.
Hosted by the Canandaigua Air Center. FREE donuts and coffee (juice, water, milk) for all!
Start the flying season off in style.
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.
22 May (Wednesday)
STEAK AND BAKED POTATO FLY-IN, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Ledgedale Airport, Brockport, NY
Take a mid-week break and come out for a delicious steak dinner served with a side of hangar flying!
Enjoy steak, baked potato, salad and soft drinks, all for $25.
Reservations recommended but not necessary, please send e-mail to ledgedaleairpark7G0@gmail.com
Rain date is Thursday, 23 May, under wing camping available.
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), $5 (kids under 12)
Plenty of Aircraft and Vehicle Parking
For more information please contact Chris Pascuzzo (585) 737-6083
FLY-IN / DRIVE-IN BREAKFAST, 7:30 am - 12:00 pm. Whitford's Airport [B16], Weedsport, NY.
Adults $10. Children under 12 $5. Children under 5 free
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.
FLY-IN BREAKFAST, 7:00 am - 11:00 am. Re-Dunn Airfield [17NK].
Sponsored by the Dundee Flying Club.
Runway 17-35, Field elevation 1350' (pattern 2350'), Traffic on 122.9
For more information contact Chris Stamp at (607) 426-4551.
June 2024
02 June (Sunday)
FLY-IN, DRIVE-IN PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 8:00 am - 11:00 am. Elmira-Corning Regional Airport [KELM]
Hosted by EAA Chapter 533 at their hangar. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, applesauce
and beverages. $10 for adults and $6 for kids 12 and under.
For more information please visit: EAA Chapter 533 or call (607) 734-0469
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!
FLY-IN / DRIVE-IN AIRPORT DAY. 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. Lt. Warren E. Eaton Airport, [KOIC] Norwich NY.
Sponsored by Chenango County. Donut Hut and Bakery of Norwich will be serving breakfast items.
Columbus House of Columbus NY will serve chicken barbecue and other lunch items.
Visiting Vultee BT-13 is offering rides for $299 each - call Rob at (716) 830-3051.
Young Eagle flights by EAA Chapter 1204 8am-2pm. Aviation career promotion including
Mohawk Valley Community College. Displays by Civil Air Patrol, Iroquois Soaring, and many more.
For more information please contact David Dibbell at 607 373-9195.
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
FLY-IN / DRIVE-IN PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7:30 am - 11:00 pm. Oswego County Airport [KFZY], Fulton, NY.
Sponsored by the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) R.F. Sussey Squadron at the EAA Chapter 486 hangar.
Includes pancakes, eggs, french toast, potatoes and sausage with coffee, orange juice, milk and chocolate milk.
Besides lots of airplanes, check out the pedal planes for the junior aviators.
Plus, classic and unique vehicles on display.
For more information visit the Central New York Group-Civil Air Patrol Facebook page or
e-mail 408CAP@gmail.com
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
FLY-IN PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7:30 am - 12:00 pm. Genesee County Airport [KGVQ], Batavia, NY.
Sponsored by the Batavia Rotary Club
All you can east pancakes, eggs, and sausage
For more information please call (585) 344-8534
FLY-IN PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7:00 am - 1:00 pm. Ithaca Tompkins Int'l Airport [KITH], Ithaca, NY
Sponsored by the East Hill Flying Club, Family fun and food!
All you can eat New Hope Mills pancakes (with REAL NYS maple syrup),
eggs, sausage, and all the fixin's. Adults ($10), Kids 3-10 ($7)
Airplane rides from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (only $50!), Aviation movie theater, and lots of airplanes
For more information please call (607) 257-1313 or visit their website at East Hill Fly-In Breakfast
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)
26 June (Wednesday)
STEAK AND BAKED POTATO FLY-IN, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Ledgedale Airport, Brockport, NY
Take a mid-week break and come out for a delicious steak dinner served with a side of hangar flying!
Enjoy steak, baked potato, salad and soft drinks, all for $25.
Reservations recommended but not necessary, please send e-mail to ledgedaleairpark7G0@gmail.com
July 2024
04 July (Thursday)
FLY-IN / DRIVE-IN PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 6:30 am - 11:30 am. Penn Yan Airport [KPEO], Penn Yan, NY
Hosted by the Penn Yan Flying Club. Enjoy a delicious breakfast along with Airplanes (of course!), a Bake Sale, Fire Trucks & Classic Cars and Raffles. Additionally, there'll be plenty of family fun activities including a
Bounce House, Hands-On Crafts, Face Painting, Photo Booth and Goodie Bags. Adults $12, kids $6.
For more information please visit Penn Yan Flying Club or e-mail (607) 734-0469
07 July (Sunday)
FLY-IN, DRIVE-IN PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 8:00 am - 11:00 am. Elmira-Corning Regional Airport [KELM]
Hosted by EAA Chapter 533 at their hangar. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, applesauce
and beverages. $10 for adults and $6 for kids 12 and under.
For more information please visit: EAA Chapter 533 or call (607) 734-0469
FLY-IN / DRIVE-IN BREAKFAST, 7:30 am - 12:00 pm. Whitford's Airport [B16], Weedsport, NY.
$10.00 for Adults - Children under 12 $5.00 - Children under 5 are free.
For more information, please contact John Whitford at (315) 834-9950 or e-mail Whitford@twcny.rr.com
14 July (Sunday)
PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 8:00 am - Noon. Chautauqua County Airport [KDKK], Dunkirk, NY.
Sponsored by the Dunkirk-Fredonia Rotary, all proceeds benefit local charities.
All you can eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, milk, juice, and coffee - quick service a specialty.
Adults $10, children (under 12) $5, arriving pilots and their guests eat FREE!
Airplane rides available along with a craft show and sale, 50/50 raffle, and the famous basket raffle
For more information please visit: Dunkirk Fly-In Breakfast.
or e-mail dunkirkfredoniarotaryclub@gmail.com
FLY-IN / DRIVE-IN PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7:30 am - 11:00 pm. Oswego County Airport [KFZY], Fulton, NY.
Sponsored by the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) R.F. Sussey Squadron at the EAA Chapter 486 hangar.
Includes pancakes, eggs, french toast, potatoes and sausage with coffee, orange juice, milk and chocolate milk.
Besides lots of airplanes, check out the pedal planes for the junior aviators.
Plus, classic and unique vehicles on display.
For more information visit the Central New York Group-Civil Air Patrol Facebook page or
e-mail 408CAP@gmail.com
August 2024
03 August (Saturday)
FLY-IN, DRIVE-IN PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 9:00 am - Noon. South Albany Airport [4B0]
Hosted by EAA Chapter 1699. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage and coffee.
All for the low price of $10 for adults and $5 for kids 10 and under.
For more information and weather updates please visit: South Albany Fly-In Breakfast
04 August (Sunday)
FLY-IN, DRIVE-IN PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 8:00 am - 11:00 am. Elmira-Corning Regional Airport [KELM]
Hosted by EAA Chapter 533 at their hangar. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, applesauce
and beverages. $10 for adults and $6 for kids 12 and under.
For more information please visit: EAA Chapter 533 or call (607) 734-0469
FLY-IN / DRIVE-IN BREAKFAST, 7:30 am - 12:00 pm. Whitford's Airport [B16], Weedsport, NY.
$10.00 for Adults - Children under 12 $5.00 - Children under 5 are free.
For more information, please contact John Whitford at (315) 834-9950 or e-mail Whitford@twcny.rr.com
11 August (Sunday)
FLY-IN / DRIVE-IN PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7:30 am - 11:00 pm. Oswego County Airport [KFZY], Fulton, NY.
Sponsored by the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) R.F. Sussey Squadron at the EAA Chapter 486 hangar.
Includes pancakes, eggs, french toast, potatoes and sausage with coffee, orange juice, milk and chocolate milk.
Besides lots of airplanes, check out the pedal planes for the junior aviators.
Plus, classic and unique vehicles on display.
For more information visit the Central New York Group-Civil Air Patrol Facebook page or
e-mail 408CAP@gmail.com
17 August (Saturday)
OLD AIRPLANE FLY-IN AND BREAKFAST, 7:30 am - 11:30 am. Cooperstown-Westville Airport [K23].
Sponsored by Middlefield Volunteer Fire Department.
Eggs cooked to order, REAL maple syrup, sausage, beverages and surprises!
Adults $9, children under 12 $6
27 August (Tuesday)
PILOT / CONTROLLER FORUM, Greater Rochester International Airport [KROC].
Hosted by Oncore Aviation, AVFlight FBO and the Greater Rochester International Airport.
There will be food at 8:00 am, followed at 9:00 am by a brief presentation about
the Rochester Air Traffic Control Tower and updates to the local airspace, wrapping up
with social time in the hangar. LANDING FEES ARE WAIVED for this event.
Ask Ground for the 900 ramp or drive in to 1205 Scottsville Rd, Rochester, NY.
Our fellow flight schools, flying clubs and aviation organizations are more than welcome;
we hope to see you there.
Note that seating is limited so make your reservations soon at Pilot / Controller Forum
28 August (Wednesday)
STEAK AND BAKED POTATO FLY-IN, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Ledgedale Airport, Brockport, NY
Take a mid-week break and come out for a delicious steak dinner served with a side of hangar flying!
Enjoy steak, baked potato, salad and soft drinks, all for $25.
Reservations recommended but not necessary, please send e-mail to ledgedaleairpark7G0@gmail.com
Rain date is Thursday, 29 May, under wing camping available.
September 2024
01 September (Sunday)
FLY-IN, DRIVE-IN PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 8:00 am - 11:00 am. Elmira-Corning Regional Airport [KELM]
Hosted by EAA Chapter 533 at their hangar. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, applesauce
and beverages. $10 for adults and $6 for kids 12 and under.
For more information please visit: EAA Chapter 533 or call (607) 734-0469
FLY-IN / DRIVE-IN BREAKFAST, 7:30 am - 12:00 pm. Whitford's Airport [B16], Weedsport, NY.
$10.00 for Adults - Children under 12 $5.00 - Children under 5 are free.
For more information, please contact John Whitford at (315) 834-9950 or e-mail Whitford@twcny.rr.com
02 September (Monday)
FLY-IN, DRIVE-IN PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 8:00 am - Noon. Geneseo Airport [D52], Geneseo, NY. Sponsored by the National Warplane Museum
LABOR DAY FLY-IN BREAKFAST, 7:00 am - 11:00 am. Re-Dunn Airfield [17NK].
Sponsored by the Dundee Flying Club. Adults $10, kids 12 and under $6
Runway 17-35 (hard surface 2650'), Field elevation 1350' (pattern 2350'), Traffic on 122.9
For more information contact Chris Stamp at (607) 426-4551.
08 September (Sunday)
FLY-IN / DRIVE-IN PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7:30 am - 11:00 pm. Oswego County Airport [KFZY], Fulton, NY.
Sponsored by the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) R.F. Sussey Squadron at the EAA Chapter 486 hangar.
Includes pancakes, eggs, french toast, potatoes and sausage with coffee, orange juice, milk and chocolate milk.
Besides lots of airplanes, check out the pedal planes for the junior aviators.
Plus, classic and unique vehicles on display.
For more information visit the Central New York Group-Civil Air Patrol Facebook page or
e-mail 408CAP@gmail.com
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.
FLY-IN / DRIVE-IN BREAKFAST, 8:00 am - 11:00 am. Cortland County Airport [N03], Cortland, NY.
Pancakes, eggs, sausage, homefries, toast and juice, all for the low price of $10.
Plane rides available.
AIRPORT DAY & PREPAREDNESS EXPO, 7:00 am - 1:00 pm. Ithaca Tompkins Int'l Airport [KITH], Ithaca, NY
Sponsored by the East Hill Flying Club
All you can eat New Hope Mills pancakes (with REAL NYS maple syrup), eggs, sausage, and all the fixin's.
Adults ($10), Kids 3-10 ($7)
Along with a delicious breakfast, this event will feature a variety of activities, including a Runway 5K run,
airplanes, airport fire/rescue displays and other displays.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The runway will be closed from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for the 5K run, please plan accordingly
21 September (Saturday)
OLD AIRPLANE FLY-IN AND BREAKFAST, 7:30 am - 11:30 am. Cooperstown-Westville Airport [K23].
Sponsored by Middlefield Volunteer Fire Department.
Eggs cooked to order, REAL maple syrup, sausage, beverages and surprises!
Adults $9, children under 12 $6
25 September (Wednesday)
STEAK AND BAKED POTATO FLY-IN, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Ledgedale Airport, Brockport, NY
Take a mid-week break and come out for a delicious steak dinner served with a side of hangar flying!
Enjoy steak, baked potato, salad and soft drinks, all for $25.
Reservations recommended but not necessary, please send e-mail to ledgedaleairpark7G0@gmail.com
Rain date is Thursday, 26 September, under wing camping available.
October 2024
06 October (Sunday)
FLY-IN, DRIVE-IN PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 8:00 am - 11:00 am. Elmira-Corning Regional Airport [KELM]
Hosted by EAA Chapter 533 at their hangar. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, applesauce
and beverages. $10 for adults and $6 for kids 12 and under.
For more information please visit: EAA Chapter 533 or call (607) 734-0469
FLY-IN, DRIVE-IN PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. Sidney Municipal Airport [N23], Sidney, NY Sponsored by the Sidney Airport Club. Come enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage and beverages, $8 for adults, only $5 for kids 12 and under. Besides the delicious food, there'll be local merchant displays, arts and crafts displays, Civil Air Patrol display, local and State Police display, Air Methods Life Net helicopter on site and airplane rides available for purchase (weather permitting). Don't miss it!
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, 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 8:00 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.