Calendar Events

January 2012

2-16    LAKELAND -- Managing Safety - Weekly Aviation Radio show - http://www.faaproductionstudios.com , Lakeland Linder (LAL). Managing Safety is a Podcast On Demand. It is developed weekly and past shows are archived. Go to the FAA Production Studios website at: http://faaproductionstudios.com/  and then click on the Managing Safety icon in the middle of the page. The latest show may be heard by scrolling to the bottom of the list. You may click on the listed links to Managing Safety digital broadcast any time of day or night on your computer or portable device. Click on the blue link for computer or click on the iPod icon for digital device. Managing Safety is also available on iTunes - search in the Podcast general menu or in the Aviation Podcast section. The latest is show is 01/02/2012 Managing Safety number 12010201. Host Obie Young, interviews Jana Filip, EXPO Director, U.S. Sport Aviation EXPO about the annual event in Sebring , Florida . The EXPO has something for everyone young and old alike. This event with its focus on Light Sport Aircraft and the Sport Pilot certificate continues to grow in importance and attendance with a great group of exhibitors and sponsors. Exhibitors from nearly forty states and several foreign countries will show aircraft and related items. Contact: Obie Young 407-719-6335, Obie1@cfl.rr.com

6-8    POMPANO BEACH -- Private Pilot Written Class - http://www.americanflyers.net/faaknowledgetest/faa_written_class.htm , Pompano Beach Airpark (PMP). American Flyers is conducting a Private Pilot written preparation class from January 6-8, 2012. Course fee is 295.00 and includes textbook and test supplement. On-site testing is available by appointment. Exam fee is not included. Contact: American Flyers Support 800-362-0808, andrew@af.tv 

7    AVON PARK -- Fly-in Breakfast from today through March on First Saturday from 8am to 11 am.

7    KEYSTONE HEIGHTS -- Wings of Dreams Fly-In Breakfast - http://www.wingsofdreams.org, Keystone Heights Airport (42J). Fly-In Drive-In Pancake Breakfast Buffet to benefit the Wings of Dreams Aviation Museum – 8 am to 10:30 am, 7/person - 4 for kids - Free breakfast for WWII veterans. Vintage cars on display. Great fuel prices at Keystone Airport . First come, first served. RSVP recommended. “Fly Into History” program - TBA Contact: Susan King 352-256-8037, flyin@wingsofdreams.org

7    POMPANO BEACH --  Fly-in / Drive-in for a Free Lunch and Wings Seminar - http://www.americanflyers.net/about/aviation_seminars.asp, Pompano Beach Airpark (PMP). American Flyers invites you and a friend to join us for our open house. Spend a fun-filled afternoon at the airport and enjoy the camaraderie of others who share your passion for aviation. Enjoy a complimentary lunch and stay for the optional Careers in Aviation Presentation or WINGs seminar. All attendees will be given a certificate for a free 2-hour VFR or IFR simulator session. Contact: Andrew Henley 954-785-1450, andrew@af.tv

7    ST. PETERSBURG -- AWAPS Cook-out Lunch and Fly-in Fundraiser - http://www.awaps.org, Albert Whitted Apt. Preservation Society (KSPG). AWAPS' Monthly Cook-out lunch/Fly-in fundraiser. The Albert Whitted Airport Preservation Society, a non-profit all volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation, protection and enhancement of St. Petersburg 's Albert Whitted Airport , is holding it's 'every-first-Saturday' fundraising cook-out lunch and fly-in. Come enjoy burgers, dogs, drinks, fixins and deserts for just 7.00 per person. Your purchase of a lunch supports AWAPS in its on-going efforts to support general aviation in Florida . Stay afterwards and enjoy some of the wonderful attractions in St. Petersburg 's downtown or hang out in the AWAPS facility and tour the National Airlines Museum . Fun for the entire family! AWAPS is located on the south end of the field just south of the T-hangers adjacent to mid-field 7-25. Event: 11:00AM to 2:00PM 727 822 1532

14    TITUSVILLE -- (TIX) On January 14, 2012 at 08:00-1100 there will be a fly-in breakfast at TITUSVILLE AIRPORT  at the VAC (war bird museum) and it will be a monthly fly-in breakfast the 2nd Saturday of each month. The cost of the meal is $8.00 per person and includes admission to the museum.

14    CANNON CREEK -- Ray Sessions, is hosting a "FARM HOUSE BREAKFAST" on the Second Saturday of each month here at Cannon Creek Airpark. Food will be served from 8AM - 10AM. Donation of $5 is requested. Drive-in directions from I-75: Exit US 90 East. Drive 1 ½ miles East to traffic signal at Ken’s Bar-B-Que. Go South 2 miles on County Road 341 to Cannon Creek Airpark. Look for the peach colored farmhouse on your left.

27    POMPANO BEACH -- Instrument Rating Written Class - http://www.americanflyers.net/faaknowledgetest/faa_written_class.htm, Pompano Beach Airpark (PMP). American Flyers is conducting an Instrument Rating written preparation class from January 27-29, 2012. Course fee is 295.00 and includes textbook and test supplement. On-site testing is available by appointment. Exam fee is not included. Contact: American Flyers Support 800-362-0808, andrew@af.tv

19-22    SEBRING -- Light Sport Expo (see Aircraft Listing) or Visit their web site for more information. While AirVenture, Sun ‘n Fun, and Germany’s Aero may have more LSA professionals in attendance, the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (LAMA) Dinner at the Sebring U.S. Sport Aviation Expo is big.

How big? For the last four years, LAMA has “sold out” — standing-room-only last year — at its annual dinner. The event takes place in the main, large tent at Sebring. This year it will be the AeroShell tent as that company is generously providing the tent and tables through a sponsorship.

More Light Sport aircraft will be in attendance and providing demos than ever before. Be sure to attend on one of these days and see the latest in the LSA category.

28    BUSHNELL -- Flying FOOLZ Breakfast Fly-In - http://flyingfoolz.org, Flying W AirRanch (9FL1). First Breakfast Fly-in of 2012. Breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs/egg casserole, cheese grits, sausage, fruit, O.J., coffee or water all for just 5. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., first come, first served. Fly-in or drive-in. Check our website in case of a weather cancellation. Contact: Barbara 352-568-1205, skygods1@yahoo.com

28    UMATILLA -- (X23) Breakfast  9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon UMATILLA INN & RESTAURANT - Umatilla Municipal Airport (Shuttle transportation will be furnished to and from restaurant). Hugh Johnson, Owner - 352-669-1325)

February 2012

18    VALKARIA -- Valkaria Airport Annual Festival. Valkaria Airport (X59). 5th annual event. Last year Patty Wagstaff was principal performer at air show. EAA Chapter 1288 is based here.

25    GEORGE REED MEMORIAL FLY-IN (5FL7)

25    SANDY CREEK AIRPARK (75FL) - NEW RUNWAY OPENING AND FLY-IN. (Pancake breakfast - lunch - RC Plane - Young Eagles -
50-50 Drawing. Unicom 122.9 - Tyndall Approach 124.15. (East of Panama City, FL - Hwy 22; 4 miles to County Rd 2297; 4 miles to Sandy Creek Airpark on left.

March 2012

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