Aviation Events in/around South Dakota

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Aviation Events

6/7/2008 to 9/7/2008
“General Curtis E. LeMay, the Father of the Strategic Air Command”
 
Location: 
Strategic Air & Space Museum, Ashland, NE (I-80 Exit 426 between Omaha and Lincoln)
 
Details: 

“General Curtis E. LeMay, the Father of the Strategic Air Command” special exhibit at the Strategic Air & Space Museum, Ashland, NE (I-80 Exit 426 between Omaha and Lincoln); 402-827-3100.

    http://www.strategicairandspace.com
 
8/1/2008 to 8/29/2008
HSR Wind Socks gathering - SUSPENDED UNTIL AFTER LABOR DAY
 
Location: 
Hot Springs (HSR), SD
 
Time: 
9:30-11:30am
 
Details: 

SUSPENDED UNTIL AFTER LABOR DAY -- Weekly Friday gathering of HSR Wind Socks gathering for coffee, treats & conversation. Come join us for some hangar flying. Denny Lewis at 605-745-6553.

 
8/1/2008 to 8/29/2008
Friday night cook outs
 
Location: 
Clinton (CWI), IA
 
Time: 
5:00-7:00pm
 
Details: 

Sponsored by Clinton Aeroclub.

 
8/7/2008 to 8/28/2008
Madison Aviation Enthusiasts
 
Location: 
Madison (MDS), SD
 
Time: 
6:00pm
 
Details: 

Weekly Thursday meeting of Madison Aviation Enthusiasts at for food, fun, and flying.

 
8/20/2008
Potluck cookout
 
Location: 
Vermillion (VMR), SD
 
Details: 

~6:00pm for storytelling and world problem solving.

 
8/22/2008
CAP training exercise
 
Location: 
Spearfish Airport (SPF), SD
 
Details: 

Anyone may come to observe. Contact SD CAP Commander Mike Beason at rushmorecap@rap.midco.net

 
8/22/2008 to 8/24/2008
Nebraska Chapter of the Antique Aircraft Association fly-in
 
Location: 
Minden (Nebraska Pioneer Village Field; 0V3), NE
 
Details: 

Friday - registration opens at 2:00pm, free “Cream Can” supper for registered guest at 7pm. Saturday – fly-in breakfast and lunch on field, aircraft judging in afternoon, 6:00pm social hour followed by banquet and awards. Sunday is fun flying and departure day -- breakfast on your own. (308-380-5079)

 
8/23/2008
Monthly Aviator’s Breakfast
 
Location: 
Chadron (CDR), NE
 
Time: 
8-10am.
 
Details: 

(4th Saturday)

 
8/23/2008 to 8/24/2008
Mike Busch’s SAVVY OWNER seminar
 
Location: 
Rapid City at the Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn
 
Details: 

Mike Busch’s SAVVY OWNER seminar for Aircraft Maintenance in Rapid City at the Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn. $545 for members of the Cessna Pilots Association; $595 for non-members. These seminars are conducted by Mike Busch, and are not model-specific. Register for them online at http://www.savvyaviator.com/. An additional $50 discount applies if you register at least 6 weeks in advance of the class date. Also special discounts if you bring your spouse, airplane partner or mechanic to the class with you.

    http://www.savvyaviator.com/
 
8/24/2008
Wings, Wheels & Whistles Fly-in omelet breakfast
 
Location: 
Greenfield (GFZ), IA
 
Time: 
7:30-11:00am
 
Details: 

Omelet breakfast, PIC FREE, others $5.00. More info 641-343-7184 or www.flyingmuseum.com. The Iowa Aviation Museum is on the field. [always the last Sunday in August]

 
8/24/2008
Monthly Nebraska Chapter Antique Aircraft Association meeting
 
Location: 
Columbus (OLU), NE
 
Time: 
noon
 
Details: 

More info. Todd Harders 308-380-5079.

 
8/24/2008
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Pipestone (PQN), MN
 
Time: 
9:00am-1:00pm
 
Details: 

PIC FREE. Hosted by CAP. For more information call 507-562-2473.

 
8/26/2008
SD Aeronautics Commission meeting
 
Location: 
Pierre at the SD DOT building
 
Time: 
1:30pm
 
Details: 

Typically held on fourth Tuesday in Pierre at the SD DOT building at 1:30pm. Call 605-773-3574 for information.

 
8/27/2008 to 9/1/2008
Antique Aircraft Association Fly-in
 
Location: 
Blakesburg, IA, at Antique Airfield (IA27)
 
Details: 

Blakesburg is the HOME of the Antique Aircraft Association. The 2008 Fly-In will be held at Antique Airfield, located between Ottumwa and Albia, Iowa. The theme for 2008 is Air Mail Days, and we'll have a number of craft that flew the mail along with a re-enactment of a portion of the route from Ottumwa to Iowa City.

    http://www.antiqueairfield.com
 
9/1/2008
Fly-in pancake breakfast
 
Location: 
Sheldon (SHL), IA
 
Time: 
6:30-11:00am
 
Details: 

PIC FREE. Sky High Flyers & EAA Chapter 1295.

 
9/3/2008
"First Wednesday Gathering"
 
Location: 
Brookings (BKX), SD
 
Time: 
6:30pm
 
Details: 

Farthest east hangar (McLaughlin’s) - potluck supper (those that fly-in aren’t required to bring anything).

 
9/4/2008 to 9/25/2008
Madison Aviation Enthusiasts
 
Location: 
Madison (MDS), SD
 
Time: 
6:00pm
 
Details: 

Weekly Thursday meeting of Madison Aviation Enthusiasts for food, fun, and flying.

 
9/5/2008 to 9/26/2008
Friday night cook outs
 
Location: 
Clinton (CWI), IA
 
Time: 
5:00-7:00pm
 
Details: 

Sponsored by Clinton Aeroclub.

 
9/5/2008 to 9/26/2008
HSR Wind Socks gathering -- SUSPENDED UNTIL AFTER LABOR DAY
 
Location: 
Hot Springs (HSR), SD
 
Time: 
9:30-11:30am
 
Details: 

SUSPENDED UNTIL AFTER LABOR DAY -- Weekly Friday gathering of HSR Wind Socks gathering for coffee, treats & conversation. Come join us for some hangar flying. Denny Lewis at 605-745-6553.

 
9/6/2008
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Jackson (MJQ), MN
 
Time: 
7:00-11:00am
 
Details: 

PIC FREE. Underwing camping available. Rain date 9/7.

 
9/6/2008
Fly-in breakfast and Airshow
 
Location: 
Worthington (OTG), MN
 
Details: 

Check NOTAM for airport closure.

 
9/6/2008
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
York (JYR), NE
 
Time: 
8:00-10:00am
 
Details: 

Featuring custom-made omelets, burritos, eggs, sausage, and of course, airplane shaped pancakes if so desired. Free-will donation. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 1055

 
9/7/2008
Airport breakfast
 
Location: 
New Ulm (ULM), MN
 
Time: 
7:15am-12:15pm
 
Details: 

FREE to PIC. Pancakes, sausages, apple sauce, coffee, milk.

 
9/7/2008
Tommy Martin Memorial fly-in/drive-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Martin Field (7K8), South Sioux City, NE
 
Time: 
7:00am-noon
 
Details: 

PIC FREE, others $5.00, under 10 years old $3.00. Glider rides, Young Eagle rides. (402-494-3667 or 712-233-1552). Sponsored by EAA Chapter 291.

 
9/11/2008
Fly-In & Open House
 
Location: 
Lisbon (6L3), ND
 
Time: 
starts at 5:00pm
 
Details: 

Quinn Anderson at 701-683-5501.

 
9/13/2008
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Faribault (FBL), MN
 
Time: 
7:00am-noon
 
Details: 

Faribault Air Fest. Sponsored by Faribault Area Pilot’s Association. Check NOTAMs for airport closure for airshow.

 
9/17/2008
Potluck cookout
 
Location: 
Vermillion (VMR), SD
 
Details: 

~6:00pm for storytelling and world problem solving.

 
9/20/2008
fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Crete (CEK), NE
 
Time: 
7:30-10:30am
 
Details: 

Monthly fly-in breakfast sponsored by EAA Chapter 569 (3rd Saturday).

 
9/20/2008
Military Appreciation Day
 
Location: 
Grand Island Airport (GRI), NE
 
Time: 
9am-6pm
 
Details: 

Static displays of old and current military aircraft. Bell Ringing Ceremony for Fallen Troops at 11am.

 
9/20/2008
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
EAA Chapter 289 Building at Lincoln County (Y14), Tea, SD
 
Time: 
7:00-11:00am
 
Details: 

FREE to PIC, others free-will donation.

 
9/21/2008
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Turtle Lake (91N), ND
 
Details: 

Contact Dianne Herr at 701-448-2253.

 
9/23/2008
SD Aeronautics Commission meeting
 
Location: 
Pierre at the SD DOT building
 
Time: 
1:30pm
 
Details: 

Typically held on fourth Tuesday in Pierre at the SD DOT building at 1:30pm. Call 605-773-3574 for information.

 
9/27/2008
Annual Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame Banquet
 
Location: 
Iowa Aviation Museum on Greenfield Airport (GFZ), IA
 
Time: 
6:00 pm
 
Details: 

Reservations Only. Contact 641-343-7184 (Lee Ann Nelson) or aviation@iowatelecom.net

 
9/27/2008
Monthly Aviator’s Breakfast
 
Location: 
Chadron (CDR), NE
 
Time: 
8-10am
 
Details: 

(4th Saturday)

 
9/27/2008
13th Annual Great Dakota Ranch Fly-in Experience
 
Location: 
Wik’s Elevator Home near, Norbeck, SD
 
Time: 
noon
 
Details: 

Burgers & Potluck fly-in, soooooo bring some food to share!! Arrive between 11:00am & noon. 11 miles northwest of Faulkton, then 3.5 miles west on Highway 20 and 1/2 mile north (1 mile north of Norbeck). 2,000-foot turf strip (13-31) CTAF: 122.9. GPS: 45° 11.924”North, 99°12.821”West. Contact Jay Wik at 218-205-5742 or Jack Jones at 605-598-6682.

 
9/28/2008
Monthly Nebraska Chapter Antique Aircraft Association meeting
 
Location: 
Columbus (OLU), NE
 
Time: 
noon
 
Details: 

More info. Todd Harders 308-380-5079.

 
10/1/2008
"First Wednesday Gathering"
 
Location: 
Brookings (BKX), SD, in the farthest east hangar (McLaughlin’s)
 
Time: 
6:30pm
 
Details: 

potluck supper (those that fly-in aren’t required to bring anything).

 
10/2/2008 to 10/30/2008
Weekly Thursday meeting of Madison Aviation Enthusiasts
 
Location: 
Madison (MDS), SD
 
Time: 
6:00pm
 
Details: 

food, fun, and flying.

 
10/3/2008 to 10/31/2008
Weekly Friday gathering of HSR Wind Socks
 
Location: 
Hot Springs (HSR), SD
 
Time: 
9:30-11:30am
 
Details: 

coffee, treats & conversation -- All Year Round. Come join us for some hangar flying. Denny Lewis at 605-745-6553.

 
10/4/2008
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
York (JYR), NE
 
Time: 
8:00-10:00am
 
Details: 

Featuring custom-made omelets, burritos, eggs, sausage, and of course, airplane shaped pancakes if so desired. Free-will donation. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 1055

 
10/4/2008
Airline Collectible Show & Sale
 
Location: 
Minneapolis, MN, at Days Inn-Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport
 
Time: 
9am-4pm
 
Details: 

$5 Admission. Proceeds go to Northwest Airlines History Centre. Bill Rosenbloom or Bill Marchessault at 651-699-2784 or bill@airlineposters.com

 
10/15/2008
Potluck cookout
 
Location: 
Vermillion (VMR), SD
 
Details: 

~6:00pm for storytelling and world problem solving.

 
10/18/2008
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
EAA Chapter 289 Building at Lincoln County (Y14), Tea, SD
 
Time: 
7:00-11:00am
 
Details: 

FREE to PIC, others free-will donation.

 
10/18/2008
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Crete (CEK), NE
 
Time: 
7:30-10:30am
 
Details: 

Sponsored by EAA Chapter 569 (3rd Saturday).

 
10/25/2008
Monthly Aviator’s Breakfast
 
Location: 
Chadron (CDR), NE
 
Time: 
8-10am
 
Details: 

(4th Saturday)

 
10/26/2008
Monthly Nebraska Chapter Antique Aircraft Association meeting
 
Location: 
Columbus (OLU), NE
 
Time: 
noon
 
Details: 

More info. Todd Harders 308-380-5079.

 
10/28/2008
SD Aeronautics Commission meeting
 
Location: 
Pierre at the SD DOT building
 
Time: 
1:30pm
 
Details: 

Typically held on fourth Tuesday in Pierre at the SD DOT building at 1:30pm. Call 605-773-3574 for information.

 
11/1/2008
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
York (JYR), NE
 
Time: 
8:00-10:00am
 
Details: 

Featuring custom-made omelets, burritos, eggs, sausage, and of course, airplane shaped pancakes if so desired. Free-will donation. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 1055

 
11/5/2008
"First Wednesday Gathering"
 
Location: 
Brookings (BKX), SD, in the farthest east hangar (McLaughlin’s)
 
Time: 
6:30pm
 
Details: 

potluck supper (those that fly-in aren’t required to bring anything).

 
11/6/2008 to 11/27/2008
Weekly Thursday meeting of Madison Aviation Enthusiasts
 
Location: 
Madison (MDS), SD
 
Time: 
6:00pm
 
Details: 

food, fun, and flying

 
11/7/2008 to 11/28/2008
Weekly Friday gathering of HSR Wind Socks
 
Location: 
Hot Springs (HSR), SD
 
Time: 
9:30-11:30am
 
Details: 

coffee, treats & conversation -- All Year Round. Come join us for some hangar flying. Denny Lewis at 605-745-6553.

 
11/15/2008
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
EAA Chapter 289 Building at Lincoln County (Y14), Tea, SD
 
Time: 
7:00-11:00am
 
Details: 

FREE to PIC, others free-will donation.

 
11/15/2008
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Crete (CEK), NE
 
Time: 
7:30-10:30am
 
Details: 

Sponsored by EAA Chapter 569 (3rd Saturday).

 
11/19/2008
Potluck cookout
 
Location: 
Vermillion (VMR), SD
 
Details: 

~6:00pm for storytelling and world problem solving.

 
11/22/2008
Monthly Aviator’s Breakfast
 
Location: 
Chadron (CDR), NE
 
Time: 
8-10am
 
Details: 

(4th Saturday)

 
11/23/2008
Monthly Nebraska Chapter Antique Aircraft Association meeting
 
Location: 
Columbus (OLU), NE
 
Time: 
noon
 
Details: 

More info. Todd Harders 308-380-5079.

 
12/3/2008
"First Wednesday Gathering"
 
Location: 
Brookings (BKX), SD, in the farthest east hangar (McLaughlin’s)
 
Time: 
6:30pm
 
Details: 

potluck supper (those that fly-in aren’t required to bring anything).

 
12/4/2008 to 12/25/2008
Weekly Thursday meeting of Madison Aviation Enthusiasts
 
Location: 
Madison (MDS), SD
 
Time: 
6:00pm
 
Details: 

food, fun, and flying

 
12/5/2008 to 12/26/2008
Weekly Friday gathering of HSR Wind Socks
 
Location: 
Hot Springs (HSR), SD
 
Time: 
9:30-11:30am
 
Details: 

coffee, treats & conversation -- All Year Round. Come join us for some hangar flying. Denny Lewis at 605-745-6553.

 
12/6/2008
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
York (JYR), NE
 
Time: 
8:00-10:00am
 
Details: 

Featuring custom-made omelets, burritos, eggs, sausage, and of course, airplane shaped pancakes if so desired. Free-will donation. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 1055

 
12/17/2008
Potluck cookout
 
Location: 
Vermillion (VMR), SD
 
Details: 

~6:00pm for storytelling and world problem solving.

 
12/20/2008
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Crete (CEK), NE
 
Time: 
7:30-10:30am
 
Details: 

Sponsored by EAA Chapter 569 (3rd Saturday).

 
12/20/2008
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
EAA Chapter 289 Building at Lincoln County (Y14), Tea, SD
 
Time: 
7:00-11:00am
 
Details: 

FREE to PIC, others free-will donation.

 
12/27/2008
Monthly Aviator’s Breakfast
 
Location: 
Chadron (CDR), NE
 
Time: 
8-10am
 
Details: 

(4th Saturday)

 
12/28/2008
Monthly Nebraska Chapter Antique Aircraft Association meeting
 
Location: 
Columbus (OLU), NE
 
Time: 
noon
 
Details: 

More info. Todd Harders 308-380-5079.

 
2/25/2009 to 2/27/2009
Tri-State Convention of the Minnesota Agricultural Association, ND Agricultural Aviation Association & SD Aviation Association
 
Location: 
Sheraton Hotel & Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls, SD
 
Details: 

Contact Andrea Barber at 605-765-2105.

 

 

Web sites to check for events

Restaurants on or next to airports

South Dakota

  • Aberdeen (ABR), SD, restaurant on field.
  • Huron (HON), SD, Ryan’s Hangar Restaurant located in terminal building: breakfast, lunch, dinner, everyday except opens at 4:00pm on Saturdays. (605-352-1639)
  • Lake Andes (8D8), SD, [CLOSED, BUT WE WILL RECHECK IT IN THE FUTURE TO SEE IF IT HAS REOPENED] Sportsman’s Choice located 1 block across the highway from the nice turf runway: Mon.-Sat. 6:30am-9:00pm; Sun. 7:00am-9:00pm. (605-487-7561)
  • Parkston (8V3), SD, Boom’s located across highway (1 block) from Cliff Adkins place (use the gravel taxiway off the end of runway 15 and park next to Cliff’s hangars). (Sat. 8:00am-8:30pm; Sun. 8:00am-8:30pm) (605-928-3525)
  • Sioux Falls (FSD), SD, Touch-N-Go Café located in new terminal for Business Aviation, open Monday-Friday 8:00am to 3:00pm, grab & go items 24/7. 
  • Tea (Y14), SD, Tea Steak House, call for reservations & ride from Tea Airport (605-368-9667) 605-368-9077
  • Wall (6V4), SD, Wall Drug Store or Cactus Café located about 5 blocks from airport, 6:30am-8:00pm daily except certain holidays, 605-279-2175

Iowa

  • Cherokee (CKP), IA, Danny’s Sport Spot located about 1-2 blocks from airport (easy walk).
  • Mason City (MCW), IA, The Lighthouse, located on the field. 5:00am-11:00pm (515-421-9553).

Missouri

  • Bolivar (M17), MO, Airport Restaurant located in FBO building (also pretty low fuel prices). Closes at 3:00pm in winter.

Minnesota

  • Litchfield (LJF), MN: Peter's on Lake Ripley – use courtesy car at the airport for the short (about 1.5 miles) drive to Peter’s on Lake Ripley  (http://www.petersribs.com/)
  • Ortonville (VVV), MN, Matado Supper Club located across from turf strip runway (open Sunday evenings).

Nebraska

  • York (JYR), NE, Chances “R” Restaurant (402-362-7755); use city’s courtesy car at airport – easy to find restaurant (2.5 miles).