www.PSFmagazine.com | February 2019 | 25 24 | February 2019 | Powered Sport Flying What Is Happening Where One of the best ways to get started with flying is to visit others already involved in the sport. And one of the most relaxed ways to do that is by participating in fly-ins and other events. You can normally find someone there who will be glad to help you and get you started in the right direction. If you would you like to see your event listed here, visit www.psfmagazine.com/list-your-flying-event. February 14-17, 2019 Arizona Flying Circus. Maricopa, Arizona. Held at the Motown Airport, tucked away in a pristine desert flying oasis. This event attracts a most eclectic mix of flyers and their unusual flying machines, including powered paragliders, hot air balloons, fixed wing aircraft, helicopters, gyrocopters, hang glider trikes, powered parachutes, and more. Certainly a large variety of pilots make it out every year with their flying contraptions, but you will also find wild costumes, great food, explosions, enormous fires, fireworks, firearms (yes, there is a shooting range on site), and the infamous bowling ball cannon. www.arizonaflyingcircus.com February 23, 2019 2019 Ultralight/Sport Plane Safety Seminar. American Farm Heritage Museum, Greenville, Illinois. Safety seminar will cover a broad range of subjects including regulatory issues on Sport Pilot, engine maintenance, safety and equipment. There will also be displays representing aircraft and accessories. www.safety-seminar.com Saturday, Feb 23, 2019, 10am-3pm Planes, Trains & Automobiles. Plant City Airport, Plant City, Florida. Admission is free, parking is $5. It's a chance to see real airplanes, remote control planes, model trains in operation and on exhibit, and classic and exotic car displays. Antique railroad maintenance equipment, train artifacts and memorabilia will be on display for guests to explore. Kids ages 8-17 can take free EAA Young Eagles Program flights, and Boys Scouts will have an opportunity to earn their aviation merit badge at the event. Food and merchandise vendors, K-9 demonstrations, live entertainment, and a children's play area. Contact Peggy Wilson (813) 754-3707, or visit www.plantcity.org. Calendar February 23-24, 2019 Washington: Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show. Western Washington Fairgrounds, Puyallup, Washington. Technological advances in the industry are showcased. Hundreds of exhibits and more than 75 hours of educational and entertaining aviation seminars. For directions, schedules, and information see www.washington-aviation.org. March 4-13, 2019 Rotax Service and Maintenance Training Courses. Corona, California. During this 10-day period, California Power Systems will be offering service and maintenance courses for the Rotax line of aviation engines including: 2 Stroke Maintenance 9 Series Service 9 Series Maintenance 2 Stroke Maintenance Renewal 9 Series Service Renewal 9 Series Maintenance Renewal 9 Series Heavy Maintenance For specific dates, prerequisites, pricing and more, call 1-800-AIRWOLF (247-9653) or visit www.800-airwolf.com March 12-21, 2019 Rotax Service and Maintenance Training Courses. Lyons, Wisconsin. During this ten-day period, Leading Edge Airfoils will be offering service and maintenance courses for the Rotax line of aviation engines including: 2 Stroke Maintenance 9 Series Service 9 Series Maintenance 2 Stroke Maintenance Renewal 9 Series Service Renewal 9 Series Maintenance Renewal 9 Series Heavy Maintenance For specific dates, prerequisites, pricing and more, contact Brett Lawton at (800) 532-3462 or at info@leadingedge-airfoils.com March 15-17, 2019 9th Annual Palm Bay Para-Flyers Fly-In. Palm Bay, Florida. Escape the cold and come to Florida for the Palm Bay Para-Flyers Fly-In. Organized by Eric Dufour and 82-year-old veteran PPG instructor Don Jordan, it is the first Southeast gathering of the year. Don't miss this opportunity to get some sun and fly with friends! To register, contact Eric Dufour at info@paratour.com. Learn more at www.ppg-flt-trng.com. March 16, 2019 24th Annual Wisconsin Light Aviation Safety Seminar. EAA Founder's Wing, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Topics covered include pilot safety, engine and aircraft maintenance, and weather. This free seminar counts towards the faa Wings program. Coffee, donuts and lunch will be available for a modest cost. Contact: Steve Krueger, phone: (715) 204-2928 • e-mail: kruegerfly@aol.com or visit www.av8safe.org March 16, 2019 St Patrick's Day Fly-In. Dublin, Texas. The Second Annual St. Patrick's Day Gyroplane, Light Sport and General Aviation Fly-in will be held at the Dublin Municipal Airport. Both 100LL and Ethanol Free MOGAS available. Primitive camp sites and possible 110 power for some on a first come first served basis. Dublin hosts a very large St. Patrick's day celebration each year that includes a 5K run and many other events in the downtown area. There is plenty of farmland in the area for yanking and banking! For more information, contact Brad Stanford at (254) 445-4404 or visit www.dublinaero.com March 23, 2019, 8:00am to 4:00pm 17th Annual Wisconsin Powered Parachute Association Clinic. EAA's AirVenture Museum, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Powered Parachutes and Powered Paragliders on display. Visit www.wisconsinppa.org March 30-31, 2019 Seaplane-A-Palooza. Lake Dora, Tavares, “America’s Seaplane City”. The weekend-long event will be action-packed for pilots, family members, friends and aviation enthusiasts of all ages. Seaplanes will be arriving throughout the weekend, starting on Friday. Contact Matt Elia: melia@tavares.org Office: (352) 742-6267 Cell: (352) 455-8349 150 E. Ruby Street, Tavares, FL 32778. www.tavares.org. March 25-29, 2019 Rotax Service and Maintenance Training Courses. Sebring, Florida. During this six-day period, Lockwood Aviation will be offering service and maintenance courses for the Rotax line of aviation engines including: 9 Series Service 9 Series Maintenance 912iS Installation Training For specific dates, prerequisites, pricing and more, call (863) 655-5100 or visit training.lockwood.aero. March 26-30, 2019 45th Annual Bensen Days. Wauchula, Florida. The is the largest gyroplane fly-in in the eastern US, but all kinds of light sport and ultralight aircraft are invited. There will be both gyroplane flight instructors (CFIs) and designated pilot examiners (DPEs) at this year's Bensen Days available for flight instruction and testing. Most will arrive well before the event and prior arrangements must be made to take advantage of their services. Visit www.bensendays.com. April 2-7, 2019 Sun ‘n Fun. Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, Lakeland, Florida. More than 5,000 aircraft of every size and shape. The focus is on education with more than 450 educational forums, seminars and hands-on workshops. There are more than 500 commercial exhibitors who offer aviation products and services including all the major aircraft manufacturers. For more information call (863) 644-2431 or visit www.sun-n-fun.org.
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