www.PSFmagazine.com | November-December 2019 | 25 24 | November-December 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. December 30, 2019-January 3, 2020 Dunnellon/Marion County Airport, Florida. Dry camping on the old runway. Showers,TV,internet,in FBO for those who are roughing it. The runways will be lit for New Year’s Eve for those who want to see the fireworks. The fee is $50.00 for pilots and vendors. $15.00 for extra nights. usppa.com January 27-February 5, 2020 Lucedale Mississippi. During this ten-day period, South Mississippi Light Aircraft will be offering service and maintenance courses for the Rotax line of aviation engines including:. Rotax Engine 2 Stroke Maintenance Course. 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 pricing and prerequisites, call (601) 9474953 or visit flysmla.com February 6-9, 2020 Copperstate Fly-In & Aviation Expo. Buckeye Municipal Airport, Buckeye, Arizona. Free admission, air show, 100 plus vendors, STEM contingent, technical forums and lots of food. In excess of 400 aircraft on display with aircraft judging. www.copperstate.org Calendar February 6-9, 2020 Salton Sea "Gathering". Salton City, California. Pilots from all over the country and even the world will be coming to fly here. This is an informal gathering of pilots with no official organizer. We will be flying here for a few days, then likely transitioning to Glamis Dunes for a few days before moving on to the Arizona Flying Circus on the following weekend. Visit trikebuggy.com. February 13-16, 2020 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 Saturday, Feb 22, 2020, 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 (813) 754-3707, or visit www.facebook.com/PlanesTrainsAutos/. February 22-23, 2020 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. February 29, 2020 2020 Ultralight/Sport Plane Safety Seminar. Southwestern Illinois College SamWolf Granite City Campus, Granite City, 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 March 2-11, 2020 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 10-19, 2020 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 March 12-16, 2020 Florida Fun Fest 2020 (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-yearold 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 learn more and register, visit www.floridafunfest.com. March 16, 2020 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 21, 2020 27th 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
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