46th Annual National Stearman Fly-In
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Biplanes Beautiful!
The 45th National Stearman Fly-In will celebrate America’s iconic biplane, and you’re invited to join the fun Sept. 5-10, 2016, at Galesburg, IL, Municipal Airport.
The must-attend event of the year for Stearman enthusiasts will offer a generous mix of flying events, technical seminars, entertainment and food. Best of all, it’s an opportunity to fly and relax with friends.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! It's official -- the 46th Annual National Stearman Fly-In will be Monday, September 4, through Saturday, September 9, 2017.
By late Sunday afternoon, the airport was quiet as those attending the 45th Annual National Stearman Fly-In were headed home (some in a Stearman, some by commercial airliner, some by a smaller general aviation aircraft, and some by car) tired but happy as another fun and successful week came to close. The weather around the country may have kept the attendance down (73 registered Stearmans), but it didn't dampen the spirits of those in attendance.
Two new events were added to this year's schedule: the Stearman 5K Runway Incursion and Art Defined. Both were well-attended and great ways to celebrate this anniversary year! Thank you to those who participated and to all whose time and talent made them fun and successful events.
We would also like to say a huge thank you to the City of Galesburg, Jet Air, the local businesses who let us borrow vehicles and equipment, the caterers, and the many volunteers who man the flight line, retail hangar, office, and drive the trams and shuttle vehicles. This week couldn't happen without all of you!
Our thanks to Dave Brown and Robert Preston who have chosen to arrive early, stay late, or miss some of the events in order to provide the Fly-In with "ride planes", then write us generous checks at the end of the week.
To the many people who visited the Fly-In (both from near and far), we hope you enjoyed the time you spent with us.
And to the pilots who brought their Stearmans (and to those who didn't) -- we love having you here and look forward to next year when, once again, we will hear the sound of those rotary engines overhead. Remember -- only 51 weeks 'til Galesburg!
Over the next several days/weeks, daily pictures, along with this year's attendees and award winners will be added to the website. So, continue to check out www.stearmanflyin.com for updates.
Fly-In draws 74 Stearmans, two pilots come 3,900 miles
The oldest pilot was 87. The youngest pilot was 26.
And the pilots who came the greatest distance to the 45th National Stearman Fly-In flew 3,900 miles from Anchorage, AK, to Galesburg Municipal Airport.
The “tired butt” award was claimed by Tyson Whittock and co-pilot Ed Kornfield. They arrived Thursday, Sept. 8, in Whittock’s Stearman N5176N.
read moreStearman Fly-In’s airplane toss gives kids chance to win prizes
Area youngsters may compete for prizes in a balsa airplane toss during the 45th National Stearman Fly-In.
The contest will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 pm Saturday, Sept. 10, in the Jet Air, Inc. hangar at Galesburg Municipal Airport.
Members of the Young Professionals of Galesburg, a networking, educational and community service organization, will conduct the event.
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Telephone: 309-343-6409
The National Stearman Fly-In office at Galesburg Municipal Airport is manned in daylight hours during Fly-In week. Leave a message on the answering machine at other times.
U.S. Postal Service:
National Stearman Fly-In NFP Inc.
P.O. Box 1937
Galesburg, IL 61402-1937
National Stearman Fly-In NFP Inc.
307 Lloyd Stearman Dr.
Galesburg, IL 61401
National Stearman Fly-In
Board of Directors
Diane Stickle - President
Donivan Godsil - Executive Vice President
Thomas E. Lowe - Vice President
Jean Jacobs - Secretary
Ben McMahan - Treasurer
Robert F. Harrison - Director
Mike Lowe - Director
Mike Rutledge - Director
Harrel W. Timmons - Director
Phillip Wolford - Director
