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Schedule of Events for 2010 | General Information
Stearman Fest! Join us Sept. 6-11, 2010, for the 39th National
Stearman Fly-In at Galesburg, IL, Municipal Airport.
The schedule for this year’s Fly-In is complete, and planners hope it includes all of the activities that make this week the must-attend event of the year for Stearman owners, restorers and enthusiasts.
Of course, there will be plenty of time to catch up with Stearman friends, to savor the sights and sounds of the largest annual gathering of Stearman aircraft in the world, and to take a nap under the wing of your favorite airplane.
As always, your comments are welcome. Send your message to stearman@stearmanflyin.com; call (309) 343-6409, or write to National Stearman Fly-In Inc., P.O. Box 1937, Galesburg, IL 61402-1937.
Galesburg residents will roll out the welcome mat for the Fly-In's 39th year, and invite visitors to enjoy the attractions of their historic city -- Carl Sandburg's Birthplace, Knox College, fine restaurants and great shopping.
For more information about the host community contact:
Galesburg Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
2163 E. Main St.
Galesburg, IL 61401
E-mail: visitors@visitgalesburg.com
Telephone: (309) 343-2485
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR 2010 |
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| Monday, Sept. 6, 2010 |
7-11 a.m.: Hog Capital of the World Days fly-in breakfast, Kewanee Municipal Airport, Kewanee, IL. Food charge.
9 a.m.: Daily pilot briefing, Stearman Fly-In seminar tent, Galesburg Municipal Airport.
10 a.m.: Galesburg Labor Day Parade fly-over.
10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Narrated tram rides along Stearman flight line for general public (weather permitting). $1 per person.
6 p.m. Welcome Picnic for Fly-In participants sponsored by Americinn of Monmouth, at Jet Air Hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Food catered by The Rib Shack, Galesburg. Free for Fly-In participants. |
| Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010 |
9 a.m.: Daily pilot briefing, Stearman Fly-In seminar tent, Galesburg Municipal Airport.
Throughout day: Fun flying, buddy hops, hangar flying.
10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Narrated tram rides along Stearman flight line for general public (weather permitting). $1 per person.
Evening: Dinner at Cerar’s Barnstormer Restaurant, Monmouth, IL. Order from menu. Ground transportation available; contact Stearman Fly-In office. |
| Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010 |
9 a.m.: Daily pilot briefing, Stearman Fly-In seminar tent, Galesburg Municipal Airport.
9:30 a.m.: Seminar: Stearman Pre-Purchase Inspections and Considerations. Conducted by Brian Aukes, Ankeny, IA. Fly-In seminar tent, Galesburg Municipal Airport.
10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Narrated tram rides along Stearman flight line for general public (weather permitting). $1 per person.
11 a.m.: Fly-out to Kewanee Municipal Airport, Kewanee, IL. Lunch menu: Pulled pork sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans, iced tea. $6.
5 p.m.: Monmouth Prime Beef Festival Parade fly-over.
Evening: Dine Out in Galesburg. |
| Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010 |
9 a.m.: Daily pilot briefing, Stearman Fly-In seminar tent, Galesburg Municipal Airport.
9:30 a.m.: Seminar: Stearman Formation Flying presented by Stearman Flight; John Ockenfels, Iowa City, IA, presiding. Fly-In seminar tent, Galesburg Municipal Airport.
10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Narrated tram rides along Stearman flight line for general public (weather permitting). $1 per person.
Mid-morning: Fly-out to Gen-Air Park, Geneseo, IL. Lunch menu: Marinated ribeye steak sandwich, Thai peanut coleslaw, corn on the cob. $8.
1 p.m.: Aerobatic contest briefing at Gen-Air Park, Geneseo, IL. Competition follows briefing. Contest sponsored by Kleine Equipment Inc., Galesburg, IL.
3:30 p.m.: Seminar: General Dope and Fabric Work, Rib Stitching. Conducted by Molly McNamara-Dean, Superflite, Granite City, IL. Fly-In seminar tent, Galesburg Municipal Airport.
5:30 p.m.: Beverage wagon opens, Jet Air Hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport.
6:30-7:30 p.m.: Pizza party sponsored by Dusters & Sprayers Supply,
Chickasha, OK, at Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Food served by Galesburg Pizza Hut. Free for Fly-In participants. Charge for beverages.
7:30 p.m.: Program: A Capital Flight, presentation by John King Jr., Midland, VA.
IMAX movie “Fighter Pilot.”
Evening program free and open to public. Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. |
| Friday, Sept. 10, 2010 |
9 a.m.: Daily pilot briefing, Stearman Fly-In seminar tent, Galesburg Municipal Airport.
Also: Briefing for Short Field Takeoff, Spot Landing and Flour Bombing contests.
9:30 a.m.: Short Field Takeoff, Spot Landing and Flour Bombing contests sponsored by Kleine Equipment Inc., Galesburg, IL.
10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Narrated tram rides along Stearman flight line for general public (weather permitting). $1 per person.
1:30 p.m.: Seminar: Lubricating Your Engine, presented by Bryant Hardy, ConocoPhillips Co. Fly-In seminar tent, Galesburg Municipal Airport.
3 p.m.: Two-Ship Formation Flying Contest briefing at Stearman Fly-In seminar tent, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Contest follows briefing. Contest sponsored by Kleine Equipment Inc., Galesburg, IL.
6 p.m.: Beverage wagon opens, Jet Air Hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Complimentary chips and salsa.
7-8 p.m.: Friday Night dinner at Jet Air Hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Food by Thrushwood Farms, Galesburg. Menu: Beef brisket, assorted side dishes. $10.
8 p.m.: Remembering Jack Davis. Special tribute honoring the sixth president of the Stearman Restorers Association, who died Dec. 21, 2009. Presented by Karen Davis, Laguna Beach, CA.
Plaque presentation.
Remarks by Rod Hightower, Stearman restorer-pilot and new president of the Experimental Aircraft Association.
Movie Night feature: “Captains of the Clouds” starring James Cagney in a wartime morale booster. The sky’s the limit for heroism.
Evening program free and open to public. Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport.
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| Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 |
6:39 a.m.: Dawn Patrol flights launch for Burlington Municipal Airport, Burlington, IA. Breakfast sponsored by Burlington Regional Air Show (BRAS). Menu: Ham scrambled eggs, pancakes, beverages. Stearman pilots-in-
command free, others $6.
9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Art in the Park, Standish Park Arboretum, downtown Galesburg. Juried fine art and craft fair featuring painters, sculptors, potters, weavers, basket makers, jewelers. Check pilot packet for more information.
10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Narrated tram rides along Stearman flight line for general public (weather permitting). $1 per person.
11:30 a.m.: Stearman Restorers Association annual meeting. SRA Vice President Ken McCullough, Upland, CA, presiding. Stearman Fly-In seminar tent, Galesburg Municipal Airport.
12:30 p.m.: Formation Flying contest briefing at Stearman Fly-In seminar tent, Galesburg Municipal Airport.
1 p.m.: Four-Ship Formation flying contest, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Contest sponsored by Kleine Equipment Inc., Galesburg, IL.
1-4 p.m.: Fun for Kids. Free contests and prizes. Galesburg Municipal Airport.
7 p.m.: National Stearman Fly-In Annual Banquet and Awards Presentations at Jet Air Hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Serving until 8 p.m. Food by Thrushwood Farms, Galesburg. Menu: Prime rib, assorted side dishes. $20. Beverages additional. Awards sponsored by Kleine Equipment Inc., Galesburg, IL.
Fly-in officially ends. |
| Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010 |
Fly-Out Breakfast. It’s a Galesburg tradition. Get up early to see Stearman aircraft depart for home. All-you-can-eat breakfast from 7 a.m.-11 a.m. served by Galesburg Noon Lions Club at Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport.
Menu: Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, milk, orange juice. Adults $6, children $3. Open to the public. |
| GENERAL INFORMATION |
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| How to Reach Us |
Telephone: National Stearman Fly-In office at Galesburg Municipal Airport: (309) 343-6409. Phone manned in daylight hours during Fly-In week; leave message on answering machine at all other times.
E-mail: stearman@stearmanflyin.com
Web site: http://www.stearmanflyin.com
Write to: National Stearman Fly-In Inc., 370 Lloyd Stearman Drive, P.O. Box 1937, Galesburg, IL 61402-1937. |
| Airport Information |
Galesburg Municipal Airport: 1.5 miles west of city. Elevation: 764 feet. Paved runways: 03-21, 5,800 x 150 feet; 10-28. 3,600 x 100 feet. Lighted. Grass runway: 03-21L, north of 10-28. Landing pattern: Left, 800 feet. Unicom 123.0. ATC Clearance Delivery 120.7. Automatic Weather Observation Service (AWOS) continuous on 109.8 or call (309) 342-3711.
Stearman Parking: Tie down to cables in fenced area on northwest corner of field. Bring your own tie-down ropes and stakes.
Fixed base operator: Jet Air Inc., (309) 342-3134. |
| Ground Transportation |
Shuttle vans: The National Stearman Fly-In will provide free van shuttle service (donations are appreciated) between the Galesburg Municipal Airport and local motels. Rides may be arranged by calling (309) 343-6409 during daylight hours.
Taxis: Lucky Cab at (309) 509-4420 or (309) 509-1619; S & G Taxi at (309) 371-9820; United American Cab at (309) 341-6161 or (309) 371-1555.
Rental cars: Enterprise Rent-A-Car at (309) 341-1000. Manager, Kara Woolsy at (309) 351-0052. When reservations are made for the Fly-In, Enterprise will make arrangements for vehicles to be picked up and dropped off at the Galesburg Municipal Airport – please contact Kara Woolsy directly to confirm arrangements. |
| Lodging, Dining |
Galesburg Hotels/Motels: America’s Best Value Inn, (309) 343-9161, (888) 218-4782; Best Western Prairie Inn, (309) 343-7151, (866) 343-7151; Comfort Inn of Galesburg, (309) 344-5445, (800) 424-6423; Country Inn & Suites, (309) 344-4444; Fairfield Inn, (309) 344-1911, (800) 228-2800; Holiday Inn Express, (309) 343-7100, (800) 465-4328; Vista Lodge, (309) 343-3191.
Monmouth Hotels: AmericInn of Monmouth, (309) 734-9958, (800) 634-3444.
Bed & Breakfast: The Fahnestock House at (309) 344-0270; The Great House at (309) 342-8683; Seacord House at (309) 342-4107; The Car House at (309)-343-3444; The Barn at (309)-639-4408; The Walnut Grove Guest House at (309)-289-4770.
Camping: Lake Storey Allison Campground at (309) 344-1534; Galesburg East Campground at (309) 289-2267, and Whispering Oaks Campground at (309) 876-2306.
Dining: Galesburg offers more than 60 restaurants featuring a variety of foods sure to please Fly-In visitors. For information, inquire at the National Stearman Fly-In office or check the restaurant listing at the Galesburg Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Web site. |
| Registration, Admission, Fees |
Registration: Pilots and visitors may register at the National Stearman Fly-In office at the Galesburg Municipal Airport beginning Monday, Labor Day. A packet of information will be distributed to the Pilot In Command of each Stearman Aircraft at registration.
Flight line badges: All persons must have a flight badge to enter the restricted tie down area. No charge for Stearman pilots, owners, Stearman Restorers Association members, their families and those in their parties. Other qualified persons (details available at National Stearman Fly-In office) may purchase a flight line pass for the entire week for $5.
Tram rides: The general public is invited to take tram rides along the Stearman flight line. See schedule for times and dates. Fee $1 per person.
Other charges: Most Fly-In events are open to the general public. Charges, if any, are detailed on the schedule. |
| Free Fuel for Stearman Pilots |
Vouchers for $30 worth of free fuel will be given to the pilot-in-command of each Stearman aircraft flown to Galesburg for the 39th National Stearman Fly-In. Vouchers will be issued during registration and may be redeemed at Jet Air Inc. This fuel program is made possible by a generous donation to the National Stearman Fly-In by the City of Galesburg. |
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