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, Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport.
Activities continuing throughout the day:
Poker run.
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.

8:30-11 a.m.: Hello, Stearman! School children meet pilots for an introduction to Stearman aircraft.
9 a.m.: Daily pilot briefing, Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal
Airport.
Activities continuing throughout the day:
Poker run.
 9:30 a.m.: Seminar: Stearman Pre-Purchase Inspections and Considerations. Conducted by Brian Aukes, Ankeny, IA. Jet Air hangar, 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: ribeye steak sandwich, potato salad, pasta salad, iced tea, lemonade, dessert. Cost $7.
2 p.m.: Stearman Aerobatic Contest at Monmouth Municipal Airport, Monmouth, IL. 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. In Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport.
4 p.m.: Knox College flyover as part of the traditional “Pump Handle” opening ceremony for the college’s 175th academic year.
5 p.m.: Monmouth Prime Beef Festival Parade flyover.
Evening: Dinner at Cerar’s Barnstormer Restaurant, Monmouth, IL. Order from menu. Ground transportation available; contact Stearman Fly-In office.

9 a.m.: Daily pilot briefing, Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport.
Activities continuing throughout the day:
Poker run.
9:30 a.m.: Seminar: Radial Engines conducted by Blaine Abbott, Covington Aircraft, Okmulgee, OK. Question-and-answer session following presentation.
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, for lunch. Menu: Choice of seafood gumbo or chicken and sausage gumbo, corn on the cob, French bread. Cost $8.
2 p.m: Master’s Aerobatic Contest at Monmouth Municipal Airport, Monmouth, IL. Contest sponsored by Kleine Equipment Inc., Galesburg, IL.
4:30 p.m. Seminar: Flying the Stearman. Comments by air show stars Walt Pierce and John Mohr, followed by question-and-answer session.
6:30-7:30 p.m.: Pizza party sponsored by Dusters & Sprayers Supply,  Chickasha, OK, at Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Free for Fly-In participants.
7:30 p.m.: Experimental Aircraft Association president Rod Hightower brings EAA’s “Grassroots Pilot Tour” to the 40th National Stearman Fly-In. Hightower, a Stearman owner-pilot, will discuss current aviation issues and EAA’s efforts to grow participation in aviation and inspire the next generation of aviators. In Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport.

9 a.m.: Daily pilot briefing, Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport.
Activities continuing throughout the day:
Poker run.
9:30 a.m.: Stearman Restorers Association annual meeting, Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. SRA President Ken McCullough, Upland, CA, presiding.
10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Narrated tram rides along Stearman flight line for general public (weather permitting). $1 per person.
10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.: Picnic fly-out.
3:30 p.m. Seminar: Topic to be arranged.
5 p.m.: Briefing for Parade of Flight, Jet Air Hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport.
5:30 p.m.: Parade of Flight at Galesburg Municipal Airport. Sponsored by F&M Bank, Galesburg, IL.
6 p.m.: Starring the Stearman! Air show featuring performances by John Mohr, Walt Pierce, Cub Stewart, Darrel Massman in America’s iconic airshow plane – the Stearman. Free for everyone. Sponsors are G&M Distributors, Galesburg Cottage Hospital, and RFMS/Seminary Village/The Kensington, all of Galesburg, IL.
  6:30 p.m.: Beverage wagon opens. Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport.
 7:30-8:30 p.m.: Dinner at Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Menu: Smoked brisket, sauces, buns, baked beans, au gratin potatoes. Catered by Club 41. Tickets $10. Beverages additional charge.
8:30 p.m.: Program: “Fly Navy” by Capt. Charles S. Downey, USNR (Ret.), of Poplar Grove, IL. The year 2011 marks the 100th anniversary of U.S. Naval Aviation. Downey, the youngest Naval aviator in World War II, fought off carriers in the Pacific Theater. He was selected for the rank of captain in 1963, retired from the service in 1975, and then pursued a career as an aviation executive.

6:38 a.m.: Dawn Patrol flights launch for Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (KBRL), Burlington, IA.
7-10 a.m: Dawn Patrol Flight Breakfast at Southeast Iowa Regional Airport, sponsored by Southeast Iowa Aviation Promotion Organization. Menu: Egg casserole, biscuits and gravy, pastry, coffee or juice. Light breakfast $4, full breakfast $6. Catered by HyVee.
Activities continuing throughout the day:
Poker run.
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.-2 p.m.: Fun for Kids. Activities, contests, prizes. Galesburg Municipal Airport.
10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Narrated tram rides along Stearman flight line for general public (weather permitting). $1 per person.
11:30 a.m.: Briefing for four-ship Formation Flying Contest at Jet Air hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport.
Noon: Four-Ship Formation flying contest, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Contest sponsored by Kleine Equipment Inc., Galesburg, IL.
1:30 p.m.: Briefing for Parade of Flight, Jet Air Hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport.
2 p.m.: Parade of Flight at Galesburg Municipal Airport. Sponsored by F&M Bank, Galesburg, IL.
2:30 p.m.: Starring the Stearman! Air show featuring performances by John Mohr, Walt Pierce, Cub Stewart, Darrel Massman in America’s iconic airshow plane – the Stearman. Free for everyone. Sponsors are G&M Distributors, Galesburg Cottage Hospital, and RFMS/Seminary Village/The Kensington, all of Galesburg, IL.
7 p.m.: National Stearman Fly-In Annual Banquet and Awards Presentations at Jet Air Hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Serving until 8 p.m. Menu: Carved prime rib, marinated grilled chicken breast, baked potato, corn, green beans, tossed salad, chopped Italian salad, rolls, butter. Catered by Club 41. Tickets $20. Beverages additional charge. Awards sponsored by Kleine Equipment Inc., Galesburg, IL.
Fly-In officially ends.

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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.

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.

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.

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.  

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: 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.

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.