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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.
Work is under way on the 2010 Fly-In schedule, and planners promise it will include all the activities that make this week the must-attend event of the year for Stearman owners, restorers and enthusiasts.
Check back often for updates on the 2010 Fly-In schedule of events. Do you have a suggestion to improve the Fly-In experience? Do you have an idea for a seminar? We welcome your comments. Send us a message at stearman@stearmanflyin.com; call (309) 343-6409, or write us at National Stearman Fly-In Inc., P.O. Box 1937, Galesburg, IL 61402-1937.
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.
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.
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, price to be arranged.
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, price to be arranged.
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. 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.: Movie Night at Jet Air hangar. Feature to be arranged. Free. |
| 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.
10:30 a.m.: Seminar: Rib Stitching. Conducted by Molly McNamara-Dean, Superflite, Granite City, IL. Fly-In seminar tent, Galesburg Municipal Airport.
1:30 p.m.: Seminar. Topic to be arranged. 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 to be arranged.
8 p.m.: Program. Topic to be arranged. Free. Jet Air Hangar, Galesburg Municipal Airport. |
| 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, price to be arranged.
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.
10:30 a.m.: Seminar. Topic to be arranged. Fly-In seminar tent, Galesburg Municipal Airport.
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.: Formation flying contest, Galesburg Municipal Airport. Contest
sponsored by Kleine Equipment Inc., Galesburg, IL.
3:30 p.m.: Seminar. Topic to be arranged. Fly-In seminar tent, 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, price to be arranged. 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 $5, 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.
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| 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: City Cab at (309) 341-6161; Courtesy Cab at (309) 341-1077; Personal Chauffeur at (309) 342-7754.
Rental cars: Louis Lakis Ford Inc. at (309)-342-1121; Avis Rent A Car at 1-(800)-331-1212; Enterprise Rent-A-Car at (309) 341-1000. |
| 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.
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| 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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