7:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.: Hosted by Kewanee Volunteer Fire Department. All-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage. Price TBD, kids under 5 free. Location: Kewanee Municipal Airport (EZI), Kewanee, IL.
9:00 a.m.: Galesburg Labor Day Parade fly-over briefing after daily briefing. Location: International Stearman Community Center.
10:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m. Location: International Stearman Community Center.
3:00 p.m. Location: International Stearman Community Center.
5:30 p.m. Location: Jet Air Hangar.
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Welcome picnic for Stearman Fly-In Participants. Catered by Pizza Ranch, Galesburg, IL. Menu: Fried chicken, macaroni salad, and green beans– Sponsored by Yesteryear Aviation - Dave and Debbie Groh. Location: International Stearman Community Center
7:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. Location: International Stearman Community Center.
10:00 a.m. Dr. Susan E. Northrup is the Federal Air Surgeon for the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. In this capacity, she leads the Office of Aerospace Medicine in Washington, D.C. She leads strategic management of the FAA's aviation medical programs, which oversee all pilots. Together with the Deputy Federal Air Surgeon, she shares responsibility for the direction and management of all FAA medical programs. This includes the development and establishment of airman medical certification, the air traffic control specialist medical qualification policy, the application of that policy in medical decision making, the medical appeals process, and the oversight of aviation industry drug and alcohol testing programs. Dr. Northrup oversees the FAA's aeromedical education programs, the planning and conduct of aerospace medical and human factors research, and the investigation of aircraft accident medical factors.
A private pilot, Dr. Northrup is a retired U.S. Air Force colonel. She is board certified in aerospace medicine and in occupational medicine. She is an acknowledged expert in aviation. She has authored several scientific papers on accident investigation, the use of sleep aids by pilots, cabin air quality, and bioterrorism. While serving in the Air Force, she was the U.S. Head of Delegation to NATO's aeromedical working group. Location: International Stearman Community Center.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: at historic grass strip 19nm southeast of KGBG. Hosted by owners Dave and Cathy Shipley. Cold-cut sandwiches, side dishes and cookies provided for Stearman Fly-In participants. For more Information, contact Dave at (309) 369-5343.
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Location: Monmouth, IL. Shuttles will depart the Stearman Office at 11:00 a.m. for Monmouth, IL– return at approximately 1:30 p.m.Casual trip to the winery with tastings and wine flights. ($) Light appetizers will be provided. Additional details and reservation information available in the Stearman Office.
2:00 p.m. Location: International Stearman Community Center.
Evening
9:00 a.m. Location: International Stearman Community Center.
9:30 a.m. Location: International Stearman Community Center.
11:00 a.m. Sponsored by the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce. Served by Eilers Catering, Kewanee. Menu: Butterfly pork chop sandwich, Kewanee’s Famous Potato Salad, broccoli salad, mixed fruit bowl, dessert, iced tea, lemonade. Price $10.00 Location: Kewanee, IL.
3:00 p.m. Location: International Stearman Community Center.
4:00 p.m. Pilot briefing for Monmouth Prime Beef Festival Parade fly-over. Location: International Stearman Community Center.
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. Location: International Stearman Community Center.
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.: Selection of dinner and dessert pizzas catered by Pizza Ranch, Galesburg. Tickets: $5 Sponsored by the Stearman Restorers Association. Complimentary for the PIC of Stearmans flown to Galesburg. Location: International Stearman Community Center.
7:30 p.m. Recalling those in the Stearman community who passed during the last year. Location: International Stearman Community Center.
7:45 p.m. Presented by George Mitchell and M&M, the most iconic Stearman ag operator in the country. Moderated by Mike Rutledge. Location: International Stearman Community Center.
9:00 a.m. Location: International Stearman Community Center.
10:00 a.m. The most important goals of formation flight are safety and fun. Whether novice or airshow level, formation pilots can follow some simple guidelines and practices to accomplish both goals.
The guidelines include having excellent command of the Stearman airplane, knowing yours and the other aircraft are appropriately equipped, understanding the fundamentals of formation, knowing the other pilot’s skills (or lack of them), knowing your limitations, and any existing limitations of each airplane in the flight. Unfortunately, many of us don’t know what we don’t know. That’s the catch.
As a long time formation instructor, Burroughs will discuss each one of these guidelines and provide specific examples so you can accomplish both goals of formation flight. Location: International Stearman Community Center.
Mid-morning Fly-out to Gen-Air Park, Geneseo, IL, for lunch. Menu TBD. Location: Geneseo, IL. ($)
1:30 p.m. Conducted by contest director Todd Anderson, Burnsville, MN. Sponsored by David Brown and Stearman Biplane Rides, LLC. Location: Gen-Air Park Pilot Lounge.
2:00 p.m. Sponsored by David Brown and Stearman Biplane Rides, LLC. Location: Gen-Air Park, Geneseo, IL.
3:30 p.m. Presentation highlights include: Minimum and Maximum age limits, How to navigate the hard market, Turning 70 years old, Losses at renewal, Q & A time.
Lisa Alderson is the Aviation Manager for Butler-Brown Insurance, where she has served for over 21 years. She is a Certified Aviation Insurance Professional (CAIP), being 1 of only 172 in the country to hold this designation. Lisa specializes in antique aviation, fly-ins, special events, hangars, FBO’s, and general aviation. Butler-Brown’s partnership with the Antique Airplane Association dates back over 50 years, offering preferred rates and terms to AAA members. They are also proud supporters of the National Stearman Fly-In. Location: International Stearman Community Center.
Evening.
9:00 a.m. Location: International Stearman Community Center.
9:30 a.m. Location: International Stearman Community Center.
10:00 a.m. (time approximate) Location: to be determined depending on weather.
10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Lunch provided for Fly-In participants. Location: Abingdon, IL.
2:30 p.m. Location: International Stearman Community Center.
3:00 p.m. Sponsored by Robert Preston and Heritage Biplane, Ltd. Location: Galesburg Municipal Airport.
6:00 p.m. Location: International Stearman Community Center.
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dinner banquet catered by Smokin’ Willies, Galesburg, IL. Menu: Sliced Brisket, potato salad, broccoli cauliflower salad, baked beans, rosemary buttermilk corn on the cob. Tickets $28 . Location: International Stearman Community Center.
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Presentation by Chris Henry, EAA Aviation Museum Programs Coordinator. Location: International Stearman Community Center.
6:38 a.m. Flights launch for Macomb Airport (KMQB), Macomb, IL.
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Sponsored by Cobb Aviation, and the City of Macomb with the parking assistance of EAA Chapter 1667. Breakfast served by the Colchester Lions Club. Menu: pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee, orange juice $15.
10:00 a.m. - Noon Location: International Stearman Community Center.
1:30 p.m. Location: International Stearman Community Center.
2:00 p.m. Location: Galesburg Municipal Airport.
6:00 p.m. Location: International Stearman Community Center.
7:00 p.m. Banquet served from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. by Patton Block Grill & Brew Pub, Monmouth, IL. Menu: Carved prime rib, parmesan crusted chicken, holiday potatoes, fruit salad, jalapeno citrus coleslaw, green beans, dinner rolls, butter. Tickets $35.00. Location: International Stearman Community Center.
8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Official Stearman Fly-In Banners and memorabilia. Location: International Stearman Community Center.
It’s a Galesburg tradition. Get up early to see Stearman aircraft depart for home. All-you-can-eat breakfast from 7:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. served by Galesburg Noon Lions Club. Menu: Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee, orange juice. $10 Adults, $7 Children 12 and under. Location: International Stearman Community Center.
