EAA Chapter 186
Flyin’ & Cruisin’ Festival

Winchester Regional Airport (OKV)

Winchester, Virginia

October 3 & 4, 2009

Last Update: 27 Jan 09

2008 Judging Awards

Homebuilt Custom Kit
1st PlaceSupercatN70096Steve CarruthersCharlote Hall, MD
Homebuilt Kit
1st PlaceRV-4N985MSBill SteeleWarrenton, VA
2nd PlaceRV-6N440EBill RiggsMineral, VA
3rd PlaceRV-8N931RVPaul ClohanMartinsburg, WV
Classic
1st PlaceAeronca ChampN1890EBill PancakeKeyser, WV
2nd PlaceCessna 195BN2168CBill & Gayle SalisburyBumpass, VA
3rd PlaceLuscombN2451KChuck ForesterFairfield, PA
Warbird
1st PlaceCessna U3BN5076ARock Skowbo/Tom SchweisWinchester, VA
Ultralight
1st PlacePhantomN61478Robert J. DonatoEast Berlin, PA
Rotorcraft
1st PlaceRAF 2000N563KAJohn PohlmanWestminister, MD
2nd PlaceRAF 2000N6122USteve OsborneWestminister, MD

Many thanks to our judges: Dick Row, Mert Meade, Weldon Britton, Ken Ruof and Al Sparks


 

2008 SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES -- CHECK BACK LATER FOR 2009 UPDATES

Two days of Airplanes, Cars and Family Fun

 

          Aircraft displays featuring Experimental Aircraft, Light Sport Aircraft, Homebuilt Aircraft, Restored Aircraft, and Manufactured Aircraft. From Ultralights to, Multi-engines, and other invited guests.

          Car Show featuring classic, antique, muscle cars and more from several local car clubs.

          Aircraft Judging

          Car Show Judging on Sunday

          Radio Control Aircraft Demonstration

          Young Eagle Flights

          Children’s Activities

          Arts & Craft Vendors and Flea Market

          EAA Pancake Breakfast

          EAA Lunch Service

          Moon Bounce

          Plus much more

 

Entrance Donation

An entrance donation of $2 per person or $5 per family is requested. There is no entrance donation requested for Chapter 186 members, volunteers or fly-in pilots.

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Hours

Fly-In Hours are 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

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Aircraft Registration

All pilots of arriving aircraft are asked to register their aircraft at the Aircraft Registration Booth in front of the airport terminal.

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Pancake Breakfast

A pancake breakfast is held at the CAP Hangar on both Saturday and Sunday mornings from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. The all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast is $5 per adult and $3 per child and includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, orange juice and coffee, hot chocolate or tea.

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Aircraft Judging

Awards are given for best homebuilt kit, homebuilt plans, antique, warbird, and ultralight. Awards are presented 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. Dash plaques awarded to the first 2 registered aircraft each day.

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Car Show Judging

Saturday will be a "Show and Shine Day." Sunday will include a "Judged Show" by popular voting. Car registration 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Awards presented at 3 p.m. Open to all antique, classic, muscle or modified car clubs. Dash plaques awarded to the first 25 cars each day.

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Radio Control Aircraft Demonstration

A radio control aircraft demonstration will take place on both Saturday and Sunday by the Plane Crazy folks.

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Flying Flea Market

Got some aviation equipment you no longer need? Bring it to the Flying Flea Market and let us sell it for you. There is no charge for this service, but you may donate a percent of the sale to Chapter 186 if you choose.

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Young Eagles

Young Eagle flights will take place on Saturday and Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m

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Volunteer Party

A volunteer party will be held on Saturday evening in the CAP hangar beginning at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. All volunteers are encouraged to attend.

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What is a Fly-In?

A fly-in provides an opportunity for pilots and aviation enthusiasts to congregate. Builders and restorers can display and compare their flying projects and exchange ideas with other builders. With good weather, attendance is normally around 2500 people who can expect to see about 200 aircraft (with about 50 being experimental or classic aircraft) over the course of the weekend.

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Parking

All parking is FREE.  Cars park on the grass outside the gate.  Homebuilt, Warplanes, and Classics crowd the tarmac area. Antiques and post 1960 factory built aircraft have their own parking areas.

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VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS

 

 

                                                DESCRIPTION                                 COORDINATOR

 

Fly In Manager                                                           Rich Largent

Assistant Fly-In Manager                                          Gil Coshland

Aircraft Judging                                                         Al Sparks

Aircraft Parking                                                         Marty Heller

Aircraft Registration                                                  Judy Sparks

Communications                                                       Ray Comley/George Smith

EAA Merchandise                                                    Open

EAA Information Booth                                             Open

Entrance Booth                                                         Open

Food Procurement Manager                                   Gil Coshland

Lunch Trailer                                                              Dave Farrell

Landing Contest                                                        Open

Pancake Breakfast                                                   Open

Seminar/Forum Chairperson                                   Open

Transportation Coordinator                                     Open

Volunteer Coordinator                                              Marty Heller

Volunteer Party                                                                                 

                                                            Entertainment                                                Rich Largent/Ginny Largent

                                                Meal Preparation                                          Mary Anderson

Youth Activities                                                          Ginny Largent

Young Eagles                                                            Ginny Largent

Volunteers also will be needed to help with safety, aircraft parking, and a thousand other small tasks. To get in on the fun and become an active volunteer, contact a volunteer coordinator.

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Airport Information

Winchester Regional Airport Information

Unicom 122.7 Fly-In Ground 121.75

Where to Stay

Motels in the Winchester Area

The Lost Dog

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