Annual EAA Skiplane Fly-In Set For Saturday

January 18, 2005 - The annual EAA Skiplane Fly-In is this Saturday, January 22, from 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m., at EAA's Pioneer Airport. If there is enough snow on the ground-and the latest recent forecast calls for snow this week-skiplanes will be invited to fly in. In past years, more than 25 skiplanes landed at Pioneer Airport to participate in the event, showcasing this unique segment of flight that is quite popular throughout many parts of North America.

Regardless of Mother Nature, other activities at Pioneer Airport will continue as planned, including complimentary chili and soup served from 10:30 a.m. until it is gone, and cake to celebrate the birthday of EAA's matriarch Audrey Poberezny.
Pilots intending to fly-in must contact Sean Elliott 920/426-4886, to register and receive an arrival briefing. For those who wish to fly-in and land at Wittman Regional Airport, a shuttle service will run to and from Orion and Basler FBOs.
The skiplane fly-in is free of charge to the public. Signs will direct visitors to the skiplane area upon arrival to the museum. Regular admission rates apply for guests visiting the museum itself. EAA members are always admitted to the museum free of charge.