January 2010

1    Tampa Bay Tri-Cities: Tampa-St.Pete-Clearwater -- Albert Whitted Airport (SPG) The First Annual Aviators' Ball. The Aviators' Ball is an annual end-of-the-flying-year event. The Tampa Bay New Year’s Eve Aviators' Ball will take place at ChaCha-Coconuts.com restaurant on the Pier in downtown St. Petersburg . The cost $55p/p dinner, dancing, party favors, fireworks, open bar, champagne for the New Year’s Eve toast to aviation.Reservation 727-822.6655, ask for the Have–ABALL seating; For more information contact The TBFlyingClub.org at 813-251-4669 Contact: Neil Cosentino, Phone: Cell 813-784-4669, Email neil.cosentino@verizon.net Contact: Neil Cosentino 813-251-4669. We encourage all aviation/airport communities to hold an Aviator's Ball - for many good reasons. First-to raise money for getting our young flying. Others include solidarity, promoting aviation history and heritage, funding AERO playgrounds at all airports and flight training scholarships at your local airport; and many more - including just having a good time. We encourage an open invitation policy. Invite all-to-the-ball - those who love flying, aircraft and aviation and those who just love having a good time. Let us know - The Florida Aviation Historical Society FAHS if your aviation/airport community decide to join us this year. Have a Ball!

2    (FL54) -- We will have a breakfast fly-in at Flying Tiger Airpark for the RV Group and the EAA Chapter 1236.  FREQUENCY: 122.9. RUNWAY: 9/27. ARRIVAL TIME: 8:30 - 9:00. THIS WILL BE THE JANUARY EVENT FOR THE RV GROUP. Lorene 

21-24    SEBRING -- The Sebring Expo is the place to see, try, buy and sell Light Sport Aircraft, and is the event at which to establish new business relationships and learn about LSA and Sport Pilot Certificate and other LSA related certifications. This was the inaugural event and is the only US event of its size, totally focused on LSA and Sport Pilot!  As in past years, the Expo will bring together manufacturers of LSA aircraft and kits, providers of related components, firms providing training and people with possible business interests in this exciting new field.  Exhibits highlight aircraft operating under the LSA rule and include fixed-wing, trikes, powered parachutes, motor-gliders and gyroplanes in addition to electronics and related products. The daily schedule includes plenty of opportunity for flight demonstrations of each aircraft on display.  Free EAA provided forums focusing on LSA, the Sport Pilot Certificate and related topics such as training programs and insurance will be presented on a daily basis.  Outside and inside displays are featured in addition to food booths. Special events including an exhibitor reception and volunteer recognition dinner are scheduled. Others will be announced as they are arranged. http://www.sport-aviation-expo.com 

February 2010

27    DAYTONA BEACH – (KEVB) New Smyrna Beach Airport , Timeless Wings And Wheels will be having a Ride-in/Fly-In Breakfast on February 27th from 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.  To celebrate Bike Week in Daytona Beach we're going to add a twist to our normal fly-in breakfast by inviting motorcycles to attend. If you arrive by plane or motorcycle the price is $4 and for drive-in it's $6.00. Again we'll be serving pancakes, eggs, hashbrowns, sausage and muffins.  There will be an assortment of beverages. This is at the New Smyrna Beach Airport .  Just tell the tower you're coming to the breakfast and they will direct you to the ramp.  We have the nicest control tower operators in all of Florida , don't be afraid about coming to speak with them. Please visit www.timelesswingsandwheels.com or email us at info@timelesswingsandwheels.com.  If you have a large group coming just let us know and we'll be sure to have plenty of food waiting for you when you get here.

27    HERNANDO -- Hey ya’ll this is your 1 month reminder! Plan now to attend the annual "George Read Memorial Fly In" on Saturday February 27, 2010. Hosted by your friends at Twelve Oaks and sponsored by the Florida Sport Aviation Antique and Classic Assoc. http://www.fsaaca.com/ and the Hatz Biplane Assoc. http://weebeastie.com/hatzcb1/index.html.  We are planning a one day event this year with lunch being served around noon. If you would like to stay over, you are welcome to do so. We will gladly drive those staying over into town for dinner Saturday night and breakfast Sunday morning.  Register for a FREE raffle chance for a ride in a “combat ready” L-19 Bird Dog! Back by popular demand!! The Amazing Steel Drum Ensemble will play for us after lunch! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gary by return email or call 727-543-4724.  Flying in: Twelve Oaks 5FL7, www.twelveoaksairestates.com NOTE NEW FREQUENCY: Advisory 122.9.  Driving in: 7317 N Lecanto Hwy, Hernando FL 34442, http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Hernando&state=fl&address=7317+N+Lecanto+Hw&zipcode=34442. 
Pictures from previous years: See pictures of the last two years events here: http://picasaweb.google.com/GaryDebbieRead .  Overnight accommodations: For overnighters camping on the field or closest hotel: http://www.magnusonhotels.com/citrus-hills-lodge.  Hope to see you there!  Gary and Debbie Read

March 2010

20    PALM BEACH GARDENS -- (F45) Young Eagles and Fly-in Breakfast with sausage, pancakes, coffee and juice and for one low donation.  From 8-11 am.  See http://eaaa203.com 

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