THANKS to EVERYONE who participated! Stay Tuned for next year!
Pedal Plane Winner: Jill Hunter
Southwest Airlines Tickets Winner: Virginia Clark
Jill Hunter
Virginia Clark
Tickets $10 each or buy six for $50. Drawing after 2pm Sept 23 during LOEFI. Winners need not be present to win. Ticket stub(s) can be emailed to you or pick them up onsite at the EAA 179 booth, just inside the entrance. Use PayPal or you can pay by Credit Card by selecting GUEST checkout.
RAFFLE #1: Homebuilt Pedal Plane
A truly one-of-a-kind prize, designed and built by chapter member Mike Paxson. This one is a P-51 Mustang. Positively a work of art, and the pedal “drive shaft” rotates the propeller as it moves forward – so fun! Depends on weight but typically, the pilot can be up to age 7.
RAFFLE #2: Two roundtrip Southwest Airline domestic flights
Two E-Pass domestic certificates valid for any published and scheduled service in the United States, its territories and possessions, including Puerto Rico. A HUGE THANKS to Southwest Airlines and tireless volunteers, Raymond and Cynthia Alderete who earned these tickets through volunteering with our chapter.
Winners for both raffles shall take prize delivery at Double Eagle II Airport (other arrangements at EAA 179 discretion). Proceeds benefit EAA Chapter 179 and our charitable purposes, primarily aviation scholarships.
The Land of Enchantment Fly In provides a unique opportunity for aviation businesses and nonprofit organizations to reach out to pilots, homebuilders, and aviation enthusiasts of all ages while supporting the educational and charitable efforts of EAA Chapter 179.
Love what we do? We offer variousSponsorship / Corporate Membership Levels, some include a LOEFI booth. Support our programs year-round! All supporters are acknowledged in our newsletter.
2023 Exhibitors: EAA Chapter 179 is now accepting reservations for displays in the Exhibit Hall and on the ramp. Download the ExhibitorForm for details and reserve your space today! To pay online, click this link, select payment amount and pay via Credit Card or PayPal:
OR to pay by check, send to EAA Chapter 179; 7401 Atrisco Vista Blvd NW #179; Albuquerque, NM 87120. Thank you!
2022 Exhibitor Slideshow
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In Kind Donations – Always appreciated! These support our youth activities, Friday night LOEFI cookout for campers, lunch for CAP volunteers, and logistics for the overall event. If you can help, let us know at chapter@eaa179.org
Hello EAA Chapter 179 Members and Friends – Join us!
The April Chapter Gathering is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16th
At the Maintenance Facility, Double Eagle II
Join us – in person!
5:30 PM — Doors Open
6:00 PM — Potluck Dinner/Social Time
6:30 PM — Program: SAMS Academy Aeronautics . . . . . . . . . Luke Vaughn, EAA 179 Ray Scholar
Luke Vaughn, a graduating senior from Volcano Vista High School has been volunteering alongside adult chapter members since he was selected for a scholarship in March 2021.
Heading off to the Air Force Academy already in June, he asked to present at this gathering. Join us to hear Luke’s message to our chapter.
Luke soloed in an Air Force sponsored flight training program last summer. Since then, he received our Chapter’s EAA Ray Scholarship to finish off his private certificate with Bode Aviation instruction. Encountering many delays as unfortunately is typical for flight students, Luke is now preparing for his checkride which should occur before he leaves for the Academy.
Each month, these “Chapter Gatherings” offer time to network with programs centered on exchanging experiences and ideas about aviation – airplanes, flying, and flying activities – rather than the chapter business which is addressed in bimonthly Board meetings.
Where: City Maintenance Facility at Double Eagle II Airport
Directions: The City of Albuquerque maintenance facility at Double Eagle II Airport is next to the Control Tower. At the last stop sign before turning left to the main airport parking lot, proceed straight through the gate towards the Control Tower. Look for EAA signs. Park in front of the city building.
Driving to Double Eagle II: Take I-40 or Paseo del Norte west to Atrisco Vista Blvd and follow airport signs. (7401 Atrisco Vista Blvd).
What is a Fly-In? Similar to a car show, aircraft fly in to be judged, while spectators get to see a gathering of amateur built, antique, military, and other unique aircraft — and meet their pilots, builders, and restorers! Expected highlights include the Chile Flight (formation flying team), helicopters, gliders, ultralights, and static displays of remote-controlled aircraft.
What is there to do?
Come early to see arriving aircraft and catch the 8AM Opening Ceremony!
Browse the Exhibit Hall with aviation businesses, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.
Learn about aviation education, careers, technology
Enjoy breakfast and lunch – food trucks on site all day!
Try riveting at the Builders’ Corner! 3D Printing! Talk to aircraft builders!
Engage the kids in the Youth Aviators Center
PILOTS! Attend SEMINARS about flying New Mexico and Weather; earn FAA WINGS credits!
Shop EAA 179′s Fly Mart; buy used aviation treasures
Celebrate milestones! 30th Anniversary of EAA Young Eagles! 50th Anniversary of Van’s Aircraft, Van’s RV kit manufacturer; Completion of EAA 179’s RV-12!
Enter to WIN a custom-made PEDAL PLANE OR Two Southwest Airlines roundtrip tickets!
What to bring? A refillable drinking water container, sun protection, comfortable shoes, and your camera!
FREE Admission and parking, donations accepted. Any proceeds go towards activities supporting EAA Chapter 179’s mission including aviation scholarships, Double Eagle Aviation Adventure (teen STEM program), Young Eagles events, and youth outreach activities. Questions? Contact us at chapter@eaa179.org
DRIVE IN DIRECTIONS to Double Eagle II Airport:
From Albuquerque (from the Big I): Take I-40 west to Atrisco Vista Blvd, turn north to the Double Eagle II airport, follow the signs to parking. (Google Map)
From Rio Rancho (from Paseo Del Norte and I-25): Take Paseo Del Norte Blvd NE westbound. It turns south becoming Atrisco Vista Blvd, to the Double Eagle II airport, follow the signs to parking. (Google Map)
Community Engagement
In addition to the members of EAA Chapter 179, many others contribute to making this a successful event each year. Volcano Vista High School Dance Team is participating again this year. See our full list of Sponsors and Exhibitors here.
WANT TO VOLUNTEER? Sign up Online HERE, or tell us of your interest by sending eMail to loefi@eaa179.org Other than support from airport or FBO personnel, this event is run completely by volunteers.
Want to learn how to fly but do not know where to start? Are you serious about learning how to fly? If so, consider participating in EAA’s LEARN TO FLY WEEK online programs (live May 15 – 19, 2023) and/or register for a Flying Start event (online registration required).
This half day program is designed to help you explore various flight training goals and pathways. It will introduce you to other pilots, students, instructors, and flight training options. We will discuss various opportunities you may have after completing flight training. Not just for airplanes but also for Light Sport (LSA), rotor wing, gliders, and Trikes.
For more information from EAA, check out “Flying Start” and “Eagle Flights“, or download the .PDF file on the right.
EAA 179 presents these programs when we have received interest from enough participants to schedule an event. If you are interested in attending an EAA 179 Flying Start event, please send your inquiry via eMail to chapter@eaa179.org and we will contact you with dates and location for when you are invited to “Come Fly with Us!’’
Providing a “kick start” for learning to fly
EAA 179’s Flying Start – an introduction to flight! Photo by Larry Bell
Giving Adults who want to learn to fly, a Flying Start! Photo by Larry Bell
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