Please Note: This is the list of Sponsors & Exhibitors
for LOEFI 2023. This page will be updated when the list of
Sponsors & Exhibitors for LOEFI 2024 has been established.

EAA 179 Raffles – BUY ONLINE HERE!

Tickets $10 each or buy six for $50. Drawing after 2pm at 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.

RAFFLE #1: Custom Built Pedal Plane – A truly one-of-a-kind prize, designed and built by chapter member Mike Paxson. This is positively a work of art.  This year’s plane is modeled after a P-51 with military markings. Note that the “drive shaft” for the pedals is connected to rotate the propeller – so fun!  The prop turns as the plane moves forward!  Depends on weight but typically, the pilot can be up to age 7.

RAFFFLE #2: Two roundtrip Southwest flight e-pass domestic certificates – Good for travel on Southwest operated, published, and scheduled service.  Valid only in the USA, its territories and possessions, including Puerto Rico.

Winners for both raffles shall take delivery of prizes at Double Eagle II Airport (other arrangements at discretion of EAA179 volunteers).  Proceeds benefit EAA Chapter 179 and our charitable causes including Scholarship Fund, Building Fund, Aviation Academy, Young Eagles events, and supporting local aircraft builders.

 ALSO at LOEFI 2023:  Chile Flight posters for sale – $5

Designed by chapter member Phil Thompson, these inspiring posters featuring our favorite formation flying team are for sale by EAA 179 to support our programs.  Stop by our EAA179 tent, just inside the entrance.

Please Note: This is the list of Sponsors & Exhibitors
for LOEFI 2023. This page will be updated when the list of
Sponsors & Exhibitors for LOEFI 2024 has been established.

THANK YOU LOEFI 2023 Exhibitors / Sponsors

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TURQUOISE SPONSORS ($2000 and up)
City of Albuquerque Aviation Dept / Double Eagle II Airport

GOLD SPONSORS ($1000 and up)
NMDOT Aviation Division 

BRONZE SPONSORS ($100 and up)
Air One Systems – FAA Certified Avionics Shop
Bolder Flight Systems
CSI Aviation
Fly Taos Sky
GAMI – aviation fuel
High Country Air Service
High Flying Hangars
JetMed Flight Physicals – Rita Dodge, MD, AME
Merlin Aviation
Positive Energy Solar
Cielo Azul Foods
Hot Box 505
Loaded Lemon
Mi Taco Su Taco
One Stop Chill n’ Fill
Pop-Pop’s Italian Ice
2 Guys 1 Grill

MORE LOEFI 2023 EXHIBITORS 
Airway Heritage Museum – Cibola County Historical Society
Albuquerque TRACON – ABQ Air Traffic Control
Albuquerque Center – ZAB ARTCC
Albuquerque Aviation Academy (SAMS Academy)
Albuquerque Soaring Club
Angel Flight South Central
Cavalcade of Wings – Albuquerque
Civil Air Patrol, New Mexico Wing
CNM Aviation Technology
Commemorative Air Force – Lobo Wing
Double Eagle Aviation Academy – EAA 179
Duke City Electric Flyers
EAA Chapter 179
KOAT Sky 7
National Weather Service – ABQ Forecast Office
National Weather Service – ZAB Center Wx Service Unit
New Mexico Pilots Association
Recreational Aviation Foundation
US Southwest Soaring Museum – Moriarty
Roadrunner Convoy – military vehicle display
Tuskegee Airmen – Gen Lloyd W. Newton Chapter
Volcano Vista High School Dance Team
Women in Aviation – Land of Enchantment Chapter

IN KIND DONORS – Thank you!

Albuquerque Wholesale Envelope & Paper Co
Bode Aviation
Culligan Water – 1111 San Mateo Blvd NE
Highway Supply – Albuquerque
Southwest Airlines

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 various Sponsorship / 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 Exhibitor Form for details and reserve your space today!  To pay online, click this link, select payment amount and pay via Credit Card or PayPal:

PAY ONLINE – LOEFI Exhibitors

OR to pay by check, send to EAA Chapter 179; 7401 Atrisco Vista Blvd NW #179; Albuquerque, NM 87120. Thank you!

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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

Past LOEFI Photo Shows 

2021 Exhibitors and Sponsors

2019

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Please Note: This is the Welcome Page for LOEFI 2023.
It will be updated when the Welcome Page
for LOEFI 2024 has been established.

Join our community of pilots and members of EAA 179 and other New Mexico chapters for a day of checking out other pilots’ airplanes, browsing the exhibit hall and attending seminars, and sharing your passion for flying and aviation with other pilots and the public.

• • Seminars:  Flying the New Mexico Backcountry (0830-0945, WINGS) and How to Communicate w/Confidence and Clarity – Wendy Smith, ABQ Air Traffic Controller (1015-1130, WINGS)  – see schedule.
  • Camping:  Camping for fly-in pilots will be available Friday and Saturday nights, located on the north ramp and in an adjacent grass area on the airfield.  See below for details.  Friday night cookout by EAA 179 on the field for campers.
  • Aircraft Awards: Best Plans Built; Best Kit Built, Contemporary (1971 – present); Classic (prior to 1971); LSA/Trike; Warbird; Most Distant Fly-in, People’s Choice; LOEFI Grand Champion (judge’s choice). Presentation 1230-1300.

Pilots – FLYING IN

• Check Airport Data (SkyVector) . Note taxiway changes since 2018 which require crossing runway 22/04 from runway 17/35.
  • Inbound: Listen to AWOS on 119.025.
    • On first call, give distance and direction from airport. NOTE: tower controllers now have radar!
    • If arriving just for the Fly-In, after landing tell Double Eagle Ground that you are “going to the Fly In”.  Expect to taxi to parking in the tie-down area on the north ramp. See the airport diagram (.PDF).
  • Parking, fuel, and Fly-in Registration:
    • Camping arrivals – you may park in the grass area (at own risk) just west of North Ramp (see Ramp Map) or in the North Ramp tie down area.
    • Parking in front of Bode FBO is reserved for transient aircraft. Double Eagle II Airport information: Airnav
    • Bode FBO will provide fuel off truck at self serve price. Fuel island will be closed.
    • Tie downs are limited; please bring chocks and ropes.
  • Outbound: Accessing runway 17/35 from the ramp requires crossing runway 22/04. Also, there are new run up areas at both Runway 22 and Runway 17. Contact ground before proceeding FROM runup areas TO the runway unless otherwise instructed.  If you have questions, contact the Tower.

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Pilots – STAYING A NIGHT, Friday and/or Saturday?

• • If you are staying over in Albuquerque, ask for special “Bode Aviation” rates at Rio Grande Best Western.  Rental cars ARE available on prior request via Bode Aviation FBO.

• • On-field Camping for Pilots and Crew – Airplane camping is available on the field (KAEG) Friday & Saturday nights
    • Upon arrival, tell Ground Control that you are here for LOEFI and camping, for directions to the camping area. See event ramp map.
    • Bring your tent and airplane tie-down stakes and ropes!  Camping area is the grass area adjacent to the north ramp and on the north ramp itself.  See ramp map. 
    • Fly-In Cookout Friday night, hosted by EAA Chapter 179. Grills available Saturday night or Ground Transportation arranged through the FBO or on request.
    • Food trucks open for the Fly-In, 0700-1500
    • Bode’s Bombing Range Café on the field open 0800 – 1400 Fri, Sat, & Sunday
    • If you plan to camp or have questions, please eMail Chet Leach chetleach@msn.com or loefi@eaa179.org

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    Pilots – ACTIVITIES AT THE FLY-IN!

    • Two general areas will be set up for aircraft displays – a Showcase area for featured aircraft in front of the hangar, and the north ramp for Visiting Aircraft.  See event ramp map.
    • Upon arrival, please stop by the Pilot Registration tent for a goodie bag and if to be judged, specify the award category.
    • Here is the schedule of activities of special interest for pilots (and crewmembers). Note in particular the WINGS Seminars. Check here for the complete Schedule of Activities  and Sponsors and Exhibitors.
      • 0830 – 0945 • WINGS Safety Seminar – “Flying the New Mexico Backcountry” – Ron Keller, NMPA
      • 1015 – 1130  • WINGS Safety Seminar – “How to Communicate w/Confidence and Clarity” – Wendy Smith, ABQ Air Traffic Controller
      • 1100 • Aircraft Judging closes, People’s Choice ballots due
      • 1230 – 1300 • Aircraft Awards Presentation, EAA 179
    • Food trucks on hand for Saturday breakfast and lunch, 0700 – 1500
    • Continuing our tradition, we present awards with winners determined by our panel of judges or voted on by the visiting public.  Categories:
      • For Judging: Best Plans Built, Best Kit Built, Best Contemporary (1971 to present), Best Classic (prior to 1971), Best Warbird
      • Public Voting: People’s Choice (closes at 1130)
      • Special:  Most Distant Fly-In
      • Grand Champion (judge’s choice)
    • Aircraft Judging concludes at 1100, Award presentations 1230-1300

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Please Note: This is the Ramp Lalyout for LOEFI 2023.
This page will be updated when the Ramp Layout
for LOEFI 2024 has been established.

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Please Note: This is the Schedule for LOEFI 2023.
This page will be updated when the schedule
for LOEFI 2024 has been established.

** Of special interest to Pilots
0700   •  Gates Open;  Static Aircraft & Car Club displays
0700 – 1500  •  Food trucks Open
Great food! Your purchases support our scholarship fund!

Mark the Date!  LOEFI 2024 is September 21

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
• Stroll the ramp of aircraft, MOPAR cars.   Ramp Map
• Girls in Aviation Day – sponsored by Exhibitor, WAI-LOE  (Pre-registration required)

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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 loefi@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.

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Updated 07/20/2024 (goy)