Awards were given for aircraft in 9 categories. Pilots opted to have their aircraft included in the judging when they registered.
A team of Chapter members then appraised each aircraft, considering appearance and other subjective considerations. Judging took place between 0830 and 1130.
Attendees were given the opportunity to cast a ballot for the “People’s Choice” award.
Based on information provided by the pilots when they registered, the award for “Most Distant Fly-in” was given to the pilot from most distant home airport in ‘air miles’.
Trophies were presented on stage to the award winners at 1330. (Trophies will be mailed to any not present.)
A framed photo of the winning aircraft will also be provided honoring their recognition as winners at LOEFI 2023.
Three truly great prizes are being offered this year. Tickets $10 each or buy six for $50. Drawing after 2pm at LOEFI. You do not have to be present to win. Buy tickets online now! Your ticket stub will be emailed to you. Use PayPal or you can pay by Credit Card by selecting GUEST checkout.
You do not need to be present to win. Winners shall take delivery of prizes 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.
Grand Prize: Homebuilt Pedal Plane (Value: Priceless!)
A truly one-of-a-kind prize, designed and built by chapter member Mike Paxson. This is positively a work of art, as you can see in the photos below. Note that the “drive shaft” for the pedals is connected to rotate the propeller – so fun! The prop turns as the plane moves forward! Color scheme, panel layout, and N number mimics that of our chapter build RV-12 which recently took flight. Depends on weight but typically, the pilot can be up to age 7.
2nd Prize: Flying Pup Whirlygig ($70 value)
Show the neighbors your interest in aviation and adventurous pups!
3rd Prize: An autographed and framed Chile Flight poster – PRICELESS!
Designed by chapter member Phil Thompson, the unsigned posters are for sale by EAA 179. Stop by our booth. This 3rd raffle prize is a special framed poster, signed by Chile Flight pilots.
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.
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.
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
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 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
** 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!
0730 – 0900 • Volcano Vista HS Guitarists and the Volcano Vista HS Dance Team kick off the day!
0800 • Opening Ceremony & Presentation of the Colors by Civil Air Patrol, NM Wing 0815 • Exhibit Hall, Youth Aviators Center, Builders’ Corner open; Aircraft Judging Begins 0830 – 0945 • ** WINGS Safety Seminar:“Flying the New Mexico Backcountry” – Ron Keller, NM Pilots Association (EAA 179 Hangar) 0900 – 1100 • “Crazy Bird” band 1000 • EAA179’s 60th Anniversary Celebration 1015 – 1130 • ** WINGS Safety Seminar – “How to Communicate w/Confidence and Clarity” – Wendy Smith, ABQ Air Traffic Controller (EAA179 hangar) 1130 •Aircraft Judging closes, People’s Choice ballots due 1230 – 1300 • ** Aircraft AwardsPresentation – EAA179 1300 – 1500 • “Fretnaughts” band 1400 • Raffle Prize Drawings: Custom Pedal Plane! Two roundtrip Southwest Airlines tickets! 1500 • Exhibit Hall, Youth Aviators Center, Aircraft Builders’ Corner close
Live Music throughout the day! Start the day with live music, including the Star Spangled Banner for the Opening Ceremony.
Mid-morning is Crazy Bird, a contemporary band with a few Air Force pilots!
Headlining in the afternoon slot, Fretnaughts with a 70’s feel.
Enjoy the Volcano Vista Dance Team throughout the day!
For LOEFI 2022, awards were given for aircraft in 9 categories. Pilots opted to have their aircraft included in the judging when they registered.
A team of Chapter members then appraised each aircraft, considering appearance and other subjective considerations. Judging took place between 0830 and 1130.
The public was also given the opportunity to cast a ballot for the “People’s Choice” award. Counting the ballots, the judges found that there was a tie, so the award was given to each.
Based on information provided by the pilots when they registered, the award for “Most Distant Fly-in” was given to the pilot from most distant home airport in ‘air miles’.
Trophies were presented on stage to the award winners at 1330. (Trophies will be mailed to any who were not present to receive them.)
A framed photo of the winning aircraft will be forwarded to the winners honoring their recognition as winners at LOEFI 2022.
Congratulations 2022 Award Winners
Award
Recipient
Aircraft
Tail #
Best Plans Built
Martin diStefano
Skybolt
N117JR
Best Kit Built
Martin Guenin
Glassair Sportsman GS-2
N876Z
Best Contemporary
Rick Bosshardt
Cubcrafters
N15NX
Best Classic
Jerry Powers
V35 Bonanza
N1QG
Best LSA/Trike
Janet Crosby
Zlin Savage iCub
N3311
Best Warbird
Phil Phillips
L-19 Birddog
N219TH
Most Distant Fly-In
Andrew Rivas
F33 Bonanza
N442FT
People’s Choice
Martin diStefano
Skybolt
N117JR
Grand Champion
Glenn Anderson
Beech T-34
N334JP
HISTORY: 2021 Awards
LOEFI 2021 Award Winners:
Grand Champion – Vans RV-10 N783V – Randy Vanstory
People’s Choice – Glasair Sportsman N505KS – Ken Summers
Best Kit Built Aircraft – Christen Eagle N14BQ – Bill Sommer
Best Plans Built Aircraft – Bearhawk N61XB – John Bickham
Best Classic Aircraft (prior to 1971) – Luscombe 8E NC2408K – Ryan Carson
Best Contemporary Aircraft – King air N531AW – CSI, Amanda Ewers (pilot)
Best LSA Aircraft – Sling 2 N396SL – Meg Lieberman
Best Warbird – L-19 Bird Dog N329TH – Phil Phillips
Most Distant Flyin – Vans RV-10 N783V – Randy Vanstory
Thanks go out to all the pilots who joined in the aircraft judging. And to the Members who volunteered to be judges for this traditional activity of LOEFI for many years.
Photos by Bill Donald and Larry Bell
George Young, 10/12/2021
Pedal Plane: Jill Hunter
Southwest Airlines Tickets: Virginia Clark
RAFFLE OVER: THANKS to EVERYONE who participated! Stay Tuned for next year!
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.
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 Better Use of ATFs and NWS Weather Resources (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 and event volunteers.
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 at 1230.
Pilots – FLYING IN TO LOEFI for the Fly-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.
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 and Saturday nights, hosted by EAA Chapter 179
Food trucks open for the Fly-In, 0700-1500
Bode’s Bombing Range Café on the field open 0800 – 1400 Fri, Sat, & Sunday
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 Exhibitors.
0830 – 0945 • WINGS Safety Seminar – “Flying the New Mexico Backcountry” – NMPA
1015 – 1145 • WINGS Safety Seminar – “Better Use of TAFs and NWS Weather Resources Online”, by David Craft, National Wx Service Forecast Office
1100 • Aircraft Judging closes, People’s Choice ballots due
1230 – 1300 • Gathering of Pilots for Group Photo and Aircraft Awards Presentation, EAA 179
Food trucks on hand for Saturday breakfast and lunch, 0700 – 1500
Continuing our tradition, we will have awards, some determined by our panel of judges, others voted on by the visiting public, and other special awards. The categories this year are:
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 at 1230
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