For LOEFI 2021, awards were given for aircraft in 9 categories. Pilots opted to have their aircraft included in the judging when they registered.
A team of 3 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 provide 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 were 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 2021.
Below are photos of the winning aircraft.
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
New this year – RAFFLES for some truly great prizes. —-Featured prizes plus Hourly Drawings (see below)
Featured Prizes Drawings for the following will take place at 2PM. Need not be present to win.
A Flight in an L-19 Bird Dog
Experience a thrilling flight starting from the Double Eagle II Airport, in this award-winning Vietnam era “Bird Dog” airplane with a flight lasting up to 30 minutes with devoted pilot John Lorenz
Commemorative Photo of EAA’s B-17 “Aluminum Overcast”
A beautiful close-up photo of EAA’s meticulously restored B-17 Bomber, Aluminum Overcast, taken when she came to Albuquerque on a nationwide tour stop in 2016. Done appropriately in monochrome on brushed aluminum, 16″x24″, ready for your home or office aviation gallery.
Chile Flight Wall Poster
An inspirational wall poster featuring the Chile Flight, Albuquerque’s own formation flight team in action. The poster is a 12″ x 18″ print framed in a 16″ x 22″ black border frame with glass and 4″ matting all around. And on the matting are signatures of the Chile Flight pilots. This is a true collector’s item!
A gorgeous hand-made throw-size quilt done in aviation and Americana theme.
A beautiful quilt produced by one of our wonderful chapter members. This work of art, inspired by an aerial photo in a recent issue of EAA’s Sport Aviation, depicts aircraft rows and rows of aircraft parked on the grass at Oshkosh Airventure- OSH 2021. (Click on the image for a closer view.).
PLUS HOURLY “PICK YOUR PRIZE” DRAWINGS — Gift Cards to Local restaurants
— Home Depot goodies
— Museum Family Membership
— Home Decor
Similar to a car show, aircraft fly in to be judged, while spectators get to see a gathering of amateur built, antique 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’s there to do?
Come early to see aircraft as they arrive and catch the 8AM Opening Ceremony and flag raising
Browse the Exhibit Hall with aviation businesses, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.
Learn about aviation education, careers, technology, in the Exhibit Hall and attending SEMINARS!
Enjoy breakfast and lunch, food trucks on site all day!
Try riveting at the Builders’ Corner! 3D Printing! Talk to builders!
Engage the kids in the Youth Aviators Center
PILOTS! Attend SEMINARS about flying New Mexico; earn WINGS credits!
Shop at EAA 179′s Fly Mart and buy used aviation treasures
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
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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. See a list of Sponsors and Exhibitors here.
WANT TO VOLUNTEER? 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.
0700 – 0845 • “Prairie Meadows Praise Team Singers”
0800 • Opening Ceremony & Flag Raising by Rio Rancho JROTC 0815 • Exhibit Hall, Youth Aviators Center, Builders’ Corner open; Aircraft Judging Begins 0830 – 0945 • WINGS Safety Seminar:“Flying the New Mexico Backcountry” – NMPA 0900 – 1100 • “Resonance” band 1015 – 1130 • Seminar: “Can Electric Aircraft Pull General Aviation Out Of The Nose Dive?” by Will Fox 1130 • Aircraft Judging closes, People’s Choice ballots due 1230 – 1300 • Gathering of Pilots (Photo) and Aircraft AwardsPresentation – EAA179 1300 – 1500 • “Time Travelers” band 1330 – 1430 • Public Presentation: “Formation Flying” by Chile Flight 1400 • Raffle Drawing, Featured Prizes 1500 • Exhibit Hall, Youth Aviators Center, Aircraft Builders’ Corner closes
Live Music throughout the day!
Start the day with the Prairie Meadows Praise Team Singers, opening with the Star Spangled Banner, America the Beautiful and an assortment of uplifting acoustic/vocal music.
Kicking off the festivities mid-morning is Resonance, with energetic dance music to waggle your empennage.
Headlining in the afternoon slot, Time Travelers takes you on a magic carpet ride through time, with rock’n’roll favorites from the 1950’s to present.
2022 Details Coming Soon! Expect similar to 2021, only better!
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, Electric Aircraft, Formation Flying – see schedule.
Camping: NEW THIS YEAR! 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).
On first call, give distance and direction from airport. NOTE: tower controllers now have radar!
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 new airport diagram (.PDF).
Parking, fuel, and Fly-in Registration: Bode will provide fuel off truck at self serve price. Tie downs are limited; please bring chocks and ropes.
Parking in front of Bode FBO is reserved for transient aircraft. Self Serve fuel island will be closed. Double Eagle II Airport information: Airnav
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 and Econolodge on Central Ave. Rental cars ARE available on prior request via Bode Aviation FBO.
New for 2021 – On-field Camping for Pilots and crew.
Airplane camping is being offered on the field at KAEG for Friday & Saturday nights.
Bring your tent and airplane tie-down stakes and ropes! Camping is offered in a grass area adjacent to the north ramp and on the north ramp itself. Check the ramp layout for greater detail.
Fly-In Cookout Friday night, hosted by EAA Chapter 179.
Food trucks will set up for the Fly-In, 0700-1500. Bombing Range Café on the field open 0800 – 1400 Fri/Sunday.
Upon arrival, tell Ground Control that you are here for LOEFI and camping, to receive directions to the camping area.
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, where you will receive a T-shirt, a goodie bag plus make your choice for 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 – 1130 • Seminar – “Can Electric Aircraft Pull General Aviation Out Of The Nose Dive?” by Will Fox
1130 • Aircraft Judging closes, People’s Choice ballots due
1230 – 1300 • Gathering of Pilots for Group Photo and d Aircraft Awards Presentation, EAA 179
1330 – 1430 • Public Presentation – “Formation Flying”, by Chile Flight
Food trucks will be on hand for breakfast and lunch.
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
Special: Most Distant Fly-In
Grand Champion (judge’s choice)
Judging will conclude at 1130 hours, presentations will be at 1230 hours.
Check back in August for updates for LOEFI 2021 Information below is from LOEFI 2019.
IF YOU ARE FLYING IN TO LOEFI, BE ADVISED …
Construction in 2018 has been completed and the new taxiways are in use. Check the AFD for details.
Inbound: Listen to AWOS on 119.025.
On first call, give distance and direction from airport. NOTE: tower controllers now have radar!
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 new airport diagram (.PDF).
Parking, fuel, and Fly-in Registration: Bode will provide fuel off truck at self serve price. Tie downs are limited; please bring chocks and ropes.
Parking in front of Bode FBO is reserved for transient aircraft. Self Serve fuel island will be closed. Double Eagle II Airport information: Airnav
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.
STAYING A NIGHT, Friday or Saturday?
If you are staying over in Albuquerque, ask for special “Bode Aviation” rates at Rio Grande Best Western and Econolodge on Central Ave. Rental cars ARE available on prior request via Bode Aviation FBO.
AT THE FLY-IN!
Two general areas will be set up for aircraft – 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, where you will receive a T-shirt, a goodie bag plus make your choice for award category.
0900 – 1015 • Backcountry Flying in New Mexico – New Mexico Pilots Association (NMPA) Backcountry Committe
1030 – 1130 • Explore Instrument Flying Scenarios with EAA 179’s IMC Club
1045 – 1200 • High Performance Experimental Aircraft and Homebuilt Safety – Will Fox
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: Kit Built, Plans Built, Contemporary (1971 – present); Classic (prior to 1970); LSA/Trike; Warbird, Most Distant Fly-in, LOEFI Grand Champion
Public Voting: People’s Choice
Special: Most Distant Fly-In
Judging will conclude at 1130 hours, presentations will be at 1300 hours.
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.
In Kind Donations – LOEFI 2021
Albertsons
Albuquerque Wholesale
Bernalillo County Sheriffs Office
BJ’s Brewhouse Bode Aviation
City of Albuquerque Aviation Dept
Cheddars
Chick Fil A
Costco (all locations)
Culligan Water
CVS – Unser and McMahon Dr. Don Hedges, DO
Enchanted Sugar – Cottonwood Mall
Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
Frito-Lay
Gale C.
Highway Supply
Home Depot – Rio Rancho and Albuquerque
Johnson Controls
Nuclear Science & History Museum
Olive Garden
Outback Steakhouse
Panera Bread – Coors
PepsiCo
Pizza 9
Range Cafe
ReddyIce
Red Lobster
Rudy’s BBQ
Starbucks – McMahon and Unser
Texas Roadhouse
EAA Chapter 179 accepts donations year round. Consider supporting Chapter 179 year round with benefits for various Corporate Sponsorship Levels. Some include a LOEFI booth and event recognition.
Fees for LOEFI 2021 sponsorships may be paid here.
Past LOEFI Photo Shows
2019
Riveting!
Ironing a Wing
SunCountry Cubs Display
Radio Practice
IMG_2027
IMG_2102
LOEFI 2019-BendixKing Interview
BendixKing display
Chile BREAK!
Chile SMOKE ON!
Civil Air Patrol Booth
LOEFI 2019-RGN 99s Booth
NMDOT Aviation Division
Air One Systems
State Farm Insurance
Angel Flight SC
CAF - Lobo Wing
NMPA
RAF
SAMS Academy booth
NATCA
Albuquerque Soaring
IMG_2139
LOEFI 2019-50
LOEFI 2019-23
179 Fly Mart
IMG_2142
IMG_1928
Bluntz
MOPAR 1
MOPAR 2
Military Vehicles
EAA 179 Booth
LOEFI 2019-53
IMG_2129
IMG_2136
Sandia Aerospace
2016
Textron Aviation - Wichita
Aspen Avionics
BendixKing by Honeywell
Transform Flight
Devore Aviation
Sandia Aerospace
NMDOT Aviation Division
Duke City Flyers
Aero Mechanical Industries
Rio Rancho
IRQ Aviation
State Farm Insurance
Kit Crumpton, Author
Vertical Limit
New Mexico Pilots Association
CAF Lobo Wing
Lobo Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, Moriarty
A Flight in an L-19 Bird Dog
Consider supporting Chapter 179 year round with benefits for various 
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