EAA 179 Raffle Winners Announced!

Southwest Airlines tickets – Bryan Otero 
Pedal Plane – Linda Henderson 

2024 RAFFLE CLOSED. If you’d still like to contribute to EAA179’s scholarship program, visit our Scholarship or Home pages to donate.  Thanks everyone for your contributions to the help the next generation of aviators!

Tickets $10 each or buy six for $50. Drawing at 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 – Above is a preview of the nearly completed and truly one-of-a-kind prize, built by a team of chapter members. This is a labor of love for aviation!  This year’s plane is modeled after the beloved Beech Staggerwing. 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.

RAFFLE #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 2024:  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.

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.

2024 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!

Love what we do?  We offer additional Sponsorship / Corporate Membership Levels, some include a LOEFI booth. Support our programs year-round!  All supporters are acknowledged in our newsletter.

LOEFI 2024 Exhibitors & Sponsors – Thank you!

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
Airway Heritage Museum – Cibola County Historical Society
Bolder Flight Systems
Commemorative Air Force – Lobo Wing
CSI Aviation
GAMI – aviation fuel
High Country Air Service
Merlin Aviation
Recreational Aviation Foundation
Alitas de Pollo
Cielo Azul Foods
One Stop Chill n’ Fill
Pop-Pop’s Italian Ice
Sipps ABQ

MORE LOEFI 2024 EXHIBITORS 

Albuquerque TRACON – ABQ Air Traffic Control
Albuquerque Center – ZAB ARTCC
Albuquerque Aviation Academy (SAMS Academy)
Albuquerque Soaring Club
Angel Flight South Central
Bode Aviation
Boy Scout Troop 174
Cavalcade of Wings – Albuquerque
Civil Air Patrol, New Mexico Wing
CNM Aviation Technology
Double Eagle Aviation Academy – EAA 179
Duke City Electric Flyers
EAA Chapter 179
KOAT Sky 7
New Mexico Pilots Association
New Mexico Air National Guard Recruiting
Robert Mudd
US Southwest Soaring Museum – Moriarty
Tuskegee Airmen – Gen Lloyd W. Newton Chapter
US Air Force 58th Special Operations Wing
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
Road Safe – Albuquerque
Southwest Airlines

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

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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)  – 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 – please RSVP to loefi@eaa179.org.
  • Aircraft Awards: Best Plans Built; Best Kit Built, Contemporary (1960 – present); Classic (prior to 1960); LSA/Trike; Warbird; Most Distant Fly-in, People’s Choice; LOEFI Grand Champion (Judges’ choice).  Awards presented between 1245-1300.

Pilots – FLYING IN

• • Check Airport Data: Airnav or SkyVector
  • Inbound: Listen to ATIS on 119.025. Tune to Tower on 120.15
    • On first call, give distance and direction from airport. Tower controllers have radar.
    • If arriving just for the Fly-In, after landing tell Double Eagle Ground (121.625) that you are “going to the Fly In”.  Expect to taxi to the north ramp for tie-down parking. Bring ropes/chocks. See the airport diagram (.PDF).
  • Parking, fuel, and Fly-in Registration:
    • Camping arrivals – parking is available in the grass area (own risk) along the hangar taxi lanes, just west of North Ramp (see Ramp Map) or in the North Ramp tie down area. No tie downs available off the asphalt.
    • Parking in front of Bode FBO is reserved for transient aircraft.
    • Bode FBO will provide fuel off truck at self serve price. Fuel islands are closed.
    • Tie downs are limited; please bring chocks and ropes. 
  • Outbound:  Contact Ground from ramp AND before proceeding FROM runup areas TO the runway unless otherwise instructed. Accessing runway 17/35 from the ramp requires crossing runway 22/04.  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, let us know in advance if we can help at loefi@eaa179.org.
  • Ground Transport:  Rental cars (Enterprise or Hertz) ARE available with prior arrangement via Bode Aviation FBO  (3 day advance requested).  UBER and LYFT available (Typically $30 to Old Town area, i.e., Rio Grande Best Western)

• On-field Camping for Pilots and Crew – Airplane camping is available on the field (KAEG) Friday & Saturday nights
  • If you plan to camp or have questions, please RSVP via eMail: loefi@eaa179.org.
  • Upon arrival, tell Ground Control that you are here for LOEFI camping, taxi to north ramp and proceed to the camping area. Parking is available in the grass (own risk) along the hangar taxi lanes, just west of North Ramp. See event ramp map.
  • Bring your tent and aircraft tie-down stakes and ropes!  Camp in the grass area adjacent to the north ramp or on the north ramp itself.  
  • 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, 0700-1400
  • Bode’s Bombing Range Café on the field open 0800 – 1400 Fri & Sunday

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  Pilots – ACTIVITIES AT THE FLY-IN!

  • • Two general areas are 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 for a gift 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 Seminar. Check here for the complete Schedule of Activities  and Sponsors and Exhibitors.
      • 0830 – 0945 • WINGS Safety Seminar – “Flying the New Mexico Backcountry” – Ron Keller, New Mexico Pilots Association
      • 1130 • Aircraft Judging closes, People’s Choice ballots due
      • 1245 – 1300 • Aircraft Awards Presentation, Main Stage
    • Food trucks for Saturday breakfast and lunch, 0700 – 1400
    • 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 (1960 to present), Best Classic (prior to 1960), Best LSA/Trike, Best Warbird
      • Public Vote: People’s Choice (closes at 1130)
      • Special:  Most Distant Fly-In
      • Grand Champion (Judges’ choice)
    • Aircraft Judging concludes at 1130, Award presentations 1245-1300

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LOEFI 2024 Ramp Layout Plan
 Click on the map for a larger image in new Browser Tab.

LOEFI 2024 Ramp Map

2024 Schedule
** Of special interest to Pilots

0700   •  Gates Open;  Static Aircraft Displays, Car Clubs arriving
0700 – 1400  •  Food trucks Open 
Great food! Your purchases support our scholarship fund!

Mark Your Calendars – LOEFI 2025, September 27, 2025
Volunteers – Sign up here
Schedule    Exhibitor-Sponsor List     Event Map   Raffles

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
• Try your hand at flying – on a flight simulator
• Enter a RAFFLE to WIN a Custom Pedal Plane or Two Southwest Airlines Domestic Tickets!
• 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.  View the list of 2024 Sponsors and Exhibitors.

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)