Category Archives: 2025

LOEFI 2025 Awards

Awards were given for aircraft in 6 categories plus Most Distant Flyin and Grand Champion. Pilots opted to have their aircraft included in the judging when they registered. An award was also given for the People’s Choice, based on ballots cast by visitors to LOEFI 2025.

  • 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 Flyin” 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.)

Congratulations 2025 Award Winners

Award Recipient Aircraft Tail #
Best Plans Built Jeff Glynn Cozy N856J
Best Kit Built Dan Kemme Sling 4 N856J
Best Contemporary Kevin Kirkpatrick CAP C-182 N374CP
Best LSA/Trike Joseph Bush Arion Ligtning N343P
Most Distant Fly-In José & Luis Corella Piper PA-32 Bill
People’s Choice Bill Summers
 Christen Eagle N14BQ
Grand Champion Lance Hunger Cirrus N990P

LOEFI 2025 Award Winners

Again this year, 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.

Flying In .. for the Showcase?

Welcome to LOEFI, and to our Aircraft Showcase for your airplane.

If you would like to park your aircraft in the display area, please do the following:

  • Download the .pdf file by clicking on the link below.
  • On arrival at Double Eagle, as you taxi towards the LOEFI ramp, place this sign where the marshallers can see it.

Note: Display area parking is not reserved or guaranteed and is first come first served

Download the Display Sign for LOEFI Showcase

LOEFI 2025 – Welcome Pilots

Flying into LOEFI Staying Overnight Activities

EAA Chapter 179 is preparing to provide extra special treatment for pilots and those bringing aircraft. 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, attending seminars, and sharing your passion for flying and aviation with other pilots and the public.

          • Aircraft Parking: New this year – Separate non-public parking area for fly-in aircraft (those that are not in the central Show Plane area).
          • Pilot Oasis: New this year – Free coffee and donuts, a place to gather away from the crowd, to refresh, and to enjoy hangar flying.
          • Special Door Prizes: New this year – Register at the Pilot Registration table or Pilot Oasis. Drawings in the Oasis at 1200. Pilot Door Prize Donors
          • Seminars:  Flying the New Mexico Backcountry (0830-0930, WINGS) and
            Mountain Wave: Exploring the Monster (1030-1130, WINGS)
            See the schedule below.
          • Hosted 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 BBQ 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.   See 2024 Aircraft Winners

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    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 and current ATIS. 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) and event ramp map.
      • 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.
      • Would you like to park your aircraft in the Showcase? Click here for info.

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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 Hosted 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.  
      • Friday – pizza lunch and BBQ supper, 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. Note: This year for concern for the safety of your aircraft, the fly-in tie-down area will not be open for public viewing.
        • If arriving on Saturday, please stop by the Pilot Registration for a gift bag, to register for door prizes, and if you wish to have your aircraft included in the judging, to specify the award category.
        • Here is the schedule of activities of special interest for pilots (and crew members). Note in particular the WINGS Seminar. Check here for the complete Schedule of Activities and Sponsors and Exhibitors.
          • 0830 – 0930 • WINGS Seminar – “Flying the New Mexico Backcountry”
            – Ron Keller, New Mexico Pilots Association (Pilot Oasis)
          • 1030 – 1130 • WINGS Seminar – “Mountain Wave: Exploring the Monster”                          – Bill Hill, retired airline pilot, flies gliders for fun (Pilot Oasis)
          • 1130 • Aircraft Judging closes, People’s Choice ballots due
          • 1200 • Drawings for LOEFI PIlot Door Prizes (Pilot Oasis)
          • 1245 – 1300 • Aircraft Awards Presentation, Main Stage
          • 1400  •  Raffle Prize Drawings:
            .                          Custom F4U Corsair Pedal Plane built by EAA 179 volunteers!
            .              2 Domestic Southwest Airlines tickets!  
        • Food trucks for Saturday breakfast and lunch, 0700 – 1400
        • Aircraft Judging & Awards: 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 2025 – Schedule

                     ** Of special interest to Pilots

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

  • Alitas de Pollo
  • Cerealsly Sweet
  • Loaded Lemon ABQ
  • One Stop Chill ‘n Fill
  • Pop Pop’s Italian Ice

0730 – 0900  •   Live music: “Line Nash” Opens the day!
0800  •  Opening Ceremony & Presentation of the Colors by Civil Air Patrol, NM Wing
0815  •  Exhibit Hall, Pilot Experience (new!), Builders’ Square, Kids’ Corner open; Aircraft Judging Begins
0830 – 0930  •  ** WINGS Safety Seminar: “Flying the New Mexico Backcountry”
                          – Ron Keller, NM Pilots Association, in the Pilot Oasis
0930 – 1130  • Live music: “Turner and Grimes Trio”
1030 – 1130  •  ** WINGS Safety Seminar: “Mountain Wave: Exploring the Monster”
                          – Bill Hill, retired airline pilot and glider pilot, in the Pilot Oasis
1130  •  Aircraft Judging closes, People’s Choice ballots due
1200 •  **Drawings for LOEFI Pilot Door Prizes, in the Pilot Oasis
1200 – 1400  •  Live music:  “Marion Carillo”
1245 – 1300  •  ** Aircraft Awards Presentation – EAA179, at the Stage
1400  •  Raffle Prize Drawings at the stage
              Custom F4U Corsair Pedal Plane built by EAA 179 volunteers!
              2 Domestic Southwest Airlines tickets!  
1400  •  Exhibit Hall, Pilot Experience, Aircraft Builders’ Square, and Kids’ Corner close

Live Music throughout!
Start the day with live music by Line Nash
      Mid-morning, enjoy the Turner and Grimes Trio
            Then Marion Carillo will top off the day!

LOEFI 2025 – Raffles

2025 LOEFI RAFFLES – Purchase HERE to Win!
Custom Built Pedal Plane OR two Southwest Airlines Tickets!

Tickets $10 each or buy six for $50. Purchase ONLINE BELOW – or on site.
Drawing at 2pm at LOEFI on Sept 27, 2025.  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 F4U Corsair Pedal Plane – Win this US Navy and US Marines favorite, the F4U Corsair. A truly one-of-a-kind prize, it was built by chapter members with special attention to every detail.  Like the full-size Corsair, the wings fold to save space on the deck.  The prop turns as the plane moves forward, driven by the pedals!  So fun! 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.

RAFFLES – FINE PRINT: 
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, primarily our Scholarship Fund, Aviation Academy, Young Eagles events, and supporting local aircraft builders. EAA Chapter 179 is a 501c3 organization.

LOEFI 2025 – Sponsors & Exhibitors

2025 EXHIBITOR LIST – Download

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.

CALL FOR 2025 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!  Sponsors are acknowledged in our newsletter and at our events.

LOEFI 2025 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 

 

SILVER SPONSORS ($500 and up)

Air One Systems – FAA Certified Avionics Shop
BladeSox – custom propeller covers
Bolder Flight Systems

 

“FAST as Flight” Auto Showcase Sponsors ($250 and Up)
Montano Acura
Sandia BMW
Galles Chevrolet
Perfection Honda
Lexus of Albuquerque
University Volkswagen – Mazda

LOEFI FOOD TRUCKS
Alitas de Pollo
Cerealsly Sweet
Loaded Lemon ABQ
One Stop Chill ‘n Fill
Pop-Pop’s Italian Ice

 

BRONZE SPONSORS / EXHIBITORS ($100 and up)

AirMedCare Network – Guardian Flight
Airway Heritage Museum – Cibola County Historical Society
Commemorative Air Force – Lobo Wing
High Country Air Service
Merlin Aviation – Moriarty
New Mexico Aero Services
Recreational Aviation Foundation
Ridgeview Roofing & Restoration LLC
UNMH Lifeguard Emergency Air Service

 

MORE LOEFI 2025 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
Civil Air Patrol, New Mexico Wing
CNM – Aviation Technology Program
Double Eagle Aviation Academy – EAA 179
Duke City Electric Flyers
EAA Chapter 179
Hover with Hargis
New Mexico Air National Guard
New Mexico Pilots Association
Pecos Valley Aviation Consulting
US Air Force 58th Special Operations Wing
Women in Aviation – Land of Enchantment Chapter

 

IN KIND DONORS – Thank you!

EVENT SUPPORT
Albuquerque Wholesale Envelope & Paper Co
Bode Aviation
City of Albuquerque, Double Eagle II Airport
Costco
DBCWaters (was Culligan) – 1111 San Mateo Blvd NE
Dion’s Pizza
Rise + Roast
Road Safe – Albuquerque
Southwest Airlines

PILOT DOOR PRIZES / GIFTS
Aircraft Spruce – gift cards
AvFuel – Bode Avgas
BladeSox – set of custom propeller covers
Bolder Flight Systems – OnFlight Data Logger
Crisp & Clean Mobile Detailing
Garmin – D2 R X10 Aviator Smartwatch
JB Henderson Construction – Flight-size Backpacks
Lycoming – decals
McFarlane -Exhaust Lube, gift cards
Sporty’s Pilot Shop – Flight Gear bags
Van’s Aircraft – caps

In Kind Donations – Always appreciated!  These support our youth activities, Friday volunteer lunch, Friday night LOEFI BBQ for campers, Saturday lunch for CAP and Scout volunteers, and logistics for the overall event.  If you can help, let us know at chapter@eaa179.org

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