EAA Chapter 825 is hosting the historic EAA Ford Tri-Motor Tour Stop at Shelby County Airport in Calera on Friday through the weekend. EAA's rare 1929 Ford Tri-Motor, now on tour, will make a stop at Shelby County Airport, Alabama for a up-close look at a classic aircraft from the early days of commercial air travel. The historic aircraft will be available to the public for rides on May 18-20 from 9:00am until 5:00pm. Shelby County's EAA Chapter 825 is hosting the stop. To book your flight, go to: http://www.airventuremuseum.org/fordtrimotor/ .
EAA Chapter 351 will host Learn to Fly Day at the Geneva Municipal Airport on May 19, 2012. Free adult aircraft rides will begin at 9 AM to introduce prospective pilots to aviation. EAA Chapter 351 will also offer free Young Eagle rides to youth between the ages of 8 and 17. Plan to be at the airport by 9 AM to register. Join us for this fun and entertaining day of flying! Contact FMI: http://www.351.eaachapter.org/
EAA 190 Fly-in Breakfast and Young Eagle Rally -3M5 is on Saturday, May 19, from 0730 - 0930 at MOONTOWN (3M5) in Brownsboro, AL. Come join us every 3rd Saturday of the month for some scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits, gravy, grits, pancakes and flying fun! Service starts at 7:30 am and continues until about 9:30 am. Weather not good enough to fly? Just get in you car and drive over, breakfast will be served regardless of weather. The suggested donation is $6 for adults and $4 for children. The Chapter donates 50% of the breakfast proceeds to the Buckhorn High School Band Boosters for the great job they do cooking. Contact FMI: http://eaa190.weebly.com/
Marvel of Flight event takes off Saturday in DeFuniak Springs. The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce teams up with the City of DeFuniak Springs to produce the second annual fly-in/aviation festival, "Marvel of Flight" 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at DeFuniak Springs Municipal Airport. The array of events include: a fly-in for area pilots, hot air balloon rides, bi-plane rides, and helicopter rides; a radio-controlled air show, classic cars on display, static aircraft displays, live music, children's activities and food. Kiwanis will serve their famous pancakes, and Rotary will offer luncheon fare including their ever-popular nachos. Admission is free. Go online to pre-register at waltonareachamber.com. Sponsorships and vendor applications are also available. Call the airport staff at 850-892-2000. See EVENTS for more details. -B Meyer