

Static displays included a NOAA Beech King Air, NOAA de Havilland Twin Otter and a US Navy Boeing/BAE T-45 Goshawk. The ramp was filled with a wide variety of aircraft including Nanchang CJ-6s, Yak 52s, Beech T-34s, Aero Vodochody L-39s, Scottish Aviation Bulldogs, SOCATATB-30s, North American Navions, Boeing Stearmans and a MiG-17. With Airshows going on throughout the summer we will look to have our next meeting and cook out in the fall.įly safe and look for future events for us to all get together.ĭecember 3rd and 4th saw approximately 25 warbirds gather at the Squadron 24 December Fly-In Gathering and Membership Meeting. Remember the Warbird ramp and Warbird building is always available for having your formation practices or just a place to meet. Hot and wet but still there are days of clear blue skies. The adjacent Warbird ramp also provides plenty of room for aircraft of all sizes for fly-in activities and meetings. This Central Florida location will make meetings and events accessible to more of the Squadron's statewide membership. The Squadron has relocated operations to the EAA Warbird of America Building on the Sun 'n Fun campus in Lakeland. We hope this will allow our members from across the State and around the Country the opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie of Squadron events when they unable to join in person. While the format is still being formulated, it is anticipated that a combination of a fly-in cookout, formation practice, and coordinating demonstration "hops" in Squadron member aircraft will be part of the mix.Īlso, based on our experience with Zoom Meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are working to keep them part of the meeting format. In an effort to make meetings more valuable, the Squadron will be combining future meetings with a flying event. We thank you all for your continued support. Check back for updates.ĭUES: If you have not submitted your 2022 dues, please do so to stay a member in good standing. The February 12 meeting/event has been postponed. Please come to our next meeting or event as our guest. Whether you fly or simply enjoy airplanes and aviation, you are welcome to attend our events and join our Squadron.
