Every September, during the National Stearman Fly-in at Galesburg Airport (KGBG), there are several fly-out events for breakfast or lunch. One of those fly-out luncheons is a short, 15 minute Stearman flight to the Wolford's Farm (IL01), a fantastic family farm grass airstrip, beautifully maintained and one of the most Amazing airstrips I've had the good fortune to fly into.
This Video was captured September 10, 2021 during the Annual Stearman Fly-in that takes place at the Galesburg Airport. My trusty 2000 Cessna Skyhawk 172SP N352ME was Piloted by my good friend Mark Earl, with myself, Kelly Hicks as Co-Pilot and Navigator.
You might notice, I don't have a Stearman. I consider the President of the Fly-in, Philip Wolford, another great friend, and he invited us to attend the fly-out luncheon at his Family Farm (IL01). Thanks Philip for another GREAT EVENT!
NATIONAL STEARMAN FOUNDATION INFO:
The National Stearman Foundation is located at the Galesburg Municipal Airport (GBG), the facility provides a permanent home for the National Stearman Fly-In as well as the National Stearman Foundation. The hangar facility serves as a year-round home to the world community of Stearman owners, pilots, enthusiasts, historians and future caretakers of this legendary aircraft.
The Foundation’s purposes are:
To provide a permanent source of funding for the National Stearman Fly-In, NFP Inc., in Galesburg, Illinois.
To foster and promote among youths and adults interest, awareness and knowledge about Stearman aircraft and the individuals who developed, flew, maintained and supported them.
To establish procedures to discover, collect, preserve, catalog and store artifacts, records and historical accounts relative to the Stearman and other training aircraft of the era.
To develop and operate a museum facility and/or other venues to preserve and display Stearman aircraft, related components and artifacts for historical research and public educational purposes.
Support of the Foundation’s efforts is greatly appreciated. Materials and/or financial contributions may be tax deductible as the Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. Donors should consult a tax professional before finalizing donations to any organization.
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