So what is "happening" at the Airport? From the Flight School to the Museum to EAA Chapter 1414 there is always something going on.

Take a look around and come make memories with us!


May 15: Intro to Flight. The Museum at Poplar Grove hosts a Intro to Flight for area youth. There will be a class room session on Theory of Flight, a tour of the Poplar Grove Airmotive Engine Shop for Boy Scouts interested in earning a Aviation Merit Badge and a brief airplane ride offered by members of EAA 1414. A nominal fee is charged. 0900-1200.

 

June 13: The Annual Flag Day celebration at the Museum. This educational and informative program seeks to inform and celebrate our nations flag.

July 18: Agricultural equipment meticulously restored dating back nearly a hundred years thru "modern" fifty year old John Deere and Minneapolis Moline tractors will be found on the grounds of the Museum. This event was a rousing success last year and is expected to be even bigger and better this year.

August 22: Once again northern Illinois's premier Pancake Fly-In Breakfast at the main Maintenance Hangar. The Lyons Club will be serving up a tasty meal with all the trimmings. After breakfast head over to the Flight Office for the traditional plane ride offered by the Flight School for a nominal fee and then take the shuttle to the Museum and stroll the grounds. The flight line will be filled with aircraft from all over the Midwest and the grounds with plenty of things to see and do.

September 25: Intro to Flight. The Museum at Poplar Grove hosts a Intro to Flight for area youth. There will be a class room session on Theory of Flight, a tour of the Poplar Grove Airmotive Engine Shop for Boy Scouts interested in earning a Aviation Merit Badge and a brief airplane ride offered by members of EAA 1414. A nominal fee is charged. 0900-1200.

 

11619 Route 76
Poplar Grove, Illinois  61065
(815) 544-3471     FAX (815) 544-8900
 

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steve@poplargroveairmotive.com