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Bensen Days Event Rises From The Ashes

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Bensen Days 2021 Event Poster

Bensen Days Is Back, thanks to the administration group for the Bensen Days Event in Wauchula, Florida.  The ill-fated 47th annual event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic for 2020.  As of this writing, it is on for 2021 with dates set for April 7, 2021 - April 10.  More information is available on the Bensen Days Event website here: https://www.bensendays.us.com.

Barnstormers Fall 2020 Event

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Thursday, October 22, 2020 - 8:00am to Sunday, October 25, 2020 - 6:00pm

Carolina Barnstormers once again presents their fun-filled, Fall Fly-in and aviation event.  An unscripted gathering of gyroplane pilots and other aviators who fly, drive and otherwise arrive by any means necessary to enjoy a very excellent airport event.

 

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"Not the 4th of July" Picnic

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Saturday, July 11, 2020 - 9:00am

Peach State Rotorcraft holds a 4th of July picnic at our hangar at the Cedartown, Georgia airport (4A4, Polk County Airport, Moore Field).  We typically hold the event the weekend after the official 4th of July weekend to prevent interference with family gatherings, hence the name, "Not the 4th of July Picnic."

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Carolina Barnstormers Spring Fling 2020

Be A Chick Magnet

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Thursday, May 14, 2020 - 8:00am to Sunday, May 17, 2020 - 6:00pm

 

Barry says going to the Carolina Barnstormer's Spring Fling 2020 will make you a "Chick Magnet."  It is the semi-annual gathering of gyroplane folk (and some other aviators) in the Southeast at Wadesboro, NC Anson County Airport (KAPF).  Rain or Shine, the event is always well-attended and worth a trip from anywhere.  Besides, we all know what a dull place "anywhere" can be in the Spring.

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Wrens Fly-In

Wrens, Georgia Fly-in 2015

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Friday, September 13, 2019 - 8:00am to Saturday, September 14, 2019 - 8:00pm

The Wrens, Georgia Fly-In is a yearly event hosted by EAA Chapter 172 at Wrens Memoria Airport (65J) near Augusta, Georgia.  The event features Gyroplanes, Airplanes and other types of aircraft from around the Southeastern US.  This is an unstructured event, but a good place to get up close and personal with a variety of machines and pilots.  Weather permitting, introductory rides are typically available. 

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Barnstormers (by Invite Only) Fall Wingy-Dingy 2019

Carolina Barnstormers Hangar

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Thursday, October 17, 2019 - 8:00am to Saturday, October 19, 2019 - 8:00pm

Carolina Barnstormers host two events per year at their hangars at Anson County Airport in Wadesboro, NC.  The summer event is open to all comers, while the Fall event is an invitation-only event.  Both events are similar, though the summer event is a better place for new pilots and those interested in becoming pilots, while the fall event is more about established pilots and gyroplane flying.

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Bensen Days Update

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Bensen Days 2019 Event Banner

There have been many rumors and concerns regarding the future of the Bensen Days Rotorcraft Event since the demise of its traditional host, Sunstate Wing & Rotor Club.  Fortunately, George "Jake" Jacob has managed to enlist the support of enough people to put an organization together and run the event.  These people include primarily, Scott Lewis, Connie and Ernie Boyette, David Sease and Jon Carleton.  This group's current goal is to manage and run Bensen Days 2019.  Following the event, the rebirth of a Florida rotorcraft club may be a secondary consideration.

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