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We are excited to announce that we will be holding our third annual Sonex fly in on Saturday June 27th.

The great news is that our airport is getting a new runway, but and there is always a but, our fly in is going to be a drive in this year. The nearest airport to us is Lewis Airport and pickup accommodations may be possible.

This years agenda includes the following.

Robbie Culver - update on his progress, if not completed Sonex and his turbo conversion of the AeroVee.
Dwayne Hudson from the FAA -discussion of the homebuilt certification process.
Robert Helms of UL Engines presentation on UL engines.

Please RSVP to Al Eidukas - greatlakessonexflyin.com
Registration will begins at 8:30 AM
First presentation scheduled to start at 9:00 AM
Lunch about 11:30 @ Charlie's (separate checks please)
Approximately 1:00 PM presentation
We will close our event with door prizes - you must be present to win.

Please RSPV by June 20th to help us make sure we're setup appropriately

Hope to see you on the 27th.


Robbie Culver
Sonex 1517
Chicagoland
N1517S assigned

The correct contact information for Al is

greatlakessonex@gmail.com


Robbie Culver
Sonex 1517
Chicagoland
Tails and Wings complete - finishing fuselage.
N1517S reserved

The Great Lakes Fly In actually Drive In this year is fast approaching.

Due to construction the runway at Bolingbrook Clow International Airport has been closed.

For those wanting to fly in the nearest airport to us is Lewis University Airport KLOT. The Joliet Regional Port District have several grass tie downs available for the day free of charge for those attending the fly in – you need to bring your own ropes. It’s about a 20 minute drive from the airport so pickup arrangements need to be made in advance by calling Al at 708.638.8221

The event is Saturday June 27th – please see the attached schedule



At Clow International Airport - 1C5
130 S. Clow International Parkway
Bolingbrook, Il 60440

Presentations will be in the Illinois Aviation Museum Hangar
http://www.illinoisaviationmuseum.org/



This event is being sponsored by the Illinois Aviation Museum and hosted by EAA Chapter 461.

This event is not an official Sonex event. The information shared at this event is to be considered as opinion only. The decision to participate at this event and/or use any of the information shared at this event is the sole responsibility of the individual deciding to attend and/or use this information.

We have a great line up of presentations this year please see the flyer below.

Hope to see you Saturday June 27th.

Just a reminder that this event is tomorrow, June 27th at Clow airport in Bolingbrook IL. Hope to see you there!

Sonex Foundation wrote:The Great Lakes Fly In actually Drive In this year is fast approaching.

Due to construction the runway at Bolingbrook Clow International Airport has been closed.

For those wanting to fly in the nearest airport to us is Lewis University Airport KLOT. The Joliet Regional Port District have several grass tie downs available for the day free of charge for those attending the fly in – you need to bring your own ropes. It’s about a 20 minute drive from the airport so pickup arrangements need to be made in advance by calling Al at 708.638.8221

The event is Saturday June 27th – please see the attached schedule



At Clow International Airport - 1C5
130 S. Clow International Parkway
Bolingbrook, Il 60440

Presentations will be in the Illinois Aviation Museum Hangar
http://www.illinoisaviationmuseum.org/



This event is being sponsored by the Illinois Aviation Museum and hosted by EAA Chapter 461.

This event is not an official Sonex event. The information shared at this event is to be considered as opinion only. The decision to participate at this event and/or use any of the information shared at this event is the sole responsibility of the individual deciding to attend and/or use this information.

We have a great line up of presentations this year please see the flyer below.

Hope to see you Saturday June 27th.

Robbie and all the other Chicagoland bunch,
We are headed off to scout camp and unfortunately will miss it. Maybe we can fly in next year!