VAA Chapter 37 - Calendar of Events

Wednesday
January 9

VMC/IMC Club Gathering
Smith Field Airport - 6:00 PM

Bi-monthly gathering of the Fort Wayne area VMC and IMC clubs. Gatherings will include a VMC scenario and discussion followed by an IMC scenario and discussion. Pizza will be provided. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 2 and Sweet Aviation.

Wednesday
January 23

VAA Chapter 37 Meeting
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 7:00 PM

Join us for the monthly Vintage 37 meeting.

Saturday
January 26

Breakfast at the Hangar
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 8:00 AM

Eggs - Pancakes - Sausage - Toast - Fruit - Juice - Coffee
Price is "by donation" to VAA 37.

Friday
February 1

Movie Night
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 7:00 PM

Join us for a movie night at the hangar. We'll be featuring 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World' and 'Rat Race'.

Saturday
February 23

Breakfast at the Hangar
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 8:00 AM

Eggs - Pancakes - Sausage - Toast - Fruit - Juice - Coffee
Price is "by donation" to VAA 37.

Wednesday
February 27

VAA Chapter 37 Meeting
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 7:00 PM

Join us for the monthly Vintage 37 meeting.

Friday
March 1

Movie Night
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 7:00 PM

Join us for a movie night at the hangar. This month, we'll be featuring 'Avatar'.

Saturday
March 9

Annual VAA Chapter 37 Banquet
Rack & Helen's Restaurant - 6:00 PM

The annual VAA Chapter 37 banquet will be held at Rack & Helen's restaurant in New Haven this year. We will be in the second floor banquet room. The service will be buffet style and the cost will be $25. A cash bar is available for cocktails at 6:00 PM and dinner begins at 7:00 PM. There is an elevator toward the back of the building for anyone requiring assistance to the second floor.

Wednesday
March 13

VMC/IMC Club Gathering
Smith Field Airport - 6:00 PM

Bi-monthly gathering of the Fort Wayne area VMC and IMC clubs. Gatherings will include a VMC scenario and discussion followed by an IMC scenario and discussion. Pizza will be provided. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 2 and Sweet Aviation.

Saturday
March 23

Breakfast at the Hangar
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 8:00 AM

Eggs - Pancakes - Sausage - Toast - Fruit - Juice - Coffee
Price is "by donation" to VAA 37.

Wednesday
March 27

VAA Chapter 37 Meeting
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 7:00 PM

Join us for the monthly Vintage 37 meeting.

Friday
April 5

Movie Night
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 7:00 PM

Join us for a movie night at the hangar. This month, we'll be featuring 'Twelve O'Clock High'.

Saturday
April 20

GWB Equipment Cleanup Day
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 9:00 AM

We need as much help as possible for our chapter airport equipment clean up event. This event is part of our lease agreement with the airport. Your support is a direct credit to our chapter in more ways than one!

Wednesday
April 24

VAA Chapter 37 Meeting
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 7:00 PM

Join us for the monthly Vintage 37 meeting.

Saturday
April 27

Breakfast at the Hangar
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 7:00 AM

Eggs - Pancakes - Sausage - Toast - Fruit - Juice - Coffee
Price is "by donation" to VAA 37.

Friday
May 3

Movie Night
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 7:00 PM

Join us for a movie night at the hangar. The movie will be “Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo,” an Oscar winning, 1944 movie directed by Mervyn LeRoy, starring Spencer Tracy and Van Johnson.

Saturday
May 4

VAA 37 Young Eagles Rally
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 9:00 AM

Young Eagles Rally hosted by Vintage Aircraft Association Chapter 37. Free airplane rides for kids ages 8 through 17. Registration from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Flying from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (weather permitting).

Wednesday
May 8

VMC/IMC Club Gathering
Smith Field Airport - 6:00 PM

Bi-monthly gathering of the Fort Wayne area VMC and IMC clubs. Gatherings will include a VMC scenario and discussion followed by an IMC scenario and discussion. Pizza will be provided. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 2 and Sweet Aviation.

Saturday
May 11

EAA 2 Young Eagles Rally
Hangar 2 at Smith Field - 9:00 AM

Young Eagles Rally hosted by Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 2. Free airplane rides for kids ages 8 through 17. Registration from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Flying from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (weather permitting).

Wednesday
May 22

VAA Chapter 37 Meeting
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 7:00 PM

Join us for the monthly Vintage 37 meeting.

Saturday
May 25

Breakfast at the Hangar
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 7:00 AM

Eggs - Pancakes - Sausage - Toast - Fruit - Juice - Coffee
Price is "by donation" to VAA 37.

Sunday
May 26

Memorial Day Cookout
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 12:00 PM

Join us for Memorial Day Cookout at the hangar! The chapter will provide burgers, brats, and hot dogs. Please bring a salad, side dish or dessert.

Friday
June 7

Movie Night
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 7:00 PM

Join us for a movie night at the hangar. The movie will be “The Longest Day” which won two Oscars for Best Cinematography and Best Effects.

Saturday
June 8

EAA 2 Young Eagles Rally
Hangar 2 at Smith Field - 9:00 AM

Young Eagles Rally hosted by Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 2. Free airplane rides for kids ages 8 through 17. Registration from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Flying from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (weather permitting).

Saturday
June 8
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Sunday
June 9

Fort Wayne Air Show
122nd Fighter Wing - Fort Wayne Intl Airport - 8:00 AM

Saturday
June 15

VAA 37 Young Eagles Rally
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 9:00 AM

Young Eagles Rally hosted by Vintage Aircraft Association Chapter 37. Free airplane rides for kids ages 8 through 17. Registration from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Flying from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (weather permitting).

Saturday
June 22

Breakfast at the Hangar
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 7:00 AM

Eggs - Pancakes - Sausage - Toast - Fruit - Juice - Coffee
Price is "by donation" to VAA 37.

Saturday
June 22

Kendallville Young Eagles Rally
Kendallville Municipal Airport - 9:00 AM

Young Eagles Rally in Kendallville, IN. Free airplane rides for kids ages 8 through 17. Registration from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Flying from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (weather permitting).

Wednesday
June 26

VAA Chapter 37 Meeting
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 5:30 PM

The June VAA 37 Chapter Meeting will feature one of our own, Pat Garvey, for recently fulfilling a bucket list goal of landing an aircraft in all 50 states (must have been a long haul to Hawaii).

We'll start off with a cookout at the Clubhouse at 5:30 followed by the Chapter Meeting at 7. Pat will present a travelogue of his journeys following the cookout. The Chapter will supply the grill meat and we ask all to bring a salad, side, or dessert. Friends and Family are welcome! Come join us for a fun cookout and an interesting presentation!

Wednesday
July 10

VMC/IMC Club Gathering
Smith Field Airport - 6:00 PM

Bi-monthly gathering of the Fort Wayne area VMC and IMC clubs. Gatherings will include a VMC scenario and discussion followed by an IMC scenario and discussion. Pizza will be provided. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 2 and Sweet Aviation.

Monday
July 22
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Sunday
July 28

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
Wittman Regional Airport - Oshkosh, WI - 8:00 AM

Saturday
August 10

EAA 2 Young Eagles Rally
Hangar 2 at Smith Field - 9:00 AM

Young Eagles Rally hosted by Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 2. Free airplane rides for kids ages 8 through 17. Registration from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Flying from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (weather permitting).

Saturday
August 24

Breakfast at the Hangar
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 7:00 AM

Eggs - Pancakes - Sausage - Toast - Fruit - Juice - Coffee
Price is "by donation" to VAA 37.

Saturday
August 24

VAA 37 Young Eagles Rally
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 9:00 AM

Young Eagles Rally hosted by Vintage Aircraft Association Chapter 37. Free airplane rides for kids ages 8 through 17. Registration from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Flying from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (weather permitting).

Wednesday
August 28

VAA Chapter 37 Meeting
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 7:00 PM

Join us for the monthly Vintage 37 meeting.

Saturday
August 31

Marion Fly-in/Cruise-in
Marion Municipal Airport - 7:00 AM

Annual fly-in/cruise-in at the Marion Municipal Airport (MZZ) from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This annual event features antique, classic, homebuilt, ultralight, rotorcraft and warbird aircraft as well as vintage cars, trucks, motorcycles, fire trucks, autocycles, military vehicles and tractors. An all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast is served.

Sunday
September 1

Ford Tri-Motor Tour Stop
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 9:00 AM

Saturday
September 7
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Sunday
September 8

Grissom Air and Space Expo
Grissom Joint Air Reserve Base - 9:00 AM

Wednesday
September 11

VMC/IMC Club Gathering
Smith Field Airport - 6:00 PM

Bi-monthly gathering of the Fort Wayne area VMC and IMC clubs. Gatherings will include a VMC scenario and discussion followed by an IMC scenario and discussion. Pizza will be provided. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 2 and Sweet Aviation.

Saturday
September 14

VAA 37 Young Eagles Rally
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 9:00 AM

Young Eagles Rally hosted by Vintage Aircraft Association Chapter 37. Free airplane rides for kids ages 8 through 17. Registration from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Flying from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (weather permitting).

Sunday
September 15

VAA 37 Young Eagles Rally
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 11:00 AM

Free airplane rides for kids ages 8 through 17. Registration and flying from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM (weather permitting). This rally will be held in conjunction with the Auburn Airport Festival.

Saturday
September 21

Kendallville Young Eagles Rally
Kendallville Municipal Airport - 9:00 AM

Young Eagles Rally in Kendallville, IN. Free airplane rides for kids ages 8 through 17. Registration from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Flying from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (weather permitting).

Wednesday
September 25

VAA Chapter 37 Meeting
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 7:00 PM

Join us for the monthly Vintage 37 meeting.

Saturday
September 28

Breakfast at the Hangar
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 7:00 AM

Eggs - Pancakes - Sausage - Toast - Fruit - Juice - Coffee
Price is "by donation" to VAA 37.

Sunday
October 20

VAA Chapter 37 Chili Fest
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 12:30 PM

Join us for the annual VAA Chapter 37 Chili Fest! Chili with all the fixing will be provided. Please bring a side dish or desert to share. We'll gather at 12:30 PM and eat at 1:00 PM.

Wednesday
October 23

VAA Chapter 37 Meeting
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 7:00 PM

Join us for the monthly Vintage 37 meeting.

Saturday
October 26

Breakfast at the Hangar
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 8:00 AM

Eggs - Pancakes - Sausage - Toast - Fruit - Juice - Coffee
Price is "by donation" to VAA 37.

Wednesday
November 13

VMC/IMC Club Gathering
Smith Field Airport - 6:00 PM

Bi-monthly gathering of the Fort Wayne area VMC and IMC clubs. Gatherings will include a VMC scenario and discussion followed by an IMC scenario and discussion. Pizza will be provided. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 2 and Sweet Aviation.

Saturday
November 23

Breakfast at the Hangar
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 8:00 AM

Eggs - Pancakes - Sausage - Toast - Fruit - Juice - Coffee
Price is "by donation" to VAA 37.

Wednesday
November 27

VAA Chapter 37 Meeting
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 7:00 PM

Join us for the monthly Vintage 37 meeting.

Saturday
December 14

VAA 37 Christmas Party
Vintage 37 Clubhouse - 5:30 PM

Annual VAA 37 Christmas Party. Cocktails at 5:30 PM and dinner at 6:30 PM. The chapter supplies the meat and drinks. Carry in potluck for sides and desert.