Air Show Eve...Raffle details!

T'was the night before Air Show

And all through the house not a creature was stirring, NOT!!

We are still busy putting the final touches on the show.  We have all worked so hard to put this show on.  One of our organizers said today, "Well, we built it.  I sure hope they come!".  

Our sincere hope is that you and your family come out and have a wonderful time.

-Terry Williams and Williams Construction have donated four airplane rides (in the Cessnas) to raffle off!   

• Each ticket is $1.00.  You may purchase as many tickets as you like.
• *Winners may go alone or take two others with them.*
• Winners must be present.  Flight must be taken 8/17/13 at appointed time.
• All money collected goes to Rudy's Dog Park.
• Drawing and announcement of winners will be at 12:45.

*For your safety, and the pilot's, there are total passenger weight restrictions.  Your pilot will be the final authority.

See ya' tomorrow!!

Heather

Hot air balloon ride.

Greetings Air Show fans!

One of our hot air balloon pilots can take two passengers up for a one hour ride.  It is supposed to be a beautiful morning!

The cost is $450 for two passengers, for a once-in-a-lifetime ride.

Check them out at:

https://www.facebook.com/spiritintheskyballooning

You can find their contact number in the "about" section on their Facebook page.  You must call to arrange the ride.


*Disclaimer*  The hot air balloon ride is a private transaction between you and the balloonist.  The Air Show of Warsaw is not involved or responsible for any commercial balloon flights.

There, I feel better now.  :0)

Until next time,

Heather

NASCAR at an air show? Why not?

It's not often you get to see a NASCAR in Warsaw, Indiana.  (We're going to have TWO!)

Maybe you have seen the car but, have you heard the car?  

Nothing gets a race enthusiast's heart pounding like the sound of that engine firing up!

We are so fortunate that ML Motorsports, and their sponsors, are sending Nationwide Series driver Johanna Long and the #70 car to the Air Show of Warsaw!

Johanna will be on site, signing autographs (you might even get to have your picture taken with her) from 10:00-11:30.  She'll take a break before getting behind the wheel of the special "Wish for Our Heroes" Chevrolet Camaro NASCAR.  

Look for Johanna at the ML Motorsports canopy.

Too bad that thing doesn't have a passenger seat! :0)

Until next time,

Heather

Aerobats and their planes. Plus, the Warbird Review.

This is the current line-up.  Subject to change, of course.  :0)

-Alan Hoover in his Stearman 450.

-Mike Wild flying a Super Decathlon.

-Bob Richards flying a Pitts S1S.

-Ralph Lutes with a crop dusting demonstration in an Air Tractor.

-Alan Hoover returns flying a Staudacher.

-Patrick McAlee in his super-modified Blue Demon Pitts S1-SS.

-Patrick McAlee's Blue Demon vs. Dave Illingworth's NASCAR.

The aerobatic show will be followed immediately by the Warbird Review, featuring:

-Boeing Stearman 450
-PT 19
-North American T 6 Texan
-L 29 single engine Delfin


We have extended invitations to more pilots and their warbirds.  We have our fingers crossed!

Until next time,

Heather

Airplane rides.

We will have two Cessna 172's on hand, as well as the much anticipated North American T6 Texan.
*Please note that the flights are CASH ONLY.  Hit the ATM before you come!  :0)

The Cessna's will seat three passengers (in addition to the pilot).
Pricing is $45.00 per flight/$15.00 per seat.

The T6 will seat one passenger.
Price is $150.00 per flight.

Rides are scheduled from 9:00-12:30, first come-first served.  If there is time after the aerobatic show, we will re-open the rides.  We cannot guarantee that this will happen.

We are waiting for confirmation for helicopter rides.

Until next time,

Heather

Schedule of Events!

An outline of the day's events....

Keep in mind that everything is subject to change (and the weather)!

7:00 a.m.:  Hot air balloons setting up; Rudy's Dog Park will be selling coffee & Rise 'n Roll donuts.

7:30 a.m.:  Hot air balloons launch.  Weather permitting, one balloon will return after flight and set up on display from 9:30 - 10:30ish.

9:00 a.m.:  Fly-in begins; WIOE live broadcast; kids bounce house opens; flight simulator opens (must be at least 16 years old); airplane rides begin.

Remote control airplane demonstration will be sometime in the 9:00 or 10:00 hour.

10:00-11:30 a.m.:  Johanna Long will be signing autographs and taking pictures. Look for the ML Motorsports canopy.

11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: Lunch available from local vendors.

12:00 p.m.:  Johanna Long will be burning up the runway in the #70 ML Motorsports NASCAR.

12:30 p.m.:  Begin to clear airspace.  Rides, bounce house, and flight simulator will be closed for show.

12:45 p.m.: "Pre-game".  Includes: Rev. Steve Ailes, Walnut Creek United Methodist Church,  providing an invocation; Warsaw Civil Air Patrol presenting the colors; National Anthem; and a sky-diver dropping in.

1:00 p.m.:  Aero show begins.  Followed immediately by the Warbird Review.

3:00 p.m.:  Event closes.

Until next time,

Heather

Up, up, and away!

We have just added a hot air balloon launch to our lineup!  The balloons have to be out of the air space by 8:30 a.m. so, they plan to lift-off no later that 7:45 a.m.  As of now, we have: one balloon confirmed; one almost certain; and two other arms are being twisted.  :0)

This is Mitch Miller's balloon.  He will definitely be there.  If you've never seen a launch, get up early!  It should be pretty impressive!!  (I think Rudy's will be there with the Rise 'n Roll donuts for the launch.)

As long as the weather cooperates, Mitch will bring his balloon back to the show.  It will be on display much of the day!

Until next time,

Heather

FLYER!

A few pictures from today's shoot.

Local pilot, Alan Hoover.
He is one of the performers for the air show.
His goal is to be a champion aerobat!

Until next time,

Heather

-Just the facts.

Good afternoon!  Thought I had better write a post just for the essential information.

Air Show of Warsaw and EAA Fly-In
3000 Airport Road
Warsaw, IN  46582

Map of Warsaw Municipal Airport

• Saturday August 17, 2013 (rain date Saturday August 24, 2013)
• 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Aerobatic show from 1:00 to 2:00
• Food available 11:00 to 2:00
• FREE ADMISSION

Warsaw Air Show Facebook page.

Contact me through the Facebook page or warsawairshow@gmail.com.  

No hecklers, please.  :0)

Until next time,

Heather

Who we are.

Here we are!  One month away from the big day.  I figured this blog would be an easier way to keep everyone up-to-date on what's going on.

My name is Heather Lackey.  My husband, Kelly, Alan Hoover, and Jim Holbrook are the guys responsible for putting together the air show.  It is a huge undertaking for three guys.

Me? I'm just here to help get the word out and offer pearls of wisdom and advice.  (Thank me for the port-a-potties...)  I'll also be serving as the "official" event photographer.  :o)



Some of the major hurdles the planners have had to jump just to get off the ground are:

• Go before the city of Warsaw and present their plan for approval.
• Present their plan to the FAA for approval to shut the air space and for the stunt pilots.
• Obtain insurance for the show.
• Lots of fundraising.

This show is only possible because of community support.  It is not funded by the city government.  If you, or your company, would be willing to donate, please contact me at warsawairshow@gmail.com.  We are 501(c)3 for your tax purposes.  We'll splash your name everywhere we can!

We are thrilled at the support we have already received!

Thank you so much to our current sponsors:

• Dr. Dane and Mary Louise Miller Foundation, Inc.
• Biomet
• DePuy Synthes a Johnson & Johnson Company
• Dr. Paul Grossnickle
• Elliott's Trailers & Carts
• World Fuel Services
• Graycraft Signs
• Allegra Printing
• Williams Construction
• Grossnickle Eye Center
• Pizza King
• Big Apple Bagels
• City Aviation
• EAA Chapter #1109

Also, BIG "props" to:

• www.staceypageonline.com for the online article.  It increased our Facebook "like's" two-fold!
• www.timesuniononline.com for the front page article.  I'm sure a lot of calendars were marked!
• www.wioe.com for all of the "plugs" and for broadcasting live from the event!
• www.wrsw.net for the mention on the radio!
• www.willie1035.com for the mention on the radio!

Until next time,

Heather