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Old school
Fly-In & Airshow No.18
Oct 1-3, 2027
GPS: F23
Pilots/Pax: No attendance fee
Saturday Drive-ins: Adults $15, kids 17 and under free
Gate opens 9 a.m.
RV space on the airfield is limited to event volunteers
Schedule
Friday October 1
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Breakfast & lunch buffets at Ranger College
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Evening pizza and drinks (1928 hangar)
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6:30 p.m. 30-minute evening airshow (airfield CLOSED 6:15 - 7:00)
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Fire pit
Saturday October 2
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Breakfast for pilots/passengers (RAF hangar)
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Lunch: Airfield hamburgers, Phil's snocones, RFD sausage on a stick (1928 hangar)
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1:00 p.m. Short airshow (airfield CLOSED 12:50 - 2:00)
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Dinner: PILOTS AND PASSENGERS ONLY Catered BBQ $28 (by noon Sept 29 for ticket)
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Fire pit
Sunday October 3
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Breakfast for pilots/passengers (RAF hangar)
Pilot Information
RV space on the airfield is limited to event volunteers.
Showers are available on site for campers.
Pilots, we appreciate an RSVP for planning purposes: Send RSVP
Arrival & Field Closures
Pilots should plan to arrive Friday before 6:15 p.m., as the field will be CLOSED from 6:15–7:00 p.m. Friday eveningfor a short airshow. Sunset is at 7:16 p.m., so there will be a window to arrive or depart after the show.
The field will also be CLOSED Saturday from 12:50–2:00 p.m. It will reopen immediately after the airshow if the show concludes before 2:00 p.m. The airshow lasts less than an hour and typically includes four aerobatic acts.
Camping, Hotels & Breakfast
If you plan to camp, showers are available on site. If you are staying at a hotel, kindly send us a message before the event so we can plan accordingly.
Breakfast will be available Saturday and Sunday mornings at the new hangar, with eggs, bacon, biscuits, coffee, and more.
Airport Traffic
Traffic is SEE AND AVOID. You may hear someone on the radio offering traffic guidance, but do not plan or rely on that assistance. Any guidance is offered only as additional support. It is each pilot's responsibility to maintain separation from other aircraft.
Plan to SEE AND AVOID.
Go-arounds/flybys are not discouraged, provided the normal traffic pattern is flown and the pass is not made downwind.
Runways 1 and 19 use standard left traffic. Pattern altitude is 1,000 feet AGL.
Important Information
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Friday field closure: 6:15–7:00 p.m.
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Saturday field closure: 12:50–2:00 p.m.
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Field elevation: 1,470 feet
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Runway 1/19: 3,400 × 75 feet
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CTAF: 122.9
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If you have a radio, please make brief, concise transmissions.
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Be alert for NORDO aircraft.
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SEE AND AVOID!
If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. Email or 254-433-1267
Planned 2026 Performers:
Jeff Cain - Bücker Jungmann
Ron Cain - Chipmunk
David Martin - Bücker Jungmeister
Mark Mastren - 450 Stearman
Where to Stay
RV space on the airfield is limited to event volunteers
RANGER:
Camp with your aircraft (showers included)
Lone Ranger RV Park and Lodges
254-903-3002
Eastland - 8 miles west
214-354-7480
254-629-8071
La Quinta - Eastland
254-629-1414





















