Touch ‘N Go
An event historically becomes official when listed in the Minnesota Flyer. Ken Davey
If you know of any upcoming aviation events, please send an email with details to editor@mnflyer.com so your event can be listed here.
EVENTS
May 2, CAF Annual Wing garage sale, cafmn.org
May 2, Breezy Point Aviation Day, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 8MN3, www.breezypointairport.com, Cliff 218-838-3434
May 2, Alexandria Food Truck Fly-in, 10 a.m. – 2p.m. Alex Regional airport KAXN, contact Kreg Anderson 320-762-2111
May 9, CAF Aviation Career Day, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free event, 310 Airport Rd, South, St. Paul. cafmn.org
May 15 & 16, GMAG, the 11th annual Great Minnesota Aviation Gathering, Buffalo Municipal Airport (KCFE), for more information or suggestions contact info@mnpilots.org
May 17, Owatonna Fly-in breakfast, 7 a.m. – noon, KOWA, contact Corey Madrid, CAP 507-210-4532, mn132.cap@gmail.com
May 15-17, CAF Armed Forces Day weekend, Wausua, Wisconsin (B-25 and BT-13, cafmn.org
May 28, Burgers at Barnstormers flight School, Bemidji BJI, 5 – 7 p.m. EAA Chapter 1397 every Thursday fly-in contact eaachapter.1397@gmail.com
May 30, Badger Bimmers Picnic Fly-in, Waupaca Municipal Airport KPCZ, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Waupaca, Wisconsin http://badgerbimmers.org/events
June 4, Burgers at Battle Lake 00MN, 5 – 7 p.m. EAA chapter 1397 Thursday night burgers fly-in. contact eaachapter.1397@gmail.com
June 11, Buffalo Municipal Airport CFE pancake breakfast fly-in, 7:30 a.m.- noon. Hosted by EAA chapter 878, West Metro Aviation hangar. Contact Wayne Flury 763-670-6021
June 13, Commemorative Air Force Spring Swing Big Band Hangar Dance. Doors open at 6. P.m. free dance lesson at 7 p.m. dance from 8 till midnight. For more info visit http://www.cafmn.org or email info@cafmn.org.
June 14, Fly-in breakfast, 8 a.m. – noon, Rush City KROS. Contact Mitch Osowski 612-221-3782. CAF B-25, contact Shannon Geier 320-358-4743
June 14, EAA Chapter 878 Fly-in, pancake breakfast, car show, Buffalo Municipal Airport CFE, 7:30 a.m. to noon. West Metro Aviation hangar. Contact Wayne 763-670-6021
June 14, Fergus Falls EAA Chapter 1174 annual Belgian Waffle breakfast fly-in, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Fergus Falls Municipal Airport KFFM, young eagles, contact Robert Gray rcgray@gmail.com 320-979-6440
June 18 Burgers at Bagley 7Y4, 5 – 7 p.m. Babley Municipal airport, EAA chapter 1397 Thursday Burger fly-in, eaachapter.1397@gmail.com
June 19-21, 7th annual Cornucopia Solstice Fly-in. Cornucopia Airport 23W, Cornucopia, Wisconsin, 503-816-2285, grass strip camping. travelwisconsin.com/events/cornucopia-solstice-fly-in
June 20, Kiwanis Annual Fly-In breakfast, 7:30 – 11 a.m. Moose Lake Airport (MZH) contact Larry Peterson lpeterson@firstmooselake.com or peterson206@msn.com
June 20, CAF History Flight Day, cafmn.org
June 21, Grand Rapids Civil Air Patrol, MN 010, Father’s Day pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Grand Rapids Airport (KGPZ). Contact Liz 763-232-3500.
June 25, Burgers at Robco, Fly-in MN12, 5 – 7 p.m.,EAA Chapter 1397 burger fly-in eaachapter.1397@gmail.com
June 21, Crystal Airport open house, CAF SNJ BT, L5. Cafmn.org
June 28, Harry’s Hawks Flying Club is sponsoring a Fly-in pancake breakfast, 7:30 a.m. till noon, Wells Municipal Airport 68Y. Contact Bruce Sauer 507-553-3100.
June 28, Fly-in pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. – noon, Redwood Falls Airport contact Kayla Bonde kblonde@myht.bank
June 28, Annual pancake breakfast fly-in 8 a.m. – noon Brion Memorial Field, 3WN9 Young eagle rally, turf runway, contact Mike Berg mikejudyberg@mail.com, 715-533-6382
June 28, Wells: Wings and Wheels Fly-in/Drive inBreakfast, 7:30 a.m. – noon, Wells Municipal Airport 68Y, contact Mark Schmitz 507-339-1658 mschmitz@bevcomm.net, Bruce Sauer 507-553-3100.
July 4, Fly-in pancake breakfast at Starbuck Airport D32, grass strip, 7 a.m. to noon, for more information visit starbuckmn.org/events contact Tom Beuckens at 612-715-1995.
July 5, Lions Fly-in pancake breakfast, Airlake Airport, Lakeville Pan-O-Prog event, Aloft Aviation Jet Hangar, 22301 Earhart Lane, 7 – 11 a.m. Contact Paul Jacobs 612-306-8157, lakevillelionsmn.org, eventdirector@lakevillelionsmn.org
July 9, Burgers at Mobergs MN13, 5 – 7 p.m., EAA chapter 1397 Thursday burger fly-in, Wheels and floats, eaachapter.1397@gmail.com
July 11-12, Duluth Air Show duluthairshow.com
July 16, Burgers at Longville XVG, 5 -7 p.m. EAA chapter 1397 Thursday Burger fly-in, contact eaachapter.1397@gmail.com
July 16-18, World War II Aviation History to Land at St. Paul Downtown Airport
B-29 DOC and B-25 Miss Mitchell will be available for ground and cockpit tours through terminal building at Holman Field. 644 Bayfield Street, St. Paul. Small admission fee will be charged. Ground and cockpit access is scheduled for Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days. Access will be available to the aircraft when they are not flying ride flights. Both historic aircraft will depart St. Paul on Sunday, July 19, following morning ride flight operations, as they head for EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI. Cafmn.org
July 17–18, National STOL (short take off and landing) competition. Sodbusters STOL, Hartford, Wisconsin. Contact info@nationalstol.com
July 19, Fly-in, Cruz-in Pancake Breakfast, 6 a.m. Sauk Centre D39, proceeds to benefit Patriot Assistance Dogs. Contact mmmhde2021@gmail.com
July 20-26, Wittman Airfield, Oshkosh Wisconsin, AirVenture 2026. See eaa.org for details.
August 6, Burgers at Kohls Resort, Turtle Lake 6 miles north of Bemidji, Float planes only, EAA Chapter 1397 Thursday burgers fly-in. eaachapter.1397@gmail.com
August 1-2, North Star Air Show, St. Cloud Sky Central Airport, 320-255-7292, northstarairshow.com, St. Cloud, MN
August 8, Second Annual Pistons and Props, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Litchfield Municipal Airport KLJF, Lions French toast breakfast. Contact Michael Niedzielski
August 9, Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association Pig Roast, at Surfside Seaplane Base (MN24), Lino Lakes, MN
August 9, Lake Elmo Airport (21D) Fly-in Pancake Breakfast, 8 – 11:30 a.m. contact Marlon Gunderson at president@eaa54.org
August 15, Wings over Alexandria Airshow, Alex Regional Airport (KAXN) Gates open 11:30 a.m., show begins 1 p.m. www.wingsoveralexandria.org Rain date Aug. 16.
August 15-16, Williston Basin Airshow, cafmn.org
August 20, Pizza at Nary 5MN1, 5 – 7 p.m., Mary National Airport-Shefland Field, EAA Chapter 1397 Thursday fly-in, contact eaachapter.1397@gmail.com
August 22, Paynesville Air Show, noon – 5 p.m., Paynesville Municipal Airport KPEX, kpexairshow.com, contact Colin Doyle 320-333-7880
August 27, Burgers at Sky Manor Aero Estates MN86, 5 – 7 p.m., EAA Chapter 1397 Thursday burger fly-in, contact eaachapter.1397@gmail.com
August 28-30, CAF Pistons and Props, BT-13 and L5 cafmn.org
Sept. 12, CAF Fall Hangar Dance, cafmn.org
Sept. 18-19, Seaplane Safety Seminar, at Maddens Resort on Gull Lake (M16), Brainerd, MN
Sept. 25-27, Bowstring Airport Fall Colors Fly-in and Camp Out, 5 p.m., 9Y0 Bowstring Airport, Itasca County, MN, Rain date Oct. 2-4, contact Ken Reichert 218-244-6328 or bowstringairport@gmail.com
WEBINARS
Free EAA webinars can be found at EAA.org>news & media>EAA webinars;
These live, informative, and interactive webinars, allow you to easily attend a session from anywhere, anytime, using a compatible computer or mobile device! Registration is required, and space is limited.
May 6, Multifaceted Crisis, 7 p.m. with Mike Busch
Qualifies for FAA WINGS and AMT credit.
May 11-14, EAA Learn to Fly Week, Expert flight instructors and aviation professionals will be hosting engaging interactive sessions designed to kick-start your flight training journey.
May 20, Main and Backup Lithium Batteries in Your Aircraft, 7 p.m. Reginald Nicoson
May 27, Protecting Ourselves from an Inadvertent Stall, 7 p.m. Brian Sagi, Qualifies for FAA WINGS Credit.
NEWS
magniX Launches New Electric Engine for the General Aviation Market
The magniAIR air-cooled electric engine for general aviation offers best-in-class power-to-weight, low cost of operation, and reduced maintenance. magniX is integrating magniAIR as part of a full magniX powertrain into a Van’s Aircraft RV-10 kit plane scheduled for first flight this year. magniAIR is designed initially for experimental as well as light sport aircraft and electric flight trainers.
magniX, the company powering the electric aviation revolution, today announced the launch of the magniAIR electric engine for general aviation, initially targeted at the class of aircraft used for recreational flying and flight training. magniX is integrating the magniAIR as part of a full magniX powertrain into a Van’s Aircraft RV-10 kit plane scheduled for first flight later this year with the motor available to purchase in 2027.
magniAIR leverages magniX’s groundbreaking engine architecture, industry leading safety and fault handling capabilities, and unrivaled flight experience to bring the electric age to general aviation. magniAIR will deliver class-leading power-to-weight of 175 kW at 55kg and can be seamlessly integrated as part of a full magniX powertrain into a range of aircraft in that class.
Bringing Electric Flight to Kit Plane Builders and Enthusiasts
magniX is the only company offering a fully-integrated powertrain comprising electric engines, power electronics, and the industry-leading Samson battery product. Electric propulsion offers a lower cost of operation than traditional combustion engines due to its lack of fuel usage and reduced maintenance requirements. magniAIR will initially bring these benefits to kit plane builders and enthusiasts, breaking down barriers to airplane ownership and popularizing recreational flying.
With the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’S) Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) rules expected to widen the definition of light sport aircraft (LSA) and enable a broader range of use cases, magniAIR is positioned to meet this opportunity as well. Among its prime applications is the electrification of flight trainers, addressing the growing cost of obtaining a pilot's license. It is also targeted at adjacencies in eVTOLs and defense.
EAA Aviation Foundation awards more than 120 scholarships to students in 2026
Flight training and post-secondary scholarships total more than $800,000
The 2025-26 cycle of EAA Aviation Foundation scholarships gave 127 students a financial boost toward pursuing their aviation goals. With the support of the foundation’s donors, the scholarships total more than $800,000 in value.
Scholarships are awarded to students pursuing flight training or post-secondary education. For flight training, this can cover costs associated with a glider license, Private Pilot’s License (PPL), sport pilot license, flight ratings, and endorsements. Post-secondary scholarships can be applied to tuition costs at colleges, universities, or trade schools, for majors such as aviation management, aerospace engineering, airframe and powerplant (A&P) maintenance, and more.
In addition to these scholarships, EAA will also be awarding more than 50 camperships to students attending EAA’s Air Academy Camp this summer. These scholarships offset the tuition cost for the multi-day camps in Oshkosh that feature hands-on activities and unique aviation experiences.
More information about EAA Aviation Foundation scholarships is available at EAA.org/scholarships.