New England Wing of Van's Air Force Announces Annual Fly-In

The New England Wing of Van's Air Force (NEVAF) has announced its 3rd annual fly-in will be held at Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWM) on June 12th, with a rain date of June 19th. Hosted by EAA Chapter 106 (www.eaa106.org), this event will feature seminars on formation flying, flight testing and general aircraft building techniques. Although NEVAF is an organization of amateur builders of the Van's Aircraft line of kit aircraft, this event will be of interest to all amateur builders and aviation enthusiasts.

Stuart McCurdy, a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel with over 30 years of formation-flying experience in T-38s, F-4s and other aircraft, will present his seminar on formation flying. McCurdy is founder of Formation Flying Inc., which is approved by the FAA to evaluate formation pilots for the purpose of issuing formation cards allowing participation in FAA waivered airspace. Mr. McCurdy has presented seminars at events throughout the country, including EAA AirVenture.

Returning to present the very popular session, Approach to Flight Testing, is Joe Gauthier. Gauthier has been an active EAA Technical Counselor since 1977 and is an FAA Aviation Safety Counselor, an EAA Flight Advisor, a NAFI Master Flight Instructor and an amateur-built designated airworthiness representative (AB-DAR) under the new AB-DAR program. As southern New England's leading flight advisor, Gauthier has made the maiden flights of more than 30 homebuilt aircraft.

Also planned are seminars on metal working and electrical wiring techniques. Information and updates will be posted to www.nevaf.com, including arrival procedures, seminar information, and attendance and lunch fees.

Event activities and seminars are subject to change and will be reflected on the event web site.

FMI: www.nevaf.com