***** November 7, 2026 *****

We had two Fly-In rainouts in 2025.
In 2026, with great weather on November 7,
EAA Chapter 501 held its 32nd Fly-In
at Lincoln Park Airport!


CLICK to see the Fly-In poster.

With the help of a number of Chapter 501 members, Barry Morse with Nick Anzano oversaw our first effort to include a pancake breakfast with the Fly-In! Chapter volunteers and visiting Fly-In pilots all ate well! The skies cleared early on Saturday morning after on and off rain the day before. Setting up for the breakfast started before 8:00am. Our trailer, with much of our gear, was towed into position and folding chairs and tables were transported across the runway from storage in the big hangar. Our recently donated propane-fired pancake and sausage griddle was heated up for service. Water, soda and eating utensils were made ready for service. Steve Vail set up for display his custom made trophies to be awarded to ten aircraft categories of possible winners. They would be chosen by judge Ron Reinartz. Our audio system was plugged in to a socket in Nick Kapotes' hangar so we could make announcements and also be entertained with music while we chowed down. We welcomed five Fly-In pilots for breakfast. One registered to have his aircraft judged for a chance to win a trophy. Steve Vail had his custom-made trophies on display. Ron declared the winner of the "Best Homebuilt" to be Peter Nelson, of Perkasie, Pennsylvania. Nelson flew in flying a Kit Zenith CH 750, N4127D, that he assembled and completed in 2024. He had it painted at Smoketown, PA. Thanks to the help of airport manager Tom Van Wingerden, starting with his clearance to host our annual Fly-In at N07, our base of operations and aircraft parking included freshly mown grass and a Port-a-Jon. 501's hard-working Chapter 501 members present on November 7th to help set up, run, have fun, and break down the Fly-In event included... (We are working on an attendance list). These Photos were taken by Barry Morse, Nick de Tustain, Matt Lamm and Ron Reinartz. Do you have Fly-In photos? Email good ones to Don and they will be added to this collection.

Photos taken by Barry Morse, Matt Lamm, Nick de Tustain, and Ron Reinartz.