Fly-ins and events
February
Benson's 6MN9 Sky Fly Pancake Breakfast
Feb. 8
9 a.m.- noon
Benson's White Bear Lake EAA 745
Weather permitting Sky fly in/Drive in Pancake Breakfast.
Contact: David Roster
March
ICEPORT 2025
March 1
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Mille Lacs Lake, MN 43469 Vista Road, Isle MN 56342
GPS coordinates: 46.17N/93.48W
The Worlds Largest Ice Fly-in!
For the latest ICEPORT event updates, please visit Facebook.com/CreateLift.
Pilots monitor: 122.9
No fee for this event (Donations are highly encouraged to offset Mac’s Twin Bay plowing expenses).
Plowed iceway. Skis & wheels welcome. Look for the orange safety cones depicting the landing zone!
Contact: Mark Priglmeier 320-200-8050 CreateLift@gmail.com
Aitkin Flyers Ski Plane and Wheels Chili/Hotdog Fly-In
March 8
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
KAIT - Aitkin Municipal Airport
Paved Runway 16/34 and Snow Strip 8/26! Frequency, 123.05.
Get the winter rust off and come join the Aitkin Flyers for a ski plane and wheels fly-in with delicious chili and hot dogs! Join your fellow pilots in hangar talk, camaraderie and food!
Contact: Trudi Amundson - trudiamundson@yahoo.com
2025 Annual Minnesota Aviation Maintenance Technician & IA Renewal Conference
March 25-26
Heritage Center, Brooklyn Center, MN
Join aviation maintenance professionals, including students from colleges and universities across Minnesota and beyond, for a dynamic event packed with education, networking, and career opportunities. This conference offers:
11 hours of training over 1.5 days
8 hours of FAA-accredited annual training toward IA certification
Concurrent sessions on aircraft maintenance topics
FAA representatives on-site to answer your questions
Explore over 50 exhibits showcasing cutting-edge aviation technology, projects, and services. Connect with recruiters and discover exciting career opportunities.
Sponsorship Opportunities: Looking for an impactful way to promote your company? Sponsorships offer high visibility and recognition, with multiple levels available to suit your goals. Make a lasting impression by supporting this premier event!
Location: Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center Conveniently located in the Twin Cities area, with free parking and excellent food.
The conference is now being coordinated by AirTAP – University of MN. Attendees will need to create a new registration account to participate. For detailed information and to complete your registration, please visit airtap.umn.edu/events/amt-conference.
Details & Registration: https://airtap.umn.edu/events/amt-conference
Mark your calendar and be part of the best aviation maintenance conference in the Midwest!
This conference is supported by:
- MN Department of Transportation - Office of Aeronautics
- FAASTeam - MSP
- UMN - AirTap
If you have any questions, please contact Darlene: darlene.dahlseide@state.mn.us
September
Aitkin Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast
Sept. 7
8 a.m. - noon
KAIT - Aitkin Municipal Airport
Annual Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast serving pancakes (with and without wild rice), bacon, sausage, coffee and orange juice.
Contact: Charlotte Montgomery - familyflying@yahoo.com