Events

FRI, OCT 4th (5:00pm-8:00pm)

Club BBQ at Stevens Point Airport

Join us for an evening BBQ on Friday, October 4th, 2024 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Club's Hangar at Stevens Point Airport (KSTE).

Enjoy great food, beverages, games, music and more.  Members, family and flying friends are welcome to attend.  Feel free to bring a plate to pass. 

Please RSVP for headcount.

Join us October 4th and get ready for fun!

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"Aviation is proof that given the will, we have the capacity to achieve the impossible.”

- Edward Vernon Richenbacher

SAT, SEPT 07, 2024 @ 9:00am

INFORMATION MEETING at Stevens Point Airport

You can Fly!  Learn about membership, tour the hangar and checkout the Club's Cessna 172 Skyhawk on Saturday, September 7th at 9:00am. 

We will be meeting in Conference Room A of the main airport terminal building, Mattson Field, Stevens Point Airport (KSTE).

Pilots, Rusty Pilots, Student Pilots, Time-builders and Flying Friends are welcome to join us and learn about how to become a flying club member.

Meeting location info is here: Stevens Point Municipal Airport 

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"Flying is like the most irresistible intoxication."

- Sydney Carline, 1921

FRI, July 26th (6:00pm-10:00pm)

Club BBQ at Oshkosh 2024

Join us for a BBQ event at the Worlds Greatest Airshow in Oshkosh, WI on Friday, July 26th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm in the Camp Scholler campgrounds.

Enjoy the airshow, great food, beverages, games, music and more.

Members, family and flying friends are welcome to attend.  Everything is included.  Feel free to bring a plate to pass.

The event will be held at the Camp Scholler Campground at AirVenture.  A map of the event location will be sent.  Please RSVP for headcount.

Join us July 26th, and get ready for fun!

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"A good pilot may be disappointed by his airplane, but it will never surprise him."

- Len Morgan

SAT, June 22, 2024 @9:00am

INFORMATION MEETING at Stevens Point Airport

You can Fly!  Learn about membership, tour the hangar and checkout the Club's new Cessna 172 Skyhawk on Saturday, June 22nd at 9:00am. 

We will be meeting in Conference Room A of the main airport terminal building, Mattson Field, Stevens Point Airport (KSTE).

Pilots, Rusty Pilots, Student Pilots, Time-builders and Flying Friends are welcome to join us and learn about how to become a flying club member.

Meeting location info is here: Stevens Point Municipal Airport 

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"The sky is not the limit, it’s just the beginning.”

- Chuck Yeager

Sunday, June 2nd, 2024 (7:00am - 12:00pm)

72nd Annual Reedsburg Community Fly-In, Drive-In Pancake Breakfast

For the past 72 years, on the first Sunday in June, the Reedsburg community and flying friends from far and wide have come together to celebrate and support general aviation.  Annually, they host over 1,800 attendees and 150+ planes, along with classic and custom cars, municipal vehicles, DJ/Emcee, plane rides, games, great food, and good times.  Plan to attend at the Reedsburg Municipal Airport on Sunday, June 2nd, 2024 from 7:00am until 12:00pm (noon).  NOTE: Plane rides can run up until 1:30pm. 

During the event the Reedsburg Area Flying Club (RAFC) will be giving away 2-3 Free Plane Rides every hour.  Stop by the RAFC booth at the Pancake Breakfast on Sunday and enter to win a complimentary flight.  Plus, come see the Douglas A-1 Skyraider - a true American historical warplane, and the Cirrus Vision Jet on static display.

This is a rain or shine event.

For more airport info, click here: Reedsburg Municipal Airport (C35)

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"More than anything else the sensation [flying] is one of perfect peace mingled with an excitement that strains every nerve to the utmost, if you can conceive of such a combination."

- Wilbur Wright

SAT, May 11, 2024 @9:00am

INFORMATION MEETING at Stevens Point Airport

You can Fly!  Learn about membership, tour the hangar and checkout the Club's new Cessna 172 Skyhawk on Saturday, May 11th at 9:00am. 

We will be meeting in Conference Room A of the main airport terminal building, Mattson Field (KSTE).

Pilots, Rusty Pilots, Student Pilots, Time-builders and Flying Friends are welcome to join us and learn about how to become a flying club member.

Meeting location info is here: Stevens Point Municipal Airport 

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"If you're thinking about being a pilot it's no use keeping your feet on the ground when your dreams are up in the sky."

- Anthony T. Hincks

MON, MAR 11, 2024 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

GROUND SCHOOL at the Stevens Point Municipal Airport (KSTE)

Top local Certified Flight Instructors (CFI's) will deliver an 8-week "Learn to Fly" ground school for pilots, student pilots, rusty pilots and non-pilots, starting at 6:00pm on Monday, March 11th, 2024.  This is an excellent learning opportunity for everyone.  The classes are here:

Stevens Point Municipal Airport (main terminal building)
4501 WI-66
Stevens Point, WI 54482

Please register in advance by contacting CFI/I Gary Olsen at: [email protected]

NOTE: The airport entrance leads into the main terminal area - stay to your left and you can't miss it.

Get Ready to Fly!

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“Flying is liberating.  I can fly anywhere and everywhere I want...  There is no restriction and hurdle in the air."

- Mark Jeffries

SAT, February 17-18 (Arrival)

NEW Club Aircraft in Stevens Point (KSTE)

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our new-to-us Club aircraft, a Cessna 172N Skyhawk with advanced avionics and more. 

N44CU is a top notch, 4-seat aircraft with nearly every feature we could have hoped to have.

A few features:
180 hp
Powerflow Exhaust
Garmin GTN 750 WAAS
Garmin G5
Garmin 255 nav/com
JPI 900 Engine monitor
Century 2000 AP
And more...

Showings will be scheduled soon at our KSTE hangar. 

Get ready to Fly!

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“Any pilot can describe the mechanics of flying.  What it can do for the spirit of man is beyond description."

- Barry Goldwater

SAT, December 2nd (6:00pm-9:00pm)

ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY

Join us as we celebrate the Holidays 2023 with a grand event with drinks, appetizers, dinner and more.  Members, family and our friends in aviation are invited to a fun and friendly evening of good cheer. 

Plus we will be celebrating accomplishments throughout the year, like solo flights, private pilot licenses and more.

The party starts at 6:00pm and is located in a private and exclusive room of PJ's Restaurant at Sentry World.

This event is not to be missed - please remember to RSVP.

PJ's - Sentry World
601 Michigan Ave. N
Stevens Point, WI 54481

NOTE: Open bar from 6:00pm - 7:00pm, and dinner will start at 7:00pm.  Signs will be posted.

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“Aviation is proof that given the will, we have the capacity to achieve the impossible."

- Edward Vernon Rickenbacker

SAT, SEPT 16th at 9:00am

EAA Young Eagles Rally at Stevens Point Airport

Join us as we volunteer to assist Wausau EAA Chapter 640 as pilots, ground crew and general support for the Young Eagles Flight Event.

Free Young Eagles Flights are available for Youth Ages 8-17!  Just Pre-Register at the link below and have FUN!

The event will be held at the Stevens Point Municipal Airport (KSTE). The address is 4501 Hwy 66, Stevens Point, WI, 54482.

More info is available here: Young Eagles Day at Stevens Point

Join us Saturday, September 16, 2023 and help young eagles fly!

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“Always try to keep the number of landings you make equal to the number of takeoffs."

- Anonymous

TUES, SEPT 05, 2023 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm

GROUND SCHOOL at the Stevens Point Municipal Airport (KSTE)

Top local Certified Flight Instructors (CFI's) will deliver a 10-week ground school for pilots, student pilots, rusty pilots and non-pilots, starting at 6:00pm on Tuesday, September 05, 2023.  This is an excellent refresher and learning opportunity for everyone.  The classes are here:

Stevens Point Municipal Airport (main terminal building)
4501 WI-66
Stevens Point, WI 54482

Please register in advance by contacting CFI/I Gary Olsen at: [email protected]

NOTE: The airport entrance leads into the main terminal area - stay to your left and you can't miss it.

Get Ready to Fly!

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“Airspeed, altitude, and brains.  Two are always needed to successfully complete a flight."

- Unknown

FRI, July 28th (6:00pm-10:00pm)

Club BBQ at Airventure 2023

Join us for a BBQ event at the Worlds Greatest Airshow in Oshkosh, WI on Friday, July 28th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm in the Camp Scholler campgrounds.

Enjoy the airshow, great food, beverages, games, music and more.

Members, family and flying friends are welcome to attend.  Everything is included.  Feel free to bring a plate to pass.

The event will be held at the Camp Scholler Campground at Airventure.  A map of the event location will be sent.  Please RSVP for headcount.

RSVP here: RSVP HERE

 

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“An airplane stands for freedom, for joy, for the power to understand, and to demonstrate that understanding."

- Richard Bach

THUR, May 4th, 2023 - 6:00pm

INFORMATION MEETING at Stevens Point Airport

You can Fly!  Interested in flying, flight training or pilot proficiency? Join us for an information meeting and learn about flying club membership.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

Pilots, Rusty Pilots, Student Pilots, Time-Builders and Non-Pilots can start flying today!

Join us in Conference Room A in the main terminal building at Mattson Field (KSTE).  Plus, checkout the Club's private hangar and the new Club aircraft (Piper PA-28-180 Archer).

Meeting location info is here: Stevens Point Municipal Airport 

Join us Thursday, May 4th and get ready to enjoy the freedom of flight!

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“Just go for a ride.  Get into an airplane.  Take off from the ground.  See the world from a different perspective.  See if you have the flying gene."

- Tom Stillwell

Monday, March 06, 2023 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm

GROUND SCHOOL at the Stevens Point Municipal Airport (KSTE)

Top local Certified Flight Instructors (CFI's) will deliver a 10-week ground school for pilots, student pilots, rusty pilots and non-pilots, starting at 6:00pm on Monday, March 06, 2023.  This is an excellent refresher and learning opportunity for everyone.  The classes are here:

Stevens Point Municipal Airport (main terminal building)
4501 WI-66
Stevens Point, WI 54482

Please register in advance by contacting CFI/I Gary Olsen at: [email protected]

NOTE: The airport entrance leads into the main terminal area - stay to your left and you can't miss it.

Get Ready to Fly!

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“There's no such thing as a routine flight."

- Chesley B. Sullenberger

SAT, Feb 18th, 2023 - 9:00am

INFORMATION MEETING

You can Fly!  Interested in flying, flight training or plane ownership? Join us for an information meeting and learn all about flying club membership.  Everyone is welcome to attend and get all the details about joining the Stevens Point Area Flying Club.

Pilots, Rusty Pilots and Student Pilots can start flying today!

Join us in Conference Room A in the main terminal building at Mattson Field (KSTE).  Plus, checkout the Club's private hangar and the new Club aircraft (Piper PA-28-180 Archer).

Meeting location info is here: Stevens Point Municipal Airport 

Join us Saturday, February 18th and get ready to enjoy the freedom of flight!

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“The Wright Brothers created the single greatest cultural force since the invention of writing.  The airplane became the first World Wide Web, bringing people, language, ideas, and values together."

- Bill Gates

Flight Plan 2023

A New Year, A New YOU...Let's Fly!

Make 2023 the best year ever and start flying with the SPAFC! 

Pilots, Rusty pilots and Student Pilots are welcome to apply.  We fly year-round in top-notch aircraft - the Piper PA-28-180 Archer.

Contact us today and learn more about flying with the SPAFC.  

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“If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing.  If you can use the aircraft the next day, it's an outstanding landing."

- Chuck Yeager

SAT, Nov 12, 2022 - 9:00am

Club Information Meeting

Everyone is welcome to attend the upcoming information meeting of the Stevens Point Area Flying Club.  This meeting is open to anyone interested in flying, flight training and flight safety. 

Learn more about the SPAFC, and start flying today!

Join us in Conference Room A in the main terminal building at Mattson Field (KSTE).  Plus, checkout the Club's private hangar and the new Club aircraft (Piper PA-28-180 Archer).

Get more meeting location info here:

Stevens Point Municipal Airport 

Join us Saturday, November 9th and get ready to enjoy the freedom of flight!

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“He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk and run and climb and dance; one cannot fly into flying."

- Friedrich Nietzsche

FRI, Sept 23, 2022 - 5:00pm

Fall Hangar Party & BBQ

Everyone is welcome to attend the Club's Fall Hangar Party and BBQ.  Join us for great food, music, friendship and fun!  All Members, Family and Friends are welcome.  Just RSVP via club Secretary.

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“Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards."

- Leonardo Da Vinci

Tuesday, September 06, 2022 - 6:00pm

GROUND SCHOOL at the Stevens Point Airport (KSTE)

Top local Certified Flight Instructors (CFI's) will deliver a 7-week ground school for pilots, student pilots and rusty pilots starting at 6:00pm.  This is an excellent refresher and learning opportunity for everyone.  Please register by contacting the club at: [email protected]

You can fly!  The classes start on Tuesday, September 06, 2022, and everything you need to get started flying is here.  Please register in advance and join us here:

Stevens Point Airport (in the main terminal building)
4501 WI-66
Stevens Point, WI 54482

NOTE: The Airport entrance leads into the main terminal area - stay to your left and you can't miss it.  Signs will be posted.

Get ready to Fly!

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“Man must rise above the Earth - to the top of the atmosphere and beyond - for only thus will he fully understand the world in which he lives."

- Socrates

Saturday, July 9, 2022 - 9:00am

Club Information Meeting

Everyone is welcome to attend the upcoming information meeting of the Stevens Point Area Flying Club.  This meeting is open to anyone interested in flying, flight training and flight safety. 

Learn more about the SPAFC, and start flying today!

Join us in Conference Room A in the main terminal building at Mattson Field (KTSE).  Plus, checkout the Club's private hangar and the new Club aircraft (Piper PA-28-180 Archer).

Get more meeting location info here:

Stevens Point Municipal Airport 

Join us Saturday, July 9th and get ready to enjoy the freedom of flight!

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“Always try to keep the number of landings you make equal to the number of takeoffs."

- Anonymous

Sunday, June 5th, 2022:  7:00am - 12:00pm

70th Annual Reedsburg Community Fly-In, Drive-In Pancake Breakfast

We cannot wait to welcome you all back...it's on!!

For the past 70 years, on the first Sunday in June, the Reedsburg community and our flying friends from far and wide have come together to celebrate and support general aviation.  Annually, they host over 1,500 attendees and 100+ planes, along with dozens of custom cars, municipal vehicles, DJ/Emcee, plane rides, games, great food, and good times.  Join our flying friends at the Reedsburg Municipal Airport on Sunday, June 5th, 2022 from 7:00am until 12:00pm (noon).

During the event the Reedsburg Area Flying Club (RAFC) will be giving away Free Flights in two (2) aircraft (the Club's Cessna 172 Skyhawk and our Piper Archer PA-28-180).  Stop by the RAFC booth at the Pancake Breakfast on Sunday and enter to win a complimentary flight.  Plus, come see the Douglas A-1 Skyraider - a true American war hero.

This is a rain or shine event.

For more airport info, click here: Reedsburg Municipal Airport (C35)

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“Flight is the only truly new sensation that men have achieved in modern history."

– James Dickey

Monday, March 14, 2022 - 6:00pm

GROUND SCHOOL at the Stevens Point Airport (KSTE)

Top local Certified Flight Instructors (CFI's) will deliver a 7-week ground school for pilots, student pilots and rusty pilots starting at 6:00pm.  This is an excellent refresher and learning opportunity for everyone.  Please register by contacting the club at: [email protected]

You can fly!  The classes start on Monday, March 14, 2022, and everything you need to get started flying is here.  Please register in advance and join us here:

Stevens Point Airport (in the main terminal building)
4501 WI-66
Stevens Point, WI 54482

NOTE: The Airport entrance leads into the main terminal area - stay to your left and you can't miss it.  Signs will be posted.

Get ready to Fly!

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Maverick: "I feel the need..."

Goose: "....the need for speed!"

– Tom Cruise & Anthony Edwards (Top Gun)

Saturday, January 09, 2022 - 6:00pm

Holiday Party of the Stevens Point Area Flying Club (Stevens Point, WI)

Join us as we celebrate the Holidays 2021 with a grand event with drinks, dinner, raffle, games and more.  Members, family, and our friends in aviation are invited to a fun and friendly evening of good cheer.  Plus we will be awarding annual accomplishments: solo flights, private pilot licenses, and of course, the annual Member of the Year.

The party starts at 6pm and is located in ballroom A of the Reedsburg Country Club - a fantastic location.

This event is not to be missed - please remember to RSVP.

Reedsburg Country Club
3003 E. Main Street
Reedsburg, WI 53959

NOTE: Open bar from 6pm-7pm, and dinner will start at 7pm.  Signs will be posted.

Get ready to Party!

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“I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things."

– Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Sat, Oct 16, 2021 - 10:30am

FALL PLANE CLEANING & PIZZA PARTY

Everyone is welcome to attend the Stevens Point Area Flying Club's Fall Plane Cleaning & Pizza Party.  We will put some soap and water on our Club planes, vacuum and wipe down the plane interiors, cleanout the hangar and then enjoy some piping hot local pizza.

Flying commences at 12pm (Noon), or enjoy the pizza.

Contact the Stevens Point Area Flying Club here:  Contact Us

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“Every takeoff is optional.  Every landing is mandatory."

– Unknown

Saturday, September 25, 2021 - 10:00am

Club Startup & Information Meeting

Everyone is welcome to attend the final startup and information Meeting of the year for the Stevens Point Area Flying Club.  This meeting is open to anyone interested in flying, flight training and flight safety.  Learn more about the SPAFC, and start flying today.

Join us in Conference Room A in the main terminal building at Mattson Field (KTSE).  Plus, all can checkout the Club's private hangar and Cessna 172.  Get more meeting location info here:

Stevens Point Municipal Airport 

Join us Saturday, September 25th and get ready to enjoy the freedom of flight!

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“Aren’t we all dreamers? It’s only because man dreamt of flying that we are travelling in planes. Behind all inventions, we see the dreams of people.”

– Ajith Kumar

Wed, Sept 22nd, 2021 - 7pm

MONTHLY SAFETY SEMINAR

Everyone is welcome to attend the Flying Club's Monthly Safety Seminar.  We review an online safety video of a real-world pilot scenario, and then discuss potential solutions, along with the guidance of a CFI.  Email the Club, and we can send an online TEAMS invite to join this seminar.  There is no fee to attend.

Contact the Stevens Point Area Flying Club here:  Contact Us

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"When everything seems to be going against you, remember that aircraft take off against the wind, not with it."

  - Henry Ford

Monday, August 16, 2021 - 6:00pm

Club Startup & Information Meeting

Everyone is welcome to attend the 2nd startup and information Meeting of the Stevens Point Area Flying Club.  This meeting is open to anyone interested in flying, flight training and flight safety.  Learn more about the SPAFC, and start flying today.

Become a Founding Member and attend the 6:00pm information meeting in Conference Room A, which is inside the main terminal building at Mattson Field (KTSE).  Plus, all can checkout the Club's private hangar and Piper Archer PA-28-180.  Get more meeting location info here:

Stevens Point Municipal Airport 

Join us Monday, August 16th and get ready to enjoy the freedom of flight!

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"Sometimes, flying feels too godlike to be attained by man.  Sometimes, the world from above seems too beautiful, too wonderful, too distant for human eyes to see".

- Charles A. Lindbergh

Friday, July 30, 2021 - 6:00pm

Club Members BBQ @ EAA Airventure

Everyone is welcome to attend a Club Members BBQ at our campground site at EEA's Airventure in Oshkosh, WI.  Members, family and friends are invited to the super, secret camping site of the SPAFC for a special Members BBQ.  Click here for more info:

EAA Airventure 2021 

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"The exhilaration of flying is too keen, the pleasure too great, for it to be neglected as a sport".

- Orville Wright

Saturday, July 17, 2021 - 9:00am

Club Startup & Information Meeting

Everyone is welcome to attend the 1st startup and information Meeting of the Stevens Point Area Flying Club.  This meeting is open to anyone interested in flying, flight training and flight safety.  Learn more about the SPAFC, and start flying today.

Become a Founding Member and attend the 9:00am information meeting in Conference Room A, which is inside the main terminal building at Mattson Field (KTSE).  Plus, all can checkout the Club's private hangar and Piper Archer PA-28-180.  Coffee, beverages and snacks will be provided.  

Get more meeting location info here:

Stevens Point Municipal Airport 

Join us Saturday, July 17th and get ready to enjoy the freedom of flight!

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"Pilots take no special joy in walking. Pilots like flying".

-Neil Armstrong