<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>Mark the Date!</em>  LOEFI 2024 is September 21</span>
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<p style="direction: rtl; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strong><a href="https://eaa179.org/loefi-awards/">2023 AIRCRAFT AWARD WINNERS</a>
<a href="https://eaa179.org/loefi-raffles/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2023 Raffle Winners</a>
Thanks to our<a href="https://eaa179.org/loefi-sponsors-exhibitors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Exhibitors/Sponsors</a></strong>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://eaa179.org/loefi-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Schedule</span></a>   <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://eaa179.org/loefi-2023-ramp-layout/">Ramp Map</a></span></p>
<strong><a href="https://eaa179.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/LOEFI-2023-Poster.DraftV4.jpg"><img class="wp-image-6094 alignright" src="https://eaa179.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/LOEFI-2023-Poster.DraftV4-791x1024.jpg" alt="" width="260" height="337" /></a></strong><strong>What is a Fly-In?  </strong>Similar to a car show, aircraft fly in to be judged, while spectators get to see a gathering of amateur built, antique, military, and other unique aircraft -- and meet their pilots, builders, and restorers!  Expected highlights include the Chile Flight (formation flying team), helicopters, gliders, ultralights, and static displays of remote-controlled aircraft.

<a id="WhatToDo"></a><strong>What is there to do?<span style="font-size: 8pt;"> </span>
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 	<li>Come early to see arriving aircraft and catch the 8AM Opening Ceremony!</li>
 	<li>Browse the Exhibit Hall with aviation businesses, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.</li>
 	<li>Learn about aviation education, careers, technology</li>
 	<li>Enjoy breakfast and lunch - <a href="https://eaa179.org/loefi-schedule/#foodtrucks">food trucks</a> on site all day!</li>
 	<li>Try riveting at the Builders’ Corner!  3D Printing!  Talk to aircraft builders!</li>
 	<li>Engage the kids in the Youth Aviators Center</li>
 	<li>PILOTS!  Attend SEMINARS about flying New Mexico and Weather; earn FAA WINGS credits!</li>
 	<li>Shop EAA 179′s Fly Mart;  buy used aviation treasures</li>
 	<li>Stroll the ramp of aircraft, MOPAR cars.  <a href="https://eaa179.org/loefi-2023-ramp-layout/"> Ramp Map</a></li>
 	<li>Celebrate milestones!  30th Anniversary of EAA Young Eagles!  50th Anniversary of Van's Aircraft,  Van's RV kit manufacturer; Completion of EAA 179's RV-12!</li>
 	<li><a href="https://eaa179.org/loefi-raffles/">Enter to WIN</a> a custom-made PEDAL PLANE OR Two Southwest Airlines roundtrip tickets!</li>
 	<li>Girls in Aviation Day - sponsored by Exhibitor, WAI-LOE  <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.wainewmexico.com/events" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(Pre-registration required)</a></span></li>
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<strong>What to bring?</strong>  A refillable drinking water container, sun protection, comfortable shoes, and your camera!
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>FREE Admission and parking, </strong>donations accepted. Any proceeds go towards activities supporting EAA Chapter 179’s mission including aviation scholarships, Double Eagle Aviation Adventure (teen STEM program), Young Eagles events, and youth outreach activities.  <strong>Questions? Contact us at <a href="mailto:chapter@eaa179.org">chapter@eaa179.org</a></strong></p>
<strong><a id="DriveInDirections"></a>DRIVE IN DIRECTIONS to Double Eagle II Airport: </strong>
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 	<li><strong>From Albuquerque (from the Big I)</strong>: Take I-40 west to Atrisco Vista Blvd, turn north to the Double Eagle II airport, follow the signs to parking. (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/Tnj4u99ic2Por5yt5" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Google Map</a>)</li>
 	<li><strong>From Rio Rancho (from Paseo Del Norte and I-25)</strong>: Take Paseo Del Norte Blvd NE westbound. It turns south becoming Atrisco Vista Blvd, to the Double Eagle II airport, follow the signs to parking. (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/qLFTq4DN1kNF4SPMA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Google Map</a>)</li>
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<h2>Community Engagement</h2>
In addition to the members of EAA Chapter 179, many others contribute to making this a successful event each year. Volcano Vista High School Dance Team is participating again this year.  See our full list of <a href="https://eaa179.org/loefi-2022-sponsors-exhibitors/">Sponsors and Exhibitors here.</a>

<strong>WANT TO VOLUNTEER?  </strong>Sign up <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E48ADA72FA6FA7-2019#/">Online HERE,</a> or tell us of your interest by sending eMail to <a href="mailto:loefi@eaa179.org">loefi@eaa179.org</a>   Other than support from airport or FBO personnel, this event is run completely by volunteers.

Updated 09/18/2023/jw