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Join our community of pilots and members of EAA 179 and other New Mexico chapters for a day of checking out other pilots' airplanes, browsing the exhibit hall and attending seminars, and sharing your passion for flying and aviation with other pilots and the public.
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 	<li><strong>Seminars:  </strong><em>Flying the New Mexico Backcountry</em> (WINGS) and<em> Better use of ATFs and NWS Weather Resources</em> (WINGS)  - see <a href="https://eaa179.org/loefi-2022-schedule/">schedule</a>.</li>
 	<li><strong>Camping:  <span style="color: #ff9900;">AGAIN THIS YEAR</span>!</strong>  Camping for fly-in pilots will be available Friday and Saturday nights, located on the north ramp and in an adjacent grass area on the airfield.  See <a href="#camping">below for details</a>.  Friday night cookout by EAA 179 on the field for campers and event volunteers.</li>
 	<li><strong>Aircraft Awards:</strong> Best Plans Built; Best Kit Built, Contemporary (1971 - present); Classic (prior to 1971); LSA/Trike; Warbird; Most Distant Fly-in, People’s Choice; LOEFI Grand Champion (judge’s choice).<a id="arriving"></a></li>
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<h3>Pilots - FLYING IN TO LOEFI</h3>
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 	<li>Check <a href="https://www.aopa.org/ustprocs/20210812/SW-1/aeg_airport_diagram.pdf">Airport Diagram</a>. Note taxiway changes since 2018 which require crossing runway 22/04 from runway 17/35.
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 	<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Inbound</span>: Listen to AWOS on 119.025.
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 	<li>On first call, give distance and direction from airport. <em>NOTE: tower controllers now have radar! </em></li>
 	<li>After landing, tell Double Eagle Ground that you are “going to the Fly In”.  Expect to taxi to parking in the tie-down area on the north ramp. See new <a href="https://skyvector.com/files/tpp/2002/apd/06859AD.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">airport diagram</a> (.PDF).</li>
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 	<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Parking, fuel, and Fly-in Registration</span>: Bode will provide fuel off truck at self serve price. Tie downs are limited; please bring chocks and ropes<em>.</em>
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 	<li>Parking in front of Bode FBO is reserved for transient aircraft. Self Serve fuel island will be closed. Double Eagle II Airport information: <a href="https://airnav.com/airport/KAEG" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Airnav</a></li>
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 	<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Outbound</span>: Accessing runway 17/35 from the ramp requires crossing runway 22/04. Also, there are new run up areas at both Runway 22 and Runway 17. Contact ground before proceeding FROM runup areas TO the runway unless otherwise instructed. <em> If you have questions, contact the Tower.</em> <a id="camping"></a></li>
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<h3>Pilots - <strong>STAYING A NIGHT, Friday and/or Saturday?</strong></h3>
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 	<li>If you are staying over in Albuquerque, ask for special “Bode Aviation” rates at Rio Grande Best Western and Econolodge on Central Ave.  Rental cars ARE available on prior request via <a href="https://www.flybode.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bode Aviation FBO.</a></li>
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<h1><span style="color: #993300;">Again for 2022 - On-field Camping for Pilots and crew.</span></h1>
<span style="color: #993300;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Airplane camping is being offered on the field at KAEG for Friday &amp; Saturday nights. </span></strong></span>
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 	<li><span style="color: #993300;"><strong>Bring your tent and airplane tie-down stakes and ropes! Camping is offered in a grass area adjacent to the north ramp and on the north ramp itself. Check the ramp layout for greater detail. </strong></span></li>
 	<li><span style="color: #993300;"><strong>Fly-In Cookout Friday night, hosted by EAA Chapter 179. </strong></span></li>
 	<li><span style="color: #993300;"><strong>Food trucks will set up for the Fly-In, 0700-1500.</strong> Bombing Range Café on the field open 0800 – 1400 Fri/Sunday. <strong>
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 	<li><span style="color: #993300;"><strong>Upon arrival, tell Ground Control that you are here for LOEFI and camping, to receive directions to the camping area.</strong></span></li>
 	<li><span style="color: #993300;"><strong> if you plan to camp, please send eMail to Arnold Bronson (<a style="color: #993300;" href="mailto:arnoldbronson@icloud.com">arnoldbronson@icloud.com</a>) or <a style="color: #993300;" href="mailto:loefi@eaa179.org">loefi@eaa179.org</a>, or send questions or inquiries to them.<a id="activities" style="color: #993300;"></a></strong></span></li>
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<h3>Pilots - ACTIVITIES AT THE FLY-IN!</h3>
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 	<li>Two general areas will be set up for aircraft displays - a Showcase area for featured aircraft in front of the hangar, and the north ramp for Visiting Aircraft.  See <a href="https://eaa179.org/loefi-ramp-layout/">event ramp map</a>.</li>
 	<li>Upon arrival, please stop by the Pilot Registration tent, where you will receive a T-shirt, a goodie bag plus make your choice for award category.</li>
 	<li>Here is the schedule of activities of special interest for pilots (and crewmembers). Note in particular the WINGS Seminars. Check here for the complete <a href="https://eaa179.org/loefi-2022-schedule/">Schedule of Activities</a>  and <a href="https://eaa179.org/loefi-2022-sponsors-exhibitors/">Exhibitors</a>.
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 	<li>0830 – 0945 • <b> </b>WINGS Safety Seminar – “<b>Flying the New Mexico Backcountry</b>” – NMPA</li>
 	<li>1015 – 1130  • <b> </b>Seminar – “<b>Can Electric Aircraft Pull General Aviation Out Of The Nose Dive?</b>” by Will Fox</li>
 	<li>1130 • Aircraft Judging closes, People's Choice ballots due</li>
 	<li>1230 – 1300 • <strong>Gathering of Pilot</strong>s for Group Photo and d <b>Aircraft Awards Presentation</b>, EAA 179</li>
 	<li>1330 – 1430 •  Public Presentation – <b>“Formation Flying</b>”, by Chile Flight</li>
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 	<li>Food trucks will be on hand for breakfast and lunch.</li>
 	<li>Continuing our tradition, we will have awards, some determined by our panel of judges, others voted on by the visiting public, and other special awards. The categories this year are:
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 	<li>For Judging: Best Plans Built, Best Kit Built, Best Contemporary (1971 to present), Best Classic (prior to 1971), Best Warbird</li>
 	<li>Public Voting: People's Choice</li>
 	<li>Special:  Most Distant Fly-In</li>
 	<li>Grand Champion (judge's choice)</li>
 	<li>Judging will conclude at 1130 hours, presentations will be at 1230 hours.</li>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Updated 08/25/2021</p>