Events
Sunday, Sept 8th, 2024 (7:30am - 12:00pm)
Annual Waunakee Airpark Pancake Breakfast
On the 2nd Sunday in September, the Waunakee community and flying friends from far and wide come together to celebrate and support general aviation. Annually, this event hosts 1,000+ attendees, along with plane rides, classic and custom cars, municipal vehicles, DJ/Emcee, games and great food.
Join us at the Waunakee Airpark on Sunday, September 8th, 2024 from 7:30am until 12:00pm (noon). NOTE: Plane rides can run up until 1:00pm.
During the event the Waunakee Area Flying Club (WAFC) will be giving away Complimentary Discovery Flights every hour. Stop by the WAFC booth at the Pancake Breakfast on Sunday and Enter to Win!
This is a rain or shine event.
For more airport info, click here: Waunakee Airpark (6P3)
“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, 2024 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm in the Camp Scholler campgrounds.
Enjoy the airshow, great food, beverages, games, music and more...
Members, family and 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 Friday, July 26th and get ready for fun!
“A good pilot may be disappointed by his airplane, but it will never surprise him."
– Len Morgan
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)
“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."
– Wilber Wright
SAT, May 4th, 2024 @ 9:00am
INFORMATION MEETING at Waunakee Airport (6P3)
You Can Fly! Join us in our hangar facility, checkout the Club's aircraft and learn about membership on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at 9:00am at Waunakee Airpark.
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.
The Information meeting is located here:
Waunakee Airport (in the Clubhouse)
1201 S. Division St.
Waunakee, WI 53597
NOTE: The Airport entrance is on S. Division Street about 1/4 block (North) of Woodland Drive. Signs will be posted.
Get ready to enjoy the Freedom of Flight!
“Man alone resists the direction of gravitation: he constantly wants to fall-upwards."
– Freiderich Neitzsche
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1st, 2023 (6-9pm)
ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY 2023
All members, family and flying friends are invited to join the WAFC at our annual Holiday Party at Buck & Honey's Waunakee.
Tickets are just $15 per person and includes a drinks, appetizers and a top notch dinner.
This event is not to be missed - please remember to RSVP.
Buck & Honey's - Waunakee
1370 Water Wheel Dr.
Waunakee, WI 53597
More info on Buck & Honey's is here: Buck & Honey's - Waunakee, WI
Don't miss this spirited event on December 1st!
“There is no sport equal to that which aviators enjoy while being carried through the air on great white wings."
– Wilbur Wright, 1905
SAT, OCT 14th at 8:00am
Learn To Fly Ground School - Accelerated (3-day)
Join CFI/I Steve Mesner at Reedsburg Municipal Airport on Saturday, October 14, 2023 for day #1 of a three day accelerated aviation ground school.
This accelerated program will require attendance on three consecutive Saturday's from 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Anyone interested in attending the class should contact Mr. Mesner directly for details and to get registered (see poster for email).
These courses typically sell-out, so reserve your spot today!
For more airport info, click here: Reedsburg Municipal Airport (C35)
“Our is the commencement of a flying age, and I am happy to have popped into existence at a period so interesting."
– Amelia Earhart, 20 hours 40 minutes, 1928
Sunday, Sept 10th, 2023 (7:30am - 12:00pm)
Annual Waunakee Airpark Pancake Breakfast
On the 2nd Sunday in September, the Waunakee community and flying friends from far and wide come together to celebrate and support general aviation. Annually, this event hosts from 800-1,000 attendees, along with plane rides, classic and custom cars, municipal vehicles, DJ/Emcee, games and great food.
Join us at the Waunakee Airpark on Sunday, September 10th, 2023 from 7:30am until 12:00pm (noon). NOTE: Plane rides can run up until 1:00pm.
During the event the Waunakee Area Flying Club (WAFC) will be giving away Free Flights every hour. Stop by the WAFC booth at the Pancake Breakfast on Sunday and enter to win a complimentary flight.
This is a rain or shine event.
For more airport info, click here: Waunakee Airpark (6P3)
“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
SAT, Sept 9th, 2023 @ 9:00am
INFORMATION MEETING at Waunakee Airport (6P3)
You Can Fly! Join us in our hangar facility, checkout the Club's aircraft and learn about membership on Saturday, September 9th, 2023 at 9:00am at Waunakee Airpark.
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.
The Information meeting is located here:
Waunakee Airport (in the Clubhouse)
1201 S. Division St.
Waunakee, WI 53597
NOTE: The Airport entrance is on S. Division Street about 1/4 block (North) of Woodland Drive. Signs will be posted.
Get ready to enjoy the Freedom of Flight!
“Airspeed, altitude, and brains. Two are always needed to successfully complete the 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, 2023 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm in the Camp Scholler campgrounds.
Enjoy the airshow, great food, beverages, games, music and more...
Members, family and 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
Join us Friday, July 28th and get ready for fun!
“An airplane stands for freedom, for joy, for the power to understand, and to demonstrate that understanding."
– Richard Bach
Sunday, June 4th, 2023 (7:00am - 12:00pm)
71st Annual Reedsburg Community Fly-In, Drive-In Pancake Breakfast
For the past 71 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, we host over 1,500 attendees and 120+ planes, along with classic and custom cars, municipal vehicles, DJ/Emcee, plane rides, games, great food, and good times. Join us at the Reedsburg Municipal Airport on Sunday, June 4th, 2023 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 Flights 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.
This is a rain or shine event.
For more airport info, click here: Reedsburg Municipal Airport (C35)
“No one can realize how substantial the air is, until he feels its supporting power beneath him. It inspires confidence at once."
– Otto Lilienthal, (German Inventor of the first successful glider, 1893)
THUR, April 27th, 2023 @ 6:00pm
INFORMATION MEETING at Waunakee Airport (6P3)
You Can Fly! Join us in our hangar facility, checkout the Club's aircraft and learn about membership on Thursday, April 27th at 6:00pm at Waunakee Airpark.
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.
The Information meeting is located here:
Waunakee Airport (in the Clubhouse)
1201 S. Division St.
Waunakee, WI 53597
NOTE: The Airport entrance is on S. Division Street about 1/4 block (North) of Woodland Drive. Signs will be posted.
Get ready to enjoy the Freedom of Flight!
“There's no such thing as a routine flight."
– Chesley B. Sullenberger (Sully)
Flight Plan 2023
A New Year, A New YOU...Let's Fly!
Make 2023 the best year ever and start flying with the WAFC! Rusty pilots, pilots, and student pilots are welcome to apply. We fly year round and in the #1 produced plane in the history of aviation - the Cessna 172 Skyhawk. Contact us today and learn more about flying with the WAFC!
“Always try to keep the number of landings you make equal to the number of takeoffs."
– Anonymous
Happy Holidays 2022
The Flying Friends of the WAFC wish you and yours a very Happy Holiday and safe travels. Thanks for a great year and for all the support of general aviation.
We also thank the Waunakee Airpark Management and flyers and we hope to fly with you and enjoy more aviation fun in 2023!
“There is no sport equal to that which aviators enjoy while being carried through the air on great white wings."
– Wilbur Wright
Friday, July 30, 2022 - 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 WAFC for a special Members BBQ. Click here for more info:
“Both optimists and pessimists contribute to our society. The optimist invents the airplane and the pessimist the parachute.”
– Gil Stern
Monday, June 27, 2022 - 6:30pm
INFORMATION MEETING of the Waunakee Area Flying Club (Waunakee, WI)
Join us for an Information Meeting and learn about affordable flying opportunities with the Waunakee Area Flying Club (WAFC). This meeting is open to anyone interested in flying or flight training. At this 45 minute meeting you can learn all about the Flying Club, and check-out the Club's new plane and hangar.
In our 2nd year, the WAFC is going strong with 18 flying members, 3 local CFI's and an all glass panel Cessna 172 Skyhawk. Join us for an exciting information meeting at this location:
Waunakee Airport (in the Clubhouse)
1201 S. Division St.
Waunakee, WI 53597
NOTE: The Airport entrance is on S. Division Street and about 1/4 block (North) of Woodland Drive. The clubhouse is in the front of the main hangar building. Signs will be posted.
Get ready to Fly!
“I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things.”
–Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Sunday, June 05, 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, we host over 1,500 attendees, over 120 planes, along with dozens of custom cars, municipal vehicles, DJ/Emcee, plane rides, games, great food, and good times.
Join us at the Reedsburg Municipal Airport on Sunday, June 5th, 2022 from 7:00am until 12:00pm (noon).
Plus, during the event the Reedsburg Area Flying Club (RAFC) will be giving away two (2) Free Flights every hour of the event. Stop by the RAFC booth at the Pancake Breakfast on Sunday and enter to win a complimentary flight.
This is a rain or shine event.
For more airport info, click here:
“When everything seems to be going against you, remember that aircraft take off against the wind, not with it.”
–Henry Ford
Saturday, April 02, 2022 - 9:00am
GROUND SCHOOL at the Waunakee Airpark (6P3)
Top local Certified Flight Instructors (CFI's) will deliver a 7-week ground school for pilots, student pilots and rusty pilots starting at 9:00am. 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 Saturday, April 2, 2022, and everything you need to get started flying is here. Please register in advance and join us here:
Waunakee Airport (in the Clubhouse)
1201 S. Division St.
Waunakee, WI 53597
NOTE: The Airport entrance is on S. Division Street and about 1/4 block (North) of Woodland Drive. The clubhouse is in the front of the main hangar building. Signs will be posted.
Get ready to Fly!
“Flight is the only truly new sensation that men have achieved in modern history.”
–James Dickey
Saturday, January 09, 2022 - 6:00pm
Holiday Party of the Waunakee Area Flying Club (Waunakee, 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!
“Every takeoff is optional. Every landing is mandatory.”
–Unknown
Saturday, October 09, 2021 - 10:00am
INFORMATION MEETING of the Waunakee Area Flying Club (Waunakee, WI)
Join us for the final Information Meeting of the year and learn to fly with the Waunakee Area Flying Club (WAFC). This meeting is open to anyone interested in flying or flight training. At this 50 minute meeting you can learn all about the Flying Club, and check-out the Club's new plane and hangar.
Started in February 2021, the WAFC is going strong with nearly 20 members and 3 local CFI's ready to help you fly today. Join us for an exciting information meeting at this location:
Waunakee Airport (in the Clubhouse)
1201 S. Division St.
Waunakee, WI 53597
NOTE: The Airport entrance is on S. Division Street and about 1/4 block (North) of Woodland Drive. The clubhouse is in the front of the main hangar building. Signs will be posted.
Get ready to Fly!
“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 online a safety video of real-world pilot scenarios, 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 Waunakee Area Flying Club here: Contact Us
"There isn't a flight goes by when I don't stare out the window and thank my lucky stars for what I'm feeling and seeing."
- Richard Branson
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 WAFC for a special Members BBQ. Click here for more info:
"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
Saturday, July 24, 2021 - 10:00am
INFORMATION MEETING of the Waunakee Area Flying Club (Waunakee, WI)
Join us for an Information Meeting and learn to fly with the Waunakee Area Flying Club (WAFC). This meeting is open to anyone interested in flying or flight training. At this 50 minute meeting you can learn all about the Flying Club, and check-out the Club's new plane and hangar. Started in February 2021, the WAFC is going strong with nearly 20 members and 3 local CFI's ready to help you fly today. Join us for an exciting information meeting at this location:
Waunakee Airport (in the Clubhouse)
1201 S. Division St.
Waunakee, WI 53597
NOTE: The Airport entrance is on S. Division Street and about 1/4 block (North) of Woodland Drive. The clubhouse is in the front of the main hangar building. Signs will be posted.
Enjoy the company of fellow aviators, get all your questions answered, and check out the Club's newly acquired Cessna 172 Skyhawk airplane at this Information Meeting. Get ready to Fly!
Maverick: "I feel the need"....
Goose: "....the need for speed!"
- Tom Cruise & Anthony Edwards (Top Gun)
Sunday, June 6, 2021 (7:00am-12:00pm)
69th Annual Reedsburg Community Fly-In, Drive-In Pancake Breakfast
This is a fine pancake breakfast...and it's on!!
For the past 69 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 1,200 attendees and 50-100 planes, along with dozens of custom cars, municipal vehicles, DJ/Emcee, plane rides, games, great food, and good times. Check out the Reedsburg Municipal Airport on Sunday, June 6th, 2021 from 7:00am until 12:00pm (noon).
Plus, during the event, our partner club the Reedsburg Area Flying Club (RAFC) will be giving away ten (10) Free Flights in our Club's Cessna 172 Skyhawk. Stop by the RAFC booth at the Pancake Breakfast on Sunday and enter to win a complimentary flight.
This is a rain or shine event.
For more airport info, click here:
"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
Saturday, May 22, 2021 @ 11:00am
Spring Hangar Party and BBQ
The Waunakee Area Flying Club invites you to join us for a spring hangar party and BBQ at our 6P3 hangar. This is our official welcome to the neighborhood event and everyone is welcome to attend. Stop by, see the Club's hangar, plane, and enjoy refreshments and great food.
Waunakee Airport (behind the Clubhouse in hangar #5)
1201 S. Division St.
Waunakee, WI 53597
"Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards."
- Leonardo Da Vinci
Monday, April 12, 2021 - 6:00pm
INFORMATION MEETING #3 of the Waunakee Area Flying Club (Waunakee, WI)
Join us for Information Meeting #3 and learn about flying with the Waunakee Area Flying Club (WAFC). This meeting is open to anyone interested in flying or learning to fly. At this 1-hour meeting we will present all the details, answer questions, and show-off our new plane and hangar. Flying with the WAFC started on March 15th, and anyone who joins the Club prior to May 1st has the opportunity to become a Founding Member (details available at the meeting). Join us for an exciting information meeting at this location:
Waunakee Airport (in the Clubhouse)
1201 S. Division St.
Waunakee, WI 53597
NOTE: The Airport entrance is on S. Division Street and about 1/4 block (North) of Woodland Drive. The clubhouse is in the front of the main hangar building. Signs will be posted.
Enjoy the company of fellow aviators and enthusiasts, get all your questions answered, and check out the Club's newly acquired Cessna 172 Skyhawk airplane at this Information Meeting. Join the WAFC and get ready to Fly!
"Pilots take no special joy in walking. Pilots like flying."
- Neil Armstrong
Monday, March 15, 2021 - 6:00pm
INFORMATION MEETING #2 of the Waunakee Area Flying Club (Waunakee, WI)
Join us for Information Meeting #2 and learn about flying with the Waunakee Area Flying Club (WAFC). This meeting is open to anyone interested in flying or learning to fly. At this 1-hour meeting we will present all the details, answer questions, and show-off our new plane and hangar. Flying with the WAFC starts on March 15th, and anyone who joins the Club in March has the opportunity to become a Founding Member (details available at the meeting). Join us for an exciting information meeting at this location:
Waunakee Airport (in the Clubhouse)
1201 S. Division St.
Waunakee, WI 53597
NOTE: The Airport entrance is on S. Division Street and about 1/4 block (North) of Woodland Drive. The clubhouse is in the front of the main hangar building. Signs will be posted.
Enjoy the company of fellow aviators and enthusiasts, get all your questions answered, and check out the Club's newly acquired Cessna 172 Skyhawk airplane at this Information Meeting. Join the WAFC and get ready to Fly!
"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, February 20, 2021 - 10am
OFFICIAL LAUNCH & Startup Meeting of the Waunakee Area Flying Club (Waunakee, WI)
This is your opportunity to join the Waunakee Area Flying Club as a founding member, and enjoy the freedom of flight. The is the Club's Official Launch & Startup meeting and we will present all the details, answer questions, and sign-up new Members who will be flying in days. Join us for an exciting information meeting at the following location:
Waunakee Airport (in the Clubhouse)
1201 S. Division St.
Waunakee, WI 53597
NOTE: The Airport entrance is on S. Division Street and about 1/4 block (North) of Woodland Drive. The clubhouse is in the front of the main hangar building. Signs will be posted.
Enjoy the company of fellow aviators and enthusiasts, get all your questions answered, and check out the Club's newly acquired Cessna 172 Skyhawk airplane at this Official Launch meeting. Get ready to Fly with the WAFC!
