Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest, Aug 15th

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What is “Warbirds and Classics Over the Midwest?”

Warbirds and Classics over the Midwest is an annual, three-day event running Thursday to Saturday with open flying on Sunday (Aug 15^th - 18^th in 2024). The event is limited to giant scale warbirds, giant scale models of aircraft produced pre-1960, as well as any size TURBINE jet with military markings. We believe the key to a successful annual event is to focus on the pilots and make it fun for them. They and their aircraft are what make the event possible.

What are the facilities like?

Wellnitz field is located 5 miles south of Fond du Lac, WI (population 40,000). The 20-acre site is centered in cornfields and features:

On-site parking for over 900 cars and 35+ RV’s
1320 x 250 foot smooth, manicured, grass runway
6 pilot stations
Vendor space
Professional sound system with full-time announcer
100 by 40 foot tent for airplane storage and pilot relaxation
Portable restrooms
Lodging accommodations in nearby Fond du Lac
Shaded spectator areas
Food, water, and soft drinks

Registered Pilots at the Field:

	WCOM Thu - Sat	Fun Fly Sun	Total
2009	104	+4	108
2010	109	+9	117
2011	119	+9	128
2012	146	+11	157
2013	132	+14	146
2014	140	+13	153
2015	134	+15	149
2016	122	CANC	122
2017	145	+17	162
2018	141	+2	143
2019	125	CANC	125
2020	COVID	COVID	COVID
2021	112	+12	124
2022	104	+20	124
2023	103	+24	127

Links:
Field_layout.pdf
List of Pre-registered Pilots

For more info contact:
Dave Elsinger
FDLAA Sponsor Coordinator
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This event is sanctioned by the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and adheres to the AMA's safety guidelines. Every effort is being taken to ensure your safety. Please pay close attention to any and all safety announcements during your visit with us. Certain areas, for your safety, are restricted to pilots only. Please do not enter these areas, and at all times follow the directions of event personnel. It is imperative that you remain vigilant to the activities around you. In the event of an aircraft incident or other emergency we will issue an appropriate warning, as time allows, so that you may be aware of the situation.

Persons attending this event expressly assume all of the risks incident to the event, whether occurring prior to, during or subsequent to the actual event, and agree that all sanctioning bodies, and all event staff, employees, agents, officers, and directors of the Fond du Lac Aeromodeler Association, its affiliates and subsidiaries, are hereby released from any and all claims for personal injury or property damage.

We thank you for attending. Enjoy the show.