Discover Aviation at the Whiteside County Airport

Event Details

Date: September 19, 2019 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Categories: Events

September 21, 2019

Ever dreamed of flying? Ever wanted to become an air traffic controller, weather forecaster, aircraft mechanic, emergency flight nurse, law enforcement pilot, or just fascinated by aircraft and flight?

Come join us and Discover Aviation, right here at the Whiteside County Airport on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 9:00A – 3:00P!

Check out the event activities below. It’s a great, FREE event for all ages!

TERMINAL BUILDING

Red Cross Blood Drive
9:00A – 2:00P

Give blood. Get a FREE haircut from Sport Clips!

REGISTER for a time slot that works for you!
(Enter zip code 61071 and 9/21/19 for the date to find our blood drive.)

BUILDING B

EAA Young Eagles Flights
8:30A – 12:30P

FREE flights for children between the ages of 8 and 17!

Children will be given a short introduction to airplanes and a free airplane ride lasting approximately 15 minutes. Pilots will explain how airplanes work.

The roster is currently FULL, however please register for the waitlist!

What’s the waitlist? It’s a standby list for last minute aircraft/pilot additions and Young Eagle time slot no-shows. Also, the waitlist Young Eagles will have the first opportunity to register for the next Young Eagles Rally So, registering is worthwhile!

Kids’ AirCraft Activities
9:00A – 3:00P

Kids’ AirCraft Activities include FREE balsa wood glider decorating (as supplies last), assembly, and “runway” landing challenges, hoop airplane construction and flight, other craft activities, bounce house activities, barrel train rides around the ramp, truck touch experiences, and more!

HANGAR C

Aviation Exhibit Hall
9:00A – 3:00P

Discover Aviation here! Airlines, Air Traffic Control, National Weather Service, Aviation Businesses and Organizations can be found here! If you’re interested in aviation as a hobby or a career, your adventure starts here!

Register for door prizes at the Whiteside County Airport table!

HANGAR D

Hangar D – FAA Safety Seminars
9:00A – 3:00P

***ALL SEMINARS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO ANY INDIVIDUAL INTERESTED IN ATTENDING.***

9:00A – Towered Airport Operations and Pilot/Controller Forum

If you’re intimidated by operating at a towered airport or just want to brush up on your skills, this seminar is for you! Learn the ins and outs, tips and tricks of operating at a towered airport with the help of Chicago Rockford Airport Air Traffic Controllers.

Speaker: Chicago-Rockford International Airport ATC

REGISTER ONLINE – FAASAFETY.GOV

10:30A – Pilot/Controller Relationship – A Pilot Perspective / Upping the Game on Situational Awareness

What should your perspective be on Air Traffic Control? What can you do to increase your situational awareness? Get answers to these questions and more during this seminar!

Speaker: Marc Epner, Simpleflight Radio Co-Host

REGISTER ONLINE – FAASAFETY.GOV

1:00P – Multifunction Display on your Tablet/Phone

In this seminar, you’ll learn about a number of different apps that are available including charting, weather, and multifunction displays for both Android and Apple devices.

Speaker: Jim Sweeney, CFII-MEI

REGISTER ONLINE – FAASAFETY.GOV

2:00P – Avoiding Unwelcome Surprises In Flight

This program reviews several accident/incident scenarios with live ATC broadcasts and focuses on preflight planning and decision making, plus the actions of the pilots in dealing with the situations as they develop.

Speaker: Carol Para, IDOT Division of Aeronautics

REGISTER ONLINE – FAASAFETY.GOV

YOU COULD WIN!

Visit Hangar C – Exhibits and register for your chance to win a choice of King Schools Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor, or Return to Flying IFR/VFR Course (up to $599.00 value), or other amazing door prizes!