Interviews with Capt. Arlie J. Nixon
Below is the link to the amazing adventures of a ground-breaking commercial airline pilot. Nancy Mayfield wrote these reports in the year 2009 and they were printed in the PCABC newsletter during that time.
https://www.egoneutral.com/nixon.html
By using this link these reports can now be accessed at any time free of charge.
Please share this link with anyone you think might enjoy the reports. Thank you. Nancy Mayfield
July 15-19 2025 – Wausau, WI – (KAUW) Ercoupe Owners Club National convention from Tuesday, July 15th until Saturday, July 19th. We’re leaving on Saturday to get to EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. For information see WWW.Ercoupe.org
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Enid OK – Woodring Regional Airport (KWDG)
Woodring 2025 Airport Fly-In Breakfast Dates
April 26th (changed due to Easter)May 17thJune 21st- July 19th
- August 16th
- September 20th
Time: Breakfast will run from 7:30am-10:00am. $10.99 per person.
Location: Enid Woodring Regional Airport Terminal, 1026 S. 66th Enid, OK 73701
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Haskell OK: Coffee & Donuts
Haskell Airport (2K9) AirNav.com CTAF: 122.9
EVERY SATURDAY – 8:00 am – 10:00 am – Rain or shine, fly or drive, aviation enthusiasts will be there no matter what the weather is doing.
See attached.
July 19 – Berryville, AR – Carroll County Airport (4M1) 3rd Saturday BREAKFAST EVENT!! 7:30 – 10:00 AM. Farm fresh scrambled eggs, sausage patties & links, flapjacks, sweet tea and always a bunch-o-sweet treats made by the airport wives…$10.00 suggested donation. Contact: 870-423-8393.
July 19 – Pine Bluff, AR – Grider Field Airport (KPBF) fly-in breakfast 3rd Saturday of every month. Our specialty is eggs anyway you want them, from fried to eggs Benedict. You should try our omelets. Come enjoy your breakfast in our WWII style Officers Club. A $8.00 donation gets you all you can eat. Contact: Sara Works (870-543-9933) email: works_sara@yahoo.com
July 19 – Rogers, AR – Carter Field (KROG). Third Saturday Weekend Lunch Fly-in here at the Beaver Lake Aviation FBO. “Fly-in flapjacks” is on the menu this month. This is per the Chef/Owner of the Little Cafe there and we are offering a 15% discount with fuel up (BLA is also offering a discount TBD when you buy food) The Cafe is open from 7:30-8 pm, but the specific times we are targeting for the fly-in are 10 am-2 pm Contact: Justin Eaton
email: justin@cockpitcatering.com 479-487-3369
Sunday, July 20, 2025
ALVA, OKLAHOMA – DONUTS AND COFFEE – Every Sunday 8am – 10am
Alva Regional Airport (AVK) CTAF: 122.8
No Cost. Donations appreciated.
Joshua Johnston
Airport Manager – Alva Regional Airport – Alva, OK
Office: 580-327-2898
Cell: 580-748-2709 (24/7)
Email: jjohnston@alvaok.org
Website http://alvaok.org/ara.htm
https://www.facebook.com/alvaregionalairport
Long Range Planning:
Note: If you know that any of these events has been cancelled, please send me an email, Tom Auerbach.
Warning: As always check with the contact information before flying.
July 21 – 27 – Oshkosh, WI – Wittman Field (KOSH) EAA AirVenture 2025 All things Aviation.
July 21-27 – Oshkosh, WI (KOSH) Wittman Regional Airport – Visit the FLY OZ Booth at EAA AirVenture!!
Visit the FLY OZ Booths (booths #4082 and #4084) in Hangar D at AirVenture to receive a “Boarding Pass to Oz.” Your boarding pass entitles you to $.30 off 100LL or $.50 off Jet A at Legends Air Center (KVBT/Louise Thaden Field) and a free coffee or latte at Louise Cafe with any purchase! You’ll find a respite with familiar faces, great merch, and giveaways at the FLY OZ booths! This year we’re next to Visit Bentonville (booth #4081), so come see friendly Arkansas peeps who love aviation as much as you do! We can’t wait to see you at the show!
July 22 – Oshkosh, WI – FLY OZ House Party on the Lake at EAA AirVenture!!
You are invited to join FLY OZ on Tuesday, July 22, at 1800 for a cookout, boat rides on the lake, and fun aviation community while visiting EAA AirVenture 2025! House address is 3920 Highland Shore Ln. in Oshkosh, WI.
RSVP by texting MK McKinley, FLY OZ director, at 870.830.3895. You can also RSVP by emailing contact@flyoz.com or mk@flyoz.com. We can’t wait to see you there!
July 24 ** A Thursday Event ** Flippin, AR – Marion County Airport (KFLP) Lunch Every Thursday, 1300 at Diego’s Fresh Mex in Flippin Arkansas. Someone will be at the Marion County Airport (KFLP) at 1245 sharp to pick up those who have flown in. So, it’s a drive-in, fly-in social event, and all are welcome! Know a pilot “wannabe?” This should be a wonderful opportunity for them to ask questions & receive top-notch advice! So, what are you waiting for….bring them!
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Haskell OK: Coffee & Donuts
Haskell Airport (2K9) AirNav.com CTAF: 122.9
EVERY SATURDAY – 8:00 am – 10:00 am – Rain or shine, fly or drive, aviation enthusiasts will be there no matter what the weather is doing.
See attached.
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Parsons KS Tri-City Airport (KPPF) – End-of-the-Month Fly-In BREAKFAST
The Parsons Tri-City Airport (KPPF; CTAF 123.0) will have its end-of-month fly-in breakfast this coming Saturday, June 28, from 8:00AM to 10:00AM unless we run out of food sooner or it gets slow. Always a good time, weather or not. Hope you can join us! Contact: Marlene Carson champ46echo@outlook.com
The plan is to have lunch for January, February and March, then go back to breakfast starting in April. Thanks! – Marlene Carson
July 26 – North Little Rock, AR – North Little Rock Municipal Airport (KORK) The 4th Saturday of the month is CANCELLED for July because the cooks are at Oshkosh.
Questions: 419 360-7414
Sunday, July 27, 2025
ALVA, OKLAHOMA – DONUTS AND COFFEE – Every Sunday 8am – 10am
Alva Regional Airport (AVK) CTAF: 122.8
No Cost. Donations appreciated.
Joshua Johnston
Airport Manager – Alva Regional Airport – Alva, OK
Office: 580-327-2898
Cell: 580-748-2709 (24/7)
Email: jjohnston@alvaok.org
Website http://alvaok.org/ara.htm
https://www.facebook.com/alvaregionalairport
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Ponca City Aviation Booster Club Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast – 7:00-10:30AM
Ponca City OK Regional Airport (KPNC)
Sponsored by the Ponca City Aviation Foundation on the first Saturday of every month rain or shine. Contact Bruce Eberle 580-761-5884 email: ou444@yahoo.com Breakfast is served from 7:00 to 10:30 a.m. The requested donation is $10 adults, $5 children under 12. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, biscuits & gravy, orange juice, coffee, and fruit. Cold soda pop and bottled water are available at $1.00 each.
See also FaceBook Group – Ponca City Aviation Booster Club – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1125751554951764
Cars and Coffee 2025 – at Ponca City Airport
Sat, June 7 from 8:00am to 11:00am
Bring your car or truck whether it be modified, stock, or just a little different. Come connect with people and have a good time.
We are very excited to announce that we will be partnering with Cars and Coffee car club. They have published a schedule that shows they will be coming to the fly-in breakfast each first Saturday of the month until November. See their schedule on Heather Cannon Honda Facebook.
This club is doing very exciting things and has many members with fascinating vehicles. Come see them. We plan to park them out front close to the entrance door so you can see them and the airplanes.
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Haskell OK: Coffee & Donuts
Haskell Airport (2K9) AirNav.com CTAF: 122.9
EVERY SATURDAY – 8:00 am – 10:00 am – Rain or shine, fly or drive, aviation enthusiasts will be there no matter what the weather is doing.
See attached.
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Pauls Valley Hamburger Lunch Fly-In
Pauls Valley Municipal Airport (KPVJ) AirNav.com CTAF: 122.8
Oklahoma Antique Airplane Association
LET’S KEEP EM FLYING!! – Johnene Smith
The Oklahoma Antique Airplane Association has a monthly meeting/Fly-In at or club house on the northwest corner of the PVJ field, once a month on the first Saturday. Come join in on the fun! You don’t have to fly an antique in, we have cars, motorcycles, and every kind of airplane old and new. We eat about 11:30 to 12:00 and have burgers hot dogs and in the winter chili and Cajun food. Kids are welcome and rides are available for anyone that shows up. Questions? Call Shannon Sharp: 405-238-4035 or email: casandjohnsmith@gmail.com
August 2 – Shell Knob, MO – Turkey Mountain Airport (MO00) 8 am – 12 am…
Omelet in a Bag breakfast fly-in. By donation. For additional information call: Judy at 417-858-6345; Cell 417-671-1832 or Donna Booth 816-506-5042.
This event will be in the club house. ** Note CTAF 122.9
August 2 – Morrilton, AR – Morrilton Municipal Airport (KBDQ) 9:00 AM until all food is gone. Fly in or Drive in. Full Breakfast with Petit Jean Sausage & Bacon. Sponsored by EAA 1590. EAA Meeting will follow breakfast. *** Breakfast will be served in the big blue hangar, Unicom 122.8. This will be a recurring event on the first Saturday of the month. Contact: 501-472-1197.
Come eat and have fellowship with EAA Chapter 1590 at 9:00 am.
Sunday, August 3, 2025
ALVA, OKLAHOMA – DONUTS AND COFFEE – Every Sunday 8am – 10am
Alva Regional Airport (AVK) CTAF: 122.8
No Cost. Donations appreciated.
Joshua Johnston
Airport Manager – Alva Regional Airport – Alva, OK
Office: 580-327-2898
Cell: 580-748-2709 (24/7)
Email: jjohnston@alvaok.org
Website http://alvaok.org/ara.htm
https://www.facebook.com/alvaregionalairport
Saturday, August 9, 2025
EAA Chapter 1612 – David J. Perry Fly-In Pancake Breakfast – 8:00 to 9:45 am
David Jay Perry Airport (1K4) AirNav.com
Pancake breakfast on Second Saturday (continuing event) at David J. Perry Airport (1K4), Goldsby, Oklahoma.
EAA Chapter 1612 hosts a monthly fly-in/drive-in breakfast from 8:00 to 9:45 am. Breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, biscuits & gravy, sausage, coffee and juice for a suggested donation of $7.00. Funds raised will support aviation flight scholarships for local area youth. After the breakfast join us for our monthly chapter meeting from 10:00 to 11:30 am. So come out and enjoy a bit of aviation centered conversation, fun and fellowship. Eric Muehlberg – President, EAA Chapter 1612 – Central Oklahoma Sport Flyers – 405-923-6749
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Wichita EAA Chapter 88 – 2nd Saturday Breakfast
Monthly Breakfast 8 – 10 AM. Eggs, Pancakes, grilled Sausage, Coffee and Juice!!
Age 11+ $7 – 4-10 $5 – 3 under Free
Fly in to Colonel James Jabara Airport in Wichita KAAO
See attached flyer
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Ottawa Municipal Airport KS (KOWI)
Aviation Explorers Post 8000 – Fly-In Breakfast, 8-10AM – 2nd Saturday of the month (April through October)
We are a group of young aviation enthusiasts. Please support our mission by attending our fly-ins.
See attached flyer
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Haskell OK: Coffee & Donuts
Haskell Airport (2K9) AirNav.com CTAF: 122.9
EVERY SATURDAY – 8:00 am – 10:00 am – Rain or shine, fly or drive, aviation enthusiasts will be there no matter what the weather is doing.
See attached.
9 August 2025- EAA 377‑ 8am BREAKFAST @ Hooker, OK
Sunday, August 10, 2025
ALVA, OKLAHOMA – DONUTS AND COFFEE – Every Sunday 8am – 10am
Alva Regional Airport (AVK) CTAF: 122.8
No Cost. Donations appreciated.
Joshua Johnston
Airport Manager – Alva Regional Airport – Alva, OK
Office: 580-327-2898
Cell: 580-748-2709 (24/7)
Email: jjohnston@alvaok.org
Website http://alvaok.org/ara.htm
https://www.facebook.com/alvaregionalairport
August 30 – Garfield, AR – Lost Bridge Village Airstrip (40AR) Annual Jesse Harvey Fly-In and Car Showing: Fly-in Breakfast scheduled every fifth Saturday this summer. Fly in or drive in – everyone is welcome! Come for great food, friendly conversation, and a chance to see a variety of aircraft. This is a perfect opportunity for pilots, passengers, and community members to gather and enjoy the morning together. For more information, contact office@lbvca.com or visit www.lbvca.com
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Ponca City Aviation Booster Club Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast – 7:00-10:30AM
Ponca City OK Regional Airport (KPNC)
Sponsored by the Ponca City Aviation Foundation on the first Saturday of every month rain or shine. Contact Bruce Eberle 580-761-5884 email: ou444@yahoo.com Breakfast is served from 7:00 to 10:30 a.m. The requested donation is $10 adults, $5 children under 12. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, biscuits & gravy, orange juice, coffee, and fruit. Cold soda pop and bottled water are available at $1.00 each.
See also FaceBook Group – Ponca City Aviation Booster Club – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1125751554951764
Cars and Coffee 2025 – at Ponca City Airport
Sat, May 3 from 8:00am to 11:00am
Bring your car or truck whether it be modified, stock, or just a little different. Come connect with people and have a good time.
We are very excited to announce that we will be partnering with Cars and Coffee car club. They have published a schedule that shows they will be coming to the fly-in breakfast each first Saturday of the month until November. See their schedule on Heather Cannon Honda Facebook. (see attached schedule)
This club is doing very exciting things and has many members with fascinating vehicles. Come see them. We plan to park them out front close to the entrance door so you can see them and the airplanes.
6 September 2025‑EAA 377 – MAAM Liberal, KS Airport (Note FIRST Saturday) Rick Stevens from the FAA’s Wichita Office will be the featured speaker
13 September 2025‑Scott City Air Show
September 20 – Garfield, AR – Lost Bridge Village Airstrip (40AR) 11 am-2 pm – Annual Jesse Harvey Fly-In and Car Showing More details as it gets closer.
September 25-28 – Fredericksburg, TX – Gillespie County Airport (T82) How about a getaway to the Hill Country this fall? Our next USPA flyout will be to Fredericksburg, Texas. Avril and BK have put together an itinerary that includes something for everyone, including a visit to the Pacific War Museum, a private trolley ride through history, back to early colonial days, a ghostly walking tour, music, charm, wine tasting, brewery tour, antique shopping and even an evening with the bats at a local State Park. Discounted hotel rooms are limited, so sign up for yours today. View more details and register by visiting https://USPilots.org
October 3 – 5 – Willow Springs, MO – Willow Springs Memorial Airport (1H5) EAA Chapter 1218 Annual Fly-in / Camp-Out. Full weekend of aviation fun, friends & food. Spot Landings, Young Eagle Rides, Aircraft Static Displays, Music Jam both evenings. Free over-night camping (no hook-ups), Friday evening cookout, three meals Saturday, Breakfast Sunday before 10 AM departure. Meals by donation. Fly in or drive, spend the day or the weekend. Fuel available and shower access. No rain date.
Contact Tom White 417 233-1218 or eaachapter1218@gmail.com
4 October 2025‑Liberal Air Show. FREE!
OCTOBER 4, 2025
http://www.liberalkansasairfair.org/
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
6:30am-6:00pm – Tandem Skydiving– also will run from dawn to dusk on Sunday Sept 9th
10:00am–Gates Open
10:00am-Dusk–Helicopter Rides
10:15am–Kid Zone Opens
1:00pm–Airport Closes/National Anthem/Color Guard/Introductions Announcements
1:15pm-1:45pm–Shockwave Jet Truck Demonstration
1:45pm-2:15pm–Skip Stewart Solo Performance
2:15pm-2:45pm–Playful Airshows Solo Performance
2:45-3:30pm–Aeroshell Aerobatic Team
3:30-4:00pm–Parade of Airplanes
4:00pm-4:30pm–Shockwave and Skip Stewart Dual
Perfomance
4:30pm–Airport Opens/Gates Close
NIGHT SHOW
7:00pm – Gates Open
7:30pm – Airport Closes
8:00-8:30pm – Aeroshell Night Show Demonstration
9:00pm-9:30pm – Shockwave Jet Truck Night Show
Demonstration
10:00pm – Airport Opens/Gates Close
FREE!
Please remember: no pets or outside coolers, no
skateboards or hoverboards
11 October 2025‑Syracuse Classic and Antique Fly-In
Thursday-Sunday, October 23-26, 2025
40th Annual Flying M Ranch Fly-In and Campout
Reklaw Texas – www.reklawflyin.org
Mason Family – 936-369-4362 – stinsoneer@airmail.net
See attached.
8 November 2025‑Scott City, KS Holiday Party/Annual Meeting
13 December 2025‑EAA 377-No meeting
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Tom Auerbach
Ponca City Aviation Booster Club
Newsletter Editor
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