National Stearman Fly-In

The Stearman Restorers Association is proud to support the National Stearman Fly-In In Galesburg, Illinois. This yearly event is the largest of it's kind and is the must-attend event of the year for Stearman enthusiasts. The NSFI offers a generous mix of flying events, technical seminars, entertainment and food. Information on this year's event can be found below. Please visit http://stearmanflyin.com/ for registration and other important information.

2019 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The 48th Annual NSFI will take place from September 2-7, 2019. Below you will find a schedule of events. Schedule is subject to change.

Daily activities: 

• 9:00am-5:00pm: National Stearman Fly-In Retail Store open
• 10:00am-6:00pm: Narrated tram rides along Stearman flight line for general public (weather permitting)

• Activities continuing throughout the day:

  Stearman Rides:

  Experience flight in a former Red Baron Squadron 450 Stearman biplane with Robert Preston; call (330) 328-4527 to schedule. 

  Try biplane aerobatics with David Brown; call (540) 219-3259 to schedule. Walk-ups also accepted in front of Jet Air, Inc. office, Galesburg Municipal Airport. 

  Poker run
  Fun flying
  Buddy hops
  Hangar flying

Monday, Sept 2, 2019

• 7:00-11:00am: 46th Hog Capital of the World Days fly-in breakfast
• 9:00am: Daily Pilot Briefing
• 10:00am: Galesburg Labor Day Parade fly-over
• 6:00pm: Welcome Picnic for Fly-In participants
• 7:30pm: Program to be arranged

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

• 9:00am: Daily Pilot Briefing
• 9:00am: Caterpillar Visitor Center tour
• 10:00am-5:00pm: Tri-County Airport (2C6) Open House
• Evening: Dine at The Whiskey Barrel

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

• 9:00am: Daily Pilot Briefing
• 9:30am: Seminar, “Aero Medical Issues,” presented by Dr. Bruce Chien 
• 11:00am: Fly-Out to Kewanee Municipal Airport
• 3:00pm: Seminar, “Continental W-670 Engine Issues,” presented by Bob Swint 
• 4:00pm: Pilot briefing for Monmouth Prime Beef Festival Fly-over
• 5:00pm: Monmouth Prime Beef Festival Fly-over
• Evening: Dine out in Galesburg

Thursday, September 5, 2019

• 9:00am: Daily Pilot Briefing
• 9:30am: Seminar, “Surviving a FAA Enforcement Investigation.” presented by Warren Smith 
• Mid-morning: Fly-Out to Gen-Air Park
• 1:30pm: Stearman Aerobatic Contest Briefing
• 2:00pm: Stearman Aerobatic Contest
• 3:30pm: Seminar, “Introduction to Air Tech Coatings.” Presented by Robbie Staton, Lonoke 
• 5:30pm: Beverage wagon opens
• 6:30-7:30pm: Pizza Party sponsored by the Stearman Restorers Assn
• 7:30pm: Gone West! Remembering those in the Stearman community who passed during the last year.
• 7:45pm: NSFI Auction Night

WHERE TO STAY

GALESBURG HOTELS

Baymont Inn & Suites
300 S. Washington St.
Galesburg, IL 61402
309-343-7600 or 800-337-0550
Ask for Stearman Fly-In rate

Best Western Prairie Inn
300 S. Soangetaha Road
Galesburg, IL 61401
309-343-7151 or 866-343-7151
Ask for Stearman Fly-In rate

Country Inn & Suites*
2284 Promenade Court
Galesburg, IL 61401
309-344-4444 or 800-456-4000
*A limited number of rooms may be available between Aug. 30 and Sept. 1, 2019, due to a large booking for those dates.
Ask for Stearman Fly-In rate

Econolodge
907 W. Carl Sandburg Dr.
Galesburg, IL 61401
309-344-5445
Ask for Stearman Fly-In rate

Fairfield Inn & Suites
901 W. Carl Sandburg Dr.
Galesburg, IL 61401
309-344-1911 or 800-228-2800
Ask for Stearman Fly-In rate

Holiday Inn Express & Suites
2160 E. Main St.
Galesburg, IL 61402
309-343-7100 or 800-465-4329
Ask for Stearman Fly-In rate

NEARBY HOTELS

Americas Best Value Inn-Galesburg
737 Knox Highway 10
Galesburg, IL 61401
309-289-2100

AmericInn Lodge & Suites
#1 AmericInn Way
Monmouth, IL 61462
309-734-9958
Ask for Stearman Fly-In rate

Super 8 Motel – Monmouth
1122 N. 6th St.
Monmouth, IL 61462
309-734-8558
Ask for Stearman Fly-In rate

BED AND BREAKFAST

The Great House
501 E. Losey St.
Galesburg, IL 61401
309-342-8683

Seacord House
624 N. Cherry St.
Galesburg, IL 61401
309-342-4107

The Gallery Inn
Bed & Coffee
Bishop Hill, IL 61419 (25 miles)
309-927-3080

CAMPING AND RV PARKS

Lake Storey Allison Camp Ground
South Lake Storey Road
Galesburg,IL 61401
309-344-1534

Galesburg East Best Holiday Trav-L-Park
1081 US Highway East
Knoxville, IL 61448
309-289-2267

Galesburg Municipal Airport
A limited number of camping spaces are available at Galesburg Municipal Airport. Contact the National Stearman Fly-In for details.