Information for pilots
Fly-In Safety Resource (Courtesy of The AOPA Air Safety Foundation)
Fees- We are happy to announce that there will be no fee charged for our guests flying in this year. It is our pleasure to have you attend.
Arrivals- The 2008 McMinnville NWAAC Antique Airplane Fly-In is scheduled for Friday, Saturday & Sunday, August 15, 16 & 17 at McMinnville Airport (KMMV).  Airport unicom is 123.0. Ground frequency is 123.3.  When entering the traffic pattern, please cross midfield at 1500 feet to avoid glider traffic. Pattern altitude is 1000 feet.  Runway 4/22 - left pattern.  No upwind, please.  Grass runway - 22 R.
Non-towered rules apply. The airspace can get very busy. Please monitor 123.0 as far out as practical. Communicate your location and intentions and work yourself into the traffic pattern. Be aware that there will be some planes with no radio. After landing contact ground on 123.3 for parking instructions.
Rember the three B's.
B- Alert!
B- Courteous!
B- Careful!
Parking / Camping- After landing the airboss will ask you for your parking preference, and direct you to a suitable location.  We will have areas for itinerate day parking, antique/classics, experimentals, and overnight camping. Volunteer staff will help direct you to your parking area and assist you in parking.  Please note the no-prop zone areas.  We will try our best to fit your needs.  Please note that camping is allowed at all of the parking areas.  If you have a high interest antique aircraft you may be asked to park on the tarmac in the special events(?) area. When the field is full and busy you will be asked to park at any open space at our discretion.  Please bring your own tiedowns.  Early arrivals (Tuesday - Thursday) will be asked to park temporarily in the usual itinerate parking area provided by the FBO; you may be asked to move later. Fuel is available on field from Cirrus Aviation. Two fuel trucks will be patrolling on field. If you need fuel just flag down a passing truck and they will be happy to help you. Click here for a downloadable map of the field and pilot information sheet.
Camping on the field is encouraged for the fly-in participants, and is a fun way to meet other aviators.  Camping and RV parking is not available on field for drive-in spectators.  Showers, restrooms, and food is available on field.  We also encourage you to spend some time taking a bus to beautiful downtown McMinnville and sample our restaurants and shopping opportunities.  Busses are also available to visit the Spruce Goose at the Evergreen Aviation Museum.  Several special events are planned as well.  If you prefer to stay in a motel or one of the Yamhill County's fine bed & breakfasts.  Please click here for more information on lodging opportunities.
Click here for more information on events and activities.
No-Prop Zone- The FAA and common sense has dictated that there will be some No-Prop Zones at the McMinnville NWAAC fly-In.  For the safety of our spectators and volunteers, many of the parking areas have been designated as No-Prop Zones.  Please be prepared to kill your engine when asked to do so by the parking volunteer staff.  Click here for a reminder of the hand signals used. Volunteers will be available to help push your plane to it's parking position.  Thank you for your cooperation on this issue.
Aircraft Judging- There will be awards given for many classes of aircraft so be sure to register when you arrive so we can qualify you for judging.
Printable Pilots Fact Sheet
For information on KMMV at AirNav.com click here.
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Site Map
We are happy to inform you that the condition of the parking and camping is improving every year.
The grass is green and growing and the rutted areas have been filled in.
You will enjoy the improvement!
NWAAC Fly-In
Additional notes:

1. NWAAC members must show their membership card in order to enter the front gates at no charge. Otherwise they will "pay the fare". Please and thanks!
2. Folks arriving in planes are not charged however their pilots are expected to register at the registration booth and obtain wrist bands for themselves and their passengers.
3. There will be an area in the registration tent to renew your NWAAC membership if need be. (or sign up new members as well)
4. There is a good possibility of some construction going on at the airport which may effect some of the parking and camping areas that you have been accustom to. It will be minor and we'll work around it best we can. "Blackberry's should still be available!!!"

AND -- we realize the rising costs of fuel have slowed some of you down a bit... Your attendance here is greatly appreciated. Please help get the word out to all your pilot friends and front gate visitors as well so we can continue to grow, have fun and share our aviation history.

Many thanks and looking forward to seeing you all in a few weeks.

Roger Heller
rheller@ycpubs.com
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