Warbird Training Center

Glenndale Days BBQ Bash
2019-09-21 - 2019-09-22 | IN
Join us for our Annual event supporting SMA. All proceeds will go toward family who are living with SMA in their loved ones. This will help provide crucial care needed. Rides in GA (General Aircraft such as 172’s) will be available for purchase. Also rides in WWII trainers will be available for purchase as well. Other family centered activities will be available along with various airplanes on display to look at. Food also will be available for purchase. Our very own T-6 Checkertail will be in attendance and offering rides for purchase. Stop by and say hi to the staff and purchase a ride to help support SMA!

2019 Air and Space Expo
2019-09-07 - 2019-09-08 | IN
Grissom Air Force Base will host the 2019 Air and Space Expo September 7-8, 2019. It has been 15 years since the base hosted it’s last air show and plans to headline this years show with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds are the Air Force’s premier aerial demonstration team and they will be joined by other military and civilian aviation acts for this two-day event. This event will be the first air show type event held at Grissom Air Force Base since 2003, and will be free and open to the public. The last air show put on by the base brought out about 60,000 people per day and officials plan on about the same number this time so make sure you come out early and find a good spot. Grissom Air Museum will be opened during this two day event for people to stop by and take a look at us so mark your calendars and make sure to come out to the 2019 Air and Space Expo put on by the Grissom Air Force Base and thank you for preserving the can do legacy!

The 29th Annual Fly/In Cruise/In
2019-08-31 07:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | IN
The 29th Annual Fly/In Cruise/In will be held Saturday, August 31st, 2019 at the Marion, Indiana Municipal Airport (MZZ). The action starts early at 7:00am and runs until 2:00pm. This annual event features antique, classic, homebuilt, ultralight, rotorcraft and warbird aircraft as well as vintage cars, trucks, motorcycles, fire trucks, autocycles, military vehicles and tractors. An all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast is served.
All proceeds from the Fly/In Cruise/In benefit the Grant County Rescue Mission here in Marion, Indiana

Westfield Airport Appreciation Day
2019-08-17 11:00 - 15:00 | IN
Join us for our annual Airport Appreciation Day. Italian Sausage/Onion/Pepper or Hot Dog with chips and a drink will be $7 with kids under 7 being $5. There will be all types of airplanes on display from WWII trainers to ultralights. Come out and enjoy a family fun event! Our T-6 Checkertail will be in attendance so please stop by and say hi!

Airventure
2019-07-22 - 2019-07-28 | IN
It doesn’t matter what you see; you just have to see it for yourself, at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration®. It’s truly aviation’s family reunion. July 22-28, 2019.

Sheridan Car Show
2019-07-06 | IN
Our very own T-6 Checkertail will be on display, stop out and say hi to our staff!

13th Annual Open House and Fly-In
2019-06-22 07:30 - 15:00 | IN
Come enjoy a day of flying, food, fun, and family at Indy Exec Airport. The annual event is a family-friendly day of static displays, fly-bys, aircraft and helicopter rides, candy drop, pancake breakfast, food trucks, bounce houses, raffle, kids activities, and much more. The event is FREE to attend (donations accepted), food and raffle tickets are for a nominal fee.
The focus of the day is to raise money for a great cause, DSI, an organization that is truly making a difference in the lives of those living with Down Syndrome. Our joint efforts have been extremely successful over the past 13 years; together we have raised more than $165,000! Our open house is one of the largest fundraisers for DSI – but we believe we can always do more with your help!

Noblesville Chapter 67 Pancake Breakfast
2019-06-15 08:00 - 11:00 | IN

Chapter 235 Poker Run
2019-05-19 08:00 - 17:00 | IN
Come join the EAA Kokomo Chapter 235 annual Poker Run. All proceeds go to the Flying Squirrel program.

Westfield Pancake Breakfast
2019-04-27 08:30 - 11:00 | IN
Join us for our 3rd annual pancake breakfast fly-in. $5 for pancake, sausage and juice or coffee. Come out enjoy breakfast surrounded by various aircraft types from WWII trainers to ultralights and everything in between on display. Our T-6 Checkertail will be in attendance, so stop by and say hi while you are there!

B2OSH formation clinic
2019-04-19 - 2019-04-21 | Kokomo Airport, 3637 E 400, Kokomo, IN, 46901, United States
B2OSH formation clinic hosted by Warbird Training Center

Purdue Airport Days
2019-04-13 11:00 - 16:00 | IN
Purdue Aviation Day (PAD) is an open access event welcome to community members, prospective students, industry partners, and aviation enthusiasts alike. The event focuses on sharing the passion of aviation through static aircraft displays, educational events, historic displays, guest speakers, and children’s activities. What makes this event special is that it is planned and executed entirely by student leaders within the School of Aviation & Transportation!

Logansport Fly-in
2018-09-29 | IN
Come join ‘Checkertail’ and the crew at the Logansport Fly-in. Rides also will be available for purchase for a view of Logansport from above.

Annual Glenndale Days
2018-09-15 - 2018-09-16, 2017-09-16 10:00 - 2017-09-17 17:00 | IN
Join us at the Glenndale Airport on for their annual Glenndale Days event. Our “Checkertail” T-6 Texan warbird will be there, and rides will be available for purchase. We greatly appreciate their continued support of the Warbird Training Center, and we are thrilled to support them and help raise money for families dealing with SMA!

Marion Fly-in Cruise-in
2018-09-01 07:00 - 16:00 | Marion Municipal Airport, 5904 S Western Ave, Marion, IN, 46953, United States
Come join the “Checkertail” at the Marion fly-in / Cruise-in. We will be offering rides for sale so take advantage of the opportunity to fly in this iconic WW2 trainer.

Westfield Aviation Days
2018-08-18 11:00 - 15:00 | IN

Noblesville Pancake Breakfast
2018-08-18 07:00 - 11:00 | IN

Delphi Aviation Days
2018-08-04 | IN
Come join us and see the Checkertail T-6 at Delphi Aviation days

Wings Over Indy
2018-06-30 - 2018-07-01 | Indy Metro Airport
Come join the “Checkertail” for a fun filled event honoring our men and women. We will be offering rides for sale during the event so come out and take a flight of a lifetime.

Kokomo Air Show
2018-06-23 | Kokomo Airport, 3637 E 400, Kokomo, IN, 46901, United States
Come watch the “Checkertail” in action above the skies of Kokomo IN during their warbird in review flight during their airshow. We will also be offering rides for sale, so take advantage of the opportunity to take flight in this iconic WW2 trainer.

Noblesville Pancake Breakfast
2018-06-09 07:00 - 11:00 | Nobblesville Airport

Annual Poker Run
2018-05-19 08:00 - 18:00 | IN
Join us Saturday May 19th for the Indiana Pilots Club & EAA 235 Annual Poker Run.
Donuts and Juice at OKK 8-10 AM
Chili and more at OKK 12-2 PM
Proceeds are used for flight lessons for kids (14-18) who participate in the “Flying Squirrels” Summer program.
For more information call 765-319-3295 or email info@indianapilotsclub.org

Grand Opening of Memphis Belle Exhibit
2018-05-15 - 2018-05-18 | IN
May 15th – 18th is the Grand Opening of the Memphis Belle Exhibit at the Air Force Museum at the Wright Patterson AFB.
The Memphis Belle just went through an extensive restoration for the exhibit. The B-17 was brought back to authenticity of its last mission. Take a drive over to Dayton OH and check out this magnificent display.

Westfield Pancake Breakfast
2018-04-28 08:00 - 11:00 | Westfield Airport, 18008 Dartown Rd, Westfield, IN, 46074, United States
Come out and see the Checkertail T6 at the Westfield 3rd annual spring pancake breakfast fly-in/drive-in. Come out and enjoy pancakes, sausage, and a drink along with aircraft of all types including Checkertail

Purdue Aviation Day
2018-04-14 11:00 - 16:00 | IN
Purdue Aviation Day is an open access event welcome to community members, prospective students, industry partners, and aviation enthusiasts alike. The event focuses on sharing the passion of aviation through static aircraft displays, educational events, historic displays, guest speakers, and children’s activities.

April Donuts and Coffee Fly-in / Drive-in
2018-04-07 08:00 - 11:00 | Glenndale Airport, 3460 S 400 W, Kokomo, IN, 46902, United States
Rain or shine. If the weather is bad, drive over to have a donut and visit.
The ladies from Glenndale will be hosting a bake sale the same day to help pay for our new roller. If you enjoy a smooth runway, come show your support on April 7.

The 27th Annual Fly/In Cruise/In
2017-09-02 07:00 - 14:00 | IN
Join us at the Marion Airport on for their annual Fly-In / Cruise In event. Our “Checkertail” T-6 Texan warbird will be there, and rides will be available for purchase. We greatly appreciate their continued support of the Warbird Training Center, and we are thrilled to support them!

11th Annual Down Syndrome Fly-In Open House
2017-08-05 07:30 - 14:00 | IN
Join us at the Indianapolis Executive airport on for their annual Down Syndrome Open House event. Our “Checkertail” T-6 Texan warbird will be there, and rides will be available for purchase.

Huntington Open House
2017-06-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Huntington Municipal Airport, 1365 Warren Rd, Huntington, IN, 46750, United States
The Warbird Training Center and our “Checkertail” T-6 Texan will be attending the Huntington Municipal Airport’s Open House. We will have T-6 rides for sale at the event!
Huntington is a bit special as it’s the place where “Checkertail” went through its complete restoration with Tim Savage and his crew.
Hope to see you there!
