Roscommon Area Pilot Association - EAA Chapter 1580

04/03/2026

Its that time of year again! Don't miss the annual EAA Chapter 1580 Easter Egg Drop Saturday, April 4, 2026 at the Roscommon County Blodgett Memorial Airport. The Easter Bunny should be arriving at 10:00 AM with the Egg Drop following the Easter Bunny's arrival. Bring the entire family. There are three age classes for the collecting of the eggs so all of the kids can enjoy the fun. Hot chocolate will be available to help everyone keep warm. See you Saturday!

12/15/2025

Do you need an excuse to get the kids out of the house while someone wraps their Christmas gifts? Take them to the Wexford County Airport on Christmas Eve and let them talk to Santa on ham radio.

Cadillac’s ham radio club is once again partnering with the Wexford County Airport to provide kids of all ages the exciting opportunity to talk to Santa Claus using an amateur radio transceiver on December 24 from noon to 2:00 pm at the airport.

This is our third year of providing this exciting and unique opportunity for kids, and each year more children show up,” Lyn Cryderman, president of the Wexaukee Amateur Radio Club said. “And not just kids. Last year a couple of moms grabbed the microphone and gave Santa their wish lists.”

Thanks to the Wexford County Airport Board, all guests can enjoy cookies and cocoa. And while they wait for their turn to talk on the radio, they can actually watch Jolly Old Saint Nick on radar soar from the North Pole to homes all over the globe. Then after talking to Santa, they will receive a certificate proving they actually talked to him. And it’s all free!

“This is just another way in which we want to make the airport a resource for the entire community, Keith Newell, airport manager explained. “Who knows, one of these kids might one day pursue a career in aviation. Santa did…”

Mark your calendars: Wednesday, December 24, noon-2:00 pm at the Wexford County Airport, 8040 E 34 Road (Boon Road), Cadillac, MI.

08/20/2025

See the 4th segment to hear about why you need to get the kids over to the 5th Annual Wings & Wheels event at Wexford County Airport this Saturday, August 23rd from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

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08/17/2025

Listen to all of the fun and excitement you can have at the Wexford County Airport 5th Annual Wings & Wheels on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025. Its just a stone's throw from Roscommon as the crow flies...

Cadillac Unscripted Spicer and Katy Huckle on 107.9 CDY Guest: Keith Newell, Wexford County Airport Manager

08/04/2025

Mark your calendar for this great summertime event...

Enjoy a family friendly day on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Wexford County Airport for the 5th Annual Wings & Wheels Fly-In/Drive-In/Pancake Breakfast. Free admissions and free parking. Learn about aviation careers from the two dozen groups, organizations and colleges hosting aviation career booths. Register your kids from 8 to 17 for a free Young Eagles flight (weather permitting). Browse through the static aircraft displays. Go on a helicopter ride for a small donation. Watch aircraft from across the state fly in for the pancake breakfast. Observe how amateur radio keeps the world connected. See the classic cars as you take the kids to the bouncy houses. All this and much more at the 5th Annual Wings & Wheels event.

05/19/2025

On Sunday, June 1st from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM, the EAA Chapter 1580 will be hosting their annual Dawn Patrol Pancake Breakfast & Fly-In/Drive-In at the Roscommon County – Blodgett Memorial Airport. Airplane rides will be available, weather permitting. There is a 50/50 raffle benefiting the Aviation Scholarship. The breakfast is open to everyone. Adults $10 / Kids $5. Come enjoy pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice, coffee and freshly made doughnuts! And view all of the aircraft flying in for this event! No matter what the weather is, come out and have a great time for a great cause!

08/18/2024

Start planning your trip to the 4th Annual Wings & Wheels Fly-In and Car Show on Saturday, August 24th at Wexford County Airport. Arguably, one of the best fly-ins in Michigan this year! Start your day with a pancake breakfast then explore stunning classic cars and fascinating aircraft. Bring some kids to stroll along Aviation Avenue and talk to people about exciting careers in aviation.
New this year! The Drone Zone features the latest in drone technology, and Discovery Stations offer hands-on fun learning about aviation. We will see you there!

Cadillac Unscripted #234 with Keith Newell, Wexford County Airport Manager on 107.9 CDY

05/14/2024

On Sunday, June 2nd from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM, the EAA Chapter 1580 will be hosting their annual Dawn Patrol Pancake Breakfast & Fly-In/Drive-In at the Roscommon County – Blodgett Memorial Airport. Airplane rides will be available, weather permitting. There is a 50/50 raffle benefiting the Aviation Scholarship. The breakfast is open to everyone. Adults $10 / Kids $5. Come enjoy pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice, coffee and freshly made doughnuts! And view all of the aircraft flying in for this event!

03/17/2024

Its that time of year again! Don't miss the annual EAA Chapter 1580 Easter Egg Drop Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the Roscommon County Blodgett Memorial Airport. The Easter Bunny should be arriving at 10:00 AM with the Egg Drop following the Easter Bunny's arrival. Bring the entire family. There are three age classes for the collecting of the eggs so all of the kids can enjoy the fun. Hot chocolate will be available to help everyone keep warm. See you Saturday! Here are photos of members of the EAA Chapter helping the Easter Bunny prepare for the big day.

08/19/2023

Just one week away from the August 26 Wexford County Airport Wings & Wheels event. Parking is free. Admission is free. Young Eagle flights for 8 to 17 year olds are free. Bouncy houses are free. Classic car display is free. Aircraft display is free. Watch airplanes from all over fly in for free. 21 Aviation Career Booths are free. EAA pancake breakfast is a nominal charge. Breakfast starts at 8:00 AM. Event goes until 3:00 PM. Hear more at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EycbD3p1iso

08/08/2023

Wings & Wheels to Raise Awareness Level of Aviation Careers!

Wexford County Airport will be hosting the 3rd Annual Wings & Wheels Fly-In on August 26th this year. It will have many of the same exciting qualities as the prior years making it a very family friendly event. There will be classic cars along with many airplanes on static display that the spectators can peruse. The EAA will be hosting a pancake breakfast along with providing free Young Eagle flights for kids from 8 to 17. Parking is free. Admission is free.

This year we are adding a new twist to the event. There will be Aviation Career Awareness booths set up where organizations can highlight their group in an effort to promote careers in aviation. We believe that this is the perfect opportunity to reach people of any age to promote interest in STEM, possible paths to follow for careers in aviation and adding excitement to one’s life. There will be a great focus on the youth of the Cadillac area and northern Michigan. This is one event that brings the whole family together and provides an opportunity to learn about careers while having fun! We will be inviting high schools from across northern Michigan to the event.