News-Press Online - Arbor Day Celebration

BY Grace Johnson

The annual Nebraska City Jaycees Fly-In and Pancake Feed is set for Sunday, April 29, at the Nebraska City Municipal Airport.
An all-you-can eat breakfast will be held from 7-11 a.m., with pilots from around the region set to fly in for the breakfast. “Last year the weather prevented any planes from flying in, however, this year we should have over 40 planes from all over Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa and Missouri flying in,” said Jaycees Individual Development Vice-President Laura Steinman.
Those who drive to the event will get the chance to see a variety of different planes and visit with the pilots.
While the fly-in breakfast draws a number of repeat flyers, Steinman said the event usually features a number of new participants as well.
The 2005 event also drew 45 planes, 31 of which participated the year before.
Cost of the breakfast is $3.50 for adults, $2.50 for children 5-12 years, and free for kids under age five. Proceeds from the breakfast will go to support the year-around community programs sponsored by the Jaycees in Nebraska City.
For those unfamiliar with the area, the Nebraska City Airport is located four miles south of Nebraska City on Highway 75.
The annual pancake feed has a rich history which dates back 40 plus years. Awards have been given out annually to pilots each year for distinctions such as furthest distance traveled, oldest plane, oldest pilot and youngest pilot, among others.
The Jaycees Fly-in is made possible through the help and support of the Nebraska City Airport Authority and the Nebraska City Fire and Rescue.