The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 260 will sponsor another of its annual pancake breakfasts Sunday at the Lansing Municipal Airport. Wings and Wheels will feature planes and antique autos with the members of some area car restorer clubs bringing out their vehicles. Last year, my son and I attended the event and his face lit up as we took a little ride in the rumble seat of a Ford. This year, free rides will be offered in Model As and Model Ts.
As for planes, there will several different aircraft out for viewing, from the World War II C-47 that is now being housed at the airport to the experimental open air "Breezy" plane built by pilot Carl Unger. Nothing was confirmed for airplane rides when I checked, but there will likely be some offered. In past years, you could take a plane or helicopter ride for a charge.
The event begins at 7 a.m. and wraps up at 1:30 p.m. This year there will guest speakers in the historic Ford Hangar at the airport from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Pilot Clarence Hess will discuss his experiences flying in World War II and the Korean War. Patty Eidam, vice president of the Lansing Historical Society, will discuss the history of the Ford Hangar, which was built in 1926 by Henry Ford and is a national historic landmark. Bob Malkas, the recently retired manager of the Lansing Municipal Airport, will discuss the modern history and future improvements at the airport.
An all-you-can-eat breakfast will be served from 7 to 11:30 a.m. in the municipal hangar. Enjoy pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, fruit, milk, juice and coffee for around $5 per person (a definite price hadn't been set at print time.) Burgers, brats, chips and drinks will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and can be purchased for a separate price or as a breakfast/lunch combo.
For more information, call the airport at (708) 895-8844 or visit www.lansingmunicipal.com
June brides exhibit returns
June means many nuptials. It's been the traditional wedding month for many generations and the Lansing Historical Society has opened its annual exhibit featuring wedding dresses. The museum has several gowns that have been donated from Lansing residents. According to museum curator, Therese Liesenfelt, the display opened Saturday and includes 14 dressed mannequins and several more hanging dresses. The vintage gowns cover a century, dating back as far as the 1880s. Even a brown 1886 suit and a blue 1964 gown are included in the collection. They also received a donation from a former resident who now lives in Montana and donated her 1960 dress, which is a new addition.
In display cases, you'll also find wedding invitations, toasting glasses and other wedding accessories. Many thanks to Therese and historical society members Jackie Ore and Jen Saia for their work in setting up the museum for the exhibit, which will remain open at least until June 30. Therese said it may stay up a few days into July. The museum hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays, 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Call the museum at (708) 474-6160.
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