Event: Wings & Steam Fly-In
Dates: November 6, 7, 8, 2009

Flying Destination:
The Pik-N-Pig Restaurant, Carthage, NC

Airport: Gilliam-McConnell Airfield – 5NC3 coordinates: N35-20-366 W079-26-204   SDZ (VOR) 111.8 10.6 miles 049 Radial

Activities: Enjoy a BBQ lunch or dinner while you watch airplanes and then make your way to the Train and Tractor Show.  I heard there is a 5 mile Flea Market Too!

Comments: This unique place is simply something you must experience. They are hosting the Wings & Steam Fly-In Nov 6-8 2009.  This once a year extravaganza of vintage motorized equipment is so extensive and unique it is hard describe. You will be amazed by all that is on display. There are steam engine train rides and much of the equipment will be running providing demonstrations. Kids, young and old, love to see and hear trains and tractors so this event will entertain the entire family. Plan to stay longer than you might suspect you will!

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See our Previous Post for all the details about the Pik N Pig and Flying into the 5NC3.

I landed at the Gilliam-McConnell Airfield recently with my son and a friend  for a plate of their awesome bbq and corn bread with jalapeno butter and enjoyed a chat with Roland Gilliam the friendly proprietor and airplane man extraordinaire. Our conversation included taking inventory of his 10 airplanes among the other happenings about the field.

Roland reminded me of the upcoming Wings & Steam Fly-In event he is helping to host.  Though I’ve not been to this event, Roland’s description had me pulling out my calendar and making my plans. The magnitude of the number and uniqueness of all the motorized equipment and trains on display sounded truly amazing.  I am confident that children of all ages will delight in the fun this event promises so I encourage you put this unique event on your fly-in calendar.

Admission for the Tractor Show is only $5 with kids under 6 Free. They have transportation to the show location 3 miles away for only $5 too.  Roland said it would help them serve you better if you email him to let him know which day you are coming. His email address is: amg3636@hotmail.com.

A few things to remember
You have permission to land. Traffic is left hand for 31 and right hand for 13.
The restaurant is open 11:00AM to 8:00PM Tuesday through Saturday and 12:00 to 3:00 PM Sundays.5NC3 is only 62 miles from Concord, 118 miles from Columbia or about 155 miles from Richmond so it’s an easy hop from most of North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The food is great, the people are friendly and the experience is simply outstanding.