Alpha Eta Rho-Theta Invites Families for an Egg Hunt, Food & Planes
Do you have your own personal aircraft? Do you like Easter egg hunts?
If the answers to both questions are yes, hop in your plane and fly to Battle Creek on April 5 for WMU’s College of Aviation’s Annual Fly-in.
Oh, you’re not a pilot? Don’t worry, you can drive there too.
This annual tradition hosted by Alpha Eta Rho-Theta welcomes families for a free event packed with planes, food, eggs, and a favorite local bronco.
Read on for the upcoming Fly-in schedule and planned activities:
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What is a Fly-In Event?
While most attendees will drive to this event, fly-ins invite visitors to attend with their aircraft. Expect plenty of planes—and some helicopters, too!
The Fly-In is hosted by Alpha Eta Rho-Theta, WMU’s professional fraternity for aviation.
Although FREE to attend, they do ask that you register for the event so they can gauge attendance.
Plus, Buster Bronco will be making an appearance!
Fly-In Dates & Times
Saturday, April 5: 11 AM – 4 PM
Easter Egg Hunt: Noon
Location
WMU Aviation Education Center
209 Helmer Rd N, Battle Creek, MI 49037
Activities for Families
In addition to checking out the planes, this event includes some kid-friendly fun. Most of these activities are geared for children five years old and older:
- Easter Egg Hunt with Buster Bronco
- Arts and crafts
- Air Traffic Control Simulators
- Visit Airplanes and helicopters
- Aviation Education Center (AEC) Tours
- Eat! Lunch food plus popcorn, and cotton candy will be available for purchase
Egg Hunt
Join Buster Bronco for the Easter Egg Hunt at Noon.
Food & Drink
Egg hunting can work up an appetite! Lunch, including hot dogs, burgers, and beverages, will be available for purchase.
Lunch will be served from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Do you just need a snack? Snag some popcorn and cotton candy; you’ll find them for sale near the grill.
About Alpha Eta Rho
Founded in 1929 at the University of Southern California, Alpha Eta Rho is the oldest professional aviation fraternity in history.
Alpha Eta Rho currently recognizes over 60 active chapters in the United States and worldwide, including our local chapter at Western Michigan University.
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