Monthly group fly-outs from Central Illinois for good food, new airports, and great company.
Show up in your airplane (or ride along) and meet us at the destination.
What is this?
Once a month, we pick an airport and a place to eat. You fly when it works for you and meet the group at the destination.
New pilots welcome — this is a relaxed way to build cross-country confidence and make aviation friends.
Next Fly Out
JUL 11 — KDEC (Decatur, IL) • Everyone’s East End Grill
39 NM • ~24 min (approx. from KBMI)
39 NM • ~24 min (approx. from KBMI)
Tip: You don’t have to “fly together.” Launch on your own schedule and meet us there.
2026 Fly Out Schedule
Format: date • airport • city • restaurant • distance • estimated time en route (approx. from KBMI)
| Date | Airport | City | Restaurant | Distance / ETE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAR 28 | KMTO | Mattoon, IL | Airport Steakhouse | 67 NM • ~42 min |
| APR 25 | 1C5 | Bolingbrook, IL | Charlie's | 81 NM • ~50 min |
| MAY 30 | KJVL | Janesville, WI | Bessie’s Diner | 129 NM • ~1.1 hr |
| JUN 13 | KRPJ | Rochelle, IL | Flight Deck Bar & Grill | 85 NM • ~50 min |
| JUL 11 | KDEC | Decatur, IL | Everyone’s East End Grill | 39 NM • ~24 min |
| AUG 22 | KEYE | Indianapolis, IN | Rick’s Café Boatyard | 137 NM • ~1.3 hr |
| SEP 12 | 06C | Schaumburg, IL | Pilot Pete’s | 98 NM • ~1 hr |
| OCT 24 | KMDH | Carbondale, IL | St. Nicholas Brewing Co. | 163 NM • ~1.5 hr |
| NOV 28 | KBAK | Columbus, IN | Blackerby’s Hangar 5 | 157 NM • ~1.75 hr |
| DEC 19 | KIGQ | Lansing, IL | Lynnie Ques | 89 NM • ~1 hr |
What to Expect
- Fly when it works for you — meet at the destination.
- Bring friends or family (or bring a student).
- Grab food, swap stories, take a group photo, head home.
- New pilots welcome — this is a relaxed way to build experience.
Safety note: Every pilot makes their own go/no-go decisions. Weather and NOTAMs rule the day.
Posters & Destination Details
Click a month to open the full-size poster (opens in a new tab).
Questions or ideas for destinations? Contact Matt - tooltime@airlogic.net
