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SMOKE, STEALTH, AND SOUND AT

THE 2004 GROSSE ILE AIR EXTRAVAGANZA!

By John Lawson, Airport Manager

The skies over Grosse Ile were filled with smoke, stealth, and sound on Father’s Day Weekend!  The Yankee Air Museum and the Airport collaborated to host an entertaining and exciting mix of vintage and modern aircraft that delighted and dazzled the crowds. 

I can’t begin to hit all of the highlights of the show: Jim LeRoy and his 400 HP Pitts Special that hung in the air like a helicopter, the F-16, F-117, and B-2 fly-bys on Sunday, the Legacy Flights of aircraft types that operated at the former NAS, the YAM’s B-25 rides, the Heritage Flight demos with two generations of T-6 Texans flying in close formation, the DeHavilland Venom that unexpectedly showed up (and put on a terrific demo)…I could go on and on.  It was a terrific show and it was a bit of a letdown to see all those aircraft leave.

Many people pulled together to make the show run safely and smoothly.  I watched the show from the vantage point of the Air Boss platform. I was fortunate enough to be asked to help him with communications, and everything I heard and saw indicated that the pilots flew their routines professionally and safely.  The YAM folks had everything very well organized, and they pulled together a collection of aircraft that was perfect for celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the former NAS.  The Grosse Ile Police and Fire Departments did their usual stellar jobs in support of the YAM security and ramp crews.  Lyle Eastom and his Airport Maintenance Department did a superb job of preparing the airport grounds for the show.  The Island’s residents can be proud of the standards to which the Airport is maintained.  And the Airport Administration Office did jack-of-all-trades work in helping to promote the show, answer inquiries, and sell advance sale tickets.

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the sponsors who so generously supported the Extravaganza.  We are most grateful to Southgate Lincoln Mercury, Heritage Newspapers, the Coca-Cola Corporation, Trenton Forging, Uno Chicago Grill, Detroit Marriott Romulus, 101 WRIF Radio, Eagle Industrial Truck, WDIV Local 4 & ClickOnDetroit.com, C. E. Raines Corporation, URS Corporation, Inland Press, Brooklynair, and Seaway Aviation for everything they did for the show.

We hope you were able to attend!  If you couldn’t, here’s a link to a web site that has some photos:  www.airic.ca/html/grosse_ile_2004.html.

From our viewpoint, the show was a success.  It showcased the Airport in the best possible light, and it was a big hit with the attendees.  However, the future of the show depends on its value in terms of finances, publicity, and growth in membership to the Museum.  The Museum Board of Directors will make that decision in the next few months; it goes without saying that we very much want the show to return.  We will keep you posted. 

In the meantime, I encourage you to support the Museum and its activities by becoming a member and volunteering to support its aircraft and events.  See their web site at www.yankeeairmuseum.org or the insert in this newsletter for details.  You don’t have to be a pilot or mechanic to help.  They need assistance with many other tasks and programs not directly related to the operation and maintenance of the aircraft. 

Also, I highly recommend that you attend the Museum’s “Thunder Over Michigan” Air Display at Willow Run on August 7 and 8, which will showcase aircraft that flew in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War 2.  The Display will feature the TBF/TBM Avenger (they have SEVENTEEN of them tentatively lined up to appear), including at least one that is a documented combat veteran.  More details about the Air Display are at the Museum’s web site.

Air Show Visitors - Another Measure of Success

By Jacky Lemanski

I had the privilege of working the GIMA booth both days of the 2004 Air Extravaganza. Selling official N.A.S. patches and 75th anniversary shirts drew many people to the booth, especially those who had been stationed at the Naval Air Station. 

The booth was also located, both days, where I could see the general flow of air show visitors. These people provide the real measure of success, in my opinion, and I would like to share a few of these successes.

•  An elderly gentleman came from Florida just to see the show and N.A.S.G.I. where he was stationed for several years. He stated it would most likely be the last time he would see the airport and was so glad to do so with the sound of round engines.

•  A twelve year old Grosse Ile boy, who had his Young Eagles ride on the eve of the air show at GIMA, spent all day Saturday and Sunday grinning from ear to ear at the air show.

•  A gentleman emotionally pointed to the front of the old terminal building where his commanding officer set him up on a blind date. He is still happily married to that gal.

•  One gentleman browsing through our wares, stopped, looked up, grinned and said, “Oh, its sounds just like it did back then. Those engines are wonderful.”

•  At one point there were four gentlemen at the booth, all previously stationed at Grosse Ile, sharing stories, memories and names. The smiles and moist eyes were priceless.

•  When one fellow saw the official N.A.S. patches, he literally jumped up and down. He had an original patch on a flight jacket at home, but his tour of duty and time had worn the patch to mere threads. He was excited to purchase a new patch.

•  Several veterans were chatting in front of the booth and one said, “Hey, do you guys remember Eastom? He still works here and we should look him up.” 

•  A lady who was stationed at Grosse Ile for five years came with a complete scrapbook/photo album. She was most excited about one picture in which you could see the wing of a plane taken from inside. She pointed to a plane on the ramp and said, “Look, it is the same plane, and I got a ride in it 2 weeks ago. I have got to show the pilot this picture.” She shared many stories.

These are just a few of the moments I witnessed during the 2004 Air Extravaganza, and I am sure there were many more. If people are indeed a true measure of success, and I believe that to be the case, then the air show was a tremendous success. I feel fortunate to have been a part of this success and look forward to volunteering again in the future.

Update on the Runway 04-22 Resurfacing Project

Since the last newsletter, bids for the project were received by the State Aeronautics Commission.

The low bid came in over $100K above the engineer’s estimates due to a number of factors (rapid and recent increases in steel and oil prices predominated).  Our airport engineers at URS Corporation and the Aeronautics staff have gotten State approval on the project and are working together to bridge the gap between the funding available and the cost of the project.

The scope of work includes:

•  Resurfacing the runway with concrete.

•  Repainting the markings.

•  Replacing the R/W 4 VASI with PAPI.

•  Relocating the R/W 22 PAPI to the left side.

•  Improving drainage.

•  Replacing the runway lighting.

We are also working on identifying funding to clear the trees from the approach to Runway 4, so the displaced threshold can be eliminated. 

At some point near the end of the project, the threshold for runway 35 will be temporarily displaced in order to create a safety area for the work that will be done at the approach end of runway 4.  The project schedule is being planned to minimize the amount of time that the temporary displacement is in effect.

Unfortunately, there wasn’t enough funding to resurface the interior taxiways.  That project is a high priority for 2005 on our 5-year plan submission, which will go to State Aeronautics by July 1. 

We anticipate that the runway project will begin in early to mid-August and end 45-60 days later.  When we have a schedule pinned down, we will publish advisories on the AWOS and submit the appropriate NOTAMs.   Also, we will mail a notice to all tenants, post it at Seaway Aviation, and publish it on the airport web site.  Feel free to call us at the Airport Administration Office (734-675-0155) if you have any questions or comments regarding the project.

Island Landscape Supply Now At Your Service

Island Landscape Supply opened in May and is located at the Airport on Groh Road next to the Department of Public Works.  Owners Don Truszkowski and Dan Duckett will be pleased to serve your landscaping supply needs seven days a week.  We are open Monday through Saturday 8 AM – 6 PM and Sunday 9 AM – 3 PM.  We hope to see you soon!  734-671-1280.

Celebrate 75 years of the Ford Tri-Motor!

Did you know that in the late 1920's, Ford was the world's largest manufacturer of airplanes?  2004 commemorates the 75th anniversary of the first transcontinental air service (TAT), which was launched in 1929 with a fleet of 11 Ford Tri-Motors.

During the Centennial celebration in 2003, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) brought their 1929 Ford Tri-Motor to Michigan.

The interest in rides on the Tri-Motor exceeded scheduled capacity.  Therefore, in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the first transcontinental air service in a Ford Tri-Motor, EAA is bringing their Tri-Motor back to Michigan in late June and July.  Rides on the plane will be offered at an advanced book rate of $40 per person.  Flights will operate out of Oakland County International Airport in Pontiac, June 25 – July 1 and Kalamazoo, July 12 – 14.

For further information, including how to purchase tickets, go to www.airventuremuseum.org/fordtrimotor/

First Solo 4-17-2004

Bryan Budds, who will be an 11th grader at Gabriel Richard in Riverview, has been flying for almost a year with 63 total hours logged.  He hopes to continue flying and use his pilot background when going into aviation law.  Bryan is from Flat Rock and trained with Seaway Aviation.

First Solo X-Country 6-21-2004 ONZ-JXN-ADG-ONZ

David Gerish is a local builder who recently moved to Brownstown.  He always had an interest in flying and finally made the move when a pilot friend introduced him to an instructor at ONZ.  David trained with Brooklynair.

Detroit Approach Control Letters to Airmen #04-1 and 04-2

Our Approach Controllers at Detroit Metro recently sent us two letters regarding Approach Control operations.  To save pages in the newsletter, the text of them is quoted below.  They were issued June 18, 2004, and were effective June 21, 2004.  They will also be posted at Seaway Aviation and the Airport Administration Office.

Department of Transportation, FAA, Detroit Metro Tower
Building 801, Room 104
Detroit Metro Airport
Detroit, MI 48242

DETROIT APPROACH CONTROL LETTER TO AIRMEN NO. 04-1

SUBJECT:  VFR Practice Instrument Approaches

CANCELLATION:  June 21, 2006

Detroit Approach Control will provide IFR separation to VFR aircraft practicing instrument approaches to airports within the Detroit Approach Control airspace to the maximum extent possible.  In the event that IFR separation cannot be provided, aircraft will be instructed to “Maintain VFR” and, controller workload permitting, traffic information/advisories will be provided.

Aircraft desiring VFR practice instrument approaches to the airports listed should contact Detroit Approach Control on the appropriate frequency prior to commencing an approach:

This is a reissuance of a previous Letter to Airmen, same subject.  If you have any questions regarding this service, please contact Detroit Metro Tower at the above address or phone 734-955-5000.

DETROIT APPROACH CONTROL LETTER TO AIRMEN NO. 04-2

SUBJECT:  Receipt of IFR Clearances

CANCELLATION:  June 21, 2006

Detroit Approach Control provides arrival/departure service to Detroit Metro and 16 satellite airports.  Five of the satellite airports have control towers, the remaining 11 are uncontrolled.  IFR aircraft departing these uncontrolled airports in VFR conditions, then requesting an IFR clearance in the air, cause frequency congestion at the control position responsible for providing separation between IFR aircraft.  If the clearance is not on file or incorrect, additional coordination is required.

We want to provide the users with the best possible services.  This can be accomplished more efficiently if you receive your clearance via the telephone prior to departure.  We can then ensure that the flight plan is on file, the routing is correct and if any changes have to be made, they can be accomplished accurately and in a timely manner.  It will also give the pilot a chance to ask any last minute questions about weather, PIREPs, etc.

Due to a typographical error, this is a reissuance of a previous Letter to Airmen, same subject.

Please assist yourself, other users and controllers by obtaining your IFR clearance prior to departure from Detroit Approach Control at 800-499-8181.

Both letters were signed by Brian Romer, Air Traffic Manager, Detroit Metro Tower.

Up new; down old

The Air Show is Looking For A Few Good…

…volunteers!  The Yankee Air Museum (YAM) air show staff is looking for volunteers to help with the show.  They need help with everything (parking, security, admissions, you name it).  Benefits include a t-shirt, lunch, and (best of all) the opportunity to help make the show a success!

You must be a member of the YAM to be a volunteer.  See membership details at www.yankeeairmuseum.org or call 734-483-4030.  The YAM will be holding a volunteers’ meeting at 1 PM on Saturday, May 15, in the YAM facility at Willow Run Airport.  Questions should be directed to Kevin Walsh (show producer) at airshows@msn.com or John Lawson (Airport Manager) at 734-675-0155 or jlawson@grosseileairport.com.

   Let’s Celebrate Spring…

By Ted Finney

…by going flying!  Grosse Ile Airport, on Sunday mornings—remember how we all gathered and just flew to some airport for breakfast? Well, we still have Sunday mornings, and we still have airplanes...

Why not revive that tradition? Let’s just start showing up around 8:00 to 8:30 AM or so and go do it again. Breakfast is served!!

Call a buddy, call a friend, and meet at the airport and take off!

Airport manager’s note: these fly-outs are not officially sponsored by the airport, but we encourage them nevertheless!  And why not try Saturday mornings as well?

Here is the ultimate Father's Day gift! The Yankee Air Museum will be offering rides in their extremely rare B-25D Mitchell bomber throughout the Air Show weekend. For only $360 (special Father's Day weekend price), jump on board the Yankee Air Museum's B-25 bomber, thunder down the runway and soar through the skies over Grosse Ile. Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to re-live history though the sights and sounds of an actual WWII bomber flight. With the purchase of a B-25 flight, each rider will also receive a free one-year Associate's Membership to the Yankee Air Museum!  Limited seats available.  To pre-book a B-25 flight, please call Mary Aileen Medlock at 734-945-5369.

Historic WW II Officers Club

Overnight and Long Term Lodging

734-671-2295 Art Cortis

Gary Pratt, airport tenant, stated claim to a personalized, Michigan license plate with the airport identifier “KONZ”.

EAA 457 Activities

The chapter has had some interesting programs lately.  The April meeting featured an expert on automated weather observation systems.  The March meeting saw a presentation by a husband and wife who are both balloon pilots!

Norm Donaldson is organizing a fly-in of RV aircraft ( www.vansaircraft.com) on May 8, 2004, at the Airport.  It should be interesting!  See the article on the next page or contact him for more details.

Go to http://www.geocities.com/eaa457/  to see the Chapter newsletter, get the latest news, and see what the next meeting’s program will be, or call Norm Donaldson at 734-676-7366.  The May meeting will be held at 7 PM on Thursday, May 13, in the Township Hall Board Room, 2nd floor.

Michigan Wing Van’s Air Force Flyin

By Norm Donaldson

You are invited to Michigan Wing Van’s Air Force Flyin at the Grosse Ile Airport (KONZ) on Saturday, May 8, 2004.  If we are unable to hold it on the 8th due to unacceptable weather conditions, the Flyin will be held on the following Saturday, May 15th.

In the morning, we will have coffee and donuts available, and we will be able to use the Township Board Room for our hanger flying and RV discussions.  Please bring pictures of your RV building projects.  For lunch, we will have transportation to the local restaurants on the Island.  Our local EAA Chapter 457 will be assisting with this event.

We will be using the Township Hall Facilities, which are attached to the large hangar at the airport, for our gathering place. For those not familiar with this airport, when landing to the south we use a left hand pattern over the Detroit River, and landing to the North we use a right hand pattern again over the river.  We also ask that you avoid flying over the island located at the southeast end of the airport.  This airport was the Grosse Ile Naval Air Station during World War II and was used for basic training.  One of the most famous students was President George Bush Senior.

For maps, directions, or pilot information, you may contact the Airport.

You may e-mail any questions to normanjd@aol.com.

Congratulations to y’all!

First Solo 4-15-2004

Flying Brooklynair’s Cessna 172, Denise Strong performed her first three solo take offs and landings.  Look out Dick, you may have to schedule time in the Meyer.

First Solo X-Country 4-15-2004

Chad Carmack, a 16 years old student at Grosse Ile High and Island resident for about 12 years, performed his 1st x-country solo, after training at Seaway Aviation.  “I’m hoping to eventually become a commercial pilot after I finish school,” he says.

First Solo X-Country 4-15-2004

Mike Kostovski, a phys-ed teacher at Dearborn Fordson High School, successfully completed his x-country solo flight.  He’s always had a passion to fly and began training at Seaway Aviation in Jan. 2003.  He’s also working on a Master degree in Sport Administration.

Glasair IRG Homebuilt -Maiden Flight

By Dr. Craig Sawka

On Saturday, March 27, 2004, N19PC, a homebuilt Glasair IRG, made its first flight at Grosse Ile Airport.  Craig Sawka purchased the aircraft in the spring of 2003, when the project had almost six years of work completed on it.  The plane spent  the last year in the garage on the north end of the Island where final construction proceeded at a rapid rate—thirty to forty hours each week.  Gary Soloway joined the project mid-winter and became a partial partner.  Gary proved to be a great source of construction information.

Since the airplane wings are not removable, the trip to the airport was interesting.  One Saturday morning about 4 AM, the plane was pulled out of the garage, and its tow bar attached to a tow vehicle.  With help from the Grosse Ile Police Department, the Glasair was towed down the street to the airport.  All went well with only a few, rather surprised motorists to watch the trip.  The hardest part was trying to get the plane through the gate at the airport.

The first flight went nearly perfect.  The gear was left down and speeds were limited to 140 mph.  After a flight of approximately 20 minutes, oil was noticed on the windscreen.  A landing was immediately done, and the plane went to the hangar for inspection.  Oil was running down out of every cowling opening and running back over the fuselage.  After removal of the cowling, we found an oil line connection that had worked loose—a quick and easy fix. The oil was cleaned up, and the next flight took place.  This flight was gear-up and cruise power.  All went as planned.  Cruise speed was an indicated 205 mph.  On landing, the gear operated normally with no additional oil leaks.  We now look forward to many fun filled hours of flying fun.

   Runway Project Update

Great news!  The Michigan Aeronautics Commission approved a $2.1 million grant to resurface Runway 4-22 with concrete, rehabilitate its runway safety areas, replace the runway lights, replace the Runway 4 VASI with a PAPI, replace outdated signage with new signs, and improve airfield drainage systems.  We also anticipate that the displaced threshold for Runway 4 will be eliminated, which will put the threshold back at the end of the pavement and return approximately 477 feet of pavement to use for landings.

Plans for the project have been submitted on a fast-track basis to the State and the FAA.  If all works out, we’ll start construction some time in August and complete it within 45-50 days.  Stay tuned to the newsletter for more details.

Airport Operations During Island Fest

As in prior years, we will be clearing out Hangar 1 in order to accommodate the vendors, displays, and tables that will be placed in the hangar during the festival.  Accordingly, we are planning on having all aircraft out no later than noon on Wednesday, June 2.  We encourage Hangar 1 tenants to move their aircraft themselves, please contact Joe Wierzbicki or John Lawson at 734-675-0155 to find out where the aircraft can be parked.  If tenants choose not to move the aircraft themselves, we will (with tender loving care, of course) move them. 

We will send a letter in mid-May to each Hangar 1 tenant as a reminder.  Also, as a token of appreciation, the Island Fest organizers will provide two tickets to each aircraft owner for the pancake breakfasts that will be held on Saturday and Sunday morning during the festival.  The tickets will accompany the letter.

The hangar will be clear and available for owners to return their aircraft after noon on Monday, June 7.

This year the carnival will be occupying space within the runway protection zone (the approach area) for Runway 17.  Therefore, we will be closing Runway 17-35 from 8 AM Wednesday, June 2, until approximately 3 PM on Monday, June 7.  A NOTAM will be published and announcements made on the AWOS.

The festival will be conducting an aerial fireworks display at the south end of the airport beginning at approximately 10 PM on Saturday, June 5 (rain date Sunday, June 6).  The fireworks will last approximately 15 minutes and will reach a maximum height of 700 feet AGL.  We will close the airport 15 minutes before the fireworks begin and we will be monitoring UNICOM.

   Airport Operations During the Grosse Ile Air Extravaganza

As with last year’s show, we will be removing all aircraft from Hangar 1 to accommodate air show aircraft and displays.  The hangar will also serve as storage for “ragwing” aircraft if we get inclement weather.  We will need to have the hangar clear by 8 AM on Thursday, June 17.  If hangar tenants choose not to move the aircraft themselves, we will (with tender loving care, of course) move them.  Tenants who will move their aircraft themselves should contact Joe Wierzbicki or John Lawson at 734-675-0155 to find out where they can park them. Transient aircraft will be shown to parking areas by air show staff.

In mid-May we will send a letter to each Hangar 1 tenant as a reminder.  Also, as a token of our appreciation, the air show organizers will provide two tickets for the show to each aircraft owner.  The tickets will accompany the letter.

The hangar will be clear and available for tenants to return their aircraft after noon on Monday, June 21.

The airport will be NOTAM’d closed at the following days and times:

Friday 1300-1500 local (practice)

Saturday 1130-1700 local (air show)

Sunday 1130-1700 local (air show)

During those times, a 5-mile radius of airspace around the airport up to 15,000 feet AGL will be closed to all but air show traffic and will be under the control of the Air Boss.  Tenant aircraft owners should plan departures and arrivals accordingly.  The appropriate announcements will be posted on the AWOS.

Due to safety and security considerations, the east end of the ramp from the Seaway hangar to the west end of the T-hangars will be closed to all persons, except to those who are involved in running the air show.  The closure will begin at 11 AM on Saturday and Sunday and will end when the air show is finished (no later than 5 PM).  This closure includes tenants who have aircraft hangared in the T-hangars.  There will be non-law enforcement personnel monitoring access points to the ramp to prevent unauthorized entry.  We ask that everyone cooperate with those personnel and remain clear of the area that will be closed.

Fuel Prices

As you may have noticed at fuel stations, fuel prices have risen considerably.  Since our last delivery of fuel in February, prices have risen sixteen cents per gallon.

Our fuel broker works diligently to obtain fuel from dependable, competitively-priced sources.  They have told us that we might see some reductions if OPEC increases production.

Airport Web Site & Newsletter Distribution

Check the Airport web site for lots of updated information.  Airport Commission agendas and meeting minutes are available also, as are fuel prices, tenant info, forms, and rules and operating standards. They are updated regularly, so visit www.grosseileairport.com and be informed.

If you know of anyone who would like to receive the newsletter, contact the Airport office.  And, thank you for reading this issue of the Grosse Ile Airport newsletter!

Set up Easy Rent Payments

Hangar tenants and commercial operators are eligible to have rent payments debited from any bank account. We can set you up with automatic debit. It’s easy and safe. Just ask the Airport office for an Authorization for Automatic Debit form. We’ll have you set up in no time. Then you won’t have to remember to pay your rent—and no more late fees!

Report Suspicious Activity around Airports and on the Water

Help ensure the security of GA aircraft and airport operations across the country. Call toll-free 1-866-GA SECURE (866-427-3287) to report suspicious activity at any airport. The Airport Watch Program has been established with AOPA. To learn what to watch for, see www.aopa.org/asn/watch.html. Report suspicious activity on the water to River Watch, a Homeland Security Watch Program, at 1-800-537-3200. You may also contact the Airport office during business hours at 734-675-0155 or call the G.I. Police Department at 734-676-7100.

Tenants: Notification of Changes

Is your information up-to-date with the Airport? Let us know of any changes of aircraft, email, addresses, or telephone. Got a cell phone number to give us?

Commercial Office and Industrial Park Space Available for Lease

Know of someone looking for raw land or industrial space to begin or expand a business? The Airport has some space available for lease at very reasonable rates. Email us or give us a call at 734-675-0155 for information or a visit.

Located just 5 miles from major expressways, our Commerce Park is great for light industrial, technical research and development facilities.

Office space is also available in hangar two. Call Horizon Properties at 734-283-4355.

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Goodyear Blimp Landed 4/8/04.  Sanyo Blimp Expected June 8-17, 26.

Airport Commission  

Chairman	Robert Harris
Vice Chair	Joe Lemanski
Trustee	Les Neal
Commissioners:	Tom Dunne
	Jim Lowlor
	Jim Weaks
	Tom Burkhart

Airport Staff

Administration

 John Lawson – Airport Manager, A.A.E.

Caryn Johnson – Office Coordinator

 Joe Wierzbicki – Acting Assistant Manager  

Stearman Departed ONZ 4/8/04.

Maintenance

Lyle Eastom—Supervisor/Leading Chief

Rodney Eastom

Gerald “Jerry”  Dionne

Jim Farrell

Airport Administration Office

Office – 734-675-0155

Fax – 734-675-0932

Web—www.grosseileairport.com

   The Airport participated in the Business & Lifestyles Expo 4/2-3, Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber.

Calendar of Events  

May 8 - Michigan Wing Van’s RV Air Force Flyin at ONZ

May 12 - Airport Commission Mtg 7:30 PM

May 13 - EAA 457 Mtg 7 PM

May 15, 16 - Chesapeake Aviation Training Weather Seminar at ONZ

June 4,5,6 - Island Fest (including Rides & Air Display)

June 9 - Airport Commission Mtg 7:30 PM

June 10 - EAA 457 Mtg 7 PM

June 19 and 20 - Grosse Ile Air Extravaganza (Air show)

July 14 - Brownfield Mtg 7 PM

July 23,24,25 - Michigan Jets (Model jets)

Meetings are held in the Grosse Ile Township Board Room, 9601 Groh Rd., 2nd floor, Grosse Ile, Michigan 48138.

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