2025 Sentimental Journey
ANNOUNCEMENTS and SCHEDULE of EVENTS
Fuel: Available Tuesday-Friday 8am-5pm via fuel truck on field and 5pm-6pm North ramp. call: (570) 748-5123
Saturday fuel available North ramp only from 8am-5pm and Sunday 8am-4pm.
Airplane judging is Tuesday thru Friday with winners announced at the banquet
All Sentimental Journey members are invited to the Annual Meeting of Members on Friday
Tickets for the SJ Awards Banquet (held Friday evening) will be sold all week on-line, and in the Yellow Cub House. The Banquet will be held on the 3rd floor of the Piper Museum. Social Hour starts at 5:30
Golf balls for ball drop will be for sale all week (or until sold out) in the yellow Cub House. 50/50 cash prize
New!! Beat the heat and learn something new! All Forums are now held in the back corner of the Blue Building. It’s Air Conditioned!
Poker Run is an all week event. Please stop by Bohica campsite (along fence east of shower house) to register
The Wings of Williamsport RC Club will be here flying and demonstrating their remote controlled aircraft Thursday through Saturday – Watch for them!
Kids: New this year!! Kids Zone. Check out the Jump tents for a hopping good time!
And also new this year: Members should check out the “Cool Links” page of this website for all sorts of activities and area attractions!
Schedule of Events
TUESDAY, June 17, 2025
Morning
9:00 Gates & Piper Museum OPEN!
Pre-registration begins for tours and activities
Afternoon
2:00 Kids Crafts, held in the pavilion
3:00 Spot Landing Sign-ups/ briefing at the tower
3:30 Spot Landing Contest #1
5:00 Registration and Commercial buildings CLOSE
Hospitality Area opens
Fred Jackson Corn Boil
7:00 till 10:00 Pavilion Tavern Opens & Musical entertainment begins: Western Range
WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025
Morning
9:00 Gates & Piper Museum OPEN!
9:30 Missing Man Formation Fly-By, featuring Amanda Baughman on bagpipes
10:00 Deadline to sign-up for the Tour of Lock Haven
Forum: Richard Harowicz & Gary Martin, FAAST, “Airspace 101-Rules of the Sky”
11:00 Forum: John Machamer, "Navigating the New sjflyin.com Website”
Afternoon
1:00 Forum: Dr. Mike Jones, General Aviation Associate, "What Makes a Great Small Airport"
Deadline to register for the Lycoming Engine Tour
2:00 Tour of Lock Haven, meet at Headquarters Trailer
Kids Crafts held in the pavilion
Forum: Jim Dyer, Univair, “Helping to Support the Classics”
3:00 Spot Landing Sign-ups/ Briefing at the tower
3:30 Spot Landing Contest #2
5:00 Registration and Commercial buildings CLOSE
Hospitality Area opens
Fred Jackson Corn Boil
7:00 till 10:00 Pavilion Tavern Opens & Musical entertainment begins: Kidz at Heart
THURSDAY, June 19, 2025
Morning
9:00 Gates and Piper Museum OPEN!
10:00 Forum: Richard Harowicz & Gary Martin, FAAST, “Maintenance Record Keeping”
11:00 Forum: Jerry Petro, “Stromberg Carbs”
Afternoon
12:00 Kiwanis and Rotary Club Meeting /Luncheon at the Piper Aviation Museum, 3rd Floor, guest speaker: Renowned Author & Pilot, Roger Peperell
1:00 Lycoming Engine Tour – meet at Transportation
Forum: Andy Seligson, Pres. N.E. Chapter Short Wing Piper Club
2:00 Kids Crafts held in the pavilion
Forum: Clyde Smith, Jr., “The J-3 Cub Story”
3:00 Spot Landing Briefing at the tower
3:30 Spot Landing Contest #3
5:00 Registration and Commercial buildings CLOSE
Hospitality Area opens
Fred Jackson Corn Boil
6:00 Quiet Birdmen Meeting/ Dinner at TBD
7:00 till 10:00 Pavilion Tavern Opens & Musical entertainment begins: The Lindy Sisters
FRIDAY, June 20, 2025
Veterans and Active-Duty personnel Free Admission day
Morning
8:00 till 10:00 BILL PIPER DAY—Free UNLIMITED COFFEE at participating vendors, compliments of Phil & Sharon Hoy - tickets at pavilion
9:00 Gates and Piper Museum OPEN!
10:00 Forum: Richard Harowicz, FAAST, “Navigating the Pop-Up Presidential TFR”
11:00 Forum: Frank Swienehart, "Aircraft Judging at Sentimental Journey Flyin"
Afternoon
1:00 Annual Meeting of the General Membership and Election of BoD in pavilion
2:00 Kids Crafts held in the pavilion
Forum: Clyde Smith, Jr., “Restoration of Fabric Pipers”
3:00 Spot Landing Sign-ups/ Briefing at the tower
3:30 Spot Landing Contest #4
Golf Ball Drop
5:00 Registration and Commercial buildings CLOSE
Hospitality Area opens
Fred Jackson Corn Boil
5:30 Annual Banquet at Piper Museum. Tickets sold at the yellow "Cub House" Guest Speaker: Renowned Author & Pilot, Roger Peperell
Music provided by: Phil Reeder
7:00 till 10:00 Pavilion Tavern Opens & Musical entertainment begins: Musical Entertainment: Kevin Briggs Blues Experience
SATURDAY, June 21, 2025
Young Eagles Day
Morning
8:00 til 1:00 On the field- Central PA Street Machines car cruise-in, w/ People’s Choice Award.
9:00 Gates OPEN!
10:00 till 2:00 YOUNG EAGLES plane rides, CHILDREN AGES 8-17...meet at Piper Museum
11:00 STOL Demonstration
Afternoon
12:00 Basket Raffle winners drawn-Blue vendor building.
2:00 Last chance to turn in Poker hands. Play your Poker hand at the Pavilion
2:30 Spot Landing finals
5:00 Registration and Commercial buildings CLOSE
SUNDAY, June 22, 2025
Good morning, everyone! It’s time to visit our breakfast vendors and get your tanks full for the journey home! Thank you all for coming. Stay safe, we’ll see you in 2025!