2025 Sentimental Journey
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
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. If you want your airplane judged be sure to tell the folks at the Registration Booth and fill out the form.
All Sentimental Journey members are invited to the Annual Meeting of Members on Friday 1:00pm in the Pavilion. This meeting is important because it will include the nominations and election of new Board Members.
Tickets for the SJ Awards Banquet (held Friday evening) will be sold all week on-line, and in the Yellow Cub House. SEATING IS LIMITED. 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 flying event. Please stop by Bohica campsite (along fence east of shower house) for rules and 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 Bounce Houses and crafts for a hopping good time! Friday 10-4pm and Saturday 9-12
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
MONDAY, June 16, 2025
6:00 PM Volunteers and Early Arrivals Are Welcomed at the PIG ROAST at the Pavilion
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
5:00 Registration and Commercial buildings CLOSE
Hospitality Area opens
Fred Jackson Corn Boil
5:00 till 10:00 Gary's Cub Pub (Pavilion) Opens & Musical entertainment begins: Western Range
WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025
** Last day to sign up for Lycoming Factory Tour **
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, 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
5:00 till 10:00 Gary's Cub Pub (Pavilion) Opens & Musical entertainment begins: Kidz at Heart
THURSDAY, June 19, 2025
Morning
9:00 Gates and Piper Museum OPEN!
10:00 Forum: Richard Harowicz, 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 3rd Floor of Museum
5:00 till 10:00 Gary's Cub Pub (Pavilion) Opens & Musical entertainment begins: The Lindy Sisters
8:30 Famed aviation photographer, Capt. Tom Pawlesh,will be photographing airplanes at sunset near the Piper Museum. No charge for the
photographs, but spots are limited. Lock in your spot by calling Capt. Pawlesh at (412) 973-7369 or by email at tpawlesh@comcast.net.
FRIDAY, June 20, 2025
Youth Aviation Career Day -- Introducing Young People to the Science and the Art of Aviation
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 Recruiters from Aviation Colleges, the Air Force, the Coast Guard, and Aviation-related Companies Looking to Meet Young Men and Women
10:00 till 2:00 YOUNG EAGLES plane rides, CHILDREN AGES 8-17...meet at the blue tent outside the Piper Museum
10:00 Forum: Richard Harowicz, FAAST, “Navigating the Pop-Up Presidential TFR”
11:00 Forum: Frank Swinehart, "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
5:00 till 10:00 Gary's Cub Pub (Pavilion) Opens & Musical entertainment begins: Musical Entertainment: Kevin Briggs Blues Experience
8:30 Famed aviation photographer, Capt. Tom Pawlesh,will be photographing airplanes at sunset near the Piper Museum. No charge for the
photographs, but spots are limited. Lock in your spot by calling Capt. Pawlesh at (412) 973-7369 or by email at tpawlesh@comcast.net.
SATURDAY, June 21, 2025
Community Day -- Celebrating Lock Haven's Aviation History
General Admission Is Free on Saturday!
Morning
8:00 til 1:00 Car Show On the Field! Central PA Street Machines bring some of their best and shiniest wheels, including the People’s Choice Award.
9:00 Gates OPEN!
10:00 till 2:00 YOUNG EAGLES plane rides, CHILDREN AGES 8-17...meet at the blue tent outside the Piper Museum
11:00 STOL Demonstration STOL Explained
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
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 2026!