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A Great Week Is Ahead for Sentimental Journey 2026!

Now into our 40th year, SJ2026 will be bigger and better, and the most family-friendly Fly-in ever. Dozens of fun events are planned. Plus, for the first time, our forums will be housed in a handsome, weather-proof tent, sponsored by Univair aircraft parts.

Featured Events:

• Youth Aviation Career Day, where kids can learn about careers in aviation
• The prize-money winning "Duckie Dive"
• Free Young Eagle flights for all kids, ages 8-17
• Powered Parachute demos at sunrise
• Spot-landing contests by intrepid aviators
• An eye-popping Short-Take-off-and-Landing demo
• Bounce houses and face painting
• Build and launch a model rockets with the Nittany Rocketeers from Penn State
• Learn about model airplanes from the Wings Over Williamsport R/C Club

• And much, much more! Click here for times and details.

Pilot Training Scholarship Program Opened for Applicants
High School Students Must Apply Before May 31st

The Sentimental Journey Association has opened its long-standing aviation scholarship program to new applicants for the 2026 flight training season. The scholarship, in the amount of $1,000, is open to any high school student residing in Pennsylvania aged 15 or older who is interested in a career in some aspect of aviation.

Qualified applicants should email Ms. Esther Gardner, the Executive Coordinator of Sentimental Journey, at sjfly-in@hotmail. com. The Scholarship Application Form is available on this website. More details about the history and the agreement with the winning applicant are available here. There is no fee to apply for the scholarship. Applications must be submitted before May 31, 2026 and the award will be announced at the S-J Awards Banquet Friday night at the Fly-in.

Shop SJ2026!

Visit our on-line store to view our lineup of Sentimental Journey swag, with a wider variety of items than ever. Whether for yourself, your kids, or even your furry best friend, we have something for everyone! Order now to ensure your selection of style and size:

https://sjflyinmerchandise.square.site

(The pre-order option for merchandise, to be picked up at the Fly-in,
is now closed. Anything ordered now will be shipped to you shortly after the event.)

Special Note: Our on-line store is hosted on the super-secure Square website. You can feel confident your data will be safe when shopping on Square. Thanks for your patronage!

Many Thanks to Our Sponsors and Patrons

Since 1986, America's Family-Friendly Fly-In!

A Great Week Is Ahead for Sentimental Journey 2026!

Since 1986, America's
Family-Friendly Fly-In!