2026 Sentimental Journey
JUNE 9 - 14, 2026
NEW FOR 2026: Saturday night pig roast. A whopping good dinner with all the fixings, free to all ticket holders and volunteers, Saturday night, 6pm. Followed by live music and adult beverages. Don't go home early — stay for the grand finale!
On Saturday, the Susquehanna Valley Big Twins Motorcycle Club will be showcasing their huge and glamorous motorcycles for all of us to admire. While the guys all look like they could chew steel bolts for breakfast, the SVBTMC is actually a non-profit organization of concerned bikers who have channeled their enthusiasm for the heaviest bikes into a program to help those in need. Whether working alone or in conjunction with other organizations and clubs, the SVBT Brotherhood provides support to individuals within our community through projects and fund raisers. Please be sure to wander over from the Flightline and see their amazing machines.
The Duckie Dive 50:50 fund raiser is pure fun. Rubber duckies will be for sale all week in the yellow Cub House, $5 for TWO duckies, which means two chances to win. 50/50 cash prize for the bird closest to the kiddie pool target on Saturday. ** SOLD OUT **
New!! All Forums will be held in the Univair Forum Tent, adjacent to the campgrounds, unless otherwise noted. The Univair Forum Tent is on the south east side of the field near the Food Trucks. Check the signs and daily handout for schedules and topics.
Reminder — Our Exhibitors Are There for You in the Blue Building. The Blue Building is the centerpiece of the Fly-in for our sponsors and exhibitors where they showcase their wares. There are many fine companies proudly featuring their merchandise and looking for customers. It’s well worth your time to visit them and see their innovations.
The SJ2026 “FlyMart.” The Blue Building also is home to a unique S-J event, our very own "FlyMart." The FlyMart is where private individuals bring stuff they want to sell, usually related to airplanes and aviation. You might find a treasure or an exotic part you might be needing. A big shout-out to Jae Gettig, Dan Walker, and Edmond Shields for their dedication and hard work setting up the FlyMart. Don't miss it!
Aviation photographer Tom Pawlesh will be on the field doing dramatic night aircraft portraits on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. If you want to get your bird in the air, he's also available for air-2-air photography.To get on Tom's dance card, just call/text him at 412-973-7369. Tom doesn't charge a fee for his amazing services.
The Wings of Williamsport RC Club will be here flying and demonstrating their remote controlled aircraft Friday and Saturday – Watch for them!
The Nittany Model Rocket Club from Penn State will be here on Friday and Saturday. Up to 60 kids can build their own rocket and then launch it into the sky.
Detailed Daily Schedule of Events
(Subject to Change and the Weather!)
SATURDAY, June 13, 2026
Community Day -- Celebrating Lock Haven's Aviation History
SUNRISE Flightline, Fenced-In Area — Powered parachute demo by the flyers from Jersey Shore, PA
09:00 Gates open
Flight Line, Fenced-in Area — Motorcycle Show organized by the Susquehanna Valley Big Twins Motorcycle Club.
The SVBTMC is a local non-profit dedicated to helping those in need. Please be sure to wander over from the Flightline
and see their amazing machines.
Flightline — STOL exhibition "practice" with planes jumping off the runway in amazingly short take-off runs
10:00 TODAY IS INTERNATIONAL YOUNG EAGLES DAY! Each year the Aviation World sets aside one day to encourage
all EAA members and chapters to participate in the Young Eagles program. This enables us to share our passion for aviation
with the next generation. Free plane rides for all kids 8-17 inclusive. Parental permission required. Sign-up at
the blue tent outside the Piper Museum. Last registration is at 3pm, last flight is about 4pm.
South Field — The Wings of Williamsport RC Club demonstrate and fly their model radio-controlled airplanes
Univair Forum Tent — David Tulis - AOPA Senior Photographer "Tips & Techniques for Your Aviation Photography"
Flightline — Short Take-off and Landing (STOL) Demonstrations on Turf Runway.
This is a unique opportunity to see small airplanes flying right at the edge of what's aerodynamically possible.
11:00 Univair Forum Tent: Matt Ryan — AV WEB — The Transition to Unleaded Fuel by 2030 (?)
Basket Raffle winners drawn-Blue vendor building.
12:00 Noon Flightline — Missing Man Formation Fly-over.
13:00 South Field — Penn State Rocket Lab - Build and launch your own rocket. Must have signed up at the Cub House.
Limited availability, first come — first served.
14:00 Last chance to turn in Poker hands. Play your Poker hand at the Pavilion
14:30 Univar Forum Tent — Kevin Bachand, Safety Pilot, General Dynamics. "What G.A. Pilots Can Learn from a Corporate Safety Program"
Flightline — Spot Landing Contest #2 — Pilot Briefing
15:00 Flightline — Spot Landing Contest #2
17:30 Flightline — Parade of Historic Aircraft
Flightline — 50:50 Duckie Dive. Buy Your Rubber Duckie Outside the Cub House. They will all get dropped from a plane.
Duckie which lands closest to the target shares 50:50 the total prize
Registration and Commercial buildings CLOSE
18:00 Pavilion — FREE PIG ROAST!!! All volunteers and attendees with wrist bands are invited.
19:00 Pavilion — Musical entertainment: Western Range — Sponsored by Miller's Gun Shop
SUNSET Aviation photographer Tom Pawlesh will be on the field taking dramatic sunset
portraits of planes. Call/text him at (412) 973-7369 to get dramatic photos of your own plane!
SUNDAY, June 14, 2026
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 2027!