The following information is provided by Cheeseland Chapter EAA 431 for attendees of the 2021 MAAC Grassroots Fly-In. Information provided here is subject to updates and changes.
PLEASE NOTE: The MAAC Grassroots Fly-In is a private event for members of the Midwest Antique Airplane Club. All attendees, whether flying or driving in, must be members of MAAC.
FLY-IN INFORMATION Use only the active E-W runway 9/27. Other runways will be closed to landing and departing aircraft earlier in the week and reopening Sunday afternoon (check NOTAM for exact times). All landing and departing aircraft: 800’ AGL left-hand pattern. Radio equipped aircraft use UNICOM on 122.9 but be aware that many aircraft are NOT radio equipped. Keep your eyes open...see and avoid and be predictable! Fly-bys should be conducted south of the active runway 9/27 employing the standard racetrack pattern with a minimum safe altitude. Example: When runway 9 is active, fly-by traffic will practice a right-hand pattern. When runway 27 is active, all fly-bys will employ left-hand racetrack pattern. Please No fly-bys or low flying along closed runways 3/21 or 15/33!
When done flying for the day, or in the case of bad weather, please ensure that your aircraft is tied down. Please provide your own tie-downs.
AIRCRAFT FUEL AVAILABILITY 100LL and ethanol-free auto fuel (MOGAS) is available at Brodhead; cash, check or credit card accepted. Times of operation will be posted at the pumps and in the pavilion. Self-serve fuel is available 24/7 at Monroe Municipal Airport, 10 nm west (KEFT).
AIRCRAFT CAMPING Preferred aircraft camping areas are depicted on the airport diagram. If camping on or near closed runways remember they will reopen Sunday afternoon. Runway closures time for early arrivals; Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. If you are camping with your aircraft along the west woods, please stay in the mowed ares only.
DRIVE-IN CAMPING There are no camping fees at Brodhead Airport, but donations are always appreciated to help offset the cost of maintenance. RVs please use the south entrance. Early arrivals should set-up in the south parking lot until the diagonal runways are closed to aircraft operations on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. Signage will be in place to guide you to the south driveway. You may park/camp along the east edge of the field along Airport Road and in the southeast runway turnaround area once it is closed with the yellow X. Additional camping is available for smaller campers (no RVs) on the southwest side by accessing the south driveway and following the road through Hangar Alley. The southwest runway turnaround is also available for camping once closed. Please do not park or stop and leave your vehicle in Hangar Alley as this is a fire lane. Do not drive across runways to access aircraft camping areas along the west side of the field.
All runways will reopen Sunday afternoon. Please plan your site accordingly.
For driving directions, plug “N2439 Airport Road” into your GPS or mapping program.
AIRPORT RULES
• No campfires outside of the Fire Pit (see diagram above).
• Pets must be on a leash and must not be left unattended.
• Pets are not permitted in the food area.
• Motorized vehicles are not to be operated by minors.
• No parked vehicles or vehicle traffic to and from the west woods. FOOD & BEVERAGES
• Thursday night: TBD
• Friday morning: Continental breakfast
• Friday night: Wisconsin Fish Boil Dinner
• Saturday morning: Pancake breakfast
• Saturday night: Grilled Pork Chop Dinner
• Sunday morning: Continental breakfast The lunch window on the back side of the chapter building will be open Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. offering sandwiches, hot dogs, sides and beverages. Cash only at the lunch window, please.
Drinks are available near the EAA lunch window in vending machines, including cheap bottled water. In the event of very hot weather, we will make free bottled water available. The well water at Brodhead Airport has tested high for nitrates and is not suitable for infants or pregnant & nursing mothers.
There are fast-food and traditional restaurants in Brodhead (one mile north of the airport) and the Sand Burr Restaurant is about 1.5 miles southeast of the airport on County Hwy T. Rides are available for those on foot. Please ask at the registration table. Menus for local restaurants are posted on the bulletin board.
AREA LODGING There is no motel in Brodhead and the Bed & Breakfasts listed here may fill up during the fly-in, but its worth a call to check and see about cancellations. Pearl Island B&B (new!) 602-315-9191 Little Vintage Charmer Cottage Mention EAA Chapter 431 for a discount Go-Inn Home B&B 608-897-8138 The Pines – Albany, Wis. 608-558-0179 AirBnB local area rentals, including Earth Rider Hotel downtown (four rooms) Crazy Horse Campground (approx. 4 miles from airport) 608-897-2207 MOTELS AVAILABLE IN MONROE, WI (12 miles west): AmericInn (608) 328-3444 Super 8 (608) 325-1500 Gasthaus (608) 328-8395 More lodging is available in Janesville and Beloit, both about 30 minutes east.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS & FAQs There are showers and bathrooms available in the main chapter building both in back and in the main room. First come, first served. Please help to keep them clean.
• Porta-potties are scattered around the airport.
• There is free WiFi on the field, provided by Sonic Networks.
• There are cell phone and laptop charging stations in the pavilion.
• There are no electric or water connections for RVs.
• No campfires outside of the Fire Pit.
• Pets must be on a leash and must not be left unattended.
• Pets are not permitted in the food area.
• Motorized vehicles are not to be operated by minors.
• No parked vehicles or vehicle traffic to and from the west woods.
EMERGENCIES
In the event of an emergency that requires police, fire or ambulance, cell phone users should avoid calling 911 and call Brodhead Police directly at 608-897-2112. Brodhead is at the edge of several 911 jurisdictions and cell phone calls can sometimes be picked up by towers in neighboring counties or even Illinois, resulting in a delayed response. If you have any questions or suggestions, don’t hesitate to contact us: [email protected] or call 608-897-1175. ASTRONOMY NIGHT Local astronomer Walter Trentadue will again be set up for night sky viewing on Friday evening just south of the fire pit, weather permitting. Cheeseland Chapter EAA 431 – Brodhead, Wisconsin.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are looking for volunteers to help with various duties throughout the fly-in including:
Registration
Parking
Merchandise sales
Campground area attendant
If interested + available, please complete + submit this form and someone will connect with you to discuss the details.
