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LAMAR MUNICIPAL AIRPORT 65TH ANNIVERSARY AND FLY-IN - Lamar, Missouri

Lamar Municipal Airport 65th Anniversary And Fly-In

October 10, 2026 •  7:30am - 2:00pm • Free Admission

Event Will Take Place Rain Or Shine
73 US-160 • Lamar, MO 64759

  • Pancake Breakfast - 7:30 AM
    • Benefits EAA Chapter 1609 Aviation Scholarship fund.
  • Food Trucks
    • Enjoy food from your favorite trucks.
  • Parade of Flight at 10am
  • On Display
    • Military helicopter
    • Cox Barton County Hospital Helicopter
    • Antique Aircraft
    • Ultra Lights
    • Powered Parachutes
    • And Others
  • Cruise Lamar Car Show
  • Pilot Fuel Discount of $.15/gallon
  • Free breakfast for pilots who fly in
  • Airplane Rides
    • $30 Per Person
  • The Great Paper Airplane Fly Off
    • Starts at 9:30am for grades K-3, 4-6, and 7-12.
      First place prize $100, second place $50, and third place $25. The longest flight wins.
  • Pilot Perspectives - 8am Kirby Hangar
    • Brief history of American Aviation
    • Flying in many areas of the world
    • Agriculture Application
    • Aviation Mechanics
    • Flight Instruction
    • A New Pilot
    • Air Force Pilot
    • Flying Powered Parachutes
    • Collegiate Aviation Competition
    • Military and International Freight
    • Airline Pilot

PAPER AIRPLANE DISTANCE CONTEST

Who can throw their paper airplane the furthest? This exciting activity is designed for kids who love paper airplanes and a little friendly competition. Participating in this competition is a lot of fun, and it also encourages critical thinking and problem-solving as you design and modify paper airplanes for optimal performance. You will learn about the basic principles of aerodynamics, aeronautical engineering, and physics while observing the flight characteristics of your creations.

Participants will be divided into three (3) competition divisions:
K – 3 grades
4 – 6 grades
7 – 12 grades

Per division, First Place prize $100; Second Place prize $50; and Third Place prize $25.

Three First Place winners will compete for the Grand Champion prize of an Airplane Ride, sponsored by Lamar Airport Committee.

Registration will begin at 8:45 a.m., Saturday, October 10, 2026, inside Tom Richard’s Airplane Hangar at Lamar Municipal Airport (parking is available for the public).

Competition will begin at 9:30 with K – 3; then 4 – 6; then 7 – 12; followed by Grand Champion competition.

 

  • General Rules:
  • Each participant will receive one 8 ½” x 11” piece of paper. Each participant may use only those materials supplied by the Referees. No attachments nor tape, nor weights will be allowed.
  • Paper airplane will be numbered with participant receiving matching numbered sticker.
  • Folding of paper airplane will be done on site of competition.
  • Each participant will have one attempt to throw their paper airplane. If another participant interferes with any attempt, then a re-do will be allowed, and the interfering participant may be disqualified at the discretion of the Referee.
  • A "Start Line" will be marked on the ground.
  • Participants must throw their paper airplane with their feet behind the start line.
  • A running start and jump are allowed, but if any part of the participant's body touches the ground beyond the start line, then that attempt will be disqualified.
  • The release of the airplane, and the participant's hand or arm may extend over the start line.
  • Distance will be measured from the start line to where the paper airplane comes to complete stop on the ground.
  • The Referee may disqualify any participant or attempts at their discretion.

Paper Airplane Resources, including general information, designs with folding instructions:
National Air and Space Museum - 
NASA - 
Fold N Fly - 

 

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