Grumman Owners and Pilots Association upcoming events

Seneca Falls NY Finger Lakes 3 Day Weekend Getaway (15 May 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

All Invited to Region 1 Seneca Falls—Finger Lakes Regional Airport (AirNav: 0G7 - Finger Lakes Regional Airport )—for a three-day weekend overnighter from Friday, May 15th to Sunday, May 17th, and all regions are invited! If you cannot make it for the weekend, then come for the day.

Our destination hotel is The Gould Hotel, or call (315) 290-3907 located right in downtown Seneca Falls or you can make reservations through Booking.com with free cancellation up to May 11th currently. Rental cars can also be reserved through Enterprise Rental Cars, arranged in advance by calling the FBO, 315-539-1640, and be waiting for you upon arrival.

The Gould features an on-site restaurant for your dining pleasure, along with plenty of nearby eateries to explore. Activities for the weekend include a visit to the Women’s Hall of Fame Museum, and for fans of It’s a Wonderful Life, the real bridge that inspired the famous scene with Clarence and George is right in town—perfect for a visit, a photo, or a little movie nostalgia. You can find even more , including local wine tours, here: Things To Do – The Gould Hotel

If desired, we can also incorporate a maintenance or safety presentation to round out the weekend. And if you can’t make it for the full trip, feel free to join us for the day.

GOPA European Convention - Olomouc (Czech Republic) (20 May 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

It is my pleasure to announce details of the GOPA 2026 European Convention.

This year's event will be held from 21st to 24th May in the city of Olomouc, in the far east of the Czech Republic. Places are strictly limited to 60.

Links below provide details of the event, costs, hotel options and travel suggestions to Olomouc. To secure a place, complete the form and send as detailed. Once a place has been allocated to you, a small deposit will be requested. Final payment is closer to the event.

If anyone has any questions, please direct them to me; I'll do my best to answer, and if I don't know, I know someone that will!

DETAILS LINK

APPLICATION LINK

Looking forward to Olomouc. Hope to see you there.

Jon Faulkner
GOPA International Director, International@Grummanpilots.org

Region 1 Lobster Fest & Ice Cream Jaffrey NH (6 Jun 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Join us for the first lobster of the season at Kimbell Farms next to Jaffrey Airport NH (KFAN). Save some room for Ice Cream too. Good gas prices and warm welcome to boot. Get ready to adjust your W&B.

All invited

AirNav: KAFN - Jaffrey Airfield Silver Ranch

Jaffrey, NH | Kimball Farm

Region 1 Third Thursday Lunch @ Paula's Runway Cafe (18 Jun 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Don't feel like working June 18th. Come with us to Paula's Cafe at the airport for some good food and conversation.

KPOU - Hudson Valley Regional Airport

Paula's Runway Cafe

Region 1 Third Thursday TBA (16 Jul 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Where would you like to gather? Send your suggestions to Dennis at ne@grunnampilots.org

Region 1 Lunch to Plymouth MA. (KPYM) (1 Aug 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Off to the land of the Pilgrams and Plane Janes Place on the airfield. All are invited.

KPYM - Plymouth Municipal Airport

Enjoy All Day Breakfast With a View! - Plane Jane's Place

GOPA 2026 Convention (13 Sep 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The 2026 GOPA Convention will be held in Baraboo, Wisconsin, KDLL, September 14-17, 2026.

The Ho-Chunk Casino is the host hotel, generic info here.

Further info will be available at GOPA2026@grummanpilots.org, in the International Grumman Star and on our website- grummanpilots.org.

Some area tourist information is here.