Flymall September 2025 Wheels & Wings Newsletter

Welcome to the Kraemer Aviation/Flymall.org Wheels & Wings Newsletter

You can view past newsletters here. This month, we’re featuring the Wings & Wheels of Hammondsport event.

Earlier in September, Kraemer Aviation hosted their annual Labor Day celebration. Click here for more pictures.

Interested in living at an airport?  Visit our Aviation Real Estate page here. You can view price data for airport property in our Market Watch section of the Flymall. Here is the data for all airport property. You can refine the search by “state” simply by searching for the desired state under “Model”.

Want to have your business highlighted on the Flymall???  We offer inexpensive rates to have your business featured on our Wheels & Wings page.  Contact us for more info.

History Trivia: On September 8 1974, Evel Knievel attempted to jump the Snake River Canyon in his SkyCycle X2.

If you enjoy history we have a new aviation history fact each day at the bottom of our webpages.  Some days there may be more than one, just refresh the page.  And if you like Beatles history, checkout our Events Calendar and select the Beatles category.  This is a work in progress, we’re building the most comprehensive calendar of important dates in Beatle history.  For those that like to stick with current news, we have an aviation news ticker on our home page.  This is updated daily to show the current aviation news.

Achievements & Special Recognition: Instructors, want to highlight your students first solo or other achievement here?  Just send us a short write-up and a picture or two and we’ll post it here for you.  Click here for our contact info.

Aviation/Aviators in the news: On Friday September 12, the Flymall team arrived in Hammondsport for their annual Wings & Wheels of Hammondsport. A stop a Depot Park to checkout the seaplanes and boats is always on their list. This is a good time to meet some of the pilots and hear about their aircraft.

September 13 was the annual Wings & Wheels of Hammondsport. This is an awesome event. The Flymall team and their employees attend this event every year. The seaplanes are always a big attraction. This year, Harry got to fly a Lake amphibian at the event. This is one of his dream planes to own. As of flying the Lake, this was the 135th different type of aircraft in Harry’s logbook. These aircraft types include time in jets, ultralights, 2 different WWII bombers, several WWII trainer/fighter aircraft, helicopters, gliders, seaplanes, the Good Year Blimp, turbo-props, and more.

While at the event, it is becoming a tradition for Friday night to have dinner at the Switzerland Inn overlooking Keuka Lake. Click here for more pictures. The Switzerland Inn is on the east side of the lake. On the outside deck seating, you’re facing west and this makes for picturesque sunsets while dining.

The aviation section of the Flymall is full of aviation news, training info, and much more for the aviator.

Air show season is always just around the corner.  Want to travel to air shows in your own aircraft?  Visit our used aircraft page on the Flymall to view our inventory.

The Frederick Municipal Airport held their annual Frederick Festival of Flight on Saturday September 27. There were a lot of exhibitors and vendors as well as static aircraft displays. Click here for more pictures. Harry’s friend, Li got to go for a ride on a motorized couch/sofa.

One of the highlights at the Festival of Flight was the CH-47 Chinook from the MD Army National Guard.

Car/Motorcycle Show News:   The Laytonsville Cruise In is the place to be on a Friday night in Montgomery County.  The Laytonsville Cruise In was started by Harry in 2010. It has become one of the most popular cruise ins in the area. You can follow Harry on Facebook for daily updates during the many shows and events he attends.

Our September Award Night at the Laytonsville Cruise In was spectacular. Click here for more pictures of our award winners from September.

This year, Harry’s birthday happened to be on a Friday and Pat and his friends surprised him at the Laytonsville Cruise In with a cake and birthday party. Click here for more pictures of the birthday celebration and the cruise in from September 26.

The Lomax was decorated with birthday balloons. Click here for a video of Harry & Li riding the Lomax to the Laytonsville Cruise In.

In addition to the seaplanes at the Wings & Wheels of Hammondsport event, on Saturday September 13, there is also the big car show. Click here for more pictures. The entire town square is packed with classic cars. With the entire town full of classic cars and spectators, it is best to park just outside of town and walk a short distance to the events. This year, a new Keuka Lake walking trail was recently completed. This trail starts behind one of the local schools that has a large parking lot that is used during this event.

While Harry & Jon enjoyed the car show, Pat & Chrissie hiked the Watkins Glen Gorge Trail. Click here for more pictures. For more interesting things to do in Hammondsport, visit the Day Tripper section of the Flymall and click on the Hammondsport category.

Saturday was finished off with a visit Bully Hill Vineyards and the Bully Hill Museum. Click here for more pictures of the Bully Hill Vineyards and the property.

Our Events Calendar has the most current info regarding local and national car shows, air shows, and more.  With nearly 30 categories, there is something for everyone.  The Day Tripper section of the Flymall has dozens of day trip ideas and interesting places to visit.  Check it out here.  Our Day Tripper section now has different categories to choose from to make it easier to find events that interest you. 

If you enjoy reading about historic vehicles, visit our Wheels & Wings section of the Flymall, we have numerous A to Z list there including; Automobiles, Aviation, Engines, Flying Cars, Motorcycles, and Nautical.

Barn Finds/Hangar Finds:  Need an appraisal on your barn find?  Visit our Appraisal Page for information on our appraisals.  If you need insurance for your barn find or collector car, visit our insurance section of the Flymall.

Visit our online store to search for hard to find car parts, aircraft parts, and much more.  You can pay online in our secure store, just click on the Store button on our home page.

Visit the Test Drive section of the Flymall for reviews on automobiles, aircraft, motorcycles, and more. Read about it before you buy it.  You can also research price info on a wide variety of vehicles, collectibles, and more in the Market Watch section of the Flymall. 

If you’re restoring a fabric aircraft, Ira Walker of Walker Aviation is your resource.  Visit his page on the Flymall by clicking here. 

CFI / DPE Notes:  Visit Harry’s Practical Test page for information on his checkrides.  You will also find useful information there to help you prepare for your checkride.  You can also visit Harry’s Lesson Plan section of the Flymall for other flight training information.  Visit our Flight Training page for information on our aviation training classes.

Earlier in September, Li passed her instrument instructor checkride (CFII) with Harry. She did an excellent job. She scored 100 percent on the knowledge test. She passed this checkride just a few weeks after passing he initial flight instructor checkride with Harry.

Three Wheel Association (TWA) & 3-Wheelers.com:  Harry started the Three Wheel Association in 2013 to promote/support the industry of three wheel vehicles of all types. Visit the Three Wheel Association page on the Flymall for more info on the association.

Want a reproduction vintage 3 wheeler.  Walker Aviation can scratch build from pictures or drawings.  Visit his page on the Flymall.  

Prototypes: While this is not exactly a prototype, here is a 2017 Holden Commodore SSV that was at the Wings & Wheels of Hammondsport. You can read about this rare car in our A to Z list for automobiles by clicking here.

Nautical Notes: On Friday September 12, the Flymall team enjoyed a boat tour of Keuka Lake with Captain Alan. The lake was beautiful Friday night. Click here for more info on boating on Keuka Lake.

In late August the Flymall team was on Little Seneca Lake with their Windsurfing Board. Click here for more pictures, part 1 – click here for more pictures, part 2. The weather was prefect for first time windsurfers.

Pat & Harry finished of the last weekend of September with a spectacular day boating on Little Seneca Lake with the Walker Bay 8. Click here for more pictures. The Walker Bay 8 boat is powered by a Minn Kota Transom Mount Trolling Motor and a Power Queen lithium-ion battery, and both work great.

One of the highlights of the day on Little Seneca Lake was spotting this very colorful Northern Red-bellied Cooter.

Riding The Rails: Here’s the old railroad station building at Depot Park. This was originally the Hammondsport , NY train Station. It opened in 1877 by the Bath and Hammondsport Railroad. The railroad tracks were removed around the year 1996.

Animals in the headlines: On September 26 2017 (Sept 26 is Harry’s birthday), while visiting our main turtle habitat, Harry noticed something moving in the dirt near his feet. It turned out to be some baby box turtles hatching. Two of the males are still thriving in our habitats.

We close this newsletter with these words: Here are some words by John Lennon from his song Imagine; You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us and the world will live as one.