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Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:31 PM

FlyFest happening in Empire

The Little Finger Thermaleers (LIFT) are hosting a FlyFest through Saturday at Peplinski Field, just south of M-72 on Maple City Road .

More pilot and planes contiue to show up for an expected excellent few days of sailplane flying. Spectators are welcome to come check out the sailplane experience.

The final hoorah of FlyFest will occur Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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