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THE THADEN INVASION: MARCH 13-15, 2026 | VBT | BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS
The Thaden Invasion
(last updated 2/6/26)
March 13-15, 2026 | KVBT Thaden Field | Bentonville, Arkansas
Join the Midlife Pilot Podcast community for a weekend of flying, friendship, and fun at "The Coolest Airport in the Country"!
Quick Details
Parking: First-come, first-served (no reservations)
Alternative airports: KROG (6nm) or Sugar Creek/58AR (3nm, grass strip)
Schedule
Friday 3/13: Arrivals | 7PM dinner at Bentonville Brewing Company
Saturday 3/14:
Breakfast at LOUISE Cafe
9AM WINGS SEMINAR with DPE Seth Lake
Enhanced Preflight: Airworthiness Planning for Owner-Operators Beyond the Walkaround
4-5PM LIVE PODCAST RECORDING | Group dinner at Bentonville Brewery
Sunday 3/15: Breakfast | Departures
Parking & Airports
KVBT (Primary): Approximately 30 aircraft capacity, first-come first-served. Bring chocks (no tiedowns). DO NOT call Legends Air Center for reservations.
KROG (Backup): 6nm away, no fees, easier parking availability (bring chocks - no tie downs)
Sugar Creek/58AR (Backcountry): 3nm away, 3200' grass strip, camping and clubhouse available (479-319-6641)
Key Info
No landing fees for piston aircraft at KVBT
Study airspace: Between Rogers Class D and Class C shelf
Amenities: Full-service FBO, LOUISE Cafe, exhibition hangar
Activities: Crystal Bridges Museum (FREE), mountain biking, downtown Bentonville
Important Notes
Informal community gathering - not a formal fly-in
Book your own lodging early
Weather happens - make safe decisions
Personal minimums and ADM are your responsibility
Questions: midlifepilotpodcast@gmail.com
Updates: Check this page for latest details
This is a "come hang out with us" event. We're sharing where we'll be - you handle your own travel, lodging, and safety decisions!