Apr
20
Apr
18
New Century, Kansas
Heart of America Wing New Century, KS
Address:
6 Aero Plaza
New Century, KS 66031
Contact number:
(913) 907-7902
Website:
https://www.cafhoa.org
PT-13 More Info
Designed in 1934 to meet a US Army specification for a new training airplane, the PT-13 Kaydet was the iconic American training aircraft of World War II. Around 10,000 Stearmans were manufactured for service with the US Army, US Navy (as the N2S), Canada, The Philippines, and many Central American countries. Post-war Stearmans became the airplane of choice for cropdusters and airshow performers. Our PT-13A was accepted by the US Army in 1940 and served throughout the war. Entering the civilian register in 1946, it was graciously donated to the CAF in 2009 by Tom Hall.
PT-19 More Info
Main Email: HOACAFinfo@yahoo.com
The Heart of America Wing of the Commemorative Air Force is fortunate to be located at the New Century AirCenter, the former Olathe Naval Air Station, which was commissioned in 1942 as a primary training facility for US Navy pilots.
We meet the third Saturday of each month at 10:00am for a short business meeting followed by a presentation and lunch. Members of the public are welcome to join us!
The CAF is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational association. Proceeds from ticket sales, rides, and fund-raising events go to support our community education programs and to keep our vintage military aircraft in flying condition.
CAF Heart of America Wing General Membership Meeting More Info
Heritage Speaker Series Honoring Yesterday's Heroes Today
Purple Heart Recipient and Army Combat Medic Nick Ventura Navy Quartermaster Norm Williams Merchant Marine Gene Barner
Okinawa You'll want to bring a guest to this Saturday's meeting as we hear stories of three men that spent time at Okinawa. The Heart of America Wing of the Commemorative Air Force welcomes Purple Heart Recipient and Army Combat Medic Nick Ventura, Norm Williams Navy Quartermaster from the USS Relief that transported wounded soldiers from Okinawa and Gene Barner who was part of the Merchant Marines in the Pacific.
Oct
19
New Century, Kansas
Heritage Speaker Series More Info
October 19th Heritage Speaker Series and General Meeting 10:00am-1:00pm Speaker TBA HOA Hangar at New Century Airport Free to the public
HOA CAF Hangar Address
6 Aero Plaza
New Centruy, KS 66031 New Centruy Airport (KIXD)
Sep
21
New Century, Kansas
Heritage Speaker Series More Info
September 21st Heritage Speaker Series and General Meeting 10:00am-1:00pm Speaker TBA HOA Hangar at New Century Airport Free to the public
HOA CAF Hangar Address
6 Aero Plaza
New Century, KS 66031 New Century Airport (KIXD)
Oct
05
New Century, Kansas
Open Hangar Day More Info
October 5th Open Hangar Day (last of the season) 10:00am - 3:00pm Fall Festival! You are invited to stop by and see our airplanes, tour our hangar and museum, and get your hands on history! Lunch will be available for purchase. Airplane rides will also be available or purchase. There are free jeep rides, logs of games, activities and simulators for kids, and face painting! HOA Hangar at New Century Airport Free to the public.
HOA CAF Hangar Address
6 Aero Plaza
New Century, KS 66031 New Century Airport (KIXD)
Sep
07
New Century, Kansas
Open Hangar Day More Info
September 7th Open Hangar Day 10:00am - 3:00pm Women with Wings! Celebrating Women in Aviation! You are invited to stop by and see our airplanes, tour our hangar and museum, and get your hands on history! Lunch will be available for purchase. Airplane rides will also be available or purchase. There are free jeep rides, logs of games, activities and simulators for kids, and face painting! HOA Hangar at New Century Airport Free to the public B-29 Doc will be in attendance selling cockpit tours and rides
HOA CAF Hangar Address
6 Aero Plaza
New Century, KS 66031 New Century Airport (KIXD)
Mar
20
New Century, Kansas
Pause and Pay Tribute-Heritage Series Speakers & Happy Birthday Max More Info
As we all do our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and practice Social Distancing we would want to Pause and Pay Tribute to those veterans that would have been this month's Heritage Speakers:
Martin 'Murph' Murphy: Iwo Jima Patriot Feature documentary
Jerry Ingram: Iwo Jima Patriot Feature documentary
Ed Boswell: Iwo Jima Patriot Feature documentary
Happy 99th ! Birthday to: Max Deweese: Guadalcanal Patriot Feature documentary
Upcoming Events:
Stay Tuned for Future announcements about Heart of America Wing Events
Dec
16
Dallas, TX
CAF Warbird Tube - PT-19 Heart of America Wing More Info
Join members of the Kansas-based Heart of America Wing to discuss the current PT-19 restoration project. This primary trainer airplane has been flying for the Heart of America Wing since the group was founded in the 1980s. The restoration project of this PT-19 is groundbreaking in that it involves a cooperative effort between two CAF Units: Dixie Wing and Heart of America Wing. Working on this project together has allowed volunteers from both Units to exchange ideas, share the workload, and develop relationships.
Jun
14
New Century, Kansas
2nd Annual Marie Wickie Dinner/Dance More Info
June 14, 2025 Tickets are $50. Table of 10 for $475. Menu items are salad, French bread, lasagna, green beans, and triple chocolate brownies. Call our executive officer John Wittenborn at 913-486-4123 for tickets or special dietary needs
Sep
04
New Century, Kansas
CAF Heart of the America Wing- Open Hangar Day More Info
Come out and visit us at New Century AirCenter from 10:00 to 3:00. Bring the family. Fun for adults and children. Our theme this month is “Pet Palooza”!!! Local pet rescue organizations will be bringing their animal friends out for you to meet! Admission is FREE. * Jeep Rides * Crafts/Activities for Kids – Our friends from HAFFA (Heart of America Free Flight Association) will show you how to make a glider from a Styrofoam plate! Face painting * Educational Displays * Gardner Historical Museum display * Flight Simulators * Custom military-style dog tags * Tour our museum featuring displays from WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. View our vintage airplanes up close... ...
Aug
08
Aug
09
Omaha, NE
TORA! TORA! TORA!- Defenders of Freedom Air and Space Show More Info
**August 8-9, 2026* Tora Tora Tora is a living history lesson. We travel the United States teaching the lesson of how the course of U.S. history was changed on December 7th, 1941.
Since 1972, Tora has committed to increasing military aviation history awareness and honoring those lost during Pearl Harbor, more than any other airshow performance group outside of the U.S. Military teams. At Tora Tora Tora, we strive to create an airshow experience full of passion for aviation history and an educational experience for the next generation.
The Tora Airshow Team engages our community with Tora’s four fundamental values— community + leadership + patriotism + service
Sep
06
New Century, Kansas
OPEN HANGAR DAY: Pet Palooza! More Info
September 6, 2025 OPEN HANGAR DAY Pet Palooza! September 6th, 10am - 2pm, rain or shine! Join us for this FREE and FUN FAMILY event and maybe meet your new best friend!
Oct
21
New Century, Kansas
Heart of America Wing Hangar Dance More Info
Join the Heart of America Wing for their annual World War II-themed Hangar Dance.
Apr
01
New Century, Kansas
Authors, Art, and Appetizers More Info
Join the Heart of America Wing for a private event at their museum\hangar featuring the only flying Kansas-built B-29 remaining---the fabulous "Doc." In addition to Doc and several other warbirds on display, they will have a wine tasting and sales from Twisted Vines winery, displays of artwork and photography highlighting military aviation, and veterans and authors telling their stories.
Each attendee will be entitled to appetizers, a glass of wine from Twisted Vines winery, a commemorative wine glass, and an "insiders" cockpit tour of the fabulously restored B-29 Doc. Click the link below to purchase tickets.
Jul
15
New Century, Kansas
Heart of America Wing Hangar Dance More Info
Join the CAF Heart of America Wing for dinner and a hangar dance featuring the Camelot Trio Band!
- Seating at 6:30 p.m.
- Dinner 7:00-8:00
- Dance 8:00-11:00
Tickets must be purchased in advance, click the link below to get yours!
Jun
03
New Century, Kansas
Heart of America Wing Open Hangar Day More Info
Join the CAF Heart of America Wing for an open hangar day celebrating the U.S. Army's 248th birthday!
They will have military vehicles, static aircraft displays, warbird rides available for purchase, kids activities, pet rescue groups and more!
Visit their page at the link below or find them on facebook @CAFHOA
Jun
08
Jun
03
New Century, Kansas
June Open Hangar Day More Info
Come celebrate the US Army's 249th birthday Saturday, June 8th! 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at our hangar at New Century Airport! It's our June Open Hangar Day, this month celebrating the US Army. Come visit our museum and join the fun! Hotdogs! Jeep rides! Kid games! Vintage warbirds! Antique military vehicles! And so much more!
Jun
22
New Century, Kansas
Heart of America Wing Dinner/Hanger Dance More Info
Last date to buy tickets is June 18th Seating at 5:30 Dinner 6:00-7:00pm Dance 7:00pm-10pm 6 Aero Plaza New Century, KS 66031 BYOB/Setups available Garden salad, Chicken Spiedini with Lemon Basil Garlic Sauce, green beans, parsley new potatoes, and triple chocolate brownies. Special dietary options available if ordered pre-event. Other fun activities will include a 50/50 raffle. Additionally, we will be raffling off a ride in our 1940 PT-13 Stearman. Come enjoy a great evening of food and fun while you help us to keep our historic planes flying! Tickets $50 each and must be purchased in advance.
Jul
17
New Century, Kansas
Chamber Coffee More Info
To infinity and beyond.... Join us this morning. This is such a great opportunity to not only learn about the Commemorative Air Force but to experience the museum...a true gem in our community! There is no cost to attend but we do ask that you register so that we have any anticipated number of guests for our hos
Nov
10
Overland Park, KS
Veterans Day Fund Raiser Dance More Info
There is a cash bar available, because of licensing restrictions no outside alcohol is allowed This year we will be having an optional 1940’s theme costume contest. The winner will receive a certificate (valued at $360) redeemable for a ride in either our WWII Stearman biplane or the PT-19 WWII trainer. Other fun activities will include a 50/50 raffle (you split the pot 50/50 with the wing) and a silent auction. As a bonus the Swingsters Dance group will be performing their amazing high flying and fast paced routine Come enjoy a great afternoon of fun while you help us to inspire our youth, educate our community and honor our veterans by keeping our historic planes flying!
