Mon, Jul 11, 2011
Free Tours, Static Displays, Discounted Discovery Flights, And
Grilled Hot Dogs All Available Saturday, July 16
For years we've been asking, sometimes rhetorically, "how do we
get people interested in flying?" One of the best ways is probably
to get them to the airport for something other than a TSA pat-down
and then being herded onto a jetliner. To that end, the Hendricks
County Airport-Gordon Graham Field in central Indiana is gearing up
for its annual open house. Featuring a variety of entertaining
activities, the free event is popular among aviation enthusiasts
and families alike.
The open house will include tours of the airport, with pilots
available to answer questions about general aviation and to explain
flight training and pilot licensing processes. Freshly grilled hot
dogs and soft drinks will be offered throughout the program.
Experimental aircraft and brand-new Cessnas will be on display,
and visitors will even have the opportunity to take to the skies
themselves. Discovery Flights, mini-lessons allowing someone to fly
basic maneuvers or simply enjoy some spectacular sightseeing, will
be available for the reduced rate of $90. Attendees will also be
able to enter a chance for free flights and need not be present at
the drawing to win.
Activities will run from 1000 until 1400 EDT and will proceed
rain or shine, although inclement weather could prevent flight
operations. The open house is sponsored by Hendricks County
Aviation, which operates Indiana’s newest Cessna Pilot
Center. Hendricks County Aviation also offers flight gift
certificates, suitable not just for prospective pilots but anyone
who appreciates the gift of flight.
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