Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"Everything we had was flying, from Young Eagles planes to the vintage aircraft, all the way to the Pitcairn Mailwing, which is always a treat to see in the air."

Source: EAA Museum Director Adam Smith, who says the AirVenture Museum and Pioneer Airport wrapped up the summer season with what appears to be record attendance for a non-AirVenture week. Boosted by EAA's designation as an official tour stop for the Harley-Davidson centennial celebration, along with the Good 'Ol Days of Aviation weekend, nearly 12,000 people came through the doors from August 25-31.

FMI: www.eaa.org