Saturday was a very eventful day at New Garden Airport!

Despite the overcast and occasional morning showers we were able to get airborne for our Young Eagles event!  Nineteen young pilots took to the skies, most as their first experience in an airplane, and all landed excited and energized from the experience.  Many were able to experience flying the plane and communicating on the radio.  Parents were so thankful that Chapter 240 could offer such a wonderful opportunity to their young and eager children!  Our local Civil Air Patrol members were also present to help with safety as excited Young Eagles boarded planes and proud parents snapped pictures. 

As an added bonus we fired up our hot dog stand and served a delicious combination of hot dogs, chips, and a drink!  That also was our practice run for the New Garden Air/Car/Tractor Show where we will put our culinary skills to the test.  New Garden FBO also hosted a Rusty Pilots presentation.  Those who participated also saw many excited kids and parents as well as enjoying a delicious hot dog lunch!

Thanks to all who volunteered and brought excitement to a dreary weather day!!

We will be sending out a call for Airshow volunteers in the next few days. We’re looking at a couple really busy days, with breakfasts being served both mornings, and hot dogs served in the afternoons both days and Saturday evening. Consider helping us with that (it’s one of our largest fundraisers of the year) and register using the links that will be provided in the upcoming e-mails and announcements.