Mon, Aug 25, 2003
Like Swallows To Capistrano...
Every September, Aviat
Aircraft invites the owners and prospective owners of Huskys, the
Pup and Pitts Specials to fly-in (or drive in) for a few days of
aerial competitions, hangar talk and some serious seminars on
getting the most utility and fun from their aircraft. This
year the event, in Afton (WY), is open to all pilots and begins on
Friday, September 5th.
The event runs through the entire weekend.
Attendees who arrive in
an aircraft manufactured by Aviat will receive free aircraft
service and advice. Friday evening, a casual dinner is planned
at the factory along with facility tours.
Beginning on Saturday morning, there will be a series of
lectures and discussions on subjects relevant to Husky and Pitts
owners. Following the classroom experiences, flying contests
and demo flights will be staged. On Sunday, following a
continental breakfast, the pilots will begin heading home.
"It's clearly a relaxing weekend," said Aviat President Stu
Horn.
"Since we all have the activity of the Aviat factory in common,
it makes for a receptive audience in sharing flying
experiences. We try to provide some practical information and
they embellish the discussions with stories that are sometimes
harrowing, other times just a lot of fun. It's always
educational. By the time it ends, most people have made some
new friends and a lot of those relationships continue long after
the event."
Anyone may attend the Aviat Aircraft Factory Fly-In. The
cost for the program, including all meals, is $40 per
person.
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