Tue, May 31, 2011
Gyroplanes, Helicopters, Powered Parachutes, Sport And GA
Aircraft Heading For Mentone, IN
It's been called "The world's greatest rotorcraft event."
Gyroplanes, helicopters and autogyros, including other sport and GA
aircraft, will gather at the Mentone Airport (C-92), Mentone,
Indiana, August 2 through 6 for the 49th Annual Convention of the
Popular Rotorcraft Association. This is a rare opportunity to see
these unique flying machines, talk to the pilots, builders, kit
manufacturers, and see them fly. The rotorcraft will range from
simple open-frame ultralight gyroplanes and helicopters to
multi-seat enclosed cross-country rotorcraft.
Joining the rotorcraft this year will be the powered parachute
extravaganza, with powered parachutes from across the United States
and a raffle for a Powrachute powered parachute.
This unique event is has been presented every year for almost
five decades. In recent years it has been held at the Mentone,
Indiana airport, owned by the Popular Rotorcraft Association. All
aircraft types are welcome to fly in, and a support crew will work
to blend fixed-wing and rotary-wing traffic parking. The airport
has on-site space for tent camping, showers and also hookups for
water and electricity for RVs. WIFI internet access available near
PRA office. A concession stand provides food and beverage service.
Local motels are available. Premium auto gas will be available for
purchase on site and 100LL is available 7 miles away.
Visitors will see daily flight demonstrations and open flying
continuing throughout each day. Certified flight instructors will
also offer demonstration rides for those who wish to experience the
thrill of flight in a gyroplane. A variety of vendors will be
present with everything from T-Shirts and wind socks to rotorblades
and engines.
Forums and workshops presented daily discussing many aspects of
building and flying gyroplanes, helicopters and light sport
aircraft. Cross-country events will be conducted after each daily
pilot briefing. Convention visitors may visit the on-field
Archimedes/LeRoy Hardee Museum of Homebuilt Rotorcraft, and take a
tour of the Bell Helicopter Museum nearby.
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