Maine's Brunswick Executive Airport Will Host The Event, Take
Center Stage
The Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority (MRRA) of Maine is
hosting the First Annual Brunswick International Fly-In at
Brunswick Executive Airport (KBXM) on June 4 from 0800-1600.
"In the past, when it was a military field, pilots had to pop up
to 3,000 feet and fly over this beautiful airport right on the
coast of Maine," stated Steve Levesque, Executive Director of MRRA.
"Pilots from all over are calling us to find out when they can land
here, so we decided to host the Fly-in to celebrate the Airport's
opening while also showcasing Maine as a tourist destination
for pilots."
The Brunswick International Fly-In will feature a pancake
breakfast and among the speakers will be speakers Alan Klapmeier,
CEO of Kestrel Aircraft Company. A pilot town hall forum will
follow the speakers. The afternoon will continue with WINGS
safety seminars for pilots interested in continuing education
credits. In addition, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)
will hold a homebuilt aircraft judging contest, as well as
workshops on constructing homebuilt airplanes. The Fly-In will also
serve as an open house to aviation enthusiasts interested in seeing
and learning about this new general aviation airport in their
community. Static displays will include amphibious, homebuilt, and
antique airplanes, as well as a few jets. Live music by The Jerks
of Grass will entertain attendees, and traditional Maine fare will
be available throughout the day.
Kestrel
"Pilots will enjoy flying into Brunswick Executive Airport" said
Marty McMahon, MRRA's Aviation Services Manager. "This airport has
8,000 ft parallel runways, instrument approach capabilities, and
state-of-the-art buildings and hangars designed for aviation use.
The 1.8 million square feet of ramp space and thousands of
tie-downs make the airport a great venue for a Fly-In."
The Brunswick International Fly-In is proud to partner with AOPA
and EAA. Sponsors include Maine Aviation Association, the Southern
Midcoast Maine Chamber, Maine Aviation Corporation, Cirrus
Aircraft, Maine Coastal Flight, Columbia Aviation Companies, Hoyle
Tanner & Associates, Senecal Construction Company, and Cape
Air. The Fly-In will also debut the Maine Flying Trail program-a
passport program that encourages pilots to visit various airports
in Maine where pilots collect stickers from each participating
airport they visit. Once they have collected five stickers, they
can redeem the passport at Brunswick Executive Airport for two free
lobsters from Long Reach Seafood in Brunswick.
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