Airfest 2007….Final
Sunday June 24th was huge day for the Alberta Aviation Museum and the Edmonton Aviation Heritage Society…an estimated 7,000 people came to visit between 10am and 4pm!
While the weather started shaky it improved and 47 aircraft joined Airfest 2007 to make for one of the best years every. Bob May from Winnipeg was kind enough to join us with his P-51 Mustang “City of Winnipeg”. A true gentleman Bob had time for everyone and answered questions and allowed pictures through the whole day. Thank you Bob.
Ed McDonald’s L-39 Albatros jet was also a huge draw. This former movie star airplane, Tommorow never dies, and Ed’s fantastic airside manners made for another great attraction.
Perhaps the biggest success of the day was EAA chapter 30’s young eagle flights. Thanks to the EAA and Cooking Lake Aviation Academy over 80 kids between 8 and 17 got their first flights in an aircraft. Great job gang!!!
Simulators, 737 tours, the Alberta Mustang Owners Association and so much more made for a spectacular day…bet you can’t wait for 2008!
Special thanks to our sponsors, we could not have done it with out you…
Pics to follow…
Tom H
By: QldSpitty - 28th June 2007 at 09:25
Great Stuff
Can never start them too young..And yes Heaven is 46 inches of mercury,2700 RPM and 400 knots on the clock..Just to hear that Merlin sing…:D
Know how much work is involved with Fly Ins etc so congrats to all the hard work involved.Will take a while for the grin to disappear I bet…:D 😉
By: Tom H - 27th June 2007 at 19:11
Thanks guys
We think it is real important to create interest in young folks to aspire to fly.
The whole event is run on strictly a break even basis to create awareness of aviation and aviation history.
Imagine…it was only $2.00 CDN to get in!
Tom H
By: RPSmith - 27th June 2007 at 17:00
A fantastic achievement and excellent initiative that can only be commended.
Well Done !!
I’ll second that.
Roger Smith.
By: Loose-Head - 27th June 2007 at 12:32
Thanks to the EAA and Cooking Lake Aviation Academy over 80 kids between 8 and 17 got thee first flights in an aircraft
A fantastic achievement and excellent initiative that can only be commended.
Well Done !!
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