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  • Third Annual Grass is a Gas Poker Run

    Mike Petersen|Oct 1, 2018

    After a June postponement, the 3rd Annual Grass is a Gas Poker Run took flight on Saturday Sept. 8, starting at Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport. A beautiful day and plentiful prizes resulted in a record turnout of 32 aircraft and 46 players, flying to four different grass strips, approximately 160 NM, before returning to Brainerd to play their hand. Pilots were greeted at all stops with snacks. The Bowstring Flyers pulled out all the stops, greeting participants with home made sausage, egg and... Full story

  • Grass is a Gas for Brainerd Aces

    Mike Petersen|Aug 1, 2016

    In what promises to be an annual affair, the first Grass is a Gas Poker Run was held at Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport on Saturday, June 11. An almost perfect weather day resulted in 17 aircraft and 28 participants turning out for a great day of aviation enjoyment celebrating "grass roots" aviation. Carbon Cubs, Super Cubs, Cherokees, Cessnas, a Just, a Maule, and a Comanche rounded out a varied field of general aviation aircraft. Flying from Brainerd to four grass strip airports, participants... Full story

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