Serving Midwest Aviation Since 1960
Serving Midwest Aviation Since 1960
People, planes, pancakes, produce pleasant passtime
The T-6 Thunder flight team wows the crowds with precision flying during Discover Aviation Days.
Historian and emcee Tom Lymburn guides the eyes of the crowd to the skies during Discover Aviation Days at Anoka County Blaine Airport in May.
Gary Black polishes up the 6000th Cirrus aircraft, a brand new 2015 SR22T.
Pilot Kurt Koukkari of the Commemorative Air Force surveys the scene from the cockpit of his B-25.
This Swiss built Pilatus PC-12 with a five blade prop was open for visitors to climb inside. There were many who took advantantage of the opportunity.
Samuel Galarneau (6), Will Douma (5), AlexanderGalarneau (6) on the wing of the Vultee Bt-13.
Luke Marchiafava and Hannalee White from Blaine (left), Cassie Wynn and Jacob Keller from Roseville attend the 1940s Swing Dance held in the Golden Wing Museum Saturday night, May 30. In the background is Greg Herrick's Stinson 6000B Tri-motor airliner.
Nate Swalboski (9) from Coon Rapids drew an architectural view of an airplane, complete with labels. He may be for hire in 10 years...or sooner!
The Howard 500 (N500P) executive aricraft in the foreground is one of only two still flying. The second, N500LN is also based at ANE. Two days of sunshine brought record numbers of visitors, making the event an unqualified success.
Discover Aviation Days 2015 gathered crowds at every aircraft on display at Anoka County Blaine Airport at Jane's Field. The skies were alive with stunning sights, the crowd generous with their ous, ahhs, and other exclamations of delight.
Hot buttered syrupy pancakes, with bacon, sausages and eggs were served for breakfast in the comfort of the main hangar while food vendors provided a wide variety of delicious fare. Attendees who stayed the day engaged in the picnic type lunch in the hangar or made their way down the tarmac to their favored vendor.
Historian Tom Lymburn, the living encyclopedia of aviation facts and figures emceed the two-day event with all the flair attendees have come to know and love. A wide variety of aircraft from Greg Herrick's 1927 Ford Tri-motor, to the 6000th Cirrus SR22T aircraft were available for folks to see up close on the ground and high above in blue skies. TheT-6 Thunder flight team also wowed the crowds with precision flying the crowds have come to admire.
Highly capable, very willing members of the Civil Air Patrol assisted in keeping attendees safe and out of harms way while aircraft came and went from the grounds at a brisk pace.
Folks were also drawn to the gigantic white education tent where aviation centered displays kept everyone interested and asking questions. Some booths were interactive, some had takeaways, others had wares for sale. The combination provided a little bit of something for everyone who entered the big top.
Military veterans were honored with speeches near the flag pole, a valued place in the parade of old time automobiles, and an extensive display put together by Roger Hansen, Education Coordinator of the Blaine Airport Promotions Group with Dick Houck in a supporting roll for special sign title and printing which was housed in the Golden Wings Museum.
The Golden Wings Museum was the setting of Saturday night's 15th annual Evening Hangar Dance. The 1940's style Hangar Dance featured the sights and sounds of Dave Andrew's Big Band with folks swing dancing the night away.
At the beginning of the day, the United States flag was properly and ceremoniously raised by members of the Civil Air Patrol. At the end of the day, the flag was respectfully lowered, folded, and stored.
Newcomers to Discover Aviation Days were members of Minneapolis Piston Poppers Model Airplane Club who flew their aircrafts outside the education tent in a specially cordoned off area.
EAA Chapter 237 was the favorite for the kiddies with rides made specifically for their delight.
Sunday increased the joy of attendees with more perfect weather, fabulous planes, and the continuation of interesting exhibits. Attendance for the weekend was pleasantly even more than organizers expected.
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