Serving Midwest Aviation Since 1960
Serving Midwest Aviation Since 1960
Town & Country Days offers aviators extended entertainment opportunities
Ken Karpe and Earl Jensen, flying out of Crystal Airport, arrived at the Buffalo Fly-In via Karpe's 1057 Cessna 172 (see cockpit panel to the left) which he purchased from Jensen about five year ago in a "steel of a deal" according to Jensen. Since then, they've become regular flying buddies. "Earl's a good navigator, a good pilot, and he knows this plane," said Karpe.
Paynesville Princess Hanna Lang and Princess Chantil Hacklander pause for a photo with Paul Ehlen, pilot and owner of Sierra Sue II, the celebrated World War II combat plane, a P51D Mustang. Ehlen said he woke to a beautiful day thinking, what a great day to fly to Paynesville for a pancake!
A peek inside the 1957 Cessna 172 on the tarmac of the Paynesville Fly-In Breakfast in early June reveals the pre-flight checklist a wise pilot consults prior to departure. Rule of thumb is, the more experienced the pilot, the higher the need for a pre-flight reminder, just to keep it real.
Sierra Sue II, owned by Paul Ehlen takes off from the Paynesville Airport after a pancake breakfast.
Paynesville resident Avery (5) took a moment to check out the model airplanes while her father Brad Pentz and brother Kyler (3) (not pictured) look on from afar.
Helicopter rides were the order of the day. Humming bird Aviation kept the props spinning on its bird from early morning to the close of the event.
Aaron Kranz, member of Friends of the Airport and chief organizer of the Paynesville Fly-In.
Several of Paynesville Airport visitors on the tarmac with summer's lush greenery in the background.
Aaron Kranz, member of Friends of the Airport and chief organizer of the Fly-In said the blessing a good weather was the beginning of a great day for the Paynesville Fly-In Breakfast in early June.
The Fly-In Breakfast was held during Paynesville's Town & Country Days, a week-long celebration of events including a parade, crowing of the Princess, street dance, beer gardens, and other activities.
Helicopter rides were the order of the day. Hummingbird Aviation kept the props spinning on its bird from early morning to the close of the event.
Paul Ehlen, pilot and owner of Sierra Sue II, the celebrated World War II combat plane, a P-51 D Mustang said he awoke to a beautiful day thinking, what a great day to fly to Paynesville for a pancake! Much to the delight of visitors at the airport, Ehlen followed through on his thoughts, jumped in his aircraft, and made the trip. He was greeted by Paynesville Princess Hanna Lang and Princess Chantil Hacklander who also took the opportunity to be photographed by the famous airplane.
Shuttle service to town was provided for folks who arrived by air and wanted to take part in the town's festivities.
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