fiebichpvOctober 1, 2018, 1:33am
FLY KANSAS AIR TOUR 2018
Each year the Kansas Department of Transportation has sponsored the Fly Kansas Air Tour. This is the fifth consecutive year for the Fly Kansas Air Tour which originally took place in 1928. The goal of that first tour in 1928 was to promote the fledgling aviation industry in Kansas. Today the air tour promotes Kansas aviation and shares the message that aviation is open to all. The public is encouraged to visit the local airports during the tour stops to see the airplanes up close, talk to the pilots and learn about the role of aviation in Kansas.
Because of the distance and time involved, I typically fly only the first and last legs. Next year I will ask someone if I could be a passenger thereby I could enjoy all of the 3-days of activities.
The first leg started only 20 miles from my home airport and fortunately it also finished at my home field! Below are some photos describing the event.
At tour's end our EAA Chapter 88 registered and flew 78 Young Eagle children and a couple of adults. My AirBike was on display and used to provide ground instruction to about half of the children. While seated in the cockpit they manipulated the controls, learned about the flight and engine instruments, and airplane components.
Two food trucks provided free pulled pork sandwiches, side dishes and deserts. Meanwhile a band played until dark fell. During the late afternoon many planes with smoke systems made low smokin' passes, AirBike Ace too!
What a great way to fly, have fun, and meet other fliers!
Paul D. Fiebich
Each year the Kansas Department of Transportation has sponsored the Fly Kansas Air Tour. This is the fifth consecutive year for the Fly Kansas Air Tour which originally took place in 1928. The goal of that first tour in 1928 was to promote the fledgling aviation industry in Kansas. Today the air tour promotes Kansas aviation and shares the message that aviation is open to all. The public is encouraged to visit the local airports during the tour stops to see the airplanes up close, talk to the pilots and learn about the role of aviation in Kansas.
Because of the distance and time involved, I typically fly only the first and last legs. Next year I will ask someone if I could be a passenger thereby I could enjoy all of the 3-days of activities.
The first leg started only 20 miles from my home airport and fortunately it also finished at my home field! Below are some photos describing the event.
At tour's end our EAA Chapter 88 registered and flew 78 Young Eagle children and a couple of adults. My AirBike was on display and used to provide ground instruction to about half of the children. While seated in the cockpit they manipulated the controls, learned about the flight and engine instruments, and airplane components.
Two food trucks provided free pulled pork sandwiches, side dishes and deserts. Meanwhile a band played until dark fell. During the late afternoon many planes with smoke systems made low smokin' passes, AirBike Ace too!
What a great way to fly, have fun, and meet other fliers!
Paul D. Fiebich