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PILOT BRIEFING
EVENTS

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RYAN HUNT AND CAYLA MCLEOD

will host a fly-in at South
Carolina's Triple Tree
Aerodrome.

For the young-
and young at heart
Triple Tree to host Young Aviators Fly-In
B Y D AV I D T U L I S
COLLEGE STUDENT Cayla McLeod and
commercial pilot Ryan Hunt are launching "the young people's Oshkosh" June 8
through 10 at the sprawling Triple Tree
Aerodrome in South Carolina, known
for its putting-green-perfect 7,000-footlong grass strip. McLeod, a tailwheel
private pilot who earned her certificate
in January, plans to make the first-ever
Young Aviators Fly-In a low-cost, fun
event with options that keep visitors occupied and engaged.
The University of West Georgia communications major said the fly-in will be
"for young aviators and presented by young
aviators," but all are welcome.
The private airfield in the rolling
foothills of the Appalachian Mountains
attracts aviators who fly a variety of aircraft-from warbirds to remote-control

airplanes. It is the place to experience outdoor camping with most of the creature
comforts of home. "We're hoping to have
a movie night, swimming in the pond, and
fishing. I'm not an RC person, so I don't
know anything about it, but the folks at
Triple Tree are the experts," McLeod said,
"and we plan to teach kids how to solo an
RC airplane."
Attendees can purchase a continental breakfast, and food trucks will be on
site throughout the weekend. Other plans
include free camping, with access to the
field's wood-paneled restrooms with showers, and a lot of camaraderie. A wooden
gazebo and pavilion on site are ideal gathering spots for judging others' landings to
Runway 3/21.
McLeod invited "dozens of colleges"
with aviation programs and received

commitments from many, including Auburn University, Middle Georgia
State University, Middle Tennessee State
University, and Averett University in
Virginia. Aviation workshop subjects, panel
discussions, and safety seminars will be tailored to improve younger pilots' decision
making and will be presented in an engaging environment.
"It may be called the Young Aviators
Fly-In, but everyone is welcome to attend,
and we need help from seasoned aviators as
well." With coaching from the Triple Tree
aviators and others, McLeod says the gathering will be a safe and successful event.
EMAIL david.tulis@aopa.org

WEB

www.tripletreeaerodrome.
com/youngaviatorsflyin.php

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome celebrates 60 years
On May 19, the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome will celebrate
its diamond jubilee, honoring the early years of aviation.
Located in New York's Hudson River Valley, the aerodrome is
home to an amazing collection of aircraft from the pioneer
era to the golden age of aviation. From Curtiss biplanes to a
Fokker triplane, a Hanriot to a Tiger Moth, the living history

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museum flies and showcases more than 60 different aircraft. The aerodrome opens for the season May 1. The jubilee
celebration of its 60 years will feature demonstrations, flying
acts, and an evening gala.
WEB

http://oldrhinebeck.org

http://www.tripletreeaerodrome.com/ http://www.tripletreeaerodrome.com/ http://www.oldrhinebeck.org

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