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Alabama Aviation Fun Weekend Events

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An amazing variety of aviation events during May offers entertainment and family fun for everyone.  Mitchell Field-EKY in Bessemer is having an Airport Open House and Fly In.  The public is invited, and area businesses are welcome to exhibit at no cost. The helicopter rides provided through The Army Aviation Heritage Foundation, a non profit organization, are tax deductible. The cost is $50.00 per ride. $45.00 for Seniors and Veterans. Businesses are asked to RSVP a space by calling 205-424-7234. Drive by or Fly In on Saturday, May 5 from 10:00-3:00 and enjoy a day at the airport at 900 Mitchell Field Road. 


Dreams on Wings is holding their 10th Annual event for special children to have a full day of fun. When a child is faced with a serious illness it affects the entire family. Dreams on Wings is designed to give those children and their families a day to forget about the issues they're dealing with and do something fun-FLY! Through the generosity of numerous individuals and organizations, the Dreams On Wings program provides a full day of entertainment - Limo rides, games, food, drink, clowns, and FLYING!! If you are interested in participating either as a volunteer or as one of the guests, please contact a Dreams on Wings volunteer at (205) 383-1117. Sponsored by the 117th Air Refueling Wing (Alabama ANG)  on Saturday, May 5th, 2012. 

 

EAA Chapter 416 is holding their Annual Roy E Ray-5R7 grass field Fly In this weekend, Friday afternoon through Sunday. Free Young Eagles flights for youth from ages 8-17 are available. Fun grass field flying on the bayou with food available and live entertainment. Under wing camping with limited RV hookups is available.  Concurrent events at St. Margaret Catholic Church, is the "Blessing of The Fleet" on Saturday & Sunday (5 mi from field) and Parade of Boats on the Bayou at 2 PM on Sunday.



See the details on these and many more May listings on the EVENTS page. If you would like to list your aviation event, contact us. Enjoy Alabama Aviation, get out and FLY ALABAMA.  -B Meyer

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