Piper Memorial Airport Loch Haven PA- Happening now at the Piper Memorial Airport is a celebration of 75 years of the iconic Cub. It is the 27th Annual Sentimental Journey Fly In to the hallowed ground that produced the most popular aircraft- the J-3 Cub.
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-Greg Koontz in his J-3 Cub- AlabamaAviator image
What is more fitting than the comedy performance of Greg Koontz and his Alabama Boys. Flown in the 1946 Piper J-3 Cub, the act begins as Greg - farmer Clem Cleaver - climbs up on the announcer's stand, demanding a flight lesson. Later in the show, he "steals" the plane and takes off alone, with his whole crew chasing. Grandpa shoots off a tire to get him down, and Clem lands on his pickup truck as it races down the runway. The Piper Aviation Museum is sponsoring the act on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
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Sentimental Journey Fly In 2012, Fred Masterson image
Word from the Alabama Boys crew is Camp FUBAR is well attended with fly in patrons of 20 years from all over the eastern US, Alabama is well represented. Opening day saw steady arrivals with plenty of early birds already set up for the entire week. Arrivals are expected well into the big day on Friday with overflow conditions. Over 100 original Cubs are anticipated to attend along with other Pipers and assorted types of aircraft.
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Sentimental Journey Fly In 2012, Fred Masterson image
Activities for those wanting to compete include bomb drops, spot landing and a poker run. Lots of traditional socializing, food, hangar flying or eye candy is plentiful for those just enjoying the experience. Starting on Wednesday, are forums, food vendors, nightly movies and exhibitors with Gary's Cub Pub opening at 5:00pm.
Reports from the event indicate a visit to the Piper Aviation Museum, the Sentimental Journey Fly In and the beautiful town of Loch Haven warrants a place on your "bucket list". -B Meyer, Fred Masterson contributed to this article. FMI: Sentimental Journey FlyIn, Piper Aviation Museum, Greg Koontz Airshows
-Greg Koontz in his J-3 Cub- AlabamaAviator image
What is more fitting than the comedy performance of Greg Koontz and his Alabama Boys. Flown in the 1946 Piper J-3 Cub, the act begins as Greg - farmer Clem Cleaver - climbs up on the announcer's stand, demanding a flight lesson. Later in the show, he "steals" the plane and takes off alone, with his whole crew chasing. Grandpa shoots off a tire to get him down, and Clem lands on his pickup truck as it races down the runway. The Piper Aviation Museum is sponsoring the act on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Sentimental Journey Fly In 2012, Fred Masterson image
Word from the Alabama Boys crew is Camp FUBAR is well attended with fly in patrons of 20 years from all over the eastern US, Alabama is well represented. Opening day saw steady arrivals with plenty of early birds already set up for the entire week. Arrivals are expected well into the big day on Friday with overflow conditions. Over 100 original Cubs are anticipated to attend along with other Pipers and assorted types of aircraft.
Sentimental Journey Fly In 2012, Fred Masterson image
Activities for those wanting to compete include bomb drops, spot landing and a poker run. Lots of traditional socializing, food, hangar flying or eye candy is plentiful for those just enjoying the experience. Starting on Wednesday, are forums, food vendors, nightly movies and exhibitors with Gary's Cub Pub opening at 5:00pm.
Reports from the event indicate a visit to the Piper Aviation Museum, the Sentimental Journey Fly In and the beautiful town of Loch Haven warrants a place on your "bucket list". -B Meyer, Fred Masterson contributed to this article. FMI: Sentimental Journey FlyIn, Piper Aviation Museum, Greg Koontz Airshows