Brownsboro ALABAMA- The
sky above Moontown Airport will be abuzz with some 100 classic,
vintage, warbird and experimental airplanes on September 21, 2013 when the
airport welcomes the Experimental Aircraft Association Annual Open House
sponsored by EAA Chapter 190. This free, family-friendly event is a
unique opportunity for the public to rub elbows with amateur and professional
pilots and explore up close a variety of light aircraft in a fun, laid-back
environment.
For those driving in, parking and admission are free. Bring your lawn
chairs. For pilots flying in, tie-down and camping at Moontown is free. There are both
men's and women's restrooms in the FBO (no shower though), free Wi-Fi, on-site
courtesy car, and access to food and supplies are available. The Microtel
Inn and Suites is just a few miles away and offers a very reasonable
rate. There are many other hotel options further into Huntsville.
Children ages of 8 through 17, with parent's written permission, can enjoy the thrill of flight at no cost through the EAA Young Eagles program. The aim of the Young Eagles program is to inspire children to follow their dreams and introduce kids to a passion for flight that might last a lifetime. Flights will be offered on a first-come first served basis and kids and parents can sign-up at the information booth the morning of the event. No advance registration will be offered.
The Experimental Aircraft Association Annual Open House sponsored by Chapter 190 at Moontown Airport, September 21st 2013, will offer a wonderful opportunity for FREE family entertainment. In addition to the many aircraft that will fly into the event and the Young Eagle flights, there will be static displays by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, the North Alabama Radio Control Association (NARCA), Huntsville Veteran's Memorial Museum among others. The Huntsville Soaring Club typically will be conducting glider operations. For a nominal fee, Acro Air will offer rides in the World War 2 era Stearman Bi-plane.
Breakfast, $6/adults, $4/children, of scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, gravy, biscuits, grits, coffee and juice will be served on Saturday from 7:30-10 AM by the Buckhorn High School Band Boosters. Lunch, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase from food booths from 11 am until 4 pm by the Madison County High School Band Boosters. Both Band Booster programs use funds from the breakfast and lunch sales to offset cost of band instruments and uniforms.
Saturday night banquet tickets with guest speaker, to be announced, sell for $20/person and will be held at the airport.
Moontown Airport is located approximately 7 miles east of Huntsville, just off of Highway 72, at 200 Airport Drive, Brownsboro, AL.
FMI: http://www.eaa190.com/annual-fly-in.html