...if any Knoxville area residents are interested, the
2011 Open House and Fly-In at the Downtown Island Airport will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011 from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Here is some information:
* It will be the largest community open house event the airport has ever hosted.
* There will be tethered hot air balloons and airplane rides.
* The cost ranges from $5 for children to $15 for adults and proceeds will benefit the EAA Young Eagles program, teaching children ages 8-17 about flying.
* Vintage aircraft will be on display, with biplanes from the 1930s, experimental aircrafts and home-built aircrafts.
* Craig Davis, general manager of the Downtown Island Airport, will also host an aircraft contest, with judging and awards as an incentive for more pilots to fly in and bring their planes to the event.
Here is a link to a KnoxNews.com article:
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2011/oct/18/rebecca-simmons-island-home-airport-to-host-open/.