Saturday, March 4, 2017
Today the Lions Club put on an all you can eat breakfast for just $8 at the Coolidge, AZ Fly-in. We decided to go and enjoy seeing the various planes at the same time.
I did not take a picture of breakfast and I should have. They served scrambled eggs, bacon (crispy & just right), pancakes. Syrup and salsa for the eggs were available. It was delicious.
The military was training on parachuting. This is actually a tandem jump.
In the far distance we could see a hot air balloon. It did not come anywhere near the airport.
This ultralight is usually at this fly-in. We also see him flying around and over the RV park. Looks like fun!!!
The model airplane club also had a small gathering of their planes. Next weekend they are having a "fly-in" of war planes.
This old fire truck was on display. It can hold 1000 gallons of water and is still used.
This is a large version of a "Box" cargo plane. They are made in Ireland.
Kitfox
This smaller "box" plane was being used by the military for the parachute training happening this morning. This little plane could hold up to 20 jumpers.
We thought this gyro-copter looked like fun. It is a 2 passenger even!
This is a better close-up of one of the tandem jumpers. I was told the first timers jumped tandem.
Navion
This Swift was originally built in 1948.
Beginners training for the youngest pilots.
This is the smaller "Box" plane loading up with military jumpers. I spoke with the pilot and asked if it would be possible to ride up and watch them jump? He smiled and said no, sorry. Never know if you don't ask.
This bi-plane was my favorite! It was just refinished and emaculate!!! Beech Staggerwing, Radual engine, WOW!.
This Kitfox is a homebuilt.
We saw this Piper trainer take off and land several times this morning. It has been a fun morning.
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