An Air Show Homecoming!

DSC_2208Eastman Georgia’s claim to fame is Middle Georgia State University, which houses Georgia’s only public university Aviation School. Their homecoming event isn’t your typical football game. No, it’s an Air Show! I wonder how many universities can boast of having their own Air Show?

The people here at the Heart of Georgia Regional Airport worked with the University to pull off a great event, despite the early lack of cooperation from Mother Nature. But the skies cleared just in time to get it done, and we had a blast.

Our scheduled inclued the Silver Wings Jump Team from Ft. Benning, but unfortunately, the ceilings were just too low for their part of the show. Hopefully, we’ll get them back for next year!

 

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Georgia State Patrol demonstrated their fire-fighting skills.

Heart of Georgia Air Show, Sept 12

We’re off to Georgia tomorrow! We are looking forward to a great little air show put on by Middle Georgia State University, Georgia’s only public university with an aviation program. The venue is the Heart of Georgia Regional Airport located in Eastman, GA.

Featured aerobatic performers include:

Gary Ward, flying an MX2,

Greg Connell in his unique “Connell Model 12” Pitts,

Larry King, flying a Pitts Model 12,

Georgia State Patrol, fire fighting unit demonstration,

The Silver Wings Paratroopers, from Ft. Benning, GA

Other events will include:

lots of static aircraft displays, allowing you  chance to check out your favorite flying machines up close,

Kids Zone,

Flight Simulators,

and much more.

Admission is free, so come on over and bring the kiddos!  We’d love to see you at the air show!