2006 Aviation Events Provide
Entertainment and Educational Opportunities
AMES , Iowa The Iowa Department of Transportation's Office of Aviation is pleased to release the 2006 Iowa Aviation Calendar of Events. Aviation events are among some of the most popular outdoor activities in Iowa during the spring, summer and fall months. Attendance can range from a few hundred to tens of thousands of people. Aviation events and air shows provide a great way for the public to be entertained while learning about aviation at the same time.
Click here for a list of activities or got to iawings.com. The list includes contact information for each event if media organizations would like to provide coverage.
Fly-Ins
Fly-ins are open to the public. They allow for an up-close look at a variety of airplanes, firsthand visits with pilots, and an opportunity to learn more about airports. Weather permitting, pilots from around Iowa and surrounding states typically fly in to these local community events. Many fly-ins also offer breakfasts and airplane rides.
Air Shows
Iowa will host three major air show venues in 2006. They are:
June 3 & 4: Quad City Air Show
- Davenport Municipal Airport
• Featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels
• Air show both days
• Web site: www.quadcityairshow.com
June 10 & 11: Fly Iowa
• Spencer Municipal Airport
• Theme: The Future of Aviation is Here
• Saturday, June 10: pilot educational forums
• Sunday, June 11: general interest forums, flight breakfast, two air shows
• Web site: www.spenceriowaairshow.com or www.flyiowa.org
• Press release: http://www.flyiowa.org/news.shtml
July 22 & 23: ACAP eXtreme Airshow Challenge
• Ankeny Regional Airport
• Nationally televised
• Competition aerobatics and air show both days
• Web site: www.evqshows.com
Aviation Event Attendance Tips
The Iowa DOT's Office of Aviation recommends the following tips for those attending outdoor aviation events:
Use sunscreen
Wear sunglasses and hats
Dress comfortably
Check the forecast
Drink lots of fluids
Bring a camera
Consider hearing protection for youngsters
Ask before touching any aircraft
Exercise extreme caution around aircraft
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