Eagle County Aviation Association Fall Roundup - Oct 13 Saturday Wings Event and Fly-In At Eagle

Come join the ECAA for a fun and informative Saturday October 13th morning event at Eagle County Regional Airport. This morning of aviation is free to all. Landing and facility fees will be waived for aircraft flying in for the event. The event will qualify for Wings credit if you register through FAASafety.gov.

The event will start at 9:00 AM in Terminal B – Adjacent to the Vail Valley Jet Center.  If you are arriving by plane just park at the Vail Valley Jet Center and come inside.  If arriving by car park outside the fence near gate 4, in front of the Vail Valley Jet Center and the Jet Center will buzz you through the gate.  For questions on the event call Loren French – 970-401-5105

Agenda:

9:00 AM – 10:15 AM – Presentation by Bob DelValle, Operations Pilot for the Steamboat Springs office of the Civil Air Patrol

With 16 years in CAP. Bob will be talking about CAP’s mission, the SAR process, and how a pilot can make it easier for CAP to find them as well as some considerations for winter survival as we approach the cold months. There will also be an opportunity for question and answer. This presentation will qualify for wings credit. Doughnuts and Coffee will be provided by Alpine Flight Training.

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM – Where’s Waldo

Bring you’re flight computer and you’ll have a chance to test your skill at determining the whereabouts of a lost aircraft. You’ll get the pilot’s flight plan, weather information, data about his aircraft and clues about his route. You’ll need to calculate where he likely ran out of fuel. There will be a prize for the first correct answer or the coordinates closest to the position.

10:45 AM – 12:00 Noon – Ed Nelson, American Champion Dealer

Presentation by Ed Nelson, the American Champion dealer in Sidney Nebraska will have several aircraft here to see, a High Country Explorer and a Super Decathlon.  Following his presentation he will be giving demo rides in the High Country Explorer and instruction in the Super Decathlon.  Also after the presentation during lunch you’ll have a chance to look at the planes up close.

12:00 Noon – Lunch Provided by Eagle County Aviation Association

The Eagle County Aviation Association will be providing lunch. Grilled hot dogs, chips, soda.

This event is sponsored by: Denver’s FAAST Team, The Steamboat Springs Civil Air Patrol, The Vail Valley Jet Center, The Eagle County Aviation Association, and Alpine Flight Training.