Blogger's Note: Our thanks to FOB Deb Penrod for this information about a high-flying event this weekend.
Saturday,
May 19, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday,
May 20, noon – 5 p.m.
Hey,
the weather forecast is looking good, so it’s going to be “wheels up” this
weekend at Heritage Field. Where??
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| Just 15 cents per pound puts you in the air |
No, that isn’t a new airport. Heritage Field
is the new name for the former Pottstown Limerick Airport. It’s still where
it’s always been at 3310 W. Ridge Pike, midway between Pottstown and Limerick.
The what is
“Pennies-a-Pound”. For a donation of
15-cents per pound of body weight, you can go flying above the beautiful spring
ChestMont countryside.
Don’t worry if you’ve grown, the maximum will be $25.00,
with a minimum of $7.00 for the littlest pilots.
The
event is sponsored by the Ninety-nines, the International Organization of Women Pilots organized in 1929 by Amelia Earhardt.
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| The Ninety-nines was founded by Amelia Earhardt |
All funds raised go to support
aviation education and scholarships. Volunteer pilots donate their time and the
use of their airplanes, because, well, they’re really crazy about flying.
Come
learn why the birds sing! Many a boy, girl, teen, and adult have had their
first airplane ride with Pennies-a-Pound. Everyone remembers their first small
airplane ride, so it’s a great way to build fun memories in your family.
The
event happens to coincide with the nontraditional career day for girls at the
Pottsown Y. What a great opportunity to emphasize non-traditional careers such
as pilots, airplane mechanics, flight instructors, engineers, designers,
air-traffic controllers, and many others.
Aviation can help grow an early
interest - honest! - in math, engineering, astronomy, meteorology, geography,
even photography. Or it just help you appreciate the beauty of the sky,
or give a little motivation. A person
who can fly an airplane, can do anything.
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| Main building at Heritage Field (Pottstown/Limerick Airport) |
Even
if you don’t fly, experienced pilots will be on hand to share their stories and
encouragement. They can explain the jargon of radio transmissions, the pilot
ratings, the importance of the weather, the differences between airplanes.
It
may not seem quite as exciting to talk about as the view, but the two local
area airports (Heritage Field and Pottstown’s Municipal Airport) were
highlighted in the recent Regional Pottstown Area financial impact study as
highly valuable assets for economic development.
So
come on out. Saturday is also the Heritage Field Open-House with lots of other
activities going on. The Ninety-Nines and Pennies-a-Pound will remain through
Sunday.
The
Weather Committee does remind you the event is subject to weather, and
availability of pilots and aircraft.
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