Wings and Wheels Day

“WINGS  AND  WHEELS  DAY”

MARCH   27,   2010

ANSON  COUNTY  AIRPORT

( WADESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA )

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

            Anson County Airport in Wadesboro, NC will host a “Fly-In / Drive-In” again this year on Saturday, March 27^th.  (Please note that in the event of inclement weather, the rain date is the following day, Sunday March 28^th).  The Anson Flying Club, a very active organization at the airport, is working diligently on this event, making plans for it to be a really enjoyable and fun-filled day for everyone.

            The event last year drew an attendance of many spectators, plus quite a gathering of aviation enthusiasts and antique car and motorcycle buffs.  With the additional planning and advertising being done this year, it is expected this year’s event will attract many more.

COME SEE UNUSUAL AIRPLANES YOU HAVEN’T SEEN BEFORE!!

            Many unusual airplanes came to the fly-in last year, and more are expected this year.  Visitors were delighted to see several types of ultra-light aircraft, rotor-craft (these are really out of the ordinary), single-engine aircraft from the 1940’s and 1950’s, high performance stunt planes, helicopters and more.  This year, plans are in the works for the military to participate with some of their aircraft.

THERE’LL BE AN EXHIBITION OF WHEELS ON THE GROUND, TOO!!

            Antique car enthusiasts and motorcyclist are invited to come and exhibit their “Pride and Joy” vehicles.  Many of these antique cars and motorcycles represent hundreds of hours of work and become beautiful “works-of-art”.  You will enjoy engaging in conversation with the owners of these vehicles, learning their history or stories behind them.

EVENTS AND ATTENDEES PLANNED FOR THE DAY

·        Airplane rides will be available

·        Exhibition of many different types of aircraft

·        The 99’s (an organization of Female Pilots)

·        JAARS (Jungle Aviation and Radio Support) for missionaries over seas

·        Exhibit by the Anson County Sheriffs Department

·        Air National Guard

·        Indian Trail Civil Air Patrol

·        Flight Simulator

·        Exhibition by South Piedmont Community College

·        Med Center Air Helicopter exhibition

·        Antique car show  (prizes will be awarded)

·        Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar and Cholesterol Screenings

·        A DJ will bring music and entertainment for your enjoyment

·        Concessions will be available to quench your thirst and hunger pains!

·        And much more!

WHEN, WHERE AND CONTACTS

            The Anson County Airport is located just off Hwy 52, approximately 4-miles north of Wadesboro, NC on Airport Road.  The show will start at 10:00-am and continue until later in the afternoon.  Plenty of parking spaces are available and free.  This is a free event -- no fees for admittance (When is the last time you had this opportunity offered to you?) 

·        For those flying in, the Anson County Airport Identifier is:    KAFP

·        An Automated Weather Observation Service is available by dialing:   704-695-0623

·        Link to the Anson County Airport:  http://www.co.anson.nc.us/content/index.php?airport

·        For more information, contact:   Tim Hamilton

                                                                        312 North Church Street

                                                                        Monroe, NC   28112

                                                                        704-292-2920   (Office)

                                                                        704-289-6275   (Fax)

                                                                        thamilton@pfgnc.com              

Anson County Airport Address:                        2980 Airport Road

                                                                        Wadesboro, North Carolina   28170

                                                                        704-694-2516   (Office)

                        Airport Manager:                      Mr. Gary Fincher