The B-17 Aluminum Overcast visited WVI May 3-6.  The visit started with a press flight on Monday for the local papers and KION 46 weather reporter Tamara Berg.  Click here.  The SC Sentinel story is here.  Tuesday had the first two flights for paying passengers and a couple of freebies for EAA 119 volunteers.  Afterward a lot of visitors came out to the airport to tour through the plane, EAA119 volunteers doing a great job keeping the visitors interested, educated, informed and flowing through the plane.  We all learned a lot and I think passed on a lot of information to the community what it was like in that plane.  Tony and Thad literally spent hours in the cockpit talking to folks.  (click on the title to see more...)

Saturday, May 15th is International Learn To Fly Day. The chapter does not have any official event planned for the 15th but you can take this opportunity and take a friend or acquaintance flying. EAA will provide a free, 6-month complementary membership. For details of the offer, see the May issue of Sport Aviation.

This month's issue features a story about the B-17 bomber that is coming to Watsonville on May 4th and 5th.

The program is open to kids 8-17. Participants will get a free, 20-minute flight along with a commemorative photo and certificate.

Free lunch is also included for the kids. Parents can pay $3.00 if they would like lunch as well.

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The Young Eagles Program has been developed by the EAA Aviation Foundation to welcome young people into the world of aviation. Aviation is exciting and vital to our nation's future. They will experience a safe and enjoyable flight that will give new perspectives on the world and life in general. Participation in the Young Eagle's Program will help them understand that an individual's potential is unlimited.

Wings of History Air Museum Presents the 10th Annual Open House and Fly-In at the San Martin Airport (South County)

http://wingsofhistory.org