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Pancakes for everyone!
Salina, Kan., (June 28, 2010)
- More than 400 people turned
out for free breakfast and some "high-flying" fun during
America Jet's June 19 Pancake Fly-In and Open House.
"We
were proud to have the opportunity to showcase our newly remodeled
facilities to the people of Salina and our surrounding
communities," said Greg Lust, America Jet president. "As Salina's only locally owned
(fixed
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Attendees enjoy free
all-you can eat pancakes until noon.
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base
operator), we strive to be the choice of the Salina aviation community
when they are in need of services. It was a great opportunity to show
what we have and what we are capable of providing to the residents
Salina and our neighboring communities."
Salina's
only full-service FBO offered free pancakes, sausages and orange juice
along with $15 Discovery Flights and variety of air craft on
display.
"The
Cessna 172 rides were especially well received as we provided many
people their first opportunity to experience the freedom of flight
in a small, piston engine airplane," said Lust. "The Canadian F-18 with its 20mm
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After getting their fill
of pancakes, attendees climb up to check out a visiting CF-18.
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Gatling
gun display was another enjoyable treat for those who attended. Visitors were allowed to sit in the
F-18 cockpit and get a close-up view of the Gatling gun."
Winds
grounded the scheduled hot air balloon rides, but more than 25 people
took a flight with America Jet's flight instructor.
"We
would like to express our gratitude to the Salina Airport Authority for
the great job on the remodeling and for their assistance in setting up
and promoting the open house," he said.
For
more information on America Jet visit www.americajet.net.
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