Over 500 airplanes will be flying into Chino for special events and exhibitions planned for the fly-in of the nation’s largest general aviation organization. Open to the public.
Yanks Air Museum proudly welcomes the nationwide fly-in of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) to Chino Airport on Saturday, September 20, 2014. More than 500 airplanes from around the country will be flying into Chino and will be on display to the public throughout the weekend. AOPA is celebrating its 75th anniversary. It is the largest general aviation organization of pilots and owners in the country.
Yanks will host a series of events for AOPA and the public during the fly-in weekend. A special $5.00 Pancake Breakfast will be served Saturday morning at the airport. Special tours of the museum collection of over 200 fully restored vintage American aircraft from all eras, wars, conflicts and events will be available.
VIP tours of Yanks well-known Restoration Hangar will be a highlight of the weekend, where aviation enthusiasts can see how rare antique aircraft are lovingly and authentically returned to fully flyable, original manufacturers’ specifications, using original and , authentic parts. An added event on Sunday, Sept.21 will be a run-up of the Museum’s 1939 “Connie” Lockheed EC-121T’s engines.
Long a supporter of military and civilian aviation, the Yanks Air Museum collection is considered one of the most prominent in the world. Included is a WWI Curtiss Jenny – the first mass produced aircraft with interchangeable parts. Constructed of wood and fabric, the Jenny was the basic Army trainer for American and Canadian pilots in World War I. A model plane collection and an “insider’s” peak at the restoration workshops of the museum are also offered.
Yanks Air Museum is open Friday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission: $5.00 – children(age 5-11); $10.00 – Seniors(65+), $11.00 – General. VIP Tickets: Additional $5.00. Military discounts available with military I.D. Contact us: info@yanksair.com. Phone: 909-597-1735. www.yanksair.com
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