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Flying tour to stop at Avenger Field |
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Written by Amanda Moreno
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Monday, 21 June 2010 |
Avenger Field in Sweetwater will serve as temporary home to pilots Jason Schappert and Vincent Lambercy for two days in June, while the pilots fly across the nation. The National WASP WWII Museum will host Schappert and Lambercy June 25-27.
Schappert and Lambercy announced their intention to fly a Cessna 150, a single engine two-seater airplane, across America last year. The trip will take the pilots from Daytona Beach, Florida, to Cataline Island, California. and it will take Schappert and Lambercy approximately three weeks to complete. The trip's purpose is to raise awareness of general aviation and the many values associated with it.
"General aviation serves the community and is a great activity for self-development and creates solidarity. It's not reserved to the rich or the affluent, but rather it is much more accessible than most think," Lambrecy said.
Sweetwater is the sixth stop in the schedule for the 4,000 nautical mile journey. Schappert, a Certified Flight Instructor, will offer introductory flights to the public for a fee of $50 per half hour.
The two will visit the National WASP WWII Museum together with aviation enthusiasts from the region. All are invited to join and remember the important part of aviation represented by the WASP legacy.
About Flying
Across America
Jason Schappert, Ocala, Florida, and Vincent Lambercy, Germany, organized the Flying Across America trip, which is designed to spread the message and awareness of general aviation. The pilots will be making the coast-to coast flight by flying visually and landing at small airfields and regional airports along the route. This 4,000 nautical mile trip will require approximately 70 hours of flight over three weeks to accomplish. For more information on the trip and the pilots visit www.flyingacrossamerica.com. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 22 June 2010 )
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