For the first time since 2001 aircraft representing virtually every chapter of general aviation’s history flew over the National Mall in Washington, D.C for the National Celebration of Aviation. Part of this flyover was our very own Bill English who is here today to discuss this historic event.
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Cruise Flight:
History of the event
Preparing for the flyover.
What was it like to fly in the event
Where they can find more about the event and photos.
Future flyovers?
After Landing Checklist:
Picks of The Week:
Carl – https://www.youtube.com/live/vpSaYYcljIk?si=4SW4s-JWVfr-ZhZK – LIVE DC Flyover – AOPA’s National Celebration of General Aviation
Bill – https://www.washingtonfrz.com/Washingtonfrz.com.html
Leslie – https://www.flybackcountryusa.com/
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Links:
https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2024/may/14/dc-flyover-pireps
https://generalaviationnews.com/2024/05/22/a-capital-day-for-a-flyover/
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