Aviation adventures at Border to Border Airshow, March 15
Aerobatics, Young Eagles’ introductory flights and tandem jumps


Published/Last Modified on Friday, March 7, 2008 2:42 PM MST


 Kids and adults can witness stunning acrobatic maneuvers, “aerobatics,” and personally experience the thrill of aviation at this year’s Border to Border Airshow. The second annual event takes place in Douglas at the Douglas Municipal Airport March 15.


 Professional aerobatic competitors will soar past the crowds. Daring pilots including Jim Pietz Aerosports, and Peitsch Airshows featuring Warren and Kent Pietsch will perform as well as the U.S. and Canadian Military.

 Skydive North Dakota will offer tandem jumps. Kids ages 8-17 can get introductory airplane rides courtesy of the Young Eagles, an organization dedicated to helping young people discover the thrill of aviation. A 1926 barnstorming-era Travel Air bi-plane will be flying throughout the day.

 A hangar dance will kick off the weekend at 6 p.m. March 14. Craig Carter and the Spur of the Moment band will provide music and guests can “Meet the Pilots” at a special mixer that evening. Throughout the day, visitors will be able to examine aircraft, talk with other aviation and have fun at the carnival rides, car and bike shows.

 The Border to Border Airshow takes place March 15 at the Douglas Municipal Airport in Douglas Arizona. For more information, contact Robin Brekhus at 520-364-4481 or 520-234-3901.

Schedule of Events

Friday, March 14

6-10 p.m.     Hangar Dance featuring Déjà Vu and Kip Calahan ($10 admission)

 

Saturday, March 15

8-11 a.m.    Introductory Airplane rides courtesy of the Young Eagles

Noon - 3 p.m    Carnival rides, Car Show, Art Car Show and Bike Show

    Tandem jumping, Border Air Museum open

3:30-6 p.m    Airshow with Jim Pietz Aerosports & Pietsch Airshows

6-10 p.m    Hangar Dance with Craig Carter and the Spur of the Moment Band

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Comments

    ready to see the show wrote on Mar 9, 2008 11:40 PM:

    " Also, Parking lot is off of Geronimo Trail Road, follow signs. NO Alcohol or Bicycles allowed onto airport. Service animals only allowed, no pets.
    John, who ever is in charge of the RC planes please put more details here, I want to see those and I haven't heard anything about them in any of the ads or from Robin. "

    John wrote on Mar 8, 2008 12:18 PM:

    " WHAT ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL APACHE BIRD FLYYER????????? "

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