Turns out the FNL pilots association, the FBO and flight school are trying to have an airport day. I didn't hear about it until today but I want to stick around and 'open the hangar'. Here's the info I recieved.
May 7th Activities Summary:
- Saturday, May 7th , 9:30 AM – 2 PM: Pancake Breakfast and Open House at
Leading Edge Flight School (Gates Aviation)
http://www.leflighttraining.com/
o Come for breakfast ($3) and/or Flour drop contest (your plane or theirs). Public is invited. Many activities planned. Rules for the flour drop contest are at the Leading Edge office—Eagle Air Hangar complex).
o Nominal fee for flour bag contest (and plane rental or instructor--if needed).
o New Cirrus SR-22T demo on the ramp.
- Saturday, May 7th, 10 AM – 1 PM: Bring Friends, Family, Neighbors to FNL Day!
o Jet Center FBO
http://www.ftcollins-lovelandjetcenter.com/ providing main hangar/ramp space for the following:
o New Cessna on display on the Jet Center ramp (
The Flying School).
http://www.theflyingschool.com/
o Helicopter on display on the Jet Center ramp (
Front Range Helicopters).
http://www.frontrangehelicopters.com/
o The Flying School and Front Range Helicopter instructors will be available at tables to answer questions.
o Lunch BBQ (with two raffle prizes for
members who attend the BBQ (40 gallons, and 20 gallons 100LL!). BBQ free to all (noon – 1 PM) pilots and guests.
Lunch BBQ in the Jet Center main hangar. (
Chefs: Larry, Steve, Don, Rob). Hosted by the
FNL Pilot Association
- Saturday, May 7th, 10 AM – 2 PM (or whenever!): Open your hangar—FNL Pilot Association! (AOA and BBQ)
o Meet/greet your hangar neighbors.
o Show your plane to your guests.
o Maybe go flying…
o Enjoy the day.
o Be sure your guests are escorted properly while on the AOA (Airport Operating Area—ie: at your hangar)
o Guests are welcome to attend all the events at business hangars and on business ramps.
(Business employees will be available to answer any questions).