Time to fly!
Spring is really here! This is one of the most beautiful times of year to be outside - the fields and trees are a vibrant green, and the brilliant blue sky outlines the snow peaked mountains and the brilliant white clouds. It is the time of year fill the plane with gas and take to the skies!
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| Morgan Draxlir (right) |
Morgan Draxlir of Moyie Springs took his first solo flight on April 3.
Morgan started the ground school in January and has been very dedicated in his flight training. Morgan decided to take flying lessons after a friend introduced him to the thrill of flight.
Sam Johnson took his first solo flight on April 9. Sam is determined to get his license even though he works out of North Dakota.
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| Sam Johnson |
With summer on the horizon, it is time to start thinking about Huckleberry Pancake Breakfasts at the airport.
This summer tradition is held on the third Saturday of each month from May through September to raise funds for a flight scholarship for a local high school student.
The first one will be held on May 26.
The other big airport event is Young Eagles Day, which will be held July 7 this year. Mark it on your calendar and bring your kids out to the airport for a free flight, courtesy of the EAA club and local pilots who volunteer their time and airplanes!
Watch the paper and flyers for more details as the time approaches.
You can also call the Boundary County Airport or Northern Air at (208) 267-4359, or visit www.northernair.biz.
The local EAA Chapter 757 has more information on the pancake breakfasts and the Young Eagles Flight at www.757.eaachapter.org.