AOPA Fly-In and Open House 2005

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article presents a photo overview of an AOPA aviation event (likely AOPA 2005), showcasing various activities and exhibits.
  • Attendees had opportunities to engage with aircraft, including trying out cockpits of planes like the Adam A500 Twin and Diamond TwinStar, and viewing a Czech-built motor glider.
  • Exhibitors demonstrated aviation products, such as Garmin units, and offered interactive experiences like flight simulators and personalized magazine cover photos.
  • The event attracted a diverse audience, from children enjoying flight simulators to families exploring aircraft on display.
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Kids try out a flight simulator in a lobby at the AOPA building.

The curious check out Garmin units in the exhibitor tent.

This Czech-built motor glider was for sale, gathering lots of interest but no takers (last we checked).

Another popular stop – your picture printed out on a magazine cover.

A Tiger resting under cloudy skies.

Adam shows off its newly certified A500 Twin.

Airplanes on the ramp gave all comers a chance to try out the cockpit for size.

A whole family took a turn in this Diamond TwinStar.

Pilots and planes.

Getting an up-close encounter.

Waiting in line for a visit in the Lancair “mockpit.”

Sights and sounds of the show.

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