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AOPA Fly-In and Open House 2005

Editorial Staff

Sunday, June 05, 2005 at 12:00 AM ET

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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.

Editorial Staff