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“Hey, Jim…you hear somethin’?” EAA volunteers work to keep the ultralight runway free of pedestrians as a nice ultralight comes in for landing behind them. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“Now…when I say JUMP…” This ultralight pilot and his intrepid passenger zip down the ultralight runway during takeoff. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“We love to see you smile…” Another GlasStar, this one a taildragger, dubbed the “Smilemaker”. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“Wet ‘n Wild…High ‘n Dry.” This nice GlasStar on floats (we can’t tell if they’re amphibs or not) sits proudly in the homebuilt area. And, hey…it’s for sale. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“SO I SAID…SEATBELTS?! WHO NEEDS ‘EM?!” A very interesting ultralight moves into position for a takeoff. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“You do the engine noise, I’ll work the controls.” This Flightstar II warms up for a bit before heading out to the departure area in the ultralight area. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“Heh-heh…I’m goin’ flyin’.” This happy ultralight pilot guides his machine out to get ready to wing his way skyward. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“Tiger Mothra!!” This Tiger Moth taxis by on it’s way to the runway. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“Freebird!! Play Freebird!” Jerry Sleger’s one man band provides entertainment for the visitors wandering around the AirVenture grounds. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“She’s due any day now…” This interesting looking bird is an Aeronca C-3. 65 hp/85 mph cruise and 35 mph landing. Definitely gets your attention. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better