Balloons and Biplanes over Greenville

About this event

       Biplanes and Balloons over Greenville, Illinois

EAA chapter 1382/Greenville Pilots and Airport Authority will be holding their Airstravaganza event on 16 September, 8am-4pm.. Plans include:open house with pancake breakfast and Optimist food stand, biplane rides in a WACO UPF-7 or Stearman as well as rides in Cessna 172. Weather permitting, Brad Haege, balloonist from Nashville, IL plans to be in attendance with his hot air balloon. Static displays will include Wings of Hope from Spirit of St Louis airport with info on their mission of providing aircraft for medical and mission assistance worldwide. Classic cars welcome to cruise in and WWII vehicles from our local Military History museum will be on display. Raffle tickets will be on sale for $5. Drawing will be held on day of event. Winner will be able to choose a free balloon or biplane ride or one pound of bacon.
   





Kevin Kegin's American Warbird will be flying biplane rides in a Waco UPF-7, 20 minutes for  $250. You can also contact Kevin to schedule a flight in a North American T-6. $500 for 30 minutes or longer flights if desired. For additional info and schedule: kevinkegin52@gmail.com, www.americanwarbird.com, 314-809-7101.

For info on hot air balloon rides contact Brad Haege, balloonist from Nashville, IL at 618-410-6030.

For info on Stearman and Cessna 172 rides rides, 618-322-3532.

For additional info, call Craig Baumberger, 618-322-3532.

Craig Baumberger, 618-322-3532
craigbaumberger@yahoo.com

Venue: Greenville Illinois Airport

1374 Sky Lane,Greenville, IL 62246, greenville, IL 62246 (Driving Directions)