Meanwhile, over at the Fly-In….

It was event for all ages....

Shoot, this was awesome – planes from all generations and from all over, coming to the island for a day for us to see & enjoy them. Tabby Talley took the pictures here, and files this report for the San Juan Update:

The first annual Friday Harbor Airport Fly-In was a success!

It started at eight on Saturday morning with a delicious pancake breakfast. Around ten the national anthem played as the American Legion led the opening ceremony in front of the air traffic control tower with the Presentation of the Colors. The Sky Raider followed, giant and flying low over the airport (extremely loud, but very cool).

The Blackjack Squadron flies overhead...

Just after, the Blackjack Squadron flew overhead in two different formations and then landed one after the other. At noon, everyone stopped to watch the Navy (from Whidbey Island) Search and Rescue Demonstration, where a helicopter dropped a man down (with a line), flew around for a bit, and then brought him back up.

Search & rescue....it looks like this...

The south hangers were open throughout the day and featured aviation organizations, model airplanes, flying videos, a paper airplane contest, and free magazines (some tables even had free candy!). Fish tacos and hot dogs were also available throughout the event, as well as many contests for free airplane rides (one of which my mom won!).

The Fly-In lasted until four in the afternoon. Next year will most likely include more things for kids to do, as well as more food, airplanes, events, and exhibits. My only suggestion: a latte stand!

Westwind Aviation's Dan Deshon was on hand to greet the guests...I didn't get a chance to ask him if he told them he's Mr. San Juan....

A biplane from another era...

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