5th Annual Christmas Fly-In at Pine Island Airport
27 December 2010 ~ 2 January 2011
End 2010 and start 2011 with one of the few
things that make sense in our crazy mixed up world -
FLYING!!!!
For
7 days you are free to fly; free to meet new and exciting
people who enjoy life like you; free to explore the Lee
Islands. This year we offer new and exciting activities:
Skydiving, Light Sport Instruction, aircraft sightseeing
rides,
fishing.
RV spots (w/electric + water) are limited are being reserved
in advance
Campfire
gatherings each night, food on site, and optional group
activities for pilots and non-flying folks. Boating, art,
beach, fishing - we have it available. That's the way we
roll here on the island.
Call Paul @ 239-297-7570 for more information.
SkyDive Fort Myers is offering jumps Pine Island Airport
Martin of SkyDive Fort Myers
is offering
Parachute jumps at Pine Island Airport. This is exciting
and fun for
those that desire a need for speed! Call Martin @
239-244-3119 or visit:
SkyDive Ft Myers
Keith
B - Solos
Keith is usually a heating and air-conditioning kind of guy
but here in Florida he was all FLYING!
Keith made use of the rental equipment during training and
is making his equipment choice AFTER learning how to fly.
Any one want bet that Keith will be happy with his choice?
John
starts PlanetPPG training!
John has aviation in his blood. When he was a
kid he rode in a basket in back of his dad's airplane. When
he was old enough to sit up he started reaching for the
stick. This photo was taken in 1954 - John is standing on
the plane in front of the rudder. Now a very young 62 John
is ready to try Powered Paragliding. John has passed his
PPG1 written test, enjoyed a tandem flight and is kiting the
wing very well. He is just waiting for a break in the
weather to foot launch solo.
Bill
S Solos
Bill really enjoyed his solo flight. He
has been dreaming of the day. Bill will be back to get in
more flights and his USPPA PPG2 rating.
William
(Bill)
Solos!
Bill has flown many things ~ including F105
Starfighter and jumbos as a TWA Captain! Bill was in the
USAF and was even a weatherman! Quite talented. The
Paramotor you see here has been in this garage for 7 years -
whispering to him "fly me". The MZ 313 engine is loud but
runs great.
Bill made
his solo trike flight - another aircraft under his belt!
Demo & display equipment:
Paramotors - Nirvana Rodeo 125, Fresh Breeze Simonini &
Monster, Flat-Top, Top 80 iFlyer, RDM 100, Fly Products Gold,
Walker Jet
Paragliders - Obsession 2, Sky Cima K2, Alpine Peak, Thrust HP, Karma,
Sting PowerPlay, Power Atlas, Eden 4, Velvet
Trikes - Nirvana Cruise, TrikeBuggy Bullet, Black Hawk Lowboy,
RDM100 trike
Directions to Pine Island Airport:
Cape Coral/ Ft Myers - go West on Colonial to Pine Island
Rd, Left turn onto Pine Island Rd. Go through Matlacha to 4
way stop sign. Right turn (North) on Stringfellow Rd.
Proceed North until the road curves left - Turn Right on
Ficas Tree ("Plane Rides" sign should be visible) Pass Pine
Island Growers (PIG) and find Airport on Left. Morning Star
Lane
Tampa and North - I-75 to exit 161. Go Right on Jones Loop
Rd. Stay on this road - cross 41 - road name changes to Burnt
Store Road. Proceed South on Burnt Store Road until you
reach Pine Island Road. Take Right onto Pine Island Road. Go
through Matlacha to 4 way stop sign. Right turn (North) on Stringfellow Rd. Proceed North until the road curves left -
Turn Right on Ficas Tree ("Plane Rides" sign should be
visible) Pass Pine Island Growers (PIG) and find Airport on
Left. Morning Star Lane